Tabacon
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa is a luxury destination resort in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, built around the only natural thermal river in the region, heated by Arenal Volcano, serving affluent wellness travelers, couples, and families through rooms, spa, dining, and adventure experiences.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersLa Fortuna, Costa Rica
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Tabacon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tabacon
- Legal name
- Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
- Website
- https://tabacon.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa is a luxury destination resort in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, built around the only natural thermal river in the region, heated by Arenal Volcano, serving affluent wellness travelers, couples, and families through rooms, spa, dining, and adventure experiences.
- Ownership category
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Where Tabacon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- La Fortuna
- HQ country
- Costa Rica
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Tabacon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Hotel Accommodation: Luxury rooms and suites including Orchid Rooms, Rainforest Room, Volcano View Suite, Tabacón Suite, Private Pool Suite, and Two-Bedroom Arenal Suite with thermal spring access and premium amenities.
- Thermal Springs Access: Unlimited access to natural thermal river and pools for hotel guests, plus day passes available for external visitors. Adults-only Shangri-La Gardens exclusive access included.
- Spa and Wellness Services: Award-winning spa offering signature treatments including volcanic mud wraps, hot stone massages, facials using tropical botanicals, and various body treatments in open-air rainforest bungalows.
- Dining and Beverage: Six dining venues including Tucanes fine dining restaurant, Ave restaurant, Agua Ardiente pool bar, Shangri-La Gardens Bar, Caña Brava bar, and Bosque Bar, offering Costa Rican and international cuisine.
- Day Passes: Limited capacity day pass access to thermal springs for non-hotel guests, with advance reservations recommended.
- Adventure Experiences: Nature walks, guided experiences, and adventure activities including the Tabacón History & Nature Trail through private rainforest reserve.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Standard Rooms (Orchid Room) |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Premium Suites |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Luxury Multi-Bedroom Suite |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fine Dining Restaurant |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Casual Dining and Bars |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Spa Treatments |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Thermal Springs Day Pass |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Tabacon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is a five-star luxury resort near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, built around the only natural thermal river heated by Arenal Volcano. The resort sells overnight accommodations (seven room/suite categories), unlimited thermal-spring access, an award-winning rainforest spa, six dining venues, and curated adventure and culinary experiences. Standalone day passes to the thermal springs are also sold to non-staying visitors, and the property is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Virtuoso Preferred.
Product overview
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is a luxury wellness resort in Costa Rica featuring natural thermal hot springs heated by Arenal Volcano. The resort offers a portfolio of seven distinct accommodation types ranging from standard rooms to multi-bedroom suites with private thermal pools, six dining venues from fine dining to casual pool bars, an award-winning spa with signature treatments using local ingredients, and adventure experiences including nature trails and nearby ecotourism activities. The resort is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and was acquired by Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality in July 2025.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Two-Bedroom Arenal Suite Spacious two-bedroom suite for families or friends with master bedroom (king bed, private terrace), second bedroom (two queen beds), in-room Jacuzzi, separate shower, living/dining area, walk-in closet, and 55" Smart TV overlooking the rainforest.
- Private Pool Suite Adults-only 70 m² suite featuring a private thermal plunge pool fed by mineral-rich thermal waters, king bed, dual rain shower, private terrace with garden and forest views, and 50" Smart TV; designed for honeymoons and romantic getaways.
- Tabacón Suite Largest single-room category at 100 m² offering a private sanctuary with king bed, sofa bed, extensive seating and dining areas, spa-style bathroom with in-room Jacuzzi and hot spring shower, and expansive rainforest-view terrace.
- Volcano View Suite Adults-only 70 m² suite designed for romance with king bed, deep soaking bathtub, dual rain shower, private balcony with rainforest and Arenal Volcano views, and 50" Smart TV.
- Rainforest Room Adults-only 62 m² suite combining elegant interiors with private terrace and panoramic jungle views, featuring handcrafted Costa Rican furniture, king bed, bathtub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and 42" flat-screen TV.
- Orchid Room King Bed 35 m² standard room designed for couples or solo travelers with rainforest or garden views, plush king bed, rainforest shower with natural light, sofa bed, 42" flat-screen TV, coffee and tea service, and Wi-Fi.
- Orchid Room Two Queen Beds 35 m² standard room with two queen beds designed for families or small groups, featuring colorful décor, bright ambiance, stone-floored rainforest shower, 42" flat-screen TV, coffee and tea service, and connecting room options.
- Tucanes Restaurant Fine dining restaurant offering gourmet à la carte dishes and international cuisine in an elegant open-air setting, blending Costa Rican authenticity with sophisticated flavors; features tasting menus (7-course, $119 per person), Costa Rican Delights Menu, and vegan options with entrée prices $19–$179.
- Ave Restaurant Casual dining restaurant surrounded by gardens and flowing waters celebrating Costa Rican flavors with relaxed spirit; serves fresh, colorful plates inspired by tradition with a light international touch for lunch or dinner.
- Agua Ardiente Pool Bar Original swim-up bar located in the thermal springs serving tropical cocktails and refreshing classics while guests are immersed in the warm volcanic waters.
