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Poas Volcano Lodge, hotel in Vara Blanca

Located on the edge of a protected cloud forest, Poas Volcano Lodge offers stunning views of Poas Volcano. This boutique hotel features a bar-restaurant, lush gardens and stylish rooms with free...

Amazing location, near the national park, with views of the Poas volcano. Guided nature tours on the premises. Many interesting hiking trails through the jungle. Excellent happy hour on the deck with views of the volcano and sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
383 reviews
Price from£95.36per night
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.

Phenomenal beauty. Privacy and high touch with an ecological rustic feel. Service was friendly and responsive. Excellent for kids.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
308 reviews
Price from£347.01per night
Villa Calas, hotel in Vara Blanca

Offering mountain views, Villa Calas in Vara Blanca has accommodations, a garden, a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.

The view, the staff’s treatment and the food in the restaurant
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,026 reviews
Price from£78.26per night
Casa Volcano Panoramic View, hotel in Vara Blanca

Featuring a garden, Casa Volcano Panoramic View offers accommodations in Vara Blanca. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The owners were exceptional!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
142 reviews
Price from£93.92per night
Deluxe boutique lodge, hotel in Vara Blanca

Featuring a garden, Deluxe boutique lodge provides accommodations in Vara Blanca. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The Deluxe Boutique Lodge was perfect in so many ways. We booked this location to be close to Poas National Park and La Paz Waterfall Garden. It was 20 minutes to one and 10 to the other. Walter met us at the property even though due to weather and construction we were about an hour late. He also became our lifesaver that day. Again, due to weather, a family member was delayed arriving into San Jose. Walter volunteered to drive down to San Jose and pick her up. The property is located on the main road into the small village of Vara Blanca, walking distance to restaurants and shops. The Lodge is super clean and very nicely decorated. The beds were very comfortable, the WIFI very good and the huge TV was a welcome diversion during the stormy weather. We do not hesitate to recommend this property
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
10 reviews
Price from£126.39per 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.

The grounds are beautifully landscapeed. The view is extraordinary. There is a huge spa tub 😊i n the room. Breakfast delicious. The proprietors are conscientious.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
274 reviews
Price from£117.71per night
Altura Hotel, hotel in Vara Blanca

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

We stayed in one of the dome tents and it was really unique and cool. The views over San Jose were gorgeous and the proximity to Poas Volcano made the visit the next morning really easy. The guy who checked us in was really helpful and accomodating, allowing us to shorten our stay by one night without an issue and even going so far as to call and order us pizzas from a local place since we arrived so late and the nearby restaurants were already closed.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
839 reviews
Price from£97.83per night
Hotel Chalets Los Volcanes, hotel in Vara Blanca

Located in Alajuela, 7.8 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Chalets Los Volcanes provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Absolutely amazing place to stay! The host invited me over for his bday and it was super fun and really cool to do that! Amazing time and beautiful cabins!
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
102 reviews
Price from£36.78per night
El Descanso Restaurante y Hotel, hotel in Vara Blanca

Located in Fraijanes, 3.7 miles from Poas National Park, El Descanso Restaurante y Hotel provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

Nice view from the balcony.
6.5
Scored 6.5
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
22 reviews
Price from£48.52per night
Hotel & Spa Escondite de la Montaña, hotel in Vara Blanca

Hotel & Spa Escondite de la Montaña is a recently renovated chalet in Sabana Redonda where guests can make the most of its garden and bar.

The staff was incredible, the whole place is like a dream and the breakfast was very complete.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
473 reviews
Price from£89.22per 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 of America
  • 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 of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Vara Blanca

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 383 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 £673.46 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 308 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
  • From £106.12 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 142 reviews
    Loved the views, as it describes, it truly is panoramic! Very spectacular views all around the property. The host, Tomas was exceptional in all aspects; with such warmth, we truly felt at home. He went above and beyond in ensuring our stay was comfortable and even ensured our onwards journey is taken care of, in terms of providing key insights and tips of where to eat, etc for the best experience for our very first Costa Rica trip.
    MAHESHWARI
    Canada
  • From £673.46 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 308 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 of America
  • From £88.44 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,026 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 of America
  • From £673.46 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 308 reviews
    The room was very nice and spacious (2 jacuzzis and a fireplace!) and it was a really nice experience to be inside the park and enjoy it at different times. The hotel is very nice and well located to visit the Poas Volcano (less than half an hour). We also had the chance to feed tucans, sloths and hummingbirds, which was the most amazing experience.
    Natalia Maria
    Italy
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 620 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 of America
  • From £106.12 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 142 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 of America
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 620 reviews
    The hotel is super family-friendly, you can play minigolf, volleyball, and even badminton. They have farm animals that you can watch and even touch, also they have a nice trail that ends in a river. A really good place to stay for a family vacation
    Danny
    Costa Rica
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 620 reviews
    The facilities are beyond exceptional and truly exemplify pura vida. They made a beautiful nature trail to a river and waterfall that we’re fun to get into. The family that owns and runs the hotel are all really warm, helpful and inviting.
    Nilesh Bhandari
    United States of America
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 383 reviews
    Breakfast was amazing, eggs cooked perfectly. The staff including Fanny, Javier and the GM were exceptionally helpful and nice. Very close to Poas Volcano and La Paz waterfall gardens which is why we chose this lodge. Highly recommend.
    Mitchell
    United States of America
  • From £88.44 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,026 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 £673.46 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 308 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
     · 620 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
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 383 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 £88.44 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,026 reviews
    This hotel has a great location, beautiful weather, beautiful green areas. The room had a heater that worked perfectly and also a chimney.
    Ana Catalina
    Costa Rica
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 620 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 £673.46 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 308 reviews
    We enjoyed being able to see many Costa Rican sights in one beautiful location!
    M
    Melissa
    United States of America
  • From £88.44 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,026 reviews
    Tasty breakfast, very beautiful location, friendly and helpful hotel staff
    Katharina
    Germany
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 383 reviews
    Really likes the view from the Hotel.
    Eyal
    Israel