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La Selva Biological Station

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Barrio Flaminia

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Double Room, Garden View | Balcony
Exterior
Double Room, Garden View | Living area
Lobby lounge
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
De Rancho Robertos 28 km carretera, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Horquetas, Las Horquetas, Heredia
  • La Selva Biological Station
    1 min walk
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque
    3 min walk
  • Comedor de la Estación Biológica La Selva
    1 min walk
  • Soda La Casita De Mami
    19 min walk

Room options

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Las Horquetas

Barrio Flaminia stay.With a stay at this Barrio Flaminia hotel, you'll be steps from Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque and Costa Rican Bird Route. La Selva Biological Station and San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • La Selva Biological Station - 1 min walk
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 3 min walk
  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 3 min walk
  • San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor - 3 min walk
  • San Agustin Church - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita Típica - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Magallanes - ‬13 min drive

About this property

La Selva Biological Station

3-star hotel in Barrio Flaminia
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly La Selva Biological Station. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Las Horquetas hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
La Selva Biological Station offers 8 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–8 AM
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Selva Biological Station

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120.00 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Selva Biological Station Hotel Sarapiqui
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La Selva Biological Station Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Husong

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lin Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The counter staff were very patient and helpful. They made our stay stress free. The kitchen staff also very hardworking. Food is reasonably good . The park staff and workers are all very friendlly and helpful. Had a very good time staying there for more than 2 week. The room service was not average . Had to remind them to clean the room thrice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lin Lee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Narayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One should be careful about the ' Auto latches ' which may lock automatically behind us. ( So we should ensure to carry the keys always with us !!) 2. The reception desk/restaurant are in 25minutes walking distance from the room..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to see wildlife (Sloths) and birds
We had a great stay but wished there was air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La Selva is no frills accommodations with no air conditioning, but it is a working biological station with animals and plants that you won’t see anywhere else. The guides were amazing, especially Chris on the night tour. It was a unique experience that I will always remember as a highlight of my time in Costa Rica!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James, Decatur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heaven for birders; we saw 115 species in two days of hiking mostly paved trails. rooms are spartan but clean, with good hot showers and porches looking into the forest. The mattresses in our unit need replacing, and one of the ceiling fan lights could not be turned off-- apeoblem in units without air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind, welcoming, and helpful staff. Beautiful and biodiverse place with cozy cute cabins to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was especially excellent because of its hospitality, value, and quiet, non-touristy environment. Right when we arrived to check in, the staff were smiling and welcoming. They made us feel at home during our stay, and every time we would see them they would be happy to see us. For the price of this stay, there was so much value. Access to a large property, breakfast included, as well as a 3 hour private tour with Octavio. Even though I traveled with a friend with much knowledge in herping, Octavio was excellent at spotting species for us. He was funny and also interested in what we had to say. Being on this property was also nice because most of the people were biologists and researchers from universities. I really enjoyed the non-touristy environment of the area. I would definitely stay again, so much to see and do!

10/10 Excellent

Xihong

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous place, a little off the beaten path but definitely worth the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delighted in being within nature setting; Day and night exposure to animal sounds, and Convenience to food services.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a unique experience! The room included breakfast and a ~2 hour guided tour of the reserve. The rooms (with bunk beds) and the food/dining hall were bare bones, think summer camp vibes, but a summer camp where you are awakened by howler monkeys and tucans. Recommended!

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a working biological station with some overnight options, not a hotel. Jean Carlos in Reception was friendly and helpful. We came here to see the flora and fauna and were not disappointed, we only wish we had booked a longer stay! We had a great Natural History hike with Joel and were able to walk the trails at will. The food was good and filling. We hope to return and stay longer, we were here for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful and respectfully treated forest I've seen in Costa Rica. Quiet. Excellent place for those who love the flora, fauna, and land of Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay to see wildlife in its natural habitat. The accommodations are rustic and if you don't have a car, the walk is about 15 minutes on a concrete path to the rooms (just FYI). You get one guided tour with your stay, but we also booked a private night walk that was definitely worth doing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Atriya

Travelled with family
Overall a good but itchy experience;)
We booked our stay from hotels.com. If you do that they don’t include some amenities and we had to pay extra for that. You are in middle of a rainforest, so LOTS OF BUGS in the rooms and bathroom. We had two types of bug spray but neither was very effective;) We didn’t have warm water to shower. It was very cold, not sure if all the rooms were like that or not. Nature walks are beautiful, but you need a guide to be able to actually see animals, as they somehow know where the animals are;)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place to go if you want to see wildlife! I've never seen such diversity of birds, frogs, mammals, etc! The plants are incredible as well. The staff are incredibly kind and accommodating and the food is delicious! This is an ecolodge where researchers are frequently conducting field work, so it is an amazing authentic rainforest experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this off the beaten path kind of place. This is a biological research station built for accommodating groups of peolpe. It is not frilly hotel with all the amenities. It is old school with metal doors that will lock you out easily, double bed and bunk beds under a high ceiling with fans, screen only windows, and a large desk and work space. There is a private bathroom with a shower a private balcony that overlooks the rain forest. The wifi is strong, the water is hot, towels and sheets are provided and the bed was more comfortable that many in Europe. Basic room, but comfortable. Meals were provided in a covered pavilion only a short kilometer walk away along a gorgeous, wide "stone" path through the rainforest with the birdsong accompanying you. (You can also drive to the food pavilion as well.) One, 3 hour guided nature tour is provides with your stay with an expert local guide. We watched a mama sloth move around with her baby and saw a yellow pit viper (my two wishes). Also saw so many birds and frogs and insects. It was one of the best guided tours I have been on in Central America, as the guide was very educated on the flora and fauna and knowledgeable on the local culture as well. Due to Covid, there were not a lot of people here, but I did come across a few researchers as I hiked the extensive trails. The staff went out of their way to help me with onward travel plans and gave good tips on dining out. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021