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Poas Volcano Lodge

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

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds
39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds
Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Poas Volcano Lodge is in a peaceful rural location offering a free continental breakfast, a coffee shop, and an on-site restaurant. Visitors can explore the garden or use the playground. The property provides high-speed WiFi and multilingual staff to assist guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

Superior Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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

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Standard Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

Standard Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

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

View all photos for Family Suite, Kitchen

Family Suite, Kitchen | Living area | 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, travel crib, rollaway beds

Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
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 neighborhood

Map
Via Poasito - Varablanca, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 1935-3000

What's nearby

  • Corso Lechería - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 11 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 26 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 39 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 40 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 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 a rural location
Consider a stay at Poas Volcano Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Bromelia, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Poas Volcano Lodge have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Travel cribs, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 crib

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 elevator

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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Poas Volcano Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Poas Volcano Lodge?

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 Poas Volcano Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Poas Volcano Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Poas Volcano Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 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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Poas Volcano Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 499 reviews

9.6/10

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

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, quality in a serene setting with wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique place for relaxation and time to connect with the earth. Great trail walks and amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and went out of their way to ensure guest satisfaction. The food was delicious both breakfast and dinner. Pictures don't do this lodge the justice it deserves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Astounding beauty outside, a stylish, cozy feeling inside. We stayed in a mountain view room on the main building, and really enjoyed our short stay. We'll be back to try to trails on property. The room is spacious (much larger than it looked in the pictures), the view amazing, and the grounds are gorgeous. Fantastic property, and lovely service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Octavio

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

8/10 Good

aslam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough hot water in the bathroom and the shower did not have enough force
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was beautiful, and the people were great. Just didn't have a lot of do outside walking around and seeing the Volcano, Coffee Tour and La Paz. This could be done in 1 or 2 nights tops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the top scenery hotel with elegant decorations and great bedding. Many trails options, high end dining with millions dollars view. Love it. I will comeback .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris Nereida

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

Hortensia the most beautiful

Beautiful & peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahnum

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

Yordin

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

Victoria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice accommodations, kind people, we felt very welcomed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevan

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

10/10 Excellent

Zhukova

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

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

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

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people, natural surroundings gorgeous, nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay! Excellent dining options!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Best dinner during our entire trip in Costa Rica
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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