Poas Volcano Lodge

3.5 star property
Vara Blanca hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In-room safe, travel cot, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Living area
In-room safe, travel cot, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Front of property
Library
Nestled in a rural setting, Poas Volcano Lodge offers a serene retreat with free continental breakfast, a charming coffee shop/cafe, and an on-site restaurant serving delicious meals. Explore the lush garden or let your kids burn off energy at the playground. With high-speed WiFi and helpful multilingual staff nearby to assist you.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is R2 222
R2 511 total
includes taxes & fees
07 Apr - 08 Apr

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel crib
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Travel crib
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Travel crib
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View (Oriole)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel crib
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel crib
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Travel crib
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Travel crib
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel crib
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel crib
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite, Kitchen

Highlights

Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Travel crib
  • 130 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel crib
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Via Poasito - Varablanca, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 1935-3000

What's nearby

  • Corso Lechería - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 20 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Barva Volcano - 47 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 68 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 90 min drive
  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 40 min drive
  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 47 min drive
  • Heredia Miraflores Station - 48 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda Alsacia - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Colibries Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcán - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Casa del Café - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Poas Volcano Lodge

When visiting Vara Blanca, Poas Volcano Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Bromelia, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1991
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Travel crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Dining

Bromelia - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CRC 13000 per night

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Poas Volcano Lodge
Poas Volcano Lodge Vara Blanca
Poas Volcano Vara Blanca
Poas Volcano Lodge Hotel
Poas Volcano Lodge Vara Blanca
Poas Volcano Lodge Hotel Vara Blanca

Frequently asked questions

Does Poas Volcano Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Poas Volcano Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Poas Volcano Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Poas Volcano Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Poas Volcano Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Bromelia.

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Poas Volcano Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9,4

Exceptional

9,6/10

Cleanliness

9,4/10

Staff & service

9,2/10

Amenities

9,4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend!
Amazing property with beautiful views and hikes. Our room was clean and staff was very polite. Would definitely recommend!
Cayce, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place
Gloriana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
The room was so nice, comfortable and big. The staff is nice and breakfast was delicious. The view is amazing and the drive to the location was cool
Manal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice lodge high in the hills, lots of birds around the property and good food as well!
Tor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

STUNNING place!
Vijay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The lodge was beautiful. Exceeded our expectations!
Rhonda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very cool and nice place.
Beautiful place but no WiFi restaurant and bad WiFi in room. They said it was because the weather… Was raining… But overall very good place.
Robin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Main lodge was beautiful, a large fireplace would be nice, rooms needed to be updated
Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at Poas Lodge. Our room was. Our room was very comfortable, common areas were cozy and inviting. Included breakfast was exceptional. Great stay.
Lindsey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a beautiful cozy, elegant country lodge with modern facilities, great food really nice people. Just make sure you bring rain coat and rain boots, and sweatshirts. We had driver Wilberth he was amazing and staff very friendly and professional
laurie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great food and views!
Candice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice facility, clean rooms, great meals, walking trails on property
Kimberley A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, super friendly staff. Our second time staying here and will stay again when in this area.
MARY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and quiet, we had a great time and loved the restaurant!
AMANDINE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Food was extremely excellent Staff very friendly Breath taking outdoor views Loved the natural wood and theme throughout the hotel Would love to go again
Priti, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very friendly & helpful! Very close to the Poas Volcano and La Paz waterfall. No gym, no TV.
Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning property! I wish we could have stayed longer!
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice lodge with good food, lots of birds around the property. Clean rooms with hot water. No AC but not really required at that elevation. No complaints!

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location overlooking the Poas Mountain! Great food and ambience and a very pleasant stay!
Sayali, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning architecture. Beautiful property and attentive staff.
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our fourth year staying here always excellent!
Shawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and very helpful. Accommodations were comfortable. Architecture of the building was beautiful.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top location, very friendly staff
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful lodge with a beautiful lobby and delicious restaurant. Would definitely stay again!
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous property great staff