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Situated in Sarapiquí, 1 km from La Selva Biological Station main area, the lodge has a garden and a shared lounge at the dining hall, as well as free WiFi. Guests can enjoy forest and garden views, and walk in more than 7 miles (16 kilometers) of paved trails. At La Selva Biological Station, the rooms have a desk. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near La Selva Biological Station. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 89 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Sarapiquí
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Xavier
    Spain Spain
    Excellent biological station. Scientist guides that do an spectacular tour through the forest, looking at plants and animals with all kind of info. Excellent!
  • Domitille
    France France
    The location,space distribution, good food, staff, the guided tour
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a good variety of birds. Really in the heart of the Rainforest.
  • Amy
    France France
    I had a great time at la selva and loved the guided tour in the morning, we saw a lot of animals and the guide was very knowledgeable. The facilities are basic but provide all the necessities, it’s amazing to be completely immersed in the forest.
  • Greg
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved it, probably my favourite stop. Very comfortable rooms, clean, well organised and a free tour which was very informative. Saw sloth, reptiles, loads of birds and insect. Mammals were everywhere too. Wife saw the Honduran White...
  • M
    Mike
    United States United States
    This was not a luxury spot. This was for wildlife enthusiasts. Epic.
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our first stop in Costa Rica. We were amazed by the abundance of birds and by the beautiful natural setting. The tour guides were excellent and we learned a lot from them. Other staff were very helpful. The food was good there as well.
  • W
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The food produced by the kitchen was varied en very good! I liked it very much, every day again! A lot of animals (mammals, snakes, birds) tot see! And very nice trails to walk!
  • Geraldine
    Ireland Ireland
    We loved everything .We stayed here 5 years ago so returned with friends, this time. We were all very impressed with the professional staff and their friendliness and willingness to help us out.The morning nature tour was magnificent, saw plenty...
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic national park, full of wildlife and trials you can follow easily. A three hour tour included in the overnight stay is included - this was very informative and the guide really took time to explain and show us the environment.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of La Selva Biological Station
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Public Bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
La Selva Biological Station takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about La Selva Biological Station

  • Check-in at La Selva Biological Station is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • La Selva Biological Station is 3.7 miles from the centre of Sarapiquí. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at La Selva Biological Station include:

    • Twin
  • La Selva Biological Station offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
  • Guests staying at La Selva Biological Station can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • Buffet
  • The prices at La Selva Biological Station may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • La Selva Biological Station has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant