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

An interior with stone walls, wooden beams, a bench with a red cushion, and a view of greenery outside.

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

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

1. Poas Volcano Lodge

Vara Blanca

Willy

￥13,541

￥15,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A cozy indoor garden with a stone fountain, a table with flowers, and a bench.

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

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

2. Peace Lodge

Vara Blanca

Jeanette

￥68,764

￥77,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A room with large windows overlooking a landscape with mountains and houses during sunset.

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

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

3. Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

Vara Blanca

Jeffrey

￥18,697

￥21,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A dining area with a round wooden table, two white chairs, a modern pendant light, and a view through a window with sheer curtains.

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

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

4. Chalets Vistas del Poas

Vara Blanca

Krista

￥15,355

￥17,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A rustic kitchen with a stove, kettle, and wooden cabinets.

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

5. DondeLALO Hospedaje

Vara Blanca

￥7,533

￥8,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A room with a hot tub, a table, and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery and mountains.

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.

6. Altura Hotel

San Juan

scott

￥17,810

￥20,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with multiple windows and palm trees.

A swimming pool area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.

7. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Cacique

Angel

￥18,704

￥21,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a coffee machine, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

8. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

Jessica

￥15,989

￥18,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A narrow, grassy path flanked by dense foliage and a building in the background.

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.

9. Hotel Pibi Boreal

Desamparados

Camielle

￥17,572

￥19,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

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.

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

Ciudad Cariari

Evarista F

￥13,423

￥15,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

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

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, a framed artwork on the wall, and a store named "SUNDRY SHOP" in the background.

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

Cacique

John Ross

￥17,414

￥19,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including a variety of dishes and beverages.

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.

12. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

Nicole

￥18,166

￥20,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of an outdoor swimming pool.

13. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

Richard

￥18,704

￥21,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A hotel entrance with a sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton, a covered outdoor seating area, and a clear pathway leading to the entrance.

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Luz

￥17,224

￥19,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A residential area with multiple houses, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.

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

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

15. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

San Isidro

Julia

￥23,430

￥26,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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

16. Xandari Resort And Spa

San Isidro

Norma

￥23,159

￥26,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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 spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, potted plants, and a brick wall.

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

17. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Santo Tomas

Henry

￥25,566

￥28,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, and arched doorways leading to other rooms.

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

18. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

La Asunción

wesley

￥25,488

￥28,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A balcony with two white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A swimming pool with a view of a cityscape at night.

A well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers, a paved pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a mirror, and a dresser.

19. Loma Tranquila

San Isidro

MAURICIO

￥10,632

￥12,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A grassy hill with two small cabins and a clear view of distant mountains.

20. Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

Sabana Redonda

Luis

￥27,356

￥30,912 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

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! We were only there a night on our way to Quepos, but it was wonderful!"

Hotel Mango

8/10 Good

"Hotel was a great location for an early morning flight from San Jose. Staff were very sweet, professional, and helpful. Room had what I needed. I did not have time to enjoy the amenities. It was perfect to have a quick shuttle to the airport at 5am! I enjoyed chatting with the receptionist who was very friendly and answered my questions in English because I’m not fluent in Spanish."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"The view is everything. I love how close to the airport we are and we really enjoyed the hotels ambiance. We are coming back. The team is amazing."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room with friendly and wonderful staff. The restaurant in the hotel was pricey but the food was amazing. Location is in a busy area but there’s lots to do all in walking distance. Also There’s nowhere to park, you can only do valet which is just a one-time payment of $28 for your whole stay."

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, staff was friendly!"

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, excellent service at restaurant, great servers and chefs, Jessica at the front desk was very helpful and informative on the surrounding area."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

10/10 Excellent

"The room was always kept clean from our first day to the last. The staff was always very nice and helpful. I will definitely be coming back to Costa Rica and staying at the DoubleTree!!!"

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was very nice and helpful. The cleaning staff was excellent"

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Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela

￥3,009

￥3,400 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (263 reviews)

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

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

￥1,387

￥3,467 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very Good! (371 reviews)

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

￥4,446

￥5,024 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela

￥3,633

￥5,178 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (615 reviews)

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela

￥5,421

￥6,125 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews)

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

￥6,403

￥7,235 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

8. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

9. Hotel Pibi Boreal

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

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

12. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

13. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

15. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

16. Xandari Resort And Spa

17. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

18. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

19. Loma Tranquila

20. Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

Stay near popular Vara Blanca attractions

Barva Volcano

Learn more about Vara Blanca

Top Vara Blanca Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hotel Mango

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Barceló San José

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen

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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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