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Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

3.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
A dining table with a blue and white checkered tablecloth, plates of strawberries and cream, and a white bowl.
A view of a property named Hortenias with a metal gate, a pergola, and a lush green landscape with houses in the background.
Exterior
A room with large windows overlooking a landscape with mountains and houses during sunset.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $133
$118 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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Highway 126, 500m east of Gas station, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 40105
  • Place, Corso Lechería
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a vase with flowers.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Vara Blanca

With a stay at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca in Vara Blanca, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Poás Volcano National Park and Corso Lechería. .This guesthouse is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Colinas del Poas and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Hacienda Alsacia.
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What's nearby

  • Corso Lechería - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Colinas del Poas - 16 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 25 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Colibries Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcán - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Big Trout Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind, friendly and professional staff Food was excellent and lodging comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Mountain View breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delfin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff at check in and breakfast. Made to order breakfast. Individual free standing rooms, quiet place. Love our stay. Close to La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cottages on the top of a ridge with beautiful views. Restaurant is super.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was excellent nice facility went to see Paos , it was socked in but it was still a nice one night stay, staff was excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cte clean and functional cabins. Friendly staff and great food in restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is the perfect one night stay on the way to La Fortuna. It is 10 min away from La Paz waterfall gardens, which is a wonderful place to visit. Our stay was really peaceful and the place was not crowded. Breakfast and dinner were nice. The staff was excellent and friendly. The place has great grounds and beautiful mountains views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruslana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, safe area and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great spot right in the mountains! 10 minutes from La Paz waterfall gardens. The staff were so friendly!
cabin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice landscaping and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only a few breakfast choices, but they worked for us. We only interacted with one staff oerson - don't recall her name, but she was wonderful. Room clean, nothing fancy but fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. One night romantic getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Xavier

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute , beautiful views from the restaurant of the volcanos
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The chalet is indeed as many 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and simple cabin. A restaurant in the chalet with excellent tasty good. Very friendly snd helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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