- Shangri-La Gardens Bar Adults-only bar within lush gardens serving Thai ceviche, spring rolls, fresh tuna salad, wraps, bowls (~$14–$18.69), and burgers alongside signature cocktails and creative tropical mixology.
- Caña Brava Lounge bar at the heart of the resort pairing specialty cocktails with tapas and meals, overlooking lush tropical gardens; suitable for gathering any time of day.
- Bosque Bar Open-air rainforest bar featuring creative mixology with premium spirits and gourmet bites, with cocktail offerings like appetizers $19–$31, tuna tartare $23, and steak & fries $59.
- Tabacón Spa Award-winning spa with open-air bungalows nestled in the rainforest offering signature treatments using Costa Rican ingredients such as volcanic clay, tropical fruits, cacao, coffee, pineapple, and aloe; treatments include Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and aromatherapy massages, body scrubs, volcanic clay wraps, facials, and water therapies.
- Natural Thermal Springs (Hot Springs Access) Costa Rica's iconic natural hot springs featuring the only natural thermal river in the region, heated by volcanic activity and rich in minerals, with waterfalls and pools ranging from 72–100°F (22–38°C); includes unlimited access for hotel guests and limited-capacity day pass access for external visitors, including exclusive entry to the adults-only Shangri-La Gardens.
- Adventure Experiences Rainforest adventures including the Tabacón Nature & History Trail guided walk, plus access to nearby activities in La Fortuna such as zip lining, white water rafting, horseback riding, and rappelling, all centered around Arenal Volcano.
- Culinary Experiences Special dining experiences including Cocktail Briefing mixology class, Coffee Experience tasting, Tapas & Wine Pairing, and the Tico Chef Class for Costa Rican cooking.
Quantifiable outcome
- CAD 10 million revenue contribution in Q1 2026 post-acquisition
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Tabacon
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tabacon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Tabacon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Tabacon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Arenal Manoa Hotel & Hot Springs: La Fortuna resort with private thermal spring pools in each room and onsite dining; directly competes with Tabacon for volcano-region hot springs demand with a slightly more mid-tier offering.
- The Royal Corin Thermal Lodge & Spa: La Fortuna-based adults-only thermal lodge with direct hot spring pools and volcano views, serving the same high-end couples/wellness segment with comparable room rates.
- Mandarina Resort & Spa (Lo de Marcos): Mexico's Pacific coast luxury wellness retreat with private plunge pools, dedicated spa program, and rainforest villas — directly comparable operating model targeting similar guest personas in Latin America.
- Lost Iguano Resort and Spa: Arenal-area hot springs resort with private pools, nature trails, and spa; competes in the same local catchment with overlapping guest demographics.
- Nayara Springs: Costa Rican luxury wellness resort with adults-only boutique villas, plunge pools, hot springs sourcing, and a high-end spa — operating in the same premium wellness category and target market as Tabacon.
- The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal: Direct competitor located a few kilometers from Tabacon in La Fortuna, also leveraging the Arenal hot springs resource with luxury accommodations, multiple pools, and a spa. It targets the same affluent wellness traveler segment with very similar product positioning.
Broad incumbents
- Canyon Ranch (Lenox, Tucson, Las Vegas): Long-established North American destination wellness brand with multi-property footprint; comparable in spa-led luxury hospitality and wellness-tourism positioning.
- Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo: Flagship luxury resort by a global operator on Costa Rica's Pacific coast; broader incumbent in Costa Rica luxury with comparable rate positioning and luxury travel consortia relationships, though differentiated by beach vs. volcanic setting.
- Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resorts Collection: Ultra-luxury wellness-focused estate in Costa Rica's Talamanca highlands under the Auberge portfolio; peers Tabacon on wellness program depth, F&B quality, and HNWI guest mix.
Emerging players
- Cal-a-Vie Health Spa: California-based boutique destination spa resort offering structured wellness programs at luxury price points; peers Tabacon on the award-winning spa and destination-wellness positioning, though smaller and domestically focused.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Tabacon
What does Tabacon do?
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is a five-star luxury resort near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, built around the only natural thermal river heated by Arenal Volcano. The resort sells overnight accommodations (seven room/suite categories), unlimited thermal-spring access, an award-winning rainforest spa, six dining venues, and curated adventure and culinary experiences. Standalone day passes to the thermal springs are also sold to non-staying visitors, and the property is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Virtuoso Preferred.
Is Tabacon a public or private company?
Tabacon is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Tabacon founded?
Tabacon was founded in 1991. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Tabacon based?
Tabacon is headquartered in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, in the Latin America region.
How does Tabacon make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Hotel Accommodation is the primary driver. The others are thermal Springs Access, spa and Wellness Services, dining and Beverage, day Passes and adventure Experiences.
Who are Tabacon's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Arenal Manoa Hotel & Hot Springs, The Royal Corin Thermal Lodge & Spa, Mandarina Resort & Spa (Lo de Marcos), Lost Iguano Resort and Spa, Nayara Springs and The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal. Broad incumbents are Canyon Ranch (Lenox, Tucson, Las Vegas), Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo and Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resorts Collection. Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is listed as an emerging player.
Does Tabacon have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tabacon.