Name: Poas Lodge
Address: 4 km south of Poas Volcano National Park, 20801 Poasito, Costa Rica, Poasito, Poasito, Poasito, 20801, Costa Rica
Rating: 10

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I found this quaint place up on a mountain through a good friend of mine that has stayed here before. I wanted to surprise my wife for our anniversary this year with a trip we wouldn't forget. Well, Matt(the operator) and his people gave me exactly what I was looking for. Matt arranged for us to have a driver/tour guide for the 4 days we would be in C.R. the guide (Fransisco) picked us up from the airport and drove us up to the lodge. Along the way he gave us some history and took us to a few shops along the way . The direct way there from the airport is about 45min-1 hour, depending on traffic. When we arrived, we were shown our room and given a short tour of the lodge. We were greeted with and AMAZING view of San Jose and Alajuela. You're literally ABOVE some of the clouds! The fie and I took a short walk up the road to the restaurant/bar that sits about 200ft from the lodge. We had some drinks, food and we went back to the lodge for the night. The next morning, Matt made us delicious pancakes as requested, and it was planned that we would travel to the west coast and stay the night there and experience what C.R. had to offer along the way. Fran gave us more history and took us to see a few things "off the beaten path". The next day, Fran promptly picked us up as planned and took us back to the lodge. Along the way we stopped for food, drinks and an ATV excursion. Back at the lodge, Matt prepared a great dinnerand drinks for us. We came back to a clean room and once again, spent the night in AWE of the view. In the morning Matt, prepared a more, local breakfast that was delicious as well. Fransisco took us back to the airport, again making stops to checkout a few places that he recommended and got us back to the airport in plenty of time as we were not rushing to leave Costa Rica. We look forward to going back to the lodge in the winter!

An anniversary that we will never forget!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here after twice postponing our vacation due to the pandemic. The lodge is situated on the mountainside and has a sweeping view of the valley below, from the main dining area and from all of the rooms (which were very comfortable and clean). Matt, the owner, was a wonderful host who made us feel very welcome and took excellent care of us. He is not currently operating the restaurant, but there are lots of good options nearby. He spoiled us with pastries and coffee before our morning trek to the volcano, and then a full breakfast (delicious!) after our return. We would have happily stayed another night to allow us to explore the surrounding area, but we had a long drive ahead to the coast. We'll have to save that for our next visit. Sincere thanks for your hospitality, Matt

Cozy Lodge perched near Volcan Poas

My wife and I stayed here for one night in mid February. After arriving in San Jose we rented a car and drove about an hour to get to the lodge. We wanted to be able to get to Poas Volcano National Park early the next morning, and then head north to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and La Fortuna.

This property owned by American expats Matt and Leah is unassuming from the road and looks rustic - in a good way. At road level is the bar/lounge/restaurant area that is open only to guests. The rooms are beneath the main floor area on a lower level on the impressive hillside. Our huge room had a king bed as well as an another bed - so good for families. Firm and comfortable mattress. Nice seating area by the windows with sweeping views over the Central Valley. The night time lights of San Jose were spectacular - all the rooms have the view over fields and pasture. The room was basic and rustic like a mountain lodge should be, but very clean.

The lodge is at an elevation of about 7000 feet (the city below is at 3000 feet) so it was very comfortable in day but got chilly at night. There was a heater in our room. There is a lovely fireplace in the lounge area where Matt made a roaring fire to drive the chill away. Several comfy sofas and chairs by the fair, and bar service, made for an enjoyable evening! Good assortment of wines, beer and liquor on offer.

The menu is limited as the restaurant is only for guests of the few rooms but very good. You get a choice of typical Costa Rican cuisine for breakfast and supper. The night we were there there was chicken with beans and rice, vegetarian beans and rice, hearty vegetable soup, and texas style cheeseburger. Very affordable and made with fresh ingredients. Tasty and excellent food made by Leah! For dessert there was a Costa Rican tres leche (3 milk cake) that was so creamy, and had fresh local strawberries - best cake I have ever had. (Note - a LOT of strawberries are grown locally and can be bought roadside. Also you drive through various coffee farms on the way up where you can buy their product.) For breakfast, which was included in our stay, there was eggs any style with beans and rice, a sausage option, or pancakes, as well as cereals. Lots of good coffee and super fresh homemade juice to wash it all down.

Can't say enough good about this lodge. We only payed $105 Canadian ($85 US) and got fantastic value especially with breakfast included. Great talking to Matt and Leah, who gave us some good travel tips, and other guests. Also they have 2 or 3 rescue dogs. Would love to have stayed another night and used the lodge as a base to explore more local attractions.

