Poas Hotels

The Poas Volcano is an active volcano, located in Costa Rica's Central Valley. The two-crater, scenic volcano is located near the Cloud Forest and La Paz Waterfall Gardens National Park. Several small lodges and inns are located in this area and offer visitors a good base for hiking, bird watching and other adventure tours.

Peace Lodge

The Peace Lodge is located within La Paz Waterfall Gardens Park, about one hour's drive from San Jose Airport. Named as one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world by the "Travel Channel," the lodge offers standard and deluxe guestrooms as well as a free-standing, one-bedroom villa with a loft. All guest accommodations have private baths, Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, satellite TV, refrigerators and coffeemakers. Guests of the lodge also enjoy the property's hiking trails, five waterfalls, hummingbird garden, lagoon pool and Jacuzzi, trout lake and aviary. Because the owners want to encourage guests to see other parts of Costa Rica, stays are limited to four nights.

Peace Lodge
La Paz Waterfalls Gardens
Vara Blanca, Costa Rica
(506) 2482-2720
waterfallgardens.com

Xandari Resort

Xandari Resort and Spa is a collection of 22 villas set on 40 acres in central Costa Rica, about 20 minutes from San Jose airport. All guest accommodations feature a private terrace, bar kitchen and small refrigerator. Some units have full kitchens and private plunge pools. Facilities at Xandari include three outdoor swimming pools, an indoor/outdoor restaurant, a full spa, hiking trails, orchid house and library. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning.

Xandari Resort and Spa
APDO 1485-4050
Alajuela, Costa Rica
(506) 2443-2020
xandari.com

Poas Volcano Lodge

Located in the foothills of the Poas Volcano, the Poas Volcano Lodge offers six guest rooms and suites, all with private baths and wireless Internet access (for a small fee). Guests of the Poas Volcano Lodge enjoy extensive hiking trails and a reading room. Rates include a full farmhouse breakfast each morning.

Poas Volcano Lodge
Alajueia, Costa Rica
(506) 2482-2194
poasvolcanolodge.com

Hotel Buena Vista

The Spanish-colonial style Hotel Buena Vista is located in the heart of Costa Rica's Central Valley and offers 10 guest rooms and five sites. All accommodations have private baths, Internet access and color TV. Some units have balconies and sweeping views of the valley. The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar and gift shop. A free shuttle is available for transportation to and from the airport, and room rates include a full tropical breakfast each morning.

Hotel Buena Vista
Apdo. 760-4050
Alajuela, Costa Rica
(506) 2442-8595
hotelbuenavistacr.com