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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 70 km from Fortuna Airport, the hotel is a 6-minute walk from La Selva Biological Station. Nearby attractions include Ebal Rodriguez Stadium (43 km) and Laguna del Hule (45 km). Guests appreciate the tour service, wildlife protection, and convenience for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

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

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Every single thing. Magnificent forest with easy access. Plenty of wildlife sightings. Food and accommodation excellent.
  • Robert
    Germany Germany
    Clean and spacious rooms on the edge of the rainforest. breakfast buffet was good. 24/7 access to a network of trails through beautiful primary and secondary rainforest. We have seen a lot of animals and we didn´t even use a guide. Highly...
  • Philip
    Spain Spain
    This research station is interesting place to visit and stay at. The room was rather old and basic, but clean and comfortable, and a very nice 1km walk on a clear path through the rain forest to the main reception/dining area. The evening meal and...
  • Hans
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This is a research station, not a hotel. The rooms are basic, clean, with good bed, good shower and fan. The communal kitchen provides tasty if basic meals.gluten free was no problem! Free tea and coffee throughout the day. The restaurant is...
  • Ania
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing peaceful natural location. Incredible guided walk included with stay with superb guide Tavo who had excellent biological knowledge and a passion for the environment.
  • Jenny
    Canada Canada
    This was our first stay in Costa Rica and it was wonderful. We are interested in wildlife and it was great to be surrounded by other like-minded enthusiasts. Accommodation was in a lovely spot - food was very good and excellent value. The guides...
  • Ardine
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is perfect for all nature experiences you wish. Our focus was on birds; for which this place is magnificent
  • Nomadmum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    If you love nature, this outs you in the heart of it. Sarapiqui is a region of Costa Rica that is relatively untouched by commercial tourism. The nature walks were excellent, and we saw many birds and species that we hadn't seen before. Staff...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is in pristine jungle. Best place to see birds and wildlife with expert guides and many of the other guests were very knowledgable scientists/entomologist . Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the canteen was nutrious and filling.
  • Susan
    Canada Canada
    We came for the nature and we got it! A paradise for bird watchers. Also great food and staff.

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

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
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 15 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.
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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.

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