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The Peace Lodge

Vara Blanca, Costa Rica
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Atlanta GA
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106 reviews 106 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012

My family arrived in San Jose around noon and had plans to eat lunch, go to DOKA Coffee then check in to our hotel….The Peace Lodge. We were told, “It’s perfect place to base tours of the POAS Volcano, DOKA Coffee tour and the La Paz Waterfall Park visits”. The ONLY negative thing I can say about this place is... More

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Camarillo, California
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012

We spent a couple of nights here in early May 2012. It was wonderful! You are up high in the cloud forest (no mosquitos!) and there is plenty to do and see to keep you busy for a few days. You can feed the toucans or the hummingbirds, take a guided frog tour at night in a hot-house (very colorful... More

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Granger, IN
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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I would not try to make this trip without GPS. The ride up to the Peace Lodge was scenic, but the last part was very bumpy. We stopped at a mirador and alongside the road a couple of times just to gaze at the beautiful countryside and take pictures. The setting of the Peace Lodge/La Paz Waterfall Garden is like... More

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South Easton, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
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If you go to Costa Rica, you have to stay here for a day or two!!! There are no words to explain how special the place is! Water falls in the bathroom, fire place and canopy bed, hot tub on the deck overlooking an amazing view! You can hike on well layed out trails and see beautiful water falls. Remember... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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My husband and I spent the first 3 nights of our honeymoon at The Peace Lodge and we absolutely loved it. The grounds are absolutely stunning! There is plenty to do for a few days and the waterfall park is one of the prettiest things I've ever seen. Be sure to bring layers, it was quite a bit chillier than... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012
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This is one of the most unique and beautiful places you will stay. Wedged into the mountains you will be in awe of the stonework and rustic beauty of your room. We had the standard room with a balcony and fireplace. Do expect the weather (even in dry season) to be cold and rainy. We wore coats and sweaters. The... More

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Ontario, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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My Family ( husband and 2 girls ages 7 and 9) and I stayed at The Peace Lodge for 2 nights of our 12 night vacation in Costa Rica. We all loved it. It is a short drive , about 45 mins from the Airport and you instantly feel like you are in a new and special world. We travel... More

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Nuevo Arenal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

This is one of my favorites in Costa Rica-a slice of all it has to offer in nature with a wonderful aviary, butterfly house and breeding area, hummingbirds that are unbelievable, frog house, cats, snakes...! The grounds are gorgeous, rooms spectacular, wonderful trails to gorgeous waterfalls-a must for a trip to Costa Rica!

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cleo1
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

I agree with the detail in the other reviews so i won't repeat it all. I agree, this hotel is a once in a lifetime experience. It is stunning and the rooms, bathrooms with waterfalls, huge tubs, huge rain shower, fireplace, blacony with jacuzzi, amazingly comfortable beds and pillows are all you could ever ask for. We are pretty picky... More

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Austin, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

A friend and I stayed at the Peace Lodge the 2nd and 3rd nights of a week long trip to Costa Rica. I have never seen, much less stayed in, rooms this spectacular or beautiful! The bathroom, with waterfall, live plants, huge counter with 2 painted pottery sinks, jacuzzi, separate rock shower, and separate toilet was beyond description and photos... More

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