Name: La Selva Biological Station
Address: 2050 San Pedro de Montes de OCA Ciudad de la Investigación UCR, Sarapiquí, Costa Rica, 2050 San Pedro de Montes de OCA Ciudad de la Investigación UCR, Heredia, Costa Rica
Rating: 8.6

La Selva Biological Station

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: La Selva Biological Station in Sarapiquí offers family rooms with balconies, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Dining and Amenities: Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The hotel features a terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a minimarket, coffee shop, and outdoor play area. Activities and Location: Located 43 mi from Fortuna Airport, the hotel is a 6-minute walk from La Selva Biological Station. Nearby attractions include Ebal Rodriguez Stadium (27 mi) and Laguna del Hule (28 mi). Guests appreciate the tour service, wildlife protection, and convenience for nature trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Standard Twin Room with Garden View 2 twin beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Elizabeth

United States

“Front desk was very nice and helpful. Genesis was wonderful to show me the herbarium, and her husband,, Reider (sp?) was a fun and excellent guide. Loved the night walk with him even though it was at times pouring down rain. Tons of different...”

Carol

United States

“Room was very clean and spacious. Steps to the trails and dining area. Friendly and helpfull staff. Breakfast food good, filling, and good options.”

Susan

United States

“The guides for our tours were fantastic: extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, great at spotting it and patient in making sure that everyone in our group could see it, too. To see the birds and animals in their natural habitats was...”

Ladybeetle

United States

“Cabin met our needs. Beds were comfortable and the shower had plenty of hot water. Windows are screens only and air is circulated by ceiling fans. If the day is hot the room is hot. The 5 a.m. wake up from the howler monkeys and birds is what...”

Tim

United States

“This is a really cool stay at a working research station. When you book, they provide you a complimentary 3 hour complimentary jungle tour. The guides are so knowledgeable it makes it a must do event if you are in the area.”

Rosemary

United States

“Wonderful opportunity to experience rain forest. Amazing nature tour offered complimentary. Miles of nature trails plus bridges crossing several rivers.”

Christine

United States

“Right in the heart of the rainforest. The tour was great and the food was homemade. We saw lots of monkeys, snakes and leaf cutter ants. My teens and I loved it! It was also close to town by taxi ($16) to do white water rafting. Henry in reception...”

Gail

Costa Rica

“Breakfasts were really good with different items daily made with fresh ingredients! The room was very basic but clean and comfortable. The star of the show is the magnificent forest that has been blessed with seventy years of protection! We loved...”

Jane

“The breakfast was adequate in a pleasant open, convenient location. The staff in the reception office were especially friendly and helpful. The guides for our hikes were very knowledgeable and responsive to participants. They showed and briefly...”

Barry

United States

“Breakfast was good. I did not have any other meals there. Our guided walk was very good.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Cuisine
Local
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

La Selva Biological Station takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform La Selva Biological Station of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.