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Peace Lodge

4.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade lodge with 4 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Mountain view
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Monarch Villa | Private kitchen
Artisan Guest Room | View from room
VIP Access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is NZ$916
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

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Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

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Artisan Guest Room, 2 Double Beds

Artisan Guest Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Monarch Villa | Private kitchen

Monarch Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 111 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, Fireplace, Mountain View

Highlights

Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed - single
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
20 min from Poas Volcano National Park, Alajuela, Vara Blanca, Heredia

What's nearby

  • Corso Lechería - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 21 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Barva Volcano - 47 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 41 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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

Luxury family-friendly lodge by the river
A poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Peace Lodge. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails and ecotours at this lodge. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub and a body treatment at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy a meal at the 4 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a computer station
  • A gift shop, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Peace Lodge feature comforts, such as fireplaces and dressing gowns, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Jetted bath, rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CRC 5,000 to 15,000 per person
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Big Trout Bar
  • Colibries
  • Restaurante Tortillas
  • Vista Poas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2003
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Fireplace
  • Safe

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 5000 to 15000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 40000 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Peace Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Peace Lodge?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peace Lodge on 2 Dec 2024 start from NZ$916.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Peace Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peace Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Peace Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Peace Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does Peace Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 40000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Peace Lodge located?

This family-friendly Vara Blanca lodge is located on the boardwalk, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Corso Lechería, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Colinas del Poas and Poás Volcano National Park. Doka Estate and Poas Volcano are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Peace Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 475 reviews" "

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

Jon, Happy Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this property. Every single person we came in contact with that worked there was so polite and helpful, one of the best experiences we have ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

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

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved feeding Toucans and Sloth and Hummingbirds as well as the waterfalls!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the night frog tour
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place to stay and enjoy all the best things Costa Rica has to offer. Our room was amazing with a hot tub on our back porch overlooking the rainforest and volcano. The bed was very comfortable and we loved the fireplace. I’ve never seen such a wonderful bathroom with waterfall off the wall, rain shower and hot tub. Having animals and amazing waterfalls on the property was icing on the cake. We we wowed our entire time at this resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Peace Lodge is a unique experience unlike traditional hotel resorts. Sitting high on the mountain (volcano in the near distance) among the clouds with beautiful grounds, waterfall hikes and access to native animal and bird experiences. Very nature based and eco friendly. Staff was exceptional. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in particular was great and made the experience all the more memorable!!!! Special thanks to Byron and Brayan, our servers at the restaurants who were not only extremely knowledgeable about everything Costa Rica but also provided exceptional service, going above and beyond to accommodate every request. Definitely a 6 out of 5 stars for the property and staff. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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