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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
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Outdoor pool
Master Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Indoor spa tub
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers a peaceful mountain retreat. Float along the lazy river or book hydrotherapy and massages at The Spa. Free WiFi is available throughout. Enjoy al fresco meals at La Foresta restaurant. Guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Master Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Basic Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
7 km North from Central Park, Ciudad Quesada, La Palmeria, Alajuela

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

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

About this property

Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa

Resort in the mountains
At Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body wrap or hydrotherapy at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, La Foresta, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with mini golf and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with a lazy river
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • A gift shop, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 8 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Quesada City Park. Platanar Volcano and Laguna Río Cuarto are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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