6 Hot Spring Resorts in Costa Rica to Try

Staying in one of the hot spring resorts in Costa Rica should be on your itinerary at least once. The volcano naturally heats the hot springs in the area, and resorts incorporate the lush greenery into their landscaping. No matter where you stay, relaxing in the hot springs feels like a special opportunity to connect with nature and relax.

Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa

Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa is one of the most well-known spots in the area. The hotel offers beautiful grounds, a pool, and many rooms with views of the volcano. Guests have complimentary access to the thermal hot springs and can add on spa treatments. The hot springs include multiple pools with various temperatures and depths with gorgeous scenery. There is also an adults-only garden with additional pools that is only available to hotel guests. Day passes can also be purchased by anyone visiting the area. Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa is part of the Hilton Honors rewards program.

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Want a room with a private hot pool? Some of the rooms at Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal have their own private plunge pool hot springs! The property also features two cold pools, 2 hot springs areas with different temperatures, and two hot tubs. The hot springs have views of the volcano and one has a wet bar.

Baldi Hot Springs

Baldi Hot Springs is huge and great for families. The resort features 25 pools set among lush green landscaping. The hot springs include a swim-up bar and views of the volcano. The resort also offers a kids’ water playground and some rooms specifically designed to accommodate families. Day passes are available with packages that include meals during the day.

The Royal Corin Thermal Water and Spa Resort

The Royal Corin is a boutique resort with only 54 rooms. Enjoy 2 natural warm water swimming pools, 4 garden thermal water jacuzzis with hydro massage, 2 garden thermal water pools with waterfalls, and a cold pool. There are also two on-site restaurants, including The Lava Restaurant, with views of the volcano.

Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa is an all-suite hotel suitable for couples and families. All rooms have balconies to enjoy volcano views and the lush landscape. The resort has on-site hot springs or you can take a shuttle to Titoku Hot Springs about 6 km away. Titoku offers beautiful landscapes, pools with different temperatures, and lockers. The hot springs is free for guests of the resort but day passes are also available.

Paradise Hot Springs

Paradise Hot Springs offers standard rooms and suites so you can get the right space for your trip. Their hot springs are complimentary for guests and offer day passes for visitors staying off-site. The hot spring area includes 8 pools and a swim-up bar.