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Peace Lodge

4.5 star property
Family-friendly upscale lodge with 4 restaurants

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Mountain view
Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead
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Monarch Villa | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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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

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 - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 17 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 28 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 41 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fresas del Volcán - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Colibries Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Mirador Cinchona - ‬15 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.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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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 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

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 15000 to 20000 for adults, and CRC 10000 to 15000 for children
  • 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
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
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 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. 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 Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peace Lodge on Oct 5, 2025 start from $488.47, 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 offered at Peace Lodge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between CRC 15000 and 20000 for adults, CRC 10000 and 15000 for children. 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 detox wraps, aromatherapy, and Swedish massages.

How close is Peace Lodge to downtown Vara Blanca?

Peace Lodge is 6 mi away from Vara Blanca.