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Peace Lodge

4.5 star property
Family-friendly upscale lodge with 4 restaurants

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Monarch Villa | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker
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 | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Artisan Guest Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Monarch Villa | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker

Monarch Villa

  • 1200 sq ft
  • 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 | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 850 sq ft
  • 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

  • 635 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Poas Volcano Lodge

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (423)
The price is $254
per night
$287 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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About the neighborhood

Vara Blanca

On boardwalk/promenade.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Corso Lechería and 6 miles (10 km) of Colinas del Poas with a stay here. Poás Volcano National Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Hacienda Alsacia is within 12 miles (20 km).
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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
  • Poas Volcano - 24 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

Family-friendly upscale lodge with 4 restaurants
Peace Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the luxury Peace Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Vara Blanca lodge is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • Built in 2003
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 5,000 to 15,000 per person
  • 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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 5000 to 15000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 40000 per vehicle (one way)

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, debit cards, and cash
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, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Peace Lodge to the airport?

Peace Lodge is 17.9 mi (68-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peace Lodge?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peace Lodge on Mar 3, 2025 start from $841.68, excluding 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.

Does Peace Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Peace Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 40000 per vehicle, one way.

Does Peace Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Peace Lodge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between CRC 5000 and 15000 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Peace Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Peace Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Peace Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Peace Lodge have a pool?

Peace Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Peace Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 4 restaurants on site.

Does Peace Lodge have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps.

How close is Peace Lodge to downtown Vara Blanca?

Peace Lodge is 6 mi away from Vara Blanca.

Peace Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 485 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

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Happy Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Jeanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this property. Every single person we came in contact with that worked there was so polite and helpful, one of the best experiences we have ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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