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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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Tim
    United States 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 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 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
    United States 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
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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.
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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.