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Located in Sarapiquí, a 6-minute walk from La Selva Biological Station, La Selva Biological Station has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 26 miles from Ebal Rodriguez Stadium, the hotel is also 28 miles away from Laguna del Hule. Each room comes with a patio. At the hotel, the rooms include a deskand a balcony with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at La Selva Biological Station also feature free WiFi, while some rooms contain a mountain view. The rooms have a closet. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is served at the property. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at La Selva Biological Station will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sarapiquí, like hiking. Fortuna Airport is 43 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular 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 (9.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Sarapiquí

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tim
    the United States the 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
    the United States the United States
    Wonderful opportunity to experience rain forest. Amazing nature tour offered complimentary. Miles of nature trails plus bridges crossing several rivers.
  • Christine
    the United States the 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 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
    the United States the United States
    Breakfast was good. I did not have any other meals there. Our guided walk was very good.
  • Peter
    Canada Canada
    All meals were good, varied, I liked the fresh fruit and coffee on tap.
  • Lisa
    the United States the United States
    The birding and wildlife is amazing. the food was also very good.
  • Russell
    the United States the United States
    The location and the Reserve are great. Seemed like a good place for family
  • Joey
    Canada Canada
    Amazing and immersive rainforest experience. The forest itself is the true star of the show. The diversity of wildlife is outstanding. It was so special to have the researchers for the guides (you get a free morning tour if you stay there and we...

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

Amenities of La Selva Biological Station

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • 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 meals (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids

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

  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Public Bath

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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
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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.

FAQs about La Selva Biological Station

  • The prices at La Selva Biological Station may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at La Selva Biological Station is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • La Selva Biological Station has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Room options at La Selva Biological Station include:

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

  • Guests staying at La Selva Biological Station can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • Buffet
  • La Selva Biological Station offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath