Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available onsite. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of USD 25 per person (one-way). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Poás Volcano National Park and Corso Lechería. It is approximately 5.2 miles from Colinas del Poas and 9.3 miles from Hacienda Alsacia.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Hortensias Chalets Vara blanca

What guests think

At Hortensias Chalets Vara blanca, travelers highlight a friendly, accommodating team, hearty breakfasts and a well-liked restaurant, rustic cozy chalets, and beautiful mountain views near Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, creating a quiet, scenic base.

Feedback on the rooms varies: several note small spaces, firm or squeaky beds, and limited amenities like no TV, while others highlight privacy, quiet, and good basics. Heating can be inconsistent, with a few guests feeling cold at night while others note effective heaters. Overall, expect a relaxed mountain escape suited to travelers visiting nearby sights.

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Facilities

On-site restaurant and a family-friendly game room are appreciated. Guests also like the gardens and grounds.

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Janet

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff—it was nice and quiet with good space for the two of us. Kids enjoyed the game room!

10

Ana Cecilia

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

El hotel cuenta con cabañas separadas, bien equipadas y con una decoracion acogedora, hermosos jardines. Muy buen restaurante

10

Nancy

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La atención es excelente, la comida espectacular, un lugar tranquilo y con vistas hermosas, las habitaciones son cómodas, el personal que atiende es muy amable, cafetera en la habitación con un café delicioso, puedes llevar a tu perrito, las áreas todas con un toque especial y detalles, un muy buen plus la sala de juegos si vas en familia, excelencia en todo

10

James

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place and staff. Food for dinner and breakfast was great! Lots of flowers and plants around the area. The game room was an added bonus.

10

Robyn

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The individual chalets were adorable. The breakfast included was hardy and delish. They are also a restraunt and the dinner food was excellent. They are in a convenient location to get to La Paz waterfall gardens and Poas volcano. Used their laundry service that was wonderful. Everyone there was super friendly and helpful. I would def stay there again.

10

Mario

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice landscaping and the breakfast was excellent.

8

Xavier

25 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute , beautiful views from the restaurant of the volcanos

10

Tin

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Susan

26 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Krystin J

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant was very cute and has a wonderful meal with mulled wine. The chalet was extremely cozy too. There wasn't too much to explore on the grounds.

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Cleanliness

Chalets are generally very clean and well kept. A few reviews note bathroom odors or areas needing maintenance.

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Ruthie

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,333 nights

Everything about the stay was perfect. The room was clean and very cute. The property the hotel is on is beautiful with a gorgeous view. The best part however was the staff and owners themselves. They were beyond accommodating. Norm, found out we were leaving early and made us sandwiches to go. The Christmas decorations were beyond warming and the restaurant had the most delicious food! I highly recommend staying here.

10

Martine

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Tout était impeccable, bel accueil, tout le personnel était très gentil

10

Karina

12 Jan 2024

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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!!!

8

Dominique

29 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Les petits chalets ont beaucoup de charme et sont extrêmement propres. L'accueil a été chaleureux, nous avons pu dîner au restaurant et c'était bon et abordable. Petit déjeuner copieux soit à la continentale soit à la costaricaine. Bref une belle adresse !

6

Amalyn

27 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Fecha de visita, 26 abril 2022, dia lluvioso y extremadamente frio, sin embargo la calefacción espectacular, No TV, para uns noche , los baños mejora y las instalaciones por fuera un poco de mantenimiento, servicio muy hamable

10

Susan

26 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Dannys

6 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lindo lugar, tener más cuidado con los olores en el área de baño, deben estar revisando, colocar aromatizantes o similar. Muy muy importante y si fue preocupante, es el área de parqueo interno, el de abajo Chalets, cada campo de parqueo debe tener topes de seguridad no existen y es en pendiente el parqueo, es peligroso. Gracias por atender estas recomendaciones.

10

Sandy

8 Mar 2023

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We arrived near 10 pm due to late flight, they waited for us, were outside when we arrived! So appreciate it. The office was closed and we got worried at first! Chalet was BEAUTIFUL! Fresh flowers in the room, very clean, coffee pot in room. It was chilly, and there was a wonderful heater in the room next to the bed. In the morning, breakfast was great! and Super nice staff. I would ABSOLUTELY stay again next time I'm heading to Poas which was also fantastic! Do not miss staying here for sure, you couldn't ask for a better quaint place! Worth the price for sure!!!!

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Rooms

Rustic, cozy chalets offer quiet privacy and scenic views. Comfort varies: some found rooms small, heating insufficient or absent, and beds squeaky or firm, while others reported effective heaters and well-equipped spaces.

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TRUNG

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staffs, good breakfast, beautiful view. There is no heater.

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Paul

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very Nice attention to detail Rooms have heat & hot water Rooms are very quiet & private Service was Excellent from all employees !!

8

oscar

29 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Janet

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff—it was nice and quiet with good space for the two of us. Kids enjoyed the game room!

10

brian

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

David

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Julia

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hosts, great views, great food! We enjoyed the rustic cabins with flower names. The restaurant food was very good, and convenient after a long day of travel.

