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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.

Unique lodges, even better then The Springs, huge territory, perfect hideaway. We did feeding animals tour, nice experience, and without crowds of tourists in the morning.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
309 reviews
Price from£398.83per 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£89.95per 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
141 reviews
Price from£107.94per 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.

9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
10 reviews
Price from£145.27per 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£163.15per 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.

The room was beautiful, with great viewpoints on the property. Breakfast was also really good. There's a really good Mexican restaurant up the street that kept us fed during the day and night.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
837 reviews
Price from£112.44per 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
100 reviews
Price from£42.28per 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.

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6.4
Scored 6.4
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
21 reviews
Price from£55.77per 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.

Very friendly staff. The room was clean and comfortable.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
799 reviews
Price from£49.47per 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
470 reviews
Price from£102.54per 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 £684.99 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 reviews
    Probably top 5 hotels in my personal list. Excellent indoor and balcony jacuzzi, properly heated pool, very private territory and special wooden bracelets and the guest name by the door to emphasise the level👌. The reception guys we very helpful and helped us to purchase Poas Volcano tickets as well as getting some cash. They even got a cake with the candles for the birthday. The waterfalls garden is just no words. Fantastic trail with a shuttle back.
    Oleg
    Ireland
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 624 reviews
    Such a gem of a place. Close to La Paz, to see the volcano colbera and also amazing spot to stop for great steakhouse dinner (watching hummingbirds)! Breakfast was so delicious. Staff was so nice - we ended up having a sick young kiddo, and they went above and beyond to take care of us and felt like part of the family. The grounds were fun to walk around, explore, see plants/animals/birds. Perfect spot!
    Betsy
    United States
  • From £684.99 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 reviews
    the staff here couldn’t be nicer. the trails are beautiful. I was under the impression that it was an animal refuge but it’s more of a rescue and the animals are caged. they are healthy and the habitats are nice, but it’s still sad to see with all the free and beautiful space they have on the grounds. we stayed here because the admission to the park was included and the waterfall gardens were beautiful.
    Jillian
    United States
  • From £115.36 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    We liked the location of the property as it was close to Poas Volcano NP and the La Paz Waterfall Garden. The cabin was cozy, clean and functional, the restaurant where we enjoyed dinner and breakfast was super convenient and very good. It met our expectations and we would stay here again and recommend this property to our friends without any hesitation.
    Valerie
    United States
  • From £89.95 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,023 reviews
    This place is 5 star hidden gem. The location is perfect 45 min /20 miles from airport. High in mountains right near many parks. So peaceful and the scenery breathtaking. These cabins are so unique and comfortable. The food was so unbelievable the best we had all week in costa rica. The service impeccable You have to do the trails it's 5km and omg
    Jeanne
    United States
  • From £115.36 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    This hotel is a heaven on earth. I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area. The rooms are spacious and quite. Breakfast was great but you should also try their dinner menu - everything we tried was delicious. There are many areas in the property where you can enjoy the views and nature. Try their own walking trails on the property!
    Deniz
    Germany
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 624 reviews
    The place is surrounded by nature and loads of hummingbirds. You can see and hear them flying around. A true paradise! There is also a river down a path and the hotel offers some sports acitivites inside. The rooms are big, confortable and very clean. It was great staying with them. The tenant is very nice and helpful.
    Patouille
    Switzerland
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 141 reviews
    Nice beautiful location near La paz garden. Come with a friendly dog who went on trek with us! My kid said it was his best time in Costa Rica. Easy to drive and park the car in beautiful house. Very friendly host, who communicated on whatsapp on what to do. Eg breakfast tips etc No mosquito due to high altitude!
    Zahid
    United States
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 624 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
     · 141 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
  • From £89.95 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 £684.99 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 reviews
    Extremely nice, spacious and modern villas, amazing views from the balcony and outside jacuzzi on top of that! crowd-free access early morning through the park and waterfalls as no outside visitors are allowed at that time.
    Konstantin
    Dominica
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 624 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 £684.99 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 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 £89.95 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 £115.36 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 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 £89.95 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
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 624 reviews
    A quirky little hotel with a quaint garden and really friendly helpful staff near the wonderful La Paz Waterfall Gardens.Good value.
    Maria
    Ireland
  • From £684.99 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 reviews
    The most amazing location and beautiful hotel rooms. Staff were friendly, food was delicious!
    Hannah
    United Kingdom
  • From £115.36 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    Really likes the view from the Hotel.
    Eyal
    Israel