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Reviews of El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa 4 stars

Aguas Zarcas, 21004 Quesada, Costa Rica

#20 of 21 hotels in Quesada

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 59 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was not bad but not great either.

    The facilities are well kept, the staff was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot spring water was not warm enough, so it felt cold when it rained. There weren’t many things to do at the location, which was disappointing. The staff at the counter did not speak English, which made communication very difficult.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets and bathroom of our room were not clean when we arrived and we had to ask twice to get it cleaned up. At the end someone came and did a good job but the first impression was not good...

    The spot is really cool for a family. Natural Sauna, golf and gym made my days. We stayed 2 days and 1 night. One additional night would have definitely been a plus.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was not so good, it was the same every morning

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Even when we came before the check in time, the room were ready, they received us with a smile, just changed our clothes
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad from me

    Great place, very near to everything, good to stay

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They can Improve the breakfast

    Nice hotel highly recomended

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The warm pool, the types of pools in general. One of the pools was dirty slippery on the bottom and the water didn't look clean. There was no shampoo, conditioner, or body cream. The service of the lady in the Cafeteria wasn't very polite.

    The river was great with thermal water, the breakfast was very good with natural orange juice, and the room was clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Make sure that what you reserve on booking is what you get at the hotel. Breakfast could’ve been better (different fruits, less grease..).

    Nice hotsprings. The one in the river behind the hotel are actually very nice and you are mostly on your own.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    it is an amazing hotel with 24/7 pools.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the pools are 24/7

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel room is somewhat outdated but clean. No access to the beverages at the lobby and no coffee machine in the room.

    Rustic natural hot spring

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All swimming pools and the breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely recommend going.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be nice if every other day there would be a different variety of breakfast items to choose from to accommodate people staying two days or more. We stayed for two days and the breakfast were the exact same items. The rooms were ok. Some electrical outlets were not working but we managed.

    The Spa, natural hot springs, jacuzzi, and pools. All Staff members were very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Especially at the reception desk where they were bilingual, many thanks.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    A place to relax but to not have breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad Breakfast quality

    Needs improvement

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    9.0
    Nice place, immersed in nature!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pools amazing and staff as well

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    7.0
    A place to relax
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The limitations in alcohol favorite drinks like Brandies & cognacs. no good selection of beer. could not even get the popular Pilsen 6.0. The lack of refrigerator in the rooms makes it inconvenient since the hotel does not have a convenience shop in the premises nor the bars in the property carry a good selection of liquors.

    The walking trails, the thermal waters and the location were the best qualities.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room from the 80'

    Great pools, well maintained

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    7.0
    I would give the resort 4 out of 5 stars and would definitely go back because of the thermal waters and friendly service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were somewhat lacking. There was only a single desk chair in the room which was uncomfortable to sit on. Maybe a couple more chairs inside or outside of the room would have been more relaxing since the beds were the only thing you could sit on. The rooms could also have some better amenities like a coffee make and a small refrigerator. We had to constantly go to the bar to get ice.

    The staff was very courteous, friendly and accommodating. The Resort was very nice and the thermal pools were excelllent. Restaurant did a pretty good job with their buffet breakfast and dinner was very good as well.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff attitude at reception is not the best

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    7.0
    The stay was good. It is not very modern hotel but we had pleasant time there
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was okay but no variety. On the first day our room was not clean. There were stains in the bathroom, dead bugs in the backyard and the light in the back did not work. Towels were not enough for 4 people. As if they didn't check the room before giving it to the guests. The pillows were bad.it had lumps everywhere. The room didn't have phone to reach out to the front desk. But they took care of the cleaning and light problem the next day even when we did not report about the light.

    Staff was friendly and always available. Property is large. It has thermal river right next to the property. Thermal pool and sauna on the property. My kids loved the pool We saw some tucans right in the backyard.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    9.0
    hidden oasis
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    heated thermal pools, natural from nearby river, no fuss, friendly service walk down by river to appreciate forest and small trail spotted Tucans in trees when at breakfast. Driving up to it I thought we were in middle of nowhere, behind the gate this small oasis. Thermal pools open 24 hours/day, even in rain

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    I was very comfortable and enjoyed being able to sleep in a little later. The only problem was that the cleaning crew wa
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I tried calling with a few questions, but unfortunately no one answered. I had to go to the office in the morning to ask in person. Also, the sauna was closed, which I was really looking forward to using.

    Everything was very clean, the food was great, and everyone was so kind. I really enjoyed the river with all its beautiful sounds, and even the water tasted delicious. I was especially thankful for the chance to swim with a group that was doing exercise and dance—it was so much fun! The only thing I would suggest is adding a little music outside by the pool to create a small dance area. That would make the experience even more enjoyable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    6.0
    Not what we hoped for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Musty room, old dated bathroom.soaking polls werent very warm. Bare bulb lights.

    Good Breakfast & loved thecwalking trail. For us the river wasca highlight.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    5.0
    Facilities need to be improved it is outdatef
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I stayed was behind the front desk, there was no privacy, the lighting was really bad, it looked old and with lack of maintance

    I liked that it was close to Ciudad Quesada

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    4.0
    OK,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    room was shabby.

    location

    Stayed in March 2025

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