Via Poasito - Varablanca, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 1935-3000
What's nearby
La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 13 min drive
Poás Volcano National Park - 15 min drive
Colinas del Poas - 17 min drive
Hacienda Alsacia - 20 min drive
Barva Volcano - 47 min drive
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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 visit Bromelia, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Travelling 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 reception
Arcade/games room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Bromelia – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Poas Volcano Lodge?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Poas Volcano Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an 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 such as hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Poas Volcano Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Bromelia.
Poas Volcano Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
14 Nov 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Silvia
Silvia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
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!
Kaleb
Kaleb, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
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.
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2024
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
Nice facility, clean rooms, great meals, walking trails on property
Kimberley A
Kimberley A, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
This hotel was immaculate, charming and thr atagg were professional. You cant get a better view.
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Stunning property! I wish we could have stayed longer!
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2024
Marco
Marco, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2024
Cleanses quite friendly staff
Nasruddin
Nasruddin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
Dany
Dany, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Staff were friendly and very helpful. Accommodations were comfortable. Architecture of the building was beautiful.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2024
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
Priti, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jun 2024
Beautiful property, super friendly staff. Our second time staying here and will stay again when in this area.
MARY
MARY, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
The architecture was rustic mid-century modern and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. The firestoves in the side reading rooms made the atmosphere cozy while the large viewing windows gave us the feeling that we were sitting outside with the sweeping views. Fireflies at nite off the garden room was magical. Staff Andrew and Javier were wonderful. The lodge was super close to Poas Volcano NP and an easy drive early in the morning and the staff worked with us to get breakfast to us quickly that morning so we could make our 8am Poas reservation.
Could improve:
1. We could not reach the lodge directly to ask questions and to make a reservation either through the website or through the phone number. We ended up going through Expedia.
2. The room (#4) was amazing but had a musty smell
3. The time from ordering dinner at the lodge to the time it was served was an hour. The food was really delicious (chicken with mushrooms and seabass with mango -- it was just a long wait.
The lodge is unique and lovely and we highly recommend staying here.
Jean
Jean, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
What a breathtaking property! I only wish we had more time to spend here!
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 Jun 2024
joshua
joshua, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Awesome Experience @ Poa Valcano Lodge!
Poas Volcano Lodge was amazing!!We stayed there for two nights and their hospitality was great!Their staff is extremely dedicated and focused on making your stay a memorable one. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and suggesting you right activities for you depending on the weather conditions. Even their masseuse, Sefina and Margarie were great at their work, they made me feel so relaxed! I highly recommend this place for your stay in Costa Rica.
Sumit
Sumit, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
Great food and views!
Candice
Candice, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2024
Absolutely stunning architecture. Beautiful property and attentive staff.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Apr 2024
Reception upon check in was a little cool but restaurant staff was very friendly front desk seemed a little inconvenienced when asked for ice for the room but the resort very well maintained and comfortable surroundings were beautiful and the rest of resort staff was friendly