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The 5 Best Lodges in Vara Blanca, Costa Rica

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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 charge.

The cabin is very comfortable! Good size and perfect breakfast!!!

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9.2
Superb
1,022 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

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.

At Peace Lodge you will find a garden and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a games room, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing and hiking. The property offers free parking.

It is simply amazing, expensive yes but well worth it.

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9.3
Superb
309 reviews
Price from
£399
per night

With mountain views, Hortensias Chalets Vara blanca is set in Heredia and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden, terrace and children's playground. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.

The room was comfy, it was a little cabin, it even had a small heater really nice 👍 The restaurant was good, you can eat there or ask them to take it to your room, something to remark is that most of the restaurants close between 17 and 20 hours, they do have the kitchen open till 20:30..

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9.2
Superb
653 reviews
Price from
£112
per night

Situated 17 km from Poas National Park, Finca Valle Arcoiris features accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and room service for your convenience.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is 3.7 km from the lodge, while La Paz Waterfall is 5.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, 33 km from Finca Valle Arcoiris.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is 13 km from the lodge, while La Paz Waterfall is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International, 23 km from Poas Volcano Rooms, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Easy to find, great location (15' by car to the volcano entrance), comfy beds, silent place :)

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7.7
Good
75 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Quinta Esencia features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Alajuela City, 13 km from Poas National Park.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is 16 km from the lodge, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, 20 km from Quinta Esencia.

I liked this studio in the mountains. A good location if you are going to Poas. The view is fabulous. This is a nice little studio for one or two people with a very comfortable bed, patio and small kitchen. The owners are easy to communicate with. Everything was very good.

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8.8
Fabulous
282 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

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.

All accommodation at El Churrasco Hotel has tiled floors, cable TV and a private bathroom. Bungalows also have a seating area, and some have a well-equipped kitchen.

yummy fresh breakfast included in hotel price

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8.4
Very good
799 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

Set in Poasito, 6.1 km from Poas National Park and 15 km from La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Poas Volcano Observatory Lodge & Glamping offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and mountain views.

Beautiful location. Close to everything

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8.7
Fabulous
174 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Providing a garden, Lagunillas Del Poas features accommodation in Poasito.

There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with a microwave.

The lodge offers a terrace.

If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings.

Charming two level cabin in a remote location, but convenient for an early morning visit to Poás Volcano. We were just 2 people but the cabin has sleeping for at least 10 people as well as a kitchen with hob, fridge freezer and wood fireplace, plus WiFi. The views are spectacular! Lots of blankets which came in handy as this was the coldest area we stayed in CR! Host was lovely and was waiting for us to guide us on where to park as waze was going to take us further down the track! Make sure you let her know your arrival time.

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7.1
Good
71 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges that guests love in Vara Blanca

  • Avg. price/night: £684.99
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 309 reviews
    We have no words to describe the magical experience in the Peace lodge. Amazing views, lovely hottub on the terrace as well as an exceptional bathroom. Access to the resort's La Paz Waterfall Garden is included so you even get to enjoy it outside openinghours and the extensive Garden is on itself already worth a visit. Very clean. Good food on multiple locations. Very helpfull staff. Worth its price, for sure.
    Olivier_Gasquet
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115.36
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    Great stop on our way from SJO to Arenal (only an hour from the airport - immediate transition into tranquility). The lodge was stunning with so many lovely sitting rooms and views. We were there with our parents and 1.5 year old son and there was a nice play area on the lower level (many stairs and delicate items for a 1.5 year old so little kids definitely require constant attention if you're up for it!). Breakfast and dinner were delicious. Only 15 minutes from La Paz so we got there early and beat the crowds.
    Michelle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £115.36
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    Wonderful location, with views towards Poas Volcano. Tranquil and peaceful location with beautiful gardens, landscape. Friendly and helpful staff throughout. Good choice of breakfast was included in the room rate we had paid. We ate each night at the lodge and the food was delicious and such a lovely cosy restaurant. The lounge area was beautifully furnished and we loved the little log burners which warmed it. We would certainly stay here again.
    Jez
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115.36
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    The Lodge is truly stunning. It is decorated with a great taste and aims for comfort. We had it almost to ourselves and enjoyed every bit of it. The room was okay and the view was breathtaking. We had dinner twice and were quite happy with their cuisine. The staff was super nice. We really enjoyed our stay there.
    Agata
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115.36
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    beautiful garden and lodge. lovely breakfast and dinner.
    Helen
    Family with young children
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 624 reviews
    The location is great, there are hummingbirds flying around which is beautiful. They waited an extra hour for us for check-in which was really nice. The lodges are unique, quiet and peaceful.
    Urska
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £115.36
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    Perfect location for visiting Vulcano Poas of the waterfall gardens. The beautiful flowers around the lodge and the nice porch in front of our room.
    Susanne
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 624 reviews
    Beautiful location, care taken to make the lodge look perfect and welcoming. Friendly and helpful hosts. Food was amazing
    Roger
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 624 reviews
    the restaurant was very good and great music in radio station. very close to Peace Lodge.
    M
    María
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115.36
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    We stayed at the Volcano Lodge for two nights with the primary purpose being to visit the crater. It was a wonderful choice as the lodge has several hikes nearby and very good breakfast and dinner options. The lodge lobby and grounds are a wonderfully comfortable.
    DOUGLAS
    Young couple