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Man

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed is really squeaky

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Krystin J

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant was very cute and has a wonderful meal with mulled wine. The chalet was extremely cozy too. There wasn't too much to explore on the grounds.

10

Carla

6 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, attentive, and accommodating, with staff assisting late arrivals, early breakfasts, and trip logistics.

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Martine

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Tout était impeccable, bel accueil, tout le personnel était très gentil

6

Armando

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El lugar es tranquilo y bonito. Sin embargo, no tuvimos una burna experiencia porque fuimos el dia de la fiesta de fin de año de todos empleados y durante la celebración, no pudimos usar el local de juegos (fuimos en familia) ni tuvimos a nadie para atendernos. No tenemos nada en contra de la fiesta, pero si no pueden atender a los clientes, se cierra el hotel y punto.

10

Robyn

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The individual chalets were adorable. The breakfast included was hardy and delish. They are also a restraunt and the dinner food was excellent. They are in a convenient location to get to La Paz waterfall gardens and Poas volcano. Used their laundry service that was wonderful. Everyone there was super friendly and helpful. I would def stay there again.

10

Linda

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Cindy

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was very good

8

Cindy

14 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super service, nous devrions quitter tôt (avant 7h) et nous avons tout de même pu déjeuner à notre demande, ils ont été très accommodants et gentils. Au souper ma fille s’est endormie sur la table et la serveuse nous a apporté une couverture chaude pour qu’on puisse enrouler ma fille dedans pour pas qu’elle ait froid à la sortie du restaurant.

10

Timothy

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful location with views of the mountain valley. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Norman in particular was helpful and spent time talking to us about some of the costa Rican areas of interest including the local strawberry enterprise. I recommend the strawberry crepe.

10

Tin

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Sandy

8 Mar 2023

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We arrived near 10 pm due to late flight, they waited for us, were outside when we arrived! So appreciate it. The office was closed and we got worried at first! Chalet was BEAUTIFUL! Fresh flowers in the room, very clean, coffee pot in room. It was chilly, and there was a wonderful heater in the room next to the bed. In the morning, breakfast was great! and Super nice staff. I would ABSOLUTELY stay again next time I'm heading to Poas which was also fantastic! Do not miss staying here for sure, you couldn't ask for a better quaint place! Worth the price for sure!!!!

10

Edgar

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Service.

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Location

Scenic mountain setting convenient for visiting Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, with a quiet atmosphere.

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G

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Gus

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 !

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Robyn

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The individual chalets were adorable. The breakfast included was hardy and delish. They are also a restraunt and the dinner food was excellent. They are in a convenient location to get to La Paz waterfall gardens and Poas volcano. Used their laundry service that was wonderful. Everyone there was super friendly and helpful. I would def stay there again.

10

Cheyla

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous views!

10

brian

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Timothy

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful location with views of the mountain valley. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Norman in particular was helpful and spent time talking to us about some of the costa Rican areas of interest including the local strawberry enterprise. I recommend the strawberry crepe.

10

Michael

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Ruslana

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing view, safe area and great breakfast

10

Rosa

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel muy bien ubicado, cerca del Volcán Poás y las Cataratas de la Paz, excelente atención, hace frío por la noche,las mañanas súper frescas, preparan el desayuno según el gusto del huésped, súper recomendado.

10

Irina

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Dining

Breakfast earns strong praise, and the on-site restaurant serves tasty, homemade meals and desserts. Staff are flexible with dining times when needed.

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Ruthie

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,333 nights

Everything about the stay was perfect. The room was clean and very cute. The property the hotel is on is beautiful with a gorgeous view. The best part however was the staff and owners themselves. They were beyond accommodating. Norm, found out we were leaving early and made us sandwiches to go. The Christmas decorations were beyond warming and the restaurant had the most delicious food! I highly recommend staying here.

10

James

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place and staff. Food for dinner and breakfast was great! Lots of flowers and plants around the area. The game room was an added bonus.

10

Robyn

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The individual chalets were adorable. The breakfast included was hardy and delish. They are also a restraunt and the dinner food was excellent. They are in a convenient location to get to La Paz waterfall gardens and Poas volcano. Used their laundry service that was wonderful. Everyone there was super friendly and helpful. I would def stay there again.

10

Cindy

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was very good

10

Julia

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hosts, great views, great food! We enjoyed the rustic cabins with flower names. The restaurant food was very good, and convenient after a long day of travel.

8

Dominique

29 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Les petits chalets ont beaucoup de charme et sont extrêmement propres. L'accueil a été chaleureux, nous avons pu dîner au restaurant et c'était bon et abordable. Petit déjeuner copieux soit à la continentale soit à la costaricaine. Bref une belle adresse !

10

Mario

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice landscaping and the breakfast was excellent.

10

Shari

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful breakfast

10

Susan

26 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Rosa

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel muy bien ubicado, cerca del Volcán Poás y las Cataratas de la Paz, excelente atención, hace frío por la noche,las mañanas súper frescas, preparan el desayuno según el gusto del huésped, súper recomendado.

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Hortensias Chalets Vara blanca

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