Poas Volcano Lodge - Vara Blanca (Heredia)

Boutique cloudforest lodge between two national parks with Blue Flag sustainability certification

Accommodations

Poas Volcano Lodge offers twelve rooms with balconies or private gardens overlooking the volcano and cloud forest. Each spacious room includes a private bathroom and views of the surrounding gardens or Poas Volcano. The main lodge houses the Lodge Room Volcano View Oriole and Tanager rooms, while Garden Rooms provide direct access to the property's trails.

Dining

Bromelia Restaurant at Poas Volcano Lodge serves European and traditional Costa Rican dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes options like seabass and steak, with breakfast offered as a pre-ordered meal with fruit, yogurt, and a hot plate. Room service is available for light snacks and drinks.

Entertainment & Activities

The hotel Poas Volcano Lodge Costa Rica features a game room with a pool table, a library with books on local history and wildlife, and a shared lounge with wood-burning stoves. Guests can borrow rubber boots and explore four on-site hiking trails through cloud forest alongside dairy cows. Private massage services and transportation to nearby attractions and the airport are available.

Sustainability & Eco-Credentials

Poas Volcano Lodge holds a Blue Flag certification for its environmental efforts and sustainable practices. The property is set between Poas Volcano National Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park, offering direct access to protected cloud forest and high biodiversity. The lodge supports local ecology through walking tours and guided birding opportunities.

Location

Hotel Poas Volcano Lodge sits on the edge of a protected cloud forest with views of Poas Volcano, 19 miles from San José International Airport. Nearby attractions include Poas Volcano National Park, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and Doka Estate Coffee Tour. The lodge also arranges coffee plantation tours on-site.

• Location: Between two national parks, 19 miles from San José Airport
• Rooms: Twelve rooms with volcano or garden views
• Dining: Bromelia Restaurant with locally sourced Costa Rican cuisine
• Sustainability: Blue Flag certified eco-lodge
• Activities: Game room, library, four hiking trails
• Wellness: Private massage services available