The Peace Lodge
A cozy, boutique hotel surrounded by nature and waterfalls.
Sustainable
Cloud Forest
Rainforest
Boutique
Relaxation
Offer
Hiking
From $790 / night
The Peace Lodge Overview
Couples, although nature-loving families are welcome - kids of all ages will love the animals!
What to Expect At The Peace Lodge
- Upscale, romance and boutique. Although family-friendly, the Peace Lodge is ideal for couples. Each room has a jacuzzi, waterfall showers, and a stone fireplace to snuggle up in front of together on a chilly evening.
- Nature and animals. The Peace Lodge sits amid stunning mountain scenery with access to the well-kept trails of the La Paz Waterfall Gardens through the lush cloud forest. And there's also an animal sanctuary that houses jungle cats, sloths, snakes, and more. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, the temperature at the Peace Lodge is cooler than in many other parts of Costa Rica.
- A choice of restaurants. The hotel and park offer various dining options for guests and visitors.
What Not to Expect
- Total exclusivity. Although the Peace Lodge has only 18 rooms and is a small boutique hotel, the La Paz Waterfall Gardens are open to the public and receive many day-tripping visitors. Between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the park can be busy. Outside of those hours, though, guests have the gardens to themselves.
- A resort feel. The Peace Lodge is a small boutique hotel. You get a more intimate experience here rather than a resort experience.
Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- On-Site Tours
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- WiFi
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The Peace Lodge: One of Costa Rica’s Most Magical Hotels
Located less than an hour from the San José international airport, the award-winning Peace Lodge makes for a great first (or last) destination for your Costa Rican vacation. This ecological gem is home to the famous La Paz Waterfalls, and it showcases the various natural wonders that makeup Costa Rica’s precious rainforests.
Upscale, Romance, and Boutique
The Peace Lodge is one of Costa Rica's most romantic hotels with 16 guest rooms and two villas, all built in a Swiss-style mountain chalet way which reflects perfectly the surrounding terrain. The rooms are all elegantly designed, with charming rustic touches of natural wood and stone, and come with stunning views of the surrounding forest and mountains, including the nearby Poás Volcano. Each guest room has a jacuzzi tub, stone fireplace, waterfall showers, satellite TV, safe deposit box, hairdryer, mini-fridge, wifi, and coffeemaker.
Other amenities at the Peace Lodge include a grotto-style swimming pool and a spa.
Nature and Animals
The La Paz Waterfall Gardens are Costa Rica's most famous and most visited privately-owned ecological park, which opened in 2000. The gardens protect some 40 acres of cloud forest and rainforest around the banks of the La Paz River and its stunning waterfalls. Over two miles of hiking trails and viewing platforms run alongside the river and waterfalls, providing visitors with an incredible natural experience.
Elsewhere at La Paz, the park boasts attractions, including a rescued wildlife sanctuary housing over 100 animals, including jungle cats, monkeys, snakes, sloths, frogs, birds, and more. There's also a replica of a historical Costa Rican rural home and a petting zoo featuring farm animals for the kids. The entire park is open to the public between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, but guests at the Peace Lodge have the place outside these hours.
A Choice of Restaurants
The Colibries Restaurant is open for lunch and features a buffet full of Costa Rican and international dishes. Then the upscale Vista Poas Restaurant offers a fine dining experience. The Big Trout Bar for lunch and cocktails, Tortillas Restaurant for breakfast, and the Las Tucas Lounge bar. And don’t forget the cafe at the bottom of the trail after you finish the waterfall hike.
The Peace Lodge, with its animals and trails and petting zoo, is a family-friendly hotel, perfect for children to enjoy and learn about nature. But it's also an ultra-romantic place, perfect for couples. There is nothing like enjoying the surrounding forests' views, watching the clouds roll in from the comfort of a balcony jacuzzi, or sitting in front of a stone fireplace together.
Contact Us for More Information
Don't hesitate to reach out to us whether you're a couple, a family, or anyone else interested in considering the Peace Lodge as part of your Costa Rican Vacations itinerary. Our expert travel advisors will be happy to help you.