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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
Artisan Guest Room | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Artisan Guest Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Monarch Villa | Private kitchen

Monarch Villa

  • 111 sq m
  • 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

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 79 sq m
  • 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

  • 59 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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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per night
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includes taxes & fees
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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

  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 16 min drive
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 21 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: CRC 5000-15000 per person
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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

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Peace Lodge Vara Blanca
Peace Vara Blanca
Peace Lodge Lodge
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Peace Lodge Lodge Vara Blanca

Peace Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 479 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 479 reviews" "
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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

ERICA

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Miami Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it the place truely is peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hye-Ran

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most gorgeous place we've ever stayed. Phenomenal room, service, and food. Many things to do on the property. Just breath taking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Peace Lodge is an incredible property. The rooms are like nothing you’ve ever seen - the design and thought put into the construction is beyond compare. It’s like something designed by Gaudi. We stayed two nights and enjoyed all of the animals, the waterfalls, the beautiful pools and hot tubs, and our room. The bathrooms are awe inspiring. My only small criticism is the beds, although beautiful, are on the stiffer side. May be common in Costa Rica though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latavia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very quiet and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vermettya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay. Staff was amazing and attentive. The grounds are open to people staying after the park closes so it was nice to explore. They offer animal interaction feeding for a reasonable price per the room regardless of number of people, which was great! Had free fishing on grounds which kids loved. Dinning was great. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Massey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Read the reviews so we expected it to be great. It's fantastic. Great staff. Amazing rooms. Loved the wildlife park. Setting is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal Lynn Apodaca

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

10/10 Excellent

Atyria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love staying at this property. It is a paradise dream and I love waking up to the birds saluting the rising Sun. This is my third time staying here at this property. This round I brought my 6 year old nephew who completely loved the animals and the waterfall trails and everything. I always recommend this property to everyone who is planning a visit to Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024