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)
Library
Front of property
Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View
Family Suite, Kitchen | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Via Poasito - Varablanca, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 1935-3000
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Barva Volcano
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View (Oriole)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

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

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Suite, Kitchen

Highlights

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

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Travel cot
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Vara Blanca

At Poas Volcano Lodge, you'll be 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from Poás Volcano National Park. 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. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Vara Blanca hotel include Corso Lechería and Colinas del Poas.

What's nearby

  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Colinas del Poas - 17 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 20 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Barva Volcano - 47 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

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

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

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. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Poas Volcano Lodge?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poas Volcano Lodge on 24 Apr 2025 start from NZ$238.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Poas Volcano Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 441 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very understanding with our last minute booking! Nice interior design and pleasant green surroundings, 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, gorgeous landscape, quiet, comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. We had breakfast (included) and a beautiful, candlelit dinner at the hotel. Food is delicious, super fresh with many products (butter, granola, strawberry jam, cheese) made on the property. Convenient to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Park. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Main lodge was beautiful, a large fireplace would be nice, rooms needed to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly & helpful! Very close to the Poas Volcano and La Paz waterfall. No gym, no TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gloriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night. Check-in was simple and easy, The staff were all very friendly. The property is gorgeous and unique. Weather was really rainy and wet, so we didn't get to explore too much around the outside of the property. Our room was exactly as described and quiet, however, the walls are somewhat thin and you can hear other guests but not in a horrible way. It's more like a comfortable home rather than a hotel. The dining room was lovely, dinner was nice and the included breakfast was delicious. Delicious! It's a really neat area and we left the next morning to go straight to the volcano so everything was convenient and scenic.

8/10 Good

Tor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge high in the hills, lots of birds around the property and good food as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was beautiful. Exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STUNNING place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely amazing time at Poas Volcano Lodge. We went in the off season and there was only a few other guests on the property so we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. The trails around the property are expansive and lots of fun to explore for a fun afternoon walk/hike. The food at the restaurant was nice and the service was good. Having a glass of scotch and some Costa Rican dark chocolate with a good book in front of the wood burning stove and listening to the rain patter on the tin roof before dinners was a treat as well. Location was convenient to some great local places to see and visit. Staff was so helpful to help us book our tickets to the Poas Volcano National Park. I'd go back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Alajuela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Check in and check out processes were super fast and easy. Staff are friendly. Food was good. The rooms are clean and spacious. Beds were great. Nice trials and nature around the property. View of the Poas Volacano was a plus. Suggestions: they should have whisky options, soda water in reusable glass bottles would be great, and, perhaps not too related to the hotel, but the water management at the dairy farm could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, clean rooms, great meals, walking trails on property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024