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Peace Lodge

4.5 star property

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Monarch Villa | Private kitchen
Artisan Guest Room | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
20 min from Poas Volcano National Park, Alajuela, Vara Blanca, Heredia
  • Corso Lechería
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Colinas del Poas
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Artisan Guest Room, 2 Double Beds

Artisan Guest Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Monarch Villa | Private kitchen

Monarch Villa

  • 111 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 79 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Artisan Guest Room | View from room

Artisan Guest Room

  • 59 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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 - 5 min drive
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 16 min drive
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 21 min drive
  • Barva Volcano - 47 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda Alsacia - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Colibries Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcán - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Casa del Café - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Peace Lodge

Boardwalk/promenade lodge with 4 restaurants and a full-service spa
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: CRC 5000-15000 per person
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 5000 to 15000 per person
  • 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

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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 484 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved feeding Toucans and Sloth and Hummingbirds as well as the waterfalls!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the night frog tour
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most beautiful place in costa rica
The service was so personal it felt like we were part of their family. We were greeted by friendly staff who immediately took our bags while we checked in. We received private tours to the volcano and waterfalls which are amazing. We got to see and feed some amazing animals. The guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. The views from the room are breathtaking. The lodge is pricey but worth every bit of it. The food the atmosphere all the activities that they offer make this lodge a one of a kind. We spent two weeks and traveled from the Caribbean to the pacific and this was our most favorite place. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place to stay and enjoy all the best things Costa Rica has to offer. Our room was amazing with a hot tub on our back porch overlooking the rainforest and volcano. The bed was very comfortable and we loved the fireplace. I’ve never seen such a wonderful bathroom with waterfall off the wall, rain shower and hot tub. Having animals and amazing waterfalls on the property was icing on the cake. We we wowed our entire time at this resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Peace Lodge is a unique experience unlike traditional hotel resorts. Sitting high on the mountain (volcano in the near distance) among the clouds with beautiful grounds, waterfall hikes and access to native animal and bird experiences. Very nature based and eco friendly. Staff was exceptional. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was amazing, it was a bit pricy and I felt that some meals should have been included. The overall experience was amazing and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in particular was great and made the experience all the more memorable!!!! Special thanks to Byron and Brayan, our servers at the restaurants who were not only extremely knowledgeable about everything Costa Rica but also provided exceptional service, going above and beyond to accommodate every request. Definitely a 6 out of 5 stars for the property and staff. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERICA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with so many amenities. Super romantic stuff was great.The waterfalls were incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, excellent staff. Property and rooms are clean, but vibe is totally 1970s. Needs to be updated. Also, animal wildlife sanctuary reminded us of '70s zoo. Enclosures are too small for larger, pacing animals. They need to update entire property, especially for the poor animals.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

emelie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all the guides! Knowledgable and fun! Room service was always fast. Room was beautiful. The restaurants onsite - food and service were top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace Lodge
We stayed for a night at this beautiful resort on our drive from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio. The room includes access to the park and for a small price you can add on a night tour of the frogs and can also feed the toucans and sloths (both rescued) and wild humming birds on the property. The water fall hike and other animals on the property were great. The room was amazing with two jacuzzi tubs, one on the balcony with a great view overlooking the park and the other in suite with its own water fall. The restaurants at the resort were delicous with great service. Will definitely be back for a few nights next time we are in Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

petar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time at the Peace Lodge and we loved it just as much as the first time. The lodge is beautiful and the rooms are incredible. Hot tub on the balcony? Yes please! Each and every staff member went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Special thanks to Pablo, Michael, Daniel and Jose who went above and beyond to make us happy. We could not have had a better experience. The area is breathtaking and the weather, while unpredictable, was a nice break from the heat of Florida. We brought our two kids (10 and 13) and they enjoyed the animal sanctuary many times. We visited the animals every day, hiked to the waterfalls, and even arranged to visit the Poas volcano with a private tour guide. The food was amazing and beautifully plated each time. If you can, catch a trout in the pond and they will cook it for you right there and then! Please take advantage of the animal tours, the restaurants and even the gift shop. We can't wait to come back and see our "friends."
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
25th wedding anniversary
What an amazing time. Being able to experience the animals up close and personal was the best. John was our tour guide and made the experience even better and Freddie at the Fri t desk made sure all went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place gave us a one of a kind experience, i would give it a 10 out of 10 and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amazing waterfall hike and wildlife refuge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! We were met at reception with a tropical welcome drink. The views were incredible from their deck. The staff was incredibly accommodating. Our room's bathroom was as large as the actual sleeping area. It included a huge shower PLUS a normal sized shower, a two-person jetted tub/jacuzzi, and our own personal indoor waterfall. Unlike some places in CR, you are able to flush toilet paper here. Our balcony had another two-person hot tub, a table, and a hammock in addition to our own well-visited hummingbird feeder. The views from the balcony were breathtaking. Our two children stayed with us, and the staff set up two separate roll-away beds that felt like part of the room. Our room also had a personal fireplace. The animal sanctuary on site was one of the best experiences we had for the duration of our CR vacation. That was partly thanks to the exceptional service of John, one of the staff members. He is the one who picked us up from the airport and drove us to the property (additional fee) and gave us private tours on the property. We signed up for both the nighttime frog tour (so cool! and John showed us all the frogs up close, including teaching us how to croak at one of the toads so it would respond) and the early-morning animal feeding. John guided us in feeding the toucans, the sloth, and the hummingbirds. At every step, he offered to take pictures and suggested the best ways to pose for memorable shots. Book at least two nights. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property. Activities on site were great. 2-3 nights is the perfect amount of time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peace lodge was very beautiful . It has so much to offer with feeding the animals they rescued to enjoying the beautiful waterfalls right on the property. The only downfall of mine was they don't have air or a ceiling fan but overall it was a great joy staying here .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Fantastic, unique experience. Beautiful grounds and hotel. Amazing animal sanctuary.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Miami Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it the place truely is peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hye-Ran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most gorgeous place we've ever stayed. Phenomenal room, service, and food. Many things to do on the property. Just breath taking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Peace Lodge is an incredible property. The rooms are like nothing you’ve ever seen - the design and thought put into the construction is beyond compare. It’s like something designed by Gaudi. We stayed two nights and enjoyed all of the animals, the waterfalls, the beautiful pools and hot tubs, and our room. The bathrooms are awe inspiring. My only small criticism is the beds, although beautiful, are on the stiffer side. May be common in Costa Rica though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024