Information, including on the New Building
Poas Volcano Lodge lies between the Poás and Barva Volcanoes at 1900m above sea level on the ridge dividing the Atlantic and Pacific zones of the country. The Lodge is nestled into rolling pastures at the foothills of the Poás Volcano, with one of the world’s largest active craters. The impressive views from the Lodge include not only the volcano and its various cones, but also the western area of the spectacular Braulio Carrillo National Park, as well as the Caribbean plains. Poas Volcano Lodge is just a few metres from the nearest protected sub-tropical cloud forest area, through which we have designed a network of trails for visitors to explore. The Lodge is situated inside a working dairy farm which was built up by the British family who bought the land in 1970, and still own both farm and Lodge.
The unique architecture and the design of the Lodge carried features from English cottages, Welsh farm houses, American ranches, combined with details of local craftsmanship. Built on different levels, with rough stone walls, wooden beamed ceilings, dramatic arches and tasteful interior decoration, this combination contributed to the very warm and welcoming atmosphere of what was a family home and is now a Mountain Lodge. However an earthquake in January 2009, severely damaged the building; but it has been reconstructed very imaginatively, with a design from one of Costa Rica’s new generation of architects, keeping much of the old whilst adding many new and interesting features. All damaged parts of the old house have been recycled into the new, and huge amounts of native oak felled in the reconstruction of the roads alongside the farm, have been incorporated into the building.
The Lodge comprises of twelve charming and comfortable bedrooms, including five luxurious master suites in the main building. The rooms have ensuite bathrooms and some can accommodate a family of four. They are situated in groups both within and around the ex farmhouse and have a luxury rustic feel with stone walls, wood panelling, soft lighting and comfortable beds. They each have private access to the garden which affords an impressive view to the volcano, and most are within a few metres of the surrounding cloud forest.
We have interesting trails through the farmland with its patches of Cloud forest.
In the later part of 2010 the main house will be re-opened with 5 large bedrooms, a principal sitting room, games room with open fireplace, cine/TV room, library, restaurant and bar.
Room Rates
The Junior Suites cost U.S. $ 110 each plus tax per couple, the rate for any extra person is from $ 10 to $25 plus tax. The Standard bedrooms cost U.S. $ 95 each per double plus tax.
The rack rate of master suites per couple will be $ 250 plus tax.
A full breakfast is included in the cost. |
