About
Located on the edge of a protected cloud forest, Poas Volcano Lodge offers stunning views of Poas Volcano. This boutique hotel features a bar-restaurant, lush gardens and stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. Poas Volcano Lodge blends modern architecture with rustic stone and wood. It has a cozy living room with an open fireplace, while the library includes books on local history, geography and wildlife. Spread between the main lodge and smaller buildings in the gardens, the spacious rooms offer balconies with views of the gardens or volcano. All rooms include a private bathroom. The Bromelia bar-restaurant serves European and traditional Costa Rican dishes, including many locally sourced ingredients. You can also order light snacks and drinks from the room service menu. Poas Volcano Lodge is located between the Poas Volcano and Braulio Carrillo National Parks, just 19 mi from San José International Airport. Free parking is available on site.
174 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.0
- Staff
- 9.0
- Location
- 9.2
What Guests Say
- “It was unexpected. It was high class, rustic. We loved being away from it all, in a beautiful setting with delicious food. Everything…”
- “Even though the breakfast is included in the rate, we didn't eat it as the options are only eggs and waffles. For the standard of the…”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Airport Shuttle
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Lodge Room Volcano View Tanager
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/4Lodge Room Volcano View Hummingbird
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/4Deluxe King Room
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/4Suite with Garden View
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/4Lodge Room Garden View Quetzal
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/3Queen Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4Lodge Room Volcano View Oriole
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/3Lodge Room Garden View Toucanet
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/4Queen Room with Garden View
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
- Coffee/tea machine
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What Guests Loved
Based on 174 reviews
Pros +
- It was unexpected. It was high class, rustic. We loved being away from it all, in a beautiful setting with delicious food. Everything exceeded our expectations.
- Even though the breakfast is included in the rate, we didn't eat it as the options are only eggs and waffles. For the standard of the place the breakfast should be a lot better. There are several places around the area with cheap and great Costa Rican breakfast therefore the hotel should raise the bar
- Main building was beautifully decorated and architecturally interesting
Cons -
- No, even the moment when we got stuck behind a caravan of cows leaving the dairy only added to its charm.
- In general, the food is just average, The menu is limited and the quality can be a lot better. This definetly is the weakness of the lodge
- Room did not look anything like picture: it was a cabin outside of the main building. Front desk person was distant and not terribly helpful on both days (same person). Breakfast and dinner menus were minimal with uninspiring offerings. Food was minimal but nicely prepared.
It was unexpected. It was high class, rustic. We loved being away from it all, in a beautiful setting with delicious food. Everything exceeded our expectations.
No, even the moment when we got stuck behind a caravan of cows leaving the dairy only added to its charm.
Even though the breakfast is included in the rate, we didn't eat it as the options are only eggs and waffles. For the standard of the place the breakfast should be a lot better. There are several places around the area with cheap and great Costa Rican breakfast therefore the hotel should raise the bar
In general, the food is just average, The menu is limited and the quality can be a lot better. This definetly is the weakness of the lodge
Main building was beautifully decorated and architecturally interesting
Room did not look anything like picture: it was a cabin outside of the main building. Front desk person was distant and not terribly helpful on both days (same person). Breakfast and dinner menus were minimal with uninspiring offerings. Food was minimal but nicely prepared.
Stunning location with beautiful scenery. The lodge exceeded expectations with great food, very comfy lounge area and super room with own fire. Staff were helpful and attentive
Nice view — cooler temperatures.
Wifi weak in dining room.
A stunning place, beautiful, quiet, everything is surrounded by nature, the food is good, one of the rooms we booked exceeded our expectations, spacious, bright with a large courtyard
One of the rooms we booked was actually two tiny, very outdated, less comfortable rooms.
Beautifully appointed lodge. Nice location in the cloud forest. Friendly staff. Very clean.
Property is great. Only negative is the breakfast was mediocre.
Everything! Nice concept, amazing gardens, food was great and customer service was outstanding
Nothing to report here
Location amazing !! Trails and the property Food was nice for dinner + activity
Beds were not comfortable breakfast was poor
Rustic and quiet.
No Amenities, food and snacks lacking and customer service, dinner service with Javier was the highlight.
The fireplaces and the hiking trails
At breakfast the coffee can was empty most of the time
The ambiance was peaceful. There was no pressure of any kind. The communal spaces were peaceful and comfortable. The staff was truly amazing. Although we were not able to see Poas Volcano as the park was closed, spending a little more time at the lodge was an unexpected gift.
Loved all.
Beautifully decorated Lodge and room. We loved the quietness of the area, with a beautiful garden and short walks in the cloud forests and dairy grasslands surrounding the lodge, perfect for bird watching.Tea and coffee available in the room.It is cooler and cloudy due to the altitude, but I believe it adds to charm of the lodge.
we love the property--the building, the room, and the beautiful land around, where one can hike.
more food options would be great.
Very interesting and attractive building.Great setting and garden.
At 1900m elevation, it's a bit cold, and the lodge apparently has no heating apart from some small wood-burning stoves in the public rooms (not lit in the daytime) , and there was a single fan heater in our room. We were chilly on a wet and windy day in March.
Great tours to go on with a guide! The coffee plantation was especially well done. Beautiful landscape, lovely beds, and good food in their restaurant. Would go back!
Lovely breakfast and common areas were really cosy and well equipped. The pool table was fun and the walking trails were very pretty, real shame about the room as the rest was lovely and staff were kind.
Lodge room was quite mouldy and very dated, was very expensive for not such a good quality room.. Worst room we stayed in CR for sure but more expensive. Gross bath mat in the shower with hairs and scum build up embedded, didn't feel clean.
Amazing views and architectural features of property. Walking trails and pleasant communal areas. We enjoyed the food in the restaurant and we were happy we booked for dinner.
Limited amount of heating made the whole building a bit chilly.
A great lodge in a beautiful location. We were in a garden room which was a bit old and dark but there were no lodge rooms free. The evening meal was excellent - great food and a lovely atmosphere. Breakfast was ok. The trails providing a good walk.
A lodge room would have been better I think as they look brighter and more modern. Breakfast service was a little slow.
Lovely lodge, grounds, trails. Excellent dinner and breakfast.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Airport Shuttle
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Varablanca, Vara Blanca
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