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Peace Lodge, hotel in Vara Blanca

Offering an indoor pool and a restaurant, Peace Lodge is located a 1-hour drive from San Jose in Vara Blanca. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge.

The surroundings were exceptionally beautiful, the rooms spacious and comfortable. The staff were wonderful, helpful and friendly.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
310 reviews
Price from£399.15per night
Villa Calas, hotel in Vara Blanca

Featuring mountain views, Villa Calas in Vara Blanca features accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of...

Cozy bungalows with visiting hummingbirds, nice restaurant!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
1,023 reviews
Price from£90.02per night
Casa Volcano Panoramic View, hotel in Vara Blanca

Featuring lake views, Casa Volcano Panoramic View provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 20 km from Poas National Park.

Spatious houses, large kitchen and living area. Lots of books. Direct view on the volcano!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
139 reviews
Price from£108.03per night
Deluxe boutique lodge, hotel in Vara Blanca

Located in Vara Blanca and only 15 km from Poas National Park, Deluxe boutique lodge provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
9 reviews
Price from£145.39per night
Finca Paraiso Mountain Retreat near San Jose Airport, hotel in Vara Blanca

Featuring an indoor pool and a spa that offers massage and yoga, Finca Paraiso Mountain Retreat near San Jose Airport is located in El Roble, Heredia.

Location, on site beautiful garden, excellent local breakfast by Alejandra. Also the first time we slept in electrical heated beads and this was very comfortable :).
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
275 reviews
Price from£163.28per night
Altura Hotel, hotel in Vara Blanca

Offering a beautiful mountain setting just 2 km from Poás Volcano National Park, Altura Hotel features rooms with views of Costa Rica’s Central Valley.

Stayed in the iglo tent and it was perfect !
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
833 reviews
Price from£112.53per night
Hotel Chalets Los Volcanes, hotel in Vara Blanca

Set in Alajuela City, 13 km from Poas National Park, Hotel Chalets Los Volcanes offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Very nice staff who gave me two extra blanketts because of the low temperature that night. The bungalow is very simple but good enough for your needs, with fridge and kitchenutensils and coffee for free.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
101 reviews
Price from£42.31per night
El Descanso Restaurante y Hotel, hotel in Vara Blanca

Located in Fraijanes, 6 km from Poas National Park, El Descanso Restaurante y Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

View
6.4
Scored 6.4
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
21 reviews
Price from£55.81per night
El Churrasco Hotel y Restaurante, hotel in Vara Blanca

Located just outside the Poas Volcano National Park, El Churrasco Hotel y Restaurante offers a popular churrasco steak restaurant. The functional rooms and bungalows have free Wi-Fi and garden views.

Simple no frills, clean with friendly staff. Close to Poas volcano where we were headed.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
798 reviews
Price from£49.51per night
Hotel & Spa Escondite de la Montaña, hotel in Vara Blanca

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Hotel & Spa Escondite de la Montaña is a recently renovated chalet set in Sabana Redonda, 12 km from Poas National Park.

Very nice big room with fireplace, although not properly cleaned when we arrived. Breakfast was good and the property is very nice. Good distance to visit Poas volcano.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
465 reviews
Price from£102.62per night
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What guests said about Vara Blanca:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Good roads but narrow as usual thru towns.

    Good roads but narrow as usual thru towns. Different landscape with the farms and greenhouses and coffee plantations in rolling hills. Waterfalls. Loved the drifting clouds coming up the valleys in the evening. Cool evenings and warm days.
    Donna
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We went to La Paz Waterfall gardens and it was an amazing...

    We went to La Paz Waterfall gardens and it was an amazing place. You could easily spend an entire day there. Also the area is known for strawberries. We bought some from a roadside stand and they were delicious.
    Alice
  • 10
    Scored 10

    This was a great stopping place for us and is close to La...

    This was a great stopping place for us and is close to La Paz, Poas Volcano, and Doka Coffee Plantation. We stayed here after visiting La Paz Waterfall Gardens (which is worth the cost to visit), and then just had a short drive to Poas the following morning. We only stayed one night, and didn't get to visit the town, but its location is perfect for a stopover while visiting the nearby sites.
    Jennifer
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The villas were adorable!

