Occidental El Tucano and Spa
A spa resort minutes from a wildlife rescue centre
About this stay
Occidental El Tucano operates as a full spa resort rather than a simple hotel: outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre and a dedicated spa sit alongside the restaurant, bar and room service that cover a longer stay without needing to leave the grounds. The location a few minutes from La Marina Wildlife Rescue Center gives the resort an easy pairing with a morning or afternoon spent seeing rehabilitated local wildlife, before returning to the pool and spa facilities for the rest of the day. Its scale and amenity list put it closer to the family resorts on the edge of town than the smaller boutique or budget stays closer to the centre.
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool and hot tub
- Fitness centre
- Near wildlife rescue centre
Our take
El Tucano suits travellers who want a full resort stay, spa included, with easy access to La Marina Wildlife Rescue Center for a half-day out. Families and groups will find the pool, spa and fitness centre cover a multi-day stay without much need to leave. Travellers wanting a smaller, quieter or more design-led property should look toward the boutique stays closer to the town centre instead.
- ✓Book a spa treatment ahead for weekends, the resort's scale means slots fill up faster than at smaller properties.
- ✓Visit La Marina Wildlife Rescue Center in the morning, when the animals are more active before the midday heat.
- ✓Use the fitness centre early if you want it quiet, resort gyms here get busier later in the day.
Why we love it
- A full-service spa alongside the pool and hot tub
- Minutes from a wildlife rescue centre
- A fitness centre for longer stays
- Resort-scale amenities in one location
Why guests love itI recommend Occidental El Tucano and Spa to families who want a full resort stay near Ciudad Quesada. The four-star property has an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar, so a whole day can pass on the grounds. La Marina Wildlife Rescue Center is a few minutes away for a wildlife outing. It is larger and busier than the town's boutique hotels, and over 2,200 guests rate it 8.4.