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Poas Volcano Lodge

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A staircase leading to an arched window with a rustic wooden ceiling and a wheel chandelier. - Poas Volcano Lodge (Vara Blanca)
An interior with stone walls, wooden beams, a bench with a red cushion, and a view of greenery outside. - Poas Volcano Lodge (Vara Blanca)
A wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bottle, surrounded by chairs with cushions. - Poas Volcano Lodge (Vara Blanca)
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a blue sofa with a red throw, and a small table with a plant. - Poas Volcano Lodge (Vara Blanca)
A spacious bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, stone walls, and large windows. - Poas Volcano Lodge (Vara Blanca)
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Poas Volcano Lodge. 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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a window with a view of greenery, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View (Quetzal)

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a stone wall, and two beds.

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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a balcony with curtains, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View (Oriole)

A balcony with a chair, a bed with a nightstand, and a view of a green landscape.

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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a balcony with curtains.

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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.

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 WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a table.

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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

A wooden cabin-style bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a bench, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, Kitchen

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden floors, and a variety of seating options including a sofa and chairs.

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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Fireplace, Garden View

A cozy room with a fireplace, a bed, a sofa, and a cowhide rug.

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 WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Vara Blanca, Poas Volcano Lodge is in a rural area. Hacienda Alsacia and Cafe Britt Coffee Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Central Market Alajuela and Plaza Real Alajuela. Corso Lechería and Doka Estate are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Vara Blanca travel guide
Map
Via Poasito - Varablanca, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 1935-3000

What's nearby

  • A volcanic crater with a turquoise pool, surrounded by rugged terrain and vegetation.
    Poás Volcano National Park
    10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • A forested area with a flowing stream and a waterfall in the background.
    La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • A large tree trunk with moss and lichen, surrounded by dense green foliage.
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    23 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Corso Lechería
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Doka Estate
    25 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Colibries Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Fresas del Volcan
    8 min drive
  • Soda y Mirador Cinchona
    21 min drive
  • Big Trout Bar
    13 min drive
  • Fresas del Volcán
    16 min walk

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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
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Poas Volcano Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 Poás Volcano National Park and Hacienda Alsacia. Poas Volcano and Doka Estate are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Poas Volcano Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 581 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, wonderful stay: quiet, magical, relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great secluded location and beautiful view .. I love this resort .. everything about it .. I will definetly return here again. Make sure you have a rental car if you want to drive around to explore the area .. this resort is only 13 minutes from La Paz Garden and Water Falls and 1 hr from the airport. You can get taxi or Uber to get here and go around
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and staff spoke excellent english and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ximena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Beautiful & quiet hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and beautifully maintained property. The staff is very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is beautiful, and an impressive piece of architecture. Staff are super friendly and helpful, and food is very good. There's a pool table and game room downstairs in the lodge, which we definitely took advantage of with the weather turned against us. The grounds are gorgeous and well-maintained. Note that when you turn off the main road you drive past quite odiferous cow sheds and through a pasture...just have faith and keep driving to the lodge. The actual rooms appear to be the old bunkhouse, so they're a bit odd; the rooms are functional for the most part, but ceilings are quite low and the bathroom is sort of an elongated closet, so they have a weird feel. The walls are thin, but the other guests are quiet, so it all works out fine. WiFi is good in the rooms. No AC, but the elevation is high enough that we didn't need it. Good launching point to visit Poas Volcano early in the morning. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very friendly staff, great food. Home made butter and jam at breakfast was amazing. Property was very secure and we felt safe the whole stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations and attentive staff. Delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Artak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Poas Volcano Lodge was absolutely magical! If you are looking for peace, harmony, and a true connection with nature, this is the perfect place. The architectural and design choices are incredibly stylish and tasteful, yet the lodge feels completely cozy and like a home away from home. The interior design strikes a perfect balance between eco-friendly aesthetics and European comfort. Our room was comfortable with a breathtaking view. The heated blankets were an absolute lifesaver and a brilliant touch for the chilly mountain nights! The breakfasts were delicious, and the common areas had such a warm, inviting atmosphere in the evening. I highly recommend this lodge to anyone who cherishes tranquility, comfort, and quiet beauty. A perfect 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort far exceeded any expectations we had, the views are spectacular and the vibe is very White Lotus, you will not be disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sagar

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

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
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10/10 Excellent

ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, calm ambience, and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We could relax at the lodge. Meals were delicious and the staffs had wonderful hospitality. I wish I could get a little larger bath towel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

YELAINE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Poor and very limited breakfast. Restaurant is super expensive with limited menu and poor quality meals. Cero amenities. Very boring after 6 pm when it gets dark only thing left to do is go to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
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10/10 Excellent

LAUREN

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ambiance was great! Food and staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

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
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10/10 Excellent

Parag

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Beautiful location, fantastic place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely hotel. Delicious food which was surprisingly affordable versus other places on our trip. Wonderful service at meals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and peaceful property Friendly staff. Beautiful rooms with amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place. Definitely an authentic, beautiful, relaxing place to stay. The beds and linens are the comfiest I have ever had at a hotel, and I had an excellent night sleep both nights. The architecture and design of the building is just stunning. We have a large room with three beds and it was perfect for our family. Very close to Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Starbucks Farm. The breakfast that is included in the stay is superb. We also had dinner and it was quite nice as well. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026