La Selva Biological Station

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.4

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 dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy a terrace, garden, and outdoor play area. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Convenient Services: The hotel provides a paid airport shuttle service, lounge, public bath, concierge, minimarket, daily housekeeping, and full-day security. Free on-site private parking is provided. Nearby Attractions: La Selva Biological Station is a 6-minute walk away. Ebal Rodriguez Stadium is 27 mi and Laguna del Hule is 28 mi from the hotel. Fortuna Airport is 43 mi distant.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

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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Khemthong
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very spacious room, meal is included and meal is great. A guided nature walk is also included. Totally worth it.”
Fyles
Canada Canada
“We really liked the 3 hour morning, guided walk, included in the price. Our guide, Walter, is excellent. The cafeteria meals were good. Octavia our hired birding guide was informative.”
Giancarlo
Canada Canada
“The grounds in a mature wet tropical forest with opportunities to see pecarí, aguti, sloths and myriad birds. The full board provided ample nutrition”
Andrew
United States United States
“Close to nature. Learning about tropical ecology. Seeing (and hearing) wildlife around us. Many trails.”
Eva
United States United States
“Amazing location.. they have biologist working there, just ask a question and they will give all their knowledge in a very engaging conversation! This place is like staying in a national park in your backyard! You take some trails.. rest in...”
Nancy
Canada Canada
“Right from our greeting at the reception, our time at La Selva was magical. So may animas, reptiles, insects. Our guide Baya was amazing.”
Elizabeth
United States 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 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 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 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...”

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

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

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

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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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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.

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