    The villas were adorable! We loved our short stay but the wifi would not let us let our families know we had arrived safely. If you plan to leave early to travel more, the check out time is 9 am- not 7am! The staff member who spoke English was very kind and accommodating!
    Carol
    United States

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Vara Blanca

  • From £115.45 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews
    Very pleasant highland area stay base with short distances with private car to Poas volcano and La Paz waterfall area. The staff was very pleasant and helpful, some king of personal touch brought to mind old-style country villas in Eastern or Southern Africa - very easy to feel home. Very good birding opportunities on the hotel ground, around the hotel and on the trails. We were sad to leave the place after two nights - it would have been so nice to stay longer.
    Jukka Harjula
    Finland
  • From £115.45 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews
    We came to the lodge right from the airport (less than hour drive). The hotel is very nicely decorated with a homey feeling. The lounge is really nice and even has a small fireplace (it can get cold at night). The guy at reception was very nice and helpful and helped us with the national park reservation. There is also a beautiful trail in the hotel’s area - it is very recommended.
    Erez
    Israel
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 632 reviews
    Lovely location, with trails around the property. Independent family run hotel. For warmer days there were outdoor facilities (BBQ grill, swimming pool, games). Onsite restaurant was open for dinner and again for breakfast. There was also a fridge in reception with water/soft drinks/milk/snacks for purchase.
    Felicity
    United States
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 reviews
    Casa Volcano is in a lovely location. It is an nice representation of life in Costa Rica on a working farm. Our host, Tomas, was very warm and helpful in every way. We had all of the amenities that we needed and the location was just right for our needs.
    Barry
    United States
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 632 reviews
    The solitude was amazing. The hummingbirds were enchanting. The staff was amazingly helpful, helping me find a cab and the Waterfall Gardens down the road. The gardens here are very well maintained, someone loves their gardens!
    Feller
    United States
  • From £90.02 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,023 reviews
    Great stop off location with beautiful scenery. Room was fantastic with good facilities and balcony to watch the sunset. Staff very friendly and good restaurant at the hotel to have evening meal and breakfast in the morning.
    Matthew
    United Kingdom
  • From £487.09 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 310 reviews
    This hotel is amazingly situated with a fantastic view over the forest. The waterfalls are very nice and there is a small zoo as well which is pretty cool -.especially for the kids. The bathtub on the balcony is great.
    Joachimallerup
    Denmark
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 632 reviews
    it is so beautiful. hummingbirds everywhere, a trail with waterfalls on the property, mini golf (a tough course, too!) and a romantic cabin with no internet access. very close to La Paz waterfall gardens.
    Erika
    United States
  • From £487.09 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 310 reviews
    I feel very torn about this place. The hotel itself was amazing. The room beautiful, views were stunning and staff really friendly. If I was writing a review on the hotel only, i would be raving about it
    Anneliese
    United Kingdom
  • From £115.45 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews
    Located with a lovely view of Poas Volcano, the room in the main lodge was beautifully appointed and very comfortable. The restaurant staff served the best food of our three week stay in Costa Rica.
    Debra
    United States
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 632 reviews
    Very nice lodge and perfectly located if you want to explore the Poas region. Great breakfast, cute rooms with spectacular view and beautiful garden. Really enjoyed the hotel owned hiking path!
    Tobias
    Austria
  • From £90.02 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,023 reviews
    The hotel is lovely, the property is very nice and food was excellent. The staff if very attentive and welcoming You can park the car next to the bungalow, which is totally equipped and cozy
    Glendy
    Costa Rica
  • From £487.09 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 310 reviews
    The hotel was beautiful with gorgeous surroundings . 4 beautiful waterfalls , loads of long walks and stunning nature. I would have stayed much longer if i had time.
    Fatima
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £90.02 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,023 reviews
    Wonderful hotel with nice gardens that had plenty of animals to enjoy. Nice breakfast and we enjoyed some nice dinner at the restaurant too.
    Heather
    United States
  • From £115.45 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews
    boutique style hotel close to Poas National Park and La Paz Waterfalls; great food and lovely atmosphere; very green and embedded in nature;
    Marion
    United Kingdom
  • From £90.02 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,023 reviews
    This is a small hotel with well designed two-story apartments with good visibility and a nice view from the balcony. Breakfast quite good
    Ronit
    Israel
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 reviews
    The breakfast is more amazing and made on site. Our girls love seeing all the wild animals and listening to the Waterfall nearby.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From £90.02 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,023 reviews
    The locations is great to visit Volcán Poas, and the hotel is a dream! great place to slowdown, relax and enjoy good food.
    Maria
    Spain
  • From £487.09 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 310 reviews
    The location in the waterfall park and the room. The staff was very nice and very kind.
    Guy
    Israel
  • From £487.09 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 310 reviews
    Everything! This hotel is pure heaven
    Nitzan
    Israel