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Peace Lodge

4.5 star property

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Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead
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4 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
$858
$759 nightly
$858 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12

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20 min from Poas Volcano National Park, Alajuela, Vara Blanca, Heredia
  • Place, Corso Lechería
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vara Blanca

When you stay at Peace Lodge in Vara Blanca, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade and 5 minutes by car from Corso Lechería. .This family-friendly lodge is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Colinas del Poas.
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What's nearby

  • Corso Lechería - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 10 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Colinas del Poas - 19 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 21 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Doka Estate - 28 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 41 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Colibries Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Mirador Cinchona - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor de la Montaña - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Peace Lodge

Peace Lodge offers 18 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Vara Blanca lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite at Restaurante Tortillas, one of the lodge's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Restaurante Tortillas - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Colibries - This restaurant serves lunch only. Open daily.
Big Trout Bar - This restaurant serves lunch only. Open daily.
Vista Poas - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 15,000 to 20,000 for adults and CRC 10,000 to 15,000 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Big Trout Bar
  • Colibries
  • Restaurante Tortillas
  • Vista Poas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2003
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 15000 to 20000 for adults, and CRC 10000 to 15000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 40000 per vehicle (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, debit cards, and cash
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 and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Peace Lodge
Peace Lodge Vara Blanca
Peace Vara Blanca
Peace Lodge Lodge
Peace Lodge Vara Blanca
Peace Lodge Lodge Vara Blanca

Peace Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 529 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great and you have an incredible staff. Everyone was very nice. We enjoyed the restaurants and the service and food were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful room, great amenities, wonderful restaurant and facilities!! Great service! Total relaxation! Loved the fireplace and hot tubs!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room exceeded my expectations! The staff have been very friendly and welcoming, the amenities in the room are terrific and the many hummingbirds just outside the room make the stay very memorable.
Indoor jacuzzi
View from the room
Indoor shower
Fireplace
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely nice and accommodating. The room was clean and the bathtub with the waterfall: AMAZING! The views and the sound of nature was incredible!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room and service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rommell

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Peace Lodge is a tranquil escape. There are not very many rooms, so the grounds are quiet. You get the opportunity to walk through the animal sanctuary on the grounds. The resort dog Rusty was very friendly and a welcome sight. The menus were on the expensive side and some more affordable options would be welcome, but the quality of the food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Kenmore

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a very clean and nice property. The level of service and amenities does not match the price. We have stayed at places in Costa Rica that are nicer and better attention to detail but for much less money. You would think that breakfast should be included at the very minimum. Bring your own water to drink they charge $4.50 for a 20 ounce bottle. We would recommend the La Paz Waterfall Gardens as a day trip but find other lodging nearby if you are price conscious. Also, there are lots of steps no matter what part of the property you are going to. If you are not able to do up and down stairways very well then do not stay here. Good experience overall. Too pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

Heaven on EARTH

A MUST SEE. NO true need to leave the property....everything is right there & top knotch. Things to do, food, spa, sightseeing....just WOW!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and naturally peaceful place. Staff is very friendly and polite. I want to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nivedita

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is just beautiful. It’s like everything Costa Rica has to offer in one place. The staff and hotel manager are top notch. Highly recommend you bring your hiking shoes and enjoy the entire property. You will not be disappointed. This is a must see hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Manhattan Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto, Miami

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Peace Lodge was amazing. The service, to the delicious restaurants, to the night walk, and all of the animal sightings and viewings were truly amazing. Thank you to Michael and Andres for making this trip so memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025