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Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Vara Blanca with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property - evening/night
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Highway 126, 500m east of Gas station, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 40105

What's nearby

  • Corso Lechería - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 26 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 36 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 39 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda Alsacia - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcán - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Colibries Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Casa del Café - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

Guesthouse in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • A nature reserve, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (one-way)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Lodge
Hortensias Chalets Lodge
Hortensias Chalets
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Guesthouse
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Vara Blanca
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Guesthouse Vara Blanca

Frequently asked questions

Is Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca pet-friendly?

Yes, Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9 AM–5 PM on request. A fee of USD 25 per person applies.

Where is Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Corso Lechería and within 9 mi (15 km) of Colinas del Poas and Poás Volcano National Park. Hacienda Alsacia and Poas Volcano are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The restaurant was very cute and has a wonderful meal with mulled wine. The chalet was extremely cozy too. There wasn't too much to explore on the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Amazing view, safe area and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice place and staff. Food for dinner and breakfast was great! Lots of flowers and plants around the area. The game room was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The chalet is indeed as many 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice staff—it was nice and quiet with good space for the two of us. Kids enjoyed the game room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great hosts, great views, great food! We enjoyed the rustic cabins with flower names. The restaurant food was very good, and convenient after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff was lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Nice place. Not fancy but beautiful views and very nice people. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice landscaping and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

The individual chalets were adorable. The breakfast included was hardy and delish. They are also a restraunt and the dinner food was excellent. They are in a convenient location to get to La Paz waterfall gardens and Poas volcano. Used their laundry service that was wonderful. Everyone there was super friendly and helpful. I would def stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great Place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Nice boss nice service during Christmas vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Wonderful stay. One night romantic getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10

Very cute , beautiful views from the restaurant of the volcanos
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Gorgeous views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice views form this property. The personnel were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

A beautiful location with views of the mountain valley. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Norman in particular was helpful and spent time talking to us about some of the costa Rican areas of interest including the local strawberry enterprise. I recommend the strawberry crepe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very Nice attention to detail Rooms have heat & hot water Rooms are very quiet & private Service was Excellent from all employees !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Beautiful and simple cabin. A restaurant in the chalet with excellent tasty good. Very friendly snd helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Nice place to stop for the night on the way from SJO to La Fortuna. Very close to Poas Volcano. Beautiful grounds, tasty breakfast, fast service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Very charming hotel and Norman was a wonderful host. Everyone in my party liked the included breakfast. The kids enjoyed walking/running around the fruit trees.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

The view from the property is very nice. The service is excellent. The breakfast included is very good. The cabins could use some maintenance and the beds are a bit stiff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Very quiet , away from the noisy city. Near the Poaz Volcano. Breakfast included, delicious ! The 3 max-person accommodations are great, well equipped for a rustic, yet comfortable stay. Staff were vert attentive. Thanks Norman and Hortensias Chalet staff !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024