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

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.

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

1. Poas Volcano Lodge

Vara Blanca

Tatiana

￥13,558

￥15,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

2. Peace Lodge

Vara Blanca

Jeanette

￥80,884

￥91,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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.

3. Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

Vara Blanca

Jeffrey

￥17,012

￥19,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

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

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.

4. Chalets Vistas del Poas

Vara Blanca

Krista

￥15,376

￥17,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

5. DondeLALO Hospedaje

Vara Blanca

￥7,700

￥8,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

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

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

6. Altura Hotel

San Juan

scott

￥17,807

￥20,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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.

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

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

7. Hotel Pibi Boreal

Desamparados

Monica

￥17,568

￥19,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a dining section.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

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 area with a white building, palm trees, and lifebuoys.

8. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Cacique

Serena

￥18,701

￥21,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

9. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

Maria Olivia

￥15,986

￥18,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A breakfast buffet with various fruits and cereals.

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.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a parking lot.

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

Cacique

John Ross

￥16,619

￥18,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 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.

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

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

Ciudad Cariari

Shaharyar

￥13,421

￥15,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A covered outdoor area with a mosaic pool, surrounded by potted plants and a stone pathway.

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.

12. Xandari Resort And Spa

San Isidro

Marie

￥30,872

￥34,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Lavasha

￥17,355

￥19,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Los Molinos

parisa

￥18,054

￥20,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A bedroom with a large arched window, a bed with white bedding, and a view of greenery outside.

A lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, a seating area with a sofa and armchair, and a wall with a framed picture and a sign.

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

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a wardrobe, and a desk with a chair.

15. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

San Isidro

Julia

￥23,584

￥26,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 room with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

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

16. Loma Tranquila

San Isidro

MAURICIO

￥5,774

￥6,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

17. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

La Asunción

KRISTIAN

￥23,584

￥26,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

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.

18. Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

Sabana Redonda

Luis

￥27,351

￥30,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Rio Segundo

Richard

￥18,701

￥21,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

20. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Santo Tomas

Ernest

￥25,562

￥28,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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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

Barceló San José

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was perfectly clean & this hotel is gorgeous! Best pool in a superb, well-established garden! We would love to come back & stay longer."

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

10/10 Excellent

"El personal muy diligente, el País no me estaba gustando y buscaron alternativas para que pudiera gozar de ello. Eso si, deberían tener la noche del turista y realizar una fiesta en la piscina."

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice and clean and super convenient to the airport. The whole staff was very friendly, but we especially enjoyed conversing with Fernando. My wife and I had a wonderful dinner in the restaurant, and Fernando was our waiter. He was very friendly and made us feel right at home (like we have been friends for years even though we just met). Thank you."

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

Poas Volcano Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excelent stay, beautiful and calm environment"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with modern room and amenities"

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic all around"

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bueno tranquilo para dormir la picina buena el desayuno super ek cafecito riquisimo 👍☕️"

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Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela

￥2,978

￥3,365 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

Nov 8 - Nov 9

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very Good! (373 reviews)

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela

￥3,637

￥5,185 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

includes taxes & fees

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

￥4,662

￥5,268 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela

￥5,568

￥6,292 total

Nov 21 - Nov 22

includes taxes & fees

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

￥6,411

￥7,244 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)

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 Pibi Boreal

8. Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

9. Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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

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

12. Xandari Resort And Spa

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

15. Buena Vista Chic Hotel

16. Loma Tranquila

17. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

18. Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

20. Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Stay near popular Vara Blanca attractions

Barva Volcano

Learn more about Vara Blanca

Top Vara Blanca Hotel Reviews

Barceló San José

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

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Poas Volcano Lodge

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

More cheap stays in Vara Blanca

Hotel Pacandé

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Toucan Hostel

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Viajero San José Hostel

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