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Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

3.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Highway 126, 500m east of Gas station, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 40105
  • Corso Lechería
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Colinas del Poas
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Exterior

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The price is €97
for 1 unit
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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About this property

Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

Guesthouse in Vara Blanca with free breakfast and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a business center, and conference space.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca. During your stay, you'll be close to Corso Lechería. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a business center, a conference center, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Corso Lechería and 15 minutes from Poás Volcano National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for free (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Vara Blanca guesthouse is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 2 PM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

oscar

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice views form this property. The personnel were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice landscaping and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

wojtek

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect all around!!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice attention to detail Rooms have heat & hot water Rooms are very quiet & private Service was Excellent from all employees !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

David

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent Service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and simple cabin. A restaurant in the chalet with excellent tasty good. Very friendly snd helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stop for the night on the way from SJO to La Fortuna. Very close to Poas Volcano. Beautiful grounds, tasty breakfast, fast service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint villas
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique Costa Rican Chalet with a View
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023