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A staircase leading to an arched window with a rustic wooden ceiling and a wheel chandelier.

A spacious bedroom with two beds, wooden flooring, stone walls, and large windows.

A wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bottle, surrounded by chairs with cushions.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a blue sofa with a red throw, and a small table with a plant.

1. Poas Volcano Lodge

Vara Blanca

Willy

￥13,752

￥15,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A resort with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A rustic interior with a large tree centerpiece, stone flooring, wicker furniture, and a thatched-roof fireplace.

A bathroom with a stone bathtub, a wooden bench, and a mirror.

2. Peace Lodge

Vara Blanca

Jeanette

￥74,190

￥83,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance, and a neon sign.

A view of a property named Hortenias with a metal gate, a pergola, and a lush green landscape with houses in the background.

A pathway leading to a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

A dining table with a blue and white checkered tablecloth, plates of strawberries and cream, and a white bowl.

3. Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

Vara Blanca

Jeffrey

￥15,288

￥17,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Two illuminated cabins with a fire pit in the foreground, set against a mountainous backdrop.

A room with a sofa, a blue cushion, a small wooden table, and large windows offering a view of buildings and trees.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a spa tub.

4. Chalets Vistas del Poas

Vara Blanca

Krista

￥15,164

￥17,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A house with a red roof surrounded by lush greenery and a pond with pink flowers.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a table, a chair, and a stove.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a wood-burning stove, a wicker chair, and a window with curtains.

5. DondeLALO Hospedaje

Vara Blanca

￥7,093

￥8,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A cozy cabin with a leather sofa, wooden floors, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

A staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing, leading to a second floor. There is a bench with a cushion, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.

A tented room with a bathtub, a bed, and potted plants.

A modern house with large glass windows and wooden beams, surrounded by lush greenery.

6. Altura Hotel

San Juan

scott

￥17,758

￥20,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A pool area with a waterfall, palm trees, and a red-roofed building.

A dining table with a plate of food, a fork, and a cup. The table is outdoors with a view of mountains and trees.

A rustic wooden house surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bench, and a view of trees.

7. Hotel Monte Campana Heredia

Jesús

Eli

￥7,543

￥8,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a large TV screen displaying a movie.

A modern bathroom with a bench, a round mirror, a potted plant, and a wall with a textured pattern.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

8. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

Jessica

￥15,943

￥18,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A garden with palm trees, a pathway, and string lights.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a dining table.

A child on a green slide at a playground with a wooden fence and greenery in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

9. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

San Isidro

Julia

￥23,362

￥26,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

A stationary bike in a gym with a digital display and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

10. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Cacique

John Ross

￥16,732

￥18,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and artwork on the walls.

A modern bar area with a large TV, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A retail store with shelves of snacks, plush toys, and a display of shoes.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a large plant in the corner.

11. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Cacique

Angel

￥17,992

￥20,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern, elongated building with a flat roof, surrounded by dense greenery.

A table set for two on a balcony with a view of a dense forest.

A room with two wooden beds, each with a nightstand and a lamp.

A wooden door with a small table beside it. The table holds a white pitcher, a blue mug, a glass of orange juice, and a small container.

12. Hotel Pibi Boreal

Desamparados

Camielle

￥16,821

￥19,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar, and a 'City Mall' sign.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a partition with vertical slats.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

Nicole

￥16,956

￥19,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

Evarista F

￥13,384

￥15,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

A modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.

A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Luz

￥18,121

￥20,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a distant cityscape.

A reception area with a thatched roof, a reception desk, seating, and potted plants.

A hot tub with a view of a city and mountains, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bar area with a wooden counter, wicker chairs, and a large plant.

16. Xandari Resort And Spa

San Isidro

Norma

￥28,737

￥32,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

A staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to a dining area with tables and chairs.

A staircase with a brick wall on one side and a white wall on the other, leading to a room with a bed and a window.

A nighttime garden with a paved walkway, illuminated by street lamps, surrounded by lush greenery and a red bench.

17. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Santo Tomas

Henry

￥28,323

￥32,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

A hotel lobby with a large digital display on the wall, a seating area with a red accent wall, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are two paintings on the walls and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a digital menu display.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

Kimberly

￥18,650

￥21,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A breakfast table with a variety of food items and a vase of flowers, set on a balcony with a forest view.

A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a mounted TV, two white chairs, a round wooden table with a camera and decorative items, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern room with a wooden wall, a round wooden table, two white chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden desk with a computer.

19. Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

Sabana Redonda

Luis

￥27,276

￥30,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to a second floor.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, comfortable seating, a television, and a fireplace.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, arched doorways, and a view of the city at night.

A person holding a wine glass at a bar with sushi appetizers on the counter.

20. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

La Asunción

Jeffrey

￥24,151

￥27,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Stay near popular Vara Blanca attractions

Barva Volcano

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

Explore Barva Volcano's misty cloud forests and serene crater lakes within Braulio Carrillo National Park. Early morning hikes offer the best wildlife encounters and magical views of Costa Rica's Central Valley.

