Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Natural thermal river through gardens, adults-only section, swim-up bar, full luxury spa.
Best forCouples, romantic luxury
Typical day pass~$110 · advance booking recommended
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel Resort & Spa
25 thermal pools, waterslides, swim-up bars, large jacuzzi (60 guests) — the biggest single property.
Best forFamilies & groups wanting activity
Typical day pass~$85
The Springs Resort & Spa (Los Perdidos & Las Lagunas)
Multiple thermal pools with direct volcano views, on-site big-cat rescue center, full luxury resort.
Best forVolcano views, luxury stay + soak
Typical day pass~$75 · hotel guests prioritized
EcoTermales Fortuna
Family-run, capped at 100 visitors at a time (day and night slots), quiet and intimate.
Best forA quieter, less crowded soak
Typical day pass~$59 · fixed time slots, book ahead
Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Resort
Hydrotherapy-focused pools (35–41°C) with water jets and waterfalls, part of its own hotel.
Best forBudget-friendly, therapeutic soak
Typical day pass~$40
Los Lagos Hot Springs
Part of a larger hotel complex — waterslides, a lake, butterfly garden, walking trails.
Best forFamilies wanting extra activities on-site
Typical day passIncludes a meal in most packages
Titoku Hot Springs
Smaller, less touristy property with a handful of pools.
Best forLower-key alternative to Baldi/Tabacón
Typical day passModerate
Termales del Arenal / Relax Termalitas
Two smaller properties, under 10 pools each — some pools double as swim-up bars.
Best forSmaller crowds, casual visits
Typical day passModerate
Hotel Silencio del Campo
Mid-range, family-friendly hotel with its own thermal pools and volcano views.
Best forMid-range stay + private soak
Typical day passGuests-focused; check for day access
Free options
Río Chollín and the public stretch of Río Tabacón (downstream from the Tabacón resort) offer natural riverside hot spring access at no cost — more rustic, no amenities, but genuinely free.