Poas Volcano Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel in Vara Blanca with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal)
Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Front of property
39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Poasito - Varablanca, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 1935-3000
  • Place, Barva Volcano
  • Place, La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View (Oriole)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, Kitchen

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Vara Blanca

At Poas Volcano Lodge, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Corso Lechería and 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Colinas del Poas. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Bromelia, is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to ecotours and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Vara Blanca hotel, you'll find Poás Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • Corso Lechería - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 26 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 39 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 40 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fresas del Volcán - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Colibries Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor de la Montaña - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Poas Volcano Lodge

Hotel in Vara Blanca with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Poas Volcano Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Vara Blanca hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1991
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Poas Volcano Lodge offers 12 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Vara Blanca hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bromelia

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Poas Volcano Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 13000 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 13000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Poas Volcano Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Yep, Poas Volcano Lodge has a free self car park.

Is Poas Volcano Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Poas Volcano Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Poas Volcano Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Poas Volcano Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Poas Volcano Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Poas Volcano Lodge 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 498 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yordin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahnum

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Breakfast was delicious. Unit was safe and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris Nereida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hortensia the most beautiful

Beautiful & peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and serene! No AC or TVs, but perhaps thats part of the charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Livingston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow!!! This hotel is more than what we all had expected! It’s clean! I got a garden view room with my 2 boys. It was the cutest room! It was so clean and everything you need is in the room. We went on a little hike with my 2 boys while we were there. They have umbrella available. They have boots available for me AND my boys. They were at the beautiful green house. I cannot recommend more about this hotel! We would def return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended- peaceful stay

I can't recommend this lodge highly enough. The staff are wonderful. Breakfast is great. Rooms are cozy. The reading and game rooms are terrific... wonderful fires at night. Everything is very, very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Octavio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Relaxing, quiet and beautiful views and the food was pricey but good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice boutique lodge.

Nice small lodge in the moutains. Great views. Good service. Friendly staff. Limited choice in food but good enough for short stays. Nice trails to walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations - up to date, spacious room, large bathroom. The grounds were very attractive and well kept. Dining was very good which is nice since the lodge is a bit out of the way from other options. Good location - not too far from San Jose and close to the Poas Volcano National Park and not far from the La Paz Waterfalls.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautigul property. Commons spaces and rooms were beautifully decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining experience was exceptional, with delicious food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The hotel is beautifully nestled in nature, creating a serene and immersive escape. Every staff member was incredibly welcoming, greeting us with open arms and ensuring a memorable stay. Highly recommend!.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like to escape the city and stay here for a few days of peace. Love the room with fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Fort Lauderdale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Amazing and comfortable common areas with a small wood burning oven. Great breakfast. Attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you have the chance to stay in the Poas region this is an amazing hotel to spend a couple of nights at. A comforting blend of Welsh country farmhouse and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture this is a place of rest and relaxation nestled into its surroundings. Curl up with your favourite book in the glass walled library with a tiny woodburner giving a cosy warm glow, add a glass of red wine and you will feel like you are welcomed into an English country house or head down to the pool table and games room after dinner. Friendly welcoming staff, lovely dinners (very reasonable pricing) means that everything is provided on site. We were only there for 2 nights and didn;t get to try the walking trails. The only improvement we could suggest would be a fridge in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Everything about the property was great. Only issue is that the rooms had issues with fire ants. We had moved rooms because our first room had them all over the floor coming up through the wood planks. They had us Move to a different room that seem to not have them but when we woke up in the morning, they were everywhere. We were originally booked for one night, but decided to leave for the second night since my partner is severely allergic to fire ants. Other than the issue with the fire ants it was a really gorgeous property with wonderful views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful! So quiet during our stay. Was able to hear some noise from other people staying in the room next to us but not horrible at all! Paola was so pleasant and sweet! Javier was Also top notch as well! We enjoyed our stay so much! Breath taking views! Homemade breakfast and dinner! Not much for children to do around the property. Would say it's mostly for an adult peaceful stay! 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhukova

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. It is like a gem in the mountains, so cozy, clean, great breackfast and stunning view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aditya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best steak in a while
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025