With a stay at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca in Vara Blanca, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Poás Volcano National Park and Corso Lechería. .This guesthouse is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Colinas del Poas and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Hacienda Alsacia.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 11 min drive - 4.1 miles
Poás Volcano National Park - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles
Hacienda Alsacia - 20 min drive - 9.3 miles
Barva Volcano - 43 min drive - 12.3 miles
Getting around
San Antonio de Belen Station - 39 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Hacienda Alsacia - 20 min drive
Colibries Restaurant - 12 min drive
Fresas del Volcán - 11 min walk
Freddo Fresas - 8 min drive
La Casa del Café - 21 min drive
About this property
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca
Guesthouse in Vara Blanca with free breakfast and a restaurant
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Hiking/biking trails
Playground
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Conference center
Outdoors
Garden
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
Deep-tissue 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 elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 12:30 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Lodge
Hortensias Chalets Lodge
Hortensias Chalets
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Guesthouse
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Vara Blanca
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Guesthouse Vara Blanca
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Very quiet , away from the noisy city. Near the Poaz Volcano. Breakfast included, delicious !
The 3 max-person accommodations are great, well equipped for a rustic, yet comfortable stay. Staff were vert attentive. Thanks Norman and Hortensias Chalet staff !
The view from the property is very nice. The service is excellent. The breakfast included is very good.
The cabins could use some maintenance and the beds are a bit stiff.
Very charming hotel and Norman was a wonderful host. Everyone in my party liked the included breakfast. The kids enjoyed walking/running around the fruit trees.
The best thing about this property was the people. Everyone was so gracious and pleasnt and helpful. You can tell they love what they do. Our chalet was perfect. They are small, but very comfortable. It was tucked back in a garden, which was fun to walk through . We would definitely go back to this lication.
Amazing stay! We originally booked 2 nights because it was our first time visiting Costa Rica and didn't want to commit to more in one area, but we loved it so much that we decided to stay a 3rd night. Located close to many amazing waterfall hikes, the Poaz volcano, and the La Paz waterfall. Breakfast included was a huge plus, and their dinner menu and quality was excellent! Very nice cottage style home, amazing views, and an excellent staff. Highly recommend!
Very Nice attention to detail
Rooms have heat & hot water
Rooms are very quiet & private
Service was Excellent from all employees !!
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
David
Feb 1, 2024
Fair but not 3 stars
I think this property need to be reevaluated. I don’t think it is worthy of 3 stars. The room was small and the only heat for our cold mountain night was provided by a small space heater that was not adequate. The staff was nice, but the accommodations were sparse.
The property is well taking care. Spectacular views.The Christmas decoration was beautiful. The room are super neat and I love the detail than the garden outside match the name of the chalet. The food is great and the service even better. Everything about this place is amazing👏. Way to wow!! your customers. Congratulations!!!
A fantastic location just outside San Jose, which made for a superb location first few days in Costa Rico. Close to Poas volcanoe La Paz waterfalls and the fantastic Cinchona waterfall trails.
Staff absolutely first class; warm welcome and extremely helpful. One bag failed to arrive with oyr party - staff so helpful to ensure airline delivered to chalets within 36 hours.
In a beautiful location. No TV in villa, just be aware. Check in was a breeze and great service. Not far from La Paz Waterfall and gardens. Free breakfast was good and there is a good soda around the few corners of road. Would stay again.
Pride of ownership, and it shows. Quaint chalet, wonderful restaurant with a beautiful view of the valley and close to all amenities and natural tourist attractions. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Excellent value.
This property is unique and charming. My wife and I loved the individual chalet we stayed in and everything was clean and neat. The food is all homemade and very delicious. The homemade jams are especially good. Since there are only 8 chalets, it feels like you’re all alone. The location is off the beaten tourist track and the view is spectacular! We really loved this place!
The cabinet was modern and very clean inside. Plenty of water and coffee in our room. We had a fabulous dinner at the on-site restaurant and afterwards, enjoyed the games room.