In addition to the Seven Stars and Stripes award, Tabacón’s Grand Spa was selected the “Favorite Spa in Central America” and one of the world’s “Top 10 Best Mineral Spring Water Spas” in the Luxury SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards. The resort was also recently voted among the International Hotel and Resorts Awards as the property with “The Best Water Feature.”

About Seven Stars and Stripes
Seven Stars and Stripes® was founded as the only global award system of its kind that goes beyond the established norm, carefully perceiving and discerning the proper level of quality in luxury hospitality and cuisine – on location only. The organization’s reviewer teams are backed up by the highly respected expertise of the Seven Stars and Stripes Advisory Board which draws on decades of experience in the hospitality industry. www.sevenstarsandstripes.com

About Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Recently completing a three-year renovation of all guest rooms, swimming pool areas, and the addition of a new Spa set among the hot springs and gardens in the rainforest, Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is now a member of Leading Hotels of the World, as well as the recipient of the Five-Star Four Diamond Award and the four-leaf designation for Sustainable Tourism. The only “Leading Spa of the World” in Central America and a repeat winner of Luxury SpaFinder’s Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Spa in Central America” and “Top Ten Mineral Spring Spas in the World,” The Grand Spa has 11 outdoor treatment bungalows, each with private Jacuzzi; a Yoga bungalow; and an extensive menu of indigenous treatments including Watsu and others in outdoor thermal river pools. A three-unit Temazcal surrounded by the energy of the nearby Arenal volcano is overseen by the resort’s own shaman. Individual bungalows; couples bungalows; and a special “all-day bungalow” for adults or families, including meals and treatments, are offered. The 114-room resort’s Mexican chef shines with his signature Gala Dinner in a private rainforest bungalow with private chef and server. The award-winning Los Tucanes presents fine dining in an open-air setting. Ayurvedic spa cuisine is a new offering.