La Selva Biological Station

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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at La Selva Biological Station. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩125,637
₩141,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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A room with two wooden beds, each with a white bedspread and a decorative white item on the bed. There is a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Double Room, Garden View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Barrio Flaminia, a neighborhood in Las Horquetas, is home to La Selva Biological Station. Braulio Carrillo National Park and La Selva Biological Station reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Costa Rica Best Chocolate and Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori. Visit our Las Horquetas travel guide
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De Rancho Robertos 28 km carretera, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Horquetas, Las Horquetas, Heredia

What's nearby

  • A large tree trunk with moss and lichen, surrounded by dense green foliage.
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    48 min drive - 29.6 km
  • La Selva Biological Station
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
    28 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center
    30 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Guapiles Central Park
    57 min drive - 53.5 km

Restaurants

  • Comedor de la Estación Biológica La Selva
    1 min walk
  • Dining Room
    11 min drive
  • Restaurante Típico La Carreta
    9 min drive
  • Soda Doña Julia
    8 min drive
  • Restaurante Pizzeria La Terrazza
    11 min drive

About this property

La Selva Biological Station

  • Hotel located in Barrio Flaminia
  • At La Selva Biological Station, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a vending machine
    • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at La Selva Biological Station offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • Balconies, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is La Selva Biological Station pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Selva Biological Station?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Selva Biological Station on Nov 23, 2026 start from ₩125,637, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Selva Biological Station?

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Selva Biological Station?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does La Selva Biological Station provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 120.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Selva Biological Station located?

Located in Barrio Flaminia, this hotel is steps from La Selva Biological Station and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from San Agustin Church. Braulio Carrillo National Park and Costa Rica Best Chocolate are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Selva Biological Station Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

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8/10 Good

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Excellent accommodation close to nature. Average food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff. The rooms are basic but comfortable. The property has amazing trails for hiking and abundant birds and wildlife to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great with an excellent fan and a fridge! Breakfast was outstanding and the staff was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean doom with nice bathroom and warm shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Come here for the wildlife and the birds, they are incredible. The food is good, and the facilities are more than adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Cabins are clean and Well stocked. The cafeteria had good food. The place is well organized. But th highlight was the nature walk. There were so many birds there that I haven’t seen before.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very kind, welcoming, and helpful staff. Beautiful and biodiverse place with cozy cute cabins to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

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It was all very good. Staff helpful. Food ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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True and non-comercialized Costa Rican nature. A wonderful place to experience native flora and fauna.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Disliked: Amenities
Staying at La Selva was a unique experience. The accommodations are very rustic, which fits a research station. The highlight was the 3-hour guided tour that was included in the stay. A great experience for nature lovers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great stay on La Selva Biological Station

La Selva is a great place for nature lovers. Tropical rainforest with a lot of birds, monkeys etc just outside the window. Cabins are big, charming and clean but don’t expect luxury- you are sharing the place with scientist and other nature lovers. 3 great local meals were included in the room price as well as a guided rainforest walk - a very good surprise.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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This was an amazing area for birding, either on a tour or just sitting on the patio. Staff was very accommodating and especially helpful when constant rains caused flooding in the river. Our living quarters were roomy although beds were quite firm. The property is several miles from Puerto Viejo, the nearest town so transportation is a little difficult without a car (but taxis are available). All roads n all, our stay here was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our 2nd stay at La Selva, the first being 20+ years ago. It is a biological research station that hosts tourists to help pay for the work, not a fancy hotel. Meals are cafeteria-style. But if you are up for that, it's a wonderful place to stay and see nature. Guides are great, fellow guests are there for the same reason, there are no crowds. Rooms are clean and comfortable. And your tourist $$ are helping to support science. But if you are using Google Maps to get here, search for "OET," NOT La Selva Biological Station - that one takes you to a gate with a sign warning of a dangerous dog, several km away, though the residents were nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Excellent birdwatching and a great vibe with plenty of young people enjoying nature. The only problem was Google Maps kept directing us in the wrong direction down tiny little country lanes. This led to severe frustration because we wasted our limited time before even arriving.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a unique place of natural wonders and that makes it difficult to review or compare to other accommodations. This is not your regular hotel with a/c, maid service, restaurant and bar. No, this is a cabin with resident gecko and without a/c. If you eat on site, the meals are cafeteria style, good and hearty. In return, you wake to the sound of Howler Monkeys, toucans and macaws. You walk from your cabin into the forest and you are immersed in the natural world. We love this place. It was our second visit and we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
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8/10 Good

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This is not a typical hotel or cabin stay. If you want luxury, keep looking. The food and accommodations are quite basic but serve the purpose. The real bonus about staying here is the great access to being very close to the nature of Costa Rica. The purpose of my trip was birding, so please be advised that I speak from this perspective, and fancy accommodations and other excursions were not important to me during this stay. You can do some great birding right around the cabin houses and have an easy stroll to the reception area. There are many kms of marked trails and I’ve probably walked 10 (km) of them in my two stays, and have very rarely run into other people other than near the researchers’ compound. If you stay on site there is a 2-3 hr nature tour with a knowledgeable guide which is good. Morning birding and night tours can be arranged as well. I hope to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The forest and the wildlife are the reason for staying here so in that respect this place gets 10 out of 10. We did a birding tour and a night walk and took advantage of the free nature walk. The latter was conducted by Joel and I strongly encourage people not to pass on this even though they may have other tours booked. It was absolutely superb and held our interest for every minute of the 3 hours. The accommodation is simple. The beds were a little hard and the pillows win the prize for the worst in the world but the bed linen was clean and fresh and the fans were effective so overall we slept well. The bathroom was clean and well lit and the shower was probably the best we encountered throughout CR, even in some expensive places. The wifi worked well in the rooms and there was a pleasant balcony at the back of the cabin to sit and watch the birds. Laundry is cheap and efficient and there is a bag in the room for this purpose. Food was served in the canteen and was buffet style. It was pretty much the same every day and I think it was a bit over-priced for what we got. We had a car however so we ate in town for 2 of our 3 nights there. Breakfast was ample and there was free coffee and water all day. There are many trails here that you can follow without a guide and the beauty of being a resident means you have free access to them whenever you want. All the staff here were excellent. We would certainly return but might consider bringing our own pillows next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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great birding and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spartan but functional. The main attraction is the natural and wildlife which is stupendous. Food is pretty decent too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a little gem! Great intro to Costa Rica! We saw so many new birds and animals 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay at La Selva. Loved the guided tour that is included and also did a bird tour on the property which was great. Both guides were very knowledgeable and we had a great time on both tours. Multiple trails on the property to explore on our own. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms are rustic and basic but we knew that when we booked it so no problem. Dining is cafeteria style which was fine because we were not there for the food but for the nature and the birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025