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Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Vara Blanca with free breakfast and restaurant

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Highway 126, 500m east of Gas station, Vara Blanca, Heredia, 40105

What's nearby

  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Colinas del Poas - 16 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 20 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Barva Volcano - 43 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 39 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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

Guest house in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a playground and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • A nature reserve, a billiards/pool table and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9 AM to 5 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

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 centre
  • Conference centre

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 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 for free
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca pet-friendly?

Yes, Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca on 28 Nov 2024 start from €121.55, 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.

How much is parking at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Does Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9 AM-5 PM on request. A fee of USD 25 per person applies.

Where is Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Corso Lechería and within 9 miles (15 km) of Poás Volcano National Park and Colinas del Poas. Hacienda Alsacia and Poas Volcano are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 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