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Peace Lodge

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Near Poas Volcano | Vara Blanca, La Paz Waterfalls Gardens, Heredia, Costa Rica
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4.5 of 5 stars 367 Reviews
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What travelers say about this specialty lodging
  • Costa rica(25)
  • Paz Waterfall(13)
  • Hot tub(11)
  • Poas volcano(8)
  • Costa Ricans(7)
  • Rain forest(7)
  • Stained glass(5)
  • Stone fireplace(5)
  • Great Place(4)
  • Trout bar(4)
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lynettelemon
Southern California
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012 NEW

We stayed for two nights at the Peace Lodge after reading about the property on TripAdvisor, and our experience exceeded our expectations. The property consists of many acres, including waterfalls accessible via a short bus ride and hike. The owner has given refuge to many animals that the government has confiscated from people illegally keeping them and in so doing... More

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Judy B
Clive, Iowa
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is unique in so many ways. From the time we checked in until we left 3 days later we were pampered and cared for in a luxurious, yet cozy and comfortable manner. The rooms are even more stunning than they appear in pictures and the views are magnificent. The bathrooms are incredible, with an indoor waterfall, stone jacuzzi... More

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skitraveler
New York City
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Located at 5000 feet along the continental divide, this extraordinary accomodation is built into a hillside high above a mountain valley in which most of the attractions of the hotel are located. The luxury room we stayed in was wonderful with an indoor and outdoor hottub, a waterfall behind the indoor tub, and a shower that had a showerhead and... More

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Amnona1
San Diego, CA
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Spent 2 nights here. Enjoyed the grounds and views. Fine service. Only complaint is the food quality. We were hostages to the hotel's restaurant since there are no other food options. Food at dinner was tasteless and overpriced. Lunch buffet is geared to the masses who visit the La Paz wildlife refuge, but not to the hotel guests who pay... More

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Julie O
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

If you love nature as well as a 5 star experience, this is the place to go! The animal reserves are really wonderful and you can experience the animals while still feeling safe. The hotel preserves the natural style of the rainforest and makes you feel right at home. The rooms are beautiful with stone fireplaces and private jacuzzi tubs.... More

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RMS2012
Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Wow what a property and experience. This may be the most peaceful places I have ever been fortunate enough to stay and enjoy. The staff were welcoming and the rooms....the pictures will never do them justice. Our washroom was filled with tropical plants with a waterfall above jacuzzi. It also boasted an outdoor shower, an indoor shower and on our... More

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travelrw6
Los Angeles CA
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

FULL DISCLOSURE -- I've had business dealings with the owner in the past, but this was my first stay at the property. AMAZING. The rooms -- named for butterflies, are like individual cabins with custom-sculpted bathrooms that will blow your mind. Directly adjacent to your room is a nature reserve with maintained trails to waterfalls, and installations with all kinds... More

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x-well-traveled
New York City, New York
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11 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

I can't say enough wonderful things about this place. Beautiful, Unique, Luxurious rooms. The service is extremely friendly and top rate. The on-site swimming pools, zoo, waterfalls and nature walks give you much to do outdoors. An in room massage massage and the private Jacuzzi on the rooms balcony were a great end to a physically active day. The only... More

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Robert F
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
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people found this review helpful

I don't know what others are complaining about. This place is not a Hilton or Holiday Inn where you take kids and drop them off in the game room while you go play golf. This is a place where adults go to relax, unwind and commune with nature. The rooms are simply spectacular. (How many places have you stayed where... More

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Jazzjourney
Frederick, MD
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Peace Lodge for 3 days during the first week of December. It was an adventure getting there - the potholes on the road were enormous. Once there the stay was first rate. Our room was "standard". Large beautifully designed in stone and wood with an indoor gas fireplace and outdoor balcony with a stone jacuzzi. It... More

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