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Peace Lodge

4.5 star property

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Mountain view
Artisan Guest Room | View from room
Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead
Exterior
Monarch Villa | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
$552
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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20 min from Poas Volcano National Park, Alajuela, Vara Blanca, Heredia
  • Place, Barva Volcano
  • Place, La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Artisan Guest Room | View from room

Artisan Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 635 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Monarch Villa

  • 1200 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Peace Lodge

4.5-star Vara Blanca lodge with 4 restaurants
4 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Peace Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the lodge's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Mediterranean lodge also offers a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Peace Lodge is a smoke-free property.

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

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
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

Reviews

Peace Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 509 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Bobra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for only two nights for my birthday, as we wanted to splurge a bit. This is a gorgeous, very well manicured 5-star resort. Upon arrival, we were upgraded to a higher level room for my birthday, so that front desk staff knew how to make an impression. The room was crazy amazing fabulous. Look at their website pics as they are very accurate. Expedia includes two tours when booking, so we got a fabulous night frog tour, and a half-day personalized tour of their wildlife sanctuary - Guide MICHAEL WAS AWESOME. We also participated in the butterfly release, which we will remember forever! The downside was the dinner restaurant (only one). The menu was super Americanized, and they were out of the one local fish! The first night took forever to get served, and they brought our appetizer, salad, and main dish all at once. The second night was my birthday, and although the server offered me a free dessert for my birthday, when they brought it, there was no candle, no offer to sing, no extra decoration on the plate, and no wishing me a happy birthday. I'm a little surprised by this as it was contrary to the front desk staff. Hey, Lee Banks, please train your restaurant staff to make a bigger deal of of birthdays. Also, put some more Costa Rican items on the menu! The food was VERY good for both breakfast (not included) and dinner, and beautifully plated. If you don't mind the price, don't miss this beautiful property, and ask for Michael as your guide!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is magical. It was true Costa Rica with five waterfalls and the rescued animals. I didn’t want to leave. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela Delfina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property, and provides excellent service. Definitely my favorite part of our Costa Rica trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property. Excellent staff. Great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous and lush with beautiful views and so much to do! There are nature trails, waterfalls, and it is one of the loveliest places to stay in Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

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

Exceptional

Peace Lodge is one of the premier resorts in the world that blends nature and comfort perfectly. There's an abundance of things to do right out your front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and attentive. Rusty the dog was so sweet. Property is great for children with the pool and animals, but there are a lot of stairs when walking and exploring. I’m not sure it would work for everyone. We got in late after the restaurant was closed, so they had sandwiches and fruit prepared in our room without us even asking. It was the little touches for us. We loved it here! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Redwood City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the warm welcome drink and hospitality. The grounds are beautiful and our room was over the top with all natural wood and stone decor. Our surname posted on the front door was a nice personalized touch! We loved the balcony hammock and jacuzzi tub, fireplace, and bathroom waterfall! Access to La Paz Waterfall Gardens for a huge aviary, exotic wildlife and gorgeous waterfalls. The property is terraced on a hill so lots of stairs.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Peace Lodge is a beautiful resort with the unique experience of having the wildlife within reach. Tours are offered through the resort to ensure safety and peace of mind when you leave the resort. The rooms are gorgeous and the La Paz Waterfall Gardens are easily accessible from the resort. Staying at Peace Lodge is an experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akeesa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DHRUV

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with excellent waterfalls nearby and animal sanctuaries. Staff is very nice. Service is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shaylah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024