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Peace Lodge

4.5 star property
Family-friendly upscale lodge with 4 restaurants

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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, Corso Lechería
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • 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)
  • 59 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

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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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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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Monarch Villa | Private kitchen

Monarch Villa

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

About the area

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 - 4.6 km
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Colinas del Poas - 17 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Doka Estate - 24 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Colibries Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcán - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor de la Montaña - ‬9 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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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
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Peace Lodge Lodge
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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. 472 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 511 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nivedita

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

DHRUV

Travelled 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