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Poas Volcano Lodge

Property class: 3.5

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A staircase leading to an arched window with a rustic wooden ceiling and a wheel chandelier.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a blue sofa with a red throw, and a small table with a plant.
An interior with stone walls, wooden beams, a bench with a red cushion, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, stone walls, and large windows.
A wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bottle, surrounded by chairs with cushions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

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 Single Bed

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 Single Bed

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

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 Single Bed

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 Single Bed

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 Single Bed

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

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 Single Bed

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 Single Bed

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 Single Beds

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 Single Beds

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

About the area

Vara Blanca

At Poas Volcano Lodge, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Corso Lechería and 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from Poás Volcano National Park. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Bromelia, is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to ecotours and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Vara Blanca hotel include Hacienda Alsacia and Doka Estate.

What's nearby

  • Corso Lechería - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 23 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Doka Estate - 25 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 40 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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

About this property

Poas Volcano Lodge

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Poas Volcano Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Vara Blanca hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1991
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Poas Volcano Lodge offers 12 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Vara Blanca hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Poas Volcano Lodge

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 13000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Poas Volcano Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Poas Volcano Lodge?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poas Volcano Lodge on 21 Sept 2026 start from NZ$172, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Yep, Poas Volcano Lodge has a free self car park.

Is Poas Volcano Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Poas Volcano Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Poas Volcano Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Poas Volcano Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Poas Volcano Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Poas Volcano Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Poas Volcano Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ximena

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely breakfast and accommodating hots. We had a wonderful two night stay and would recommend this Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and relaxing place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peiqi

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ash

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nikola

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was lovely but staff and food really poor
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Parag

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cloud rainforest stay. Rains all the time. Close to many sites and points of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

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