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Poas Volcano Lodge

3.5 star property

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Property entrance
Front of property
Family Suite, Kitchen
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal)
Family Suite, Kitchen | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal)

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View (Oriole) | Terrace/patio

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View (Oriole)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, Kitchen | Living area

Family Suite, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Vara Blanca

When you stay at Poas Volcano Lodge in Vara Blanca, you'll be within a short 4-minute drive from Corso Lechería. .This hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Colinas del Poas.

What's nearby

  • Corso Lechería - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Colinas del Poas - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Doka Estate - 25 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Colibries Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Esquina Del Sabor - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Típico de Fraijanes - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Poas Volcano Lodge

Poas Volcano Lodge offers 12 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Vara Blanca hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include an arcade/game room, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Bromelia, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Bromelia - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 13000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Poas Volcano Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 557 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The location was nice. However, our Expedia reservation stated that the check in time was 2:00 pm. We were taken to the stool, which was not ready. It was a rainy and cold day, and we waited in a hotel library. It took 1 hour and 40 minutes to get our room ready. We asked for a swarm drink, perhaps, as a courtesy for the inconvenience and were given hot chocolate. There was no apology, the receptionist left and on top of that, they charged us for our “courtesy “ drink! It was lack of concern and lack of customer service that was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Parag, NEW YORK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Beautiful location, fantastic place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good clean and comfortable but a little cold they did supply a heater and electric blanket that was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is very upscale with comfortable furnishings, lovely art, books and cozy areas to sit and relax. Overall, a beautiful and relaxing environment that also offers a great dining experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind and helpful, the room was comfy and the grounds and trails were beautiful. Convenient location, and really great breakfast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Monika

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most gorgeous property! Staff was top notch and made our stay even more amazing. Great breakfast and other dining options. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ash

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sagar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location with beautiful views. 25 mins away from Poas volcano, nice breakfast and decent food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Amazing waiter at dinner. Great food. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service
My reservation details (name, phone number, dates of stay, amount due, etc.) were leaked before my stay and were used by scammers to send genuine-looking booking and payment messages using accurate information related to this hotel. The hotel acknowledged this serious security incident, yet I have received no further response and no attempt at resolution. This lack of action is unacceptable and raises serious concerns about the hotel’s data protection practices. I would advise future guests to be cautious and consider whether this is the right accommodation for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ami

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My booking said I had the room for 4 adults and I was charged additional guest fee but the room and one king bed and one twin. Not sure how this was a 4 adult room. Expedia booking was misleading and I paid extra money for nothing! Hoping that Expedia will address the issue by providing a refund
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, accommodations and restaurant. We appreciated them letting us check in early too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peiqi, Issaquah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast and the nice dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudhakara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property and restaurant. Food was grea! The lobby and common areas were amazing with a nice game room down stairs. We will definitely put it on the list when we come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balasubramanian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was descent stay. It is rural area. They did excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and peaceful property Friendly staff. Beautiful rooms with amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

wenzheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious, beautiful area. Spacious room, we love the place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, calm ambience, and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Poas Volcano Lodge is a magnificent piece of architecture. The rooms are huge, the beds and other furnishings are all top quality, and the woodwork is very impressive. The common areas are grand and inviting, the grounds are verdant with a few impressive sculptures. The off-season rates are very reasonable. We loved it! The one area that has room for improvement is the restaurant. Although the staff was very friendly, the meals were average at best. There seemed to be poor communication between the front desk and the restaurant staff regarding pre-ordered breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025