Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

3.5 star property
Resort in La Palmeria with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Indoor spa tub
Master Suite
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

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7 km North from Central Park, Ciudad Quesada, La Palmeria, Alajuela
  • Platanar Volcano
  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Quesada City Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪96 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Master Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

La Palmeria

At Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 9 km (5.6 mi) from Quesada City Park. Highlights at this resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the hot springs/mineral springs and mud bath. The restaurant, La Foresta, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The resort's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, lazy river, outdoor tennis court and Turkish bath/hammam. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a sauna. Free full breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this 3.5-property class La Palmeria resort include Arenal Volcano National Park and Poás Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Quesada City Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Aquas Zarcas Square - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 31 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 38 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tilapias Quecos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Roger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante La Finca - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar el Bambu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Guaria - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Resort in La Palmeria with full-service spa and free breakfast
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and a lazy river. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star La Palmeria resort is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers 87 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels.

This La Palmeria resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open selected days. Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Foresta

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yep, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa. It has a hot tub, a sauna, a mud bath and hot springs. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa have a pool?

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is available at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.