The drive to the volcano park was 5 minutes, a further 1500 feet in gain up the mountain. You have to buy tickets in advance, which we had, with an entry time of 800 am. Access was temporarily limited that day due to a severe spike in gas and sulphur emissions but they let us in once the wind shifted. It was clear all morning, we were there until almost eleven. Quite the sight - lots of steam and yellow sulphur coming out of the lake in the crater.

Thanks Matt and Leah - hope to return again some day!

Amazing location and views, warm hospitality

Our first day in Costa Rica was spent in the mountains here. This made such a great impression on us and set a great mood for a family vacation. Beautiful view and excellent food. Cannot recommend this place more. 

Amazing way to see the mountains

Me and my wife where looking for a place to celebrate our first anniversary, (we had visited poás lodge couple of times before but just the restaurant) now we have decided to stay, the first impression was that administration had change since the last time we visited, Matthew and Leah gave us a really good first impression, by receiving us like family, very dedicated and careful on details, as the day passed we confirmed that we made the right decision by choosing this place, they did our experience outstanding, they were amazing, they helped to make our celebration memorable, I have no words to appreciate enough the attention they gave to us. That's what I call taking care of the business.

Thank you Matthew and Leah

P.D: the food was spectacular!!! 

Feeling at home!!! 

Leah and Mathew go above and beyond to make sure your stay is comfortable, and the meals are delicious.  Every room has its own spectacular view of the valley below. 
Weather is cooler at this elevation, so the fireplace in the evening was enjoyable and relaxing.

Amazing views, very laid back and comfortable atmosphere.

Poas Lodge is really and truly a special special place.   Starting with the location——WOW, what a view! 270 degrees of beautiful vistas down to San Jose, the surrounding mountains/volcanos, and as far as the west coast on a clear day.    Truly stunning vistas, both day and night.   Add to that the rustic feel of the inn, inclusive of a lovely wood-burning fireplace, and all the modern amenities (including the best internet on our Costa Rica trip).   On top of all that was the warmth and attention to detail from the hosts.   Matt and Leah were an absolute pleasure to have as our hosts.   We really felt like welcome houseguests.   They cooked amazing breakfasts and dinners.   They suggested some great places to visit (including a working dairy farm, where we milked a cow).   And the morning of our departure they arranged for our trip up to Poas, which was stunning, on a clear, sunny, August morning.   We cannot recommend Poas Lodge highly enough.  We can’t wait to come back.   

A truly special place

View down valley to SannJose spectacular day and night
Quiet 
Owner and managed by American ex-pats
Breakfast good.
Be aware that rooms require steps, but owners will help with bags
The ubiquitous low Costa Rican toilets also not easy for seniors 
Bathroom tiles slippery, need rubber mat.

Fab view

Matthew and Leah are exceptional hosts. Leah is the cook and you can’t bet her food. They went out of their way to make our stay great, fire at night, added chocolate chips to our teens pancakes. The views are also amazing! Do your self a favor and choose to stay here to visit the volcano and Paz waterfalls. 

Great lodge, friendly owners, superb food!

There are not enough words to describe the amazing experience we had at Poas Lodge and Restaurant! To start, the accommodations were wonderful. The perfect blend of rustic volcano lodge & modern comforts. Super warm and comfy beds, hot showers with great water pressure, TV with plenty of channels, huge windows with amazing views!! Literally 360 degrees of lush forests. In the main area, there were comfy couches & chairs, situated around a fire that was nearly always burning. I truly felt at home!

The cherry on top? Matthew and Leah! So friendly and down-to-earth. Not hurried and impersonable like many inn owners. They sat with us, told us their story and wanted to hear ours. Such warm, genuine people who have embraced Costa Rica with such a passion - you can truly tell they love where they live and what they do. 

Food: EXCELLENT!! We ate both breakfast and dinner at the lodge and between the two of us, we tried many different dishes. The food is truly Costa Rican comfort food at its finest. Warm & filling, with just the right amount of spice. It was so good, I almost felt a little sad at lunch time, when we ate elsewhere, because the lodge food set the bar so high. 

Overall, I would highly recommend Poas Lodge. We felt completely immersed in Costa Rican culture, coupled with the familiar comforts of home. Matthew and Leah were lodge owners at the beginning of our stay, and by the end of the week, they became friends! 

Thank you for a wonderful stay,

Ashley Gurski
Pura Vida! 🇨🇷

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