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Tabacón Grand Thermal Resort, La Fortuna/Arenal, Costa Rica
TABACON GRAND SPA THERMAL RESORT
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
2010:
* Spa Magazine, Top Spas in Central and South America:
Top 5 Destination Spas in Central and South America
* Luxury Eco Certification, Leading Hotels of the World and Sustainable Travel
International – second hotel in world to meet criteria
* SpaFinder Magazine, Readers' Choice Awards:
Top 10 Mineral Spring Water Spas
Favorite Spa in Central America
Best for Mineral Springs
Top 10 Best Spas for Affordability
Top Spas for Environmental Practices
* Luxist.com, Readers' Choice Award, Best International Spa
* Condé Nast Traveler
World's Savers Award, Poverty Relief, Honorable Mention
Readers' Choice Awards, Top Resorts in Central and South America (#10)
* Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guide Awards, Finalist:
Most Excellent Resort
Most Excellent Spa in Mexico and Central America
* Travel + Leisure, World’s Best Awards:
Top 10 Resorts in Central and South America
* World Luxury Hotel Awards
* World Travel Awards, Leading Spa Resort in Mexico and Central America
2009:
* Carbon neutral certification by government of Costa Rica
* Spa Magazine, Top Spas in Central and South America, Top 10 Spas in Latin America
* SpaFinder Magazine, Readers' Choice Awards:
Top 10 Mineral Spring Water Spas
Best for Mineral Springs
* Travel + Leisure, World's Best Awards
Top 10 Hotel Spas in Latin America
"Great Value" citation
* Concierge.com, Top 10 Eco-Spas in the World
* World Travel Awards, Leading Spa Resort in Mexico and Central America
* Spa Magazine, Silver Sage Awards, Favorite Spas in Latin America (#4)
* Seven Stars and Stripes Green World Award
2008:
* SpaFinder Magazine, Readers' Choice Awards:
Top 10 Mineral Spring Water Spas
* National Geographic, 50 Top Wellness Destinations:
Top 50 in South & Central America
* MSNBC.com, World's Best Eco Spas
* International Restaurant and Hotel Awards, Property with Best Water Feature
* American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Awards
* Seven Stars and Stripes Global Awards – Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort,
Los Tucanes Restaurant, The Grand Spa
2007:
* SpaFinder Magazine, Readers' Choice Awards
Top 10 Mineral Spring Water Spas
Favorite Spa in Central America
Best for Mineral Springs
* Five Star Diamond Award – Resort Los Tucanes Restaurant, The Grand Spa
2006:
* SpaFinder Magazine, Readers' Choice Awards:
Top 10 Mineral Spring Water Spas
Best for Mineral Springs
* Travel + Leisure, World's Best Awards:
Ten Best Spa Resorts in Mexico, Central and South America
* World Travel Awards, Leading Spa Resort in Mexico and Central America
2005:
* SpaFinder Magazine, Readers' Choice Awards:
Top 10 Mineral Spring Water Spas
Best for Mineral Springs
* World Travel Awards, Leading Spa Resort in Mexico and Central America
2004:
* World Travel Awards, Leading Spa Resort in Mexico and Central America
Ongoing Accolades:
* Member – Leading Hotels of the World
* Member – Leading Spas of the World
* Member – Healing Hotels of the World
* Recommended Resort Hotel and Luxury Spa – Condé Nast Johansens
* Five-Star Designation – Costa Rican Institute of Tourism
* Three-Leaf Certification for Sustainable Tourism
About Tabacón Grand Thermal Resort
Certified a carbon neutral resort as of May 2009, newly awarded Luxury Eco Certification (second resort in the world) and the first hotel in the world to receive the Seven Stars and Stripes Green World Award, Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is at the forefront of Costa Rica’s sustainability efforts. Acclaimed as one of the "world’s best spa resorts" and "spas" by Travel + Leisure, Luxist, Spa Magazine and Luxury SpaFinder; and one of the "world’s top eco-spas" by Concierge.com, Tabacón features a three-unit Temazcal, 11 outdoor treatments bungalows, and a menu of indigenous treatments including volcanic mud wraps and Watsu in an outdoor thermal pool. Other highlights within Tabacón’s rainforest setting are 12 natural hot spring pools, natural waterfalls, lagoons, thermal river pools and exotic gardens. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Tabacón’s Grand Spa is also a member of the Leading Spas of the World and Healing Hotels of the World.
The 114-room resort is surrounded by the energy of the live Arenal volcano. New this year, Tabacón also offers an education-rich wellness vacation program where guests can consult with a nutritionist and spa expert to develop a healthy living plan and assist with weight management. Tabacón has updated accommodations and swimming pool areas. Its restaurants serve an enticing mix of Ayurvedic, Costa Rican and Mexican cuisine. The signature Gala Dinner is served in a private rainforest bungalow with a private chef and server. Nearby activities include nature tours, hanging bridges, ziplining, canyoning, and hiking to the volcano.
www.tabacon.com
011–506–2519–1999
or toll-free
1–877–277–8291
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