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Nestled in cloud forests, Vara Blanca offers hiking trails to La Paz Waterfall Gardens where you'll see hummingbirds and butterflies up close. Adventurous travelers can zipline through misty canopies or visit nearby Poás Volcano National Park for views of its striking crater lake.

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Top Vara Blanca Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

10/10 Excellent

"The wonderful smell in the entire hotel, love it! Clean rooms, service was excellent"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room rain shower good food"

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Dependable stay before a flight. Helped me out with my mom’s situation and let me check in early! We will stay here every time from now on."

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The carpet smell very bad"

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, we have stayed there many times."

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed one night to be close to the airport. The room was very clean with all the amenities we needed. Coffee maker and mini fridge in the room. Great air conditioning. Nice big bathroom with really thick towels and shampoo, conditioner and shower gel provided. The morning breakfast and coffee was really good. Had fresh pineapple and watermelon, good coffee, mini pancakes, beef birria. Free transportation to the airport. Staff all very friendly."

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent

"The Property is in a fantastic location in the great community Belen. It is close to the city but still far enough away to feel like the country. The People are the most amazing part of this property. Love the kindness and generous nature to help. Great Job Marriot Hacienda!"

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Only challenge was few restaurants nearby."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

8/10 Good

"The property was great! I would have wished for a bathroom that was a bit more upgraded, as we had upgraded our stay. The staff from start to finish was excellent and helpful!"

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Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela

￥3,001

￥3,392 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (263 reviews)

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose

￥1,383

￥3,457 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very Good! (369 reviews)

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

￥4,433

￥5,009 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela

￥3,622

￥5,163 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

includes taxes & fees

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela

￥5,619

￥6,349 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews)

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

￥6,456

￥7,295 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Vara Blanca?

Peace Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. This lodge offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Poas Volcano Lodge is another good choice for your visit. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Vara Blanca.

What are some of the best vacation rentals that Vara Blanca has to offer?

4BR Casa Peces Santa Ana, Private Indoor Pool & Sauna!: Visitors like this Vara Blanca vacation home rental. It is located on a river and has a patio, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Vara Blanca.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Vara Blanca, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Vara Blanca.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Vara Blanca?

For more information about updating your trip to Vara Blanca or cancelling it, click here.

What's the best pet-friendly place to stay in Vara Blanca?

Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca is a top guesthouse for people traveling with their pets, and offers a restaurant and free WiFi for its human guests. DondeLALO Hospedaje is another good choice if you're bringing your pet along. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Vara Blanca.

What's the best place to stay with easy access to Barva Volcano?

Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3-star lodge offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 3.4 mi (5.6 km) from Barva Volcano. Other good options within a few miles include Hotel El Portico and Finca Paraiso Mountain Retreat.

What's the best luxury accommodation in Vara Blanca?

Peace Lodge is a luxury lodge with 4 restaurants and a full-service spa, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Find more luxury hotels in Vara Blanca.

What are some hotels with pools in Vara Blanca?

Peace Lodge: Features a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Barceló San José and DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica are a couple of other choices that feature an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Vara Blanca.

What is the best spa hotel in Vara Blanca?

Peace Lodge is a top luxury spa hotel featuring 4 restaurants, a bar, and an outdoor pool. Enjoy a facial, body scrub, or detox wrap at the onsite spa. Another popular spa hotel in Vara Blanca is DondeLALO Hospedaje. See all spa hotels in Vara Blanca.

What's the best accommodation near Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)?

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela is a popular 3.5-star hotel featuring a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport. Other options close to the airport are Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-Airport.

What's it like staying in Vara Blanca?

Couples looking to get away will find a romantic atmosphere in Vara Blanca, and many visitors are sure to appreciate the waterfalls. Tourists to the city can also enjoy its scenic landscape. In Vara Blanca, there are 11 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Vara Blanca.

What should I do while I'm visiting Vara Blanca?

The waterfalls and volcanoes exemplify the natural beauty, and places to admire include Barva Volcano and Braulio Carrillo National Park. You'll also find Hacienda Alsacia and Doka Estate in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Vara Blanca guide.

What's the weather like in Vara Blanca?

The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in Vara Blanca are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 26 inches of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Vara Blanca hotels

1. Poas Volcano Lodge

2. Peace Lodge

3. Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

4. Chalets Vistas del Poas

5. DondeLALO Hospedaje

6. Altura Hotel

7. Hotel Monte Campana Heredia

8. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

9. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

10. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

11. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

12. Hotel Pibi Boreal

13. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

16. Xandari Resort And Spa

17. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

19. Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

20. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Stay near popular Vara Blanca attractions

Barva Volcano

Learn more about Vara Blanca

Top Vara Blanca Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

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Hotel Pacandé

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Viajero San José Hostel

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