Las Cruces Biological Station

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Balcony

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

8.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(19 Ratings)

Hotel in Chiriquí Province

2 guests

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

About this hotel

Hotel in San Vito with free breakfast and a coffee shop
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a meeting room. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite.
Las Cruces Biological Station offers 65 accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. This San Vito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Chiriquí Province

Nearby attractions

Los Cangilones de Gualaca

77.2 mi

Cascada Macho de Monte

40.3 mi

San Ramón Waterfall

54.3 mi

Kenny Serracín Stadium

69.9 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

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Las Cruces Biological Station

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8.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(19 Ratings)

Hotel in Chiriquí Province

2 guests

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Chiriquí Province

Nearby attractions

Los Cangilones de Gualaca

77.2 mi

Cascada Macho de Monte

40.3 mi

San Ramón Waterfall

54.3 mi

Kenny Serracín Stadium

69.9 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(19 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

It may be important to know there is no bar or alcohol available at the biological station. Bring your own booze, or there’s a good bar/restaurant about a quarter of a mile away on the road back towards San Vito.

4.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Get an appreciation for a special climate and animals of Costa Rica. The guide service was informative. We even did some extra trips after hours. Food service is simple, convenient, and more than sufficient.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

The tour of the gardens was fascinating.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

The tour of the gardens was fascinating.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2021

The free tour was worth every minute of it through the greens. I also enjoyed the free breakfast and the view from my balcony. It was a very nice and peaceful place to be

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2021

The free tour was worth every minute of it through the greens. I also enjoyed the free breakfast and the view from my balcony. It was a very nice and peaceful place to be

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2021

excellent place, it felt good our money contributed to some meaningful eco work. The shop was closed so no chance to contribute more by buying the gardens souvenirs. solar-power water heater, plenty of very hot, high pressure water despite cloudy/rainy day.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2021

2.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

We were given a private cabin in the forest which we thought would be better than the villas across from the dining hall. The photos of the rooms on hotels.com, however, are of the villa rooms, which appear to be better, but I can't vouch for that as I did not see them in person. Our cabin was dirty, run down and in need of a major remodeling. There was no hot water, the mattresses were in poor condition, and the shower was so gross, neither my husband or I used it. There was mold on the ceiling above the beds and various insects crawling about the cabin as well. The breakfast was skimpy-- undrinkable coffee, two small pieces of papaya, a couple scoops of rice and eggs and musty-tasting toast that had the crusts sliced off. We only stayed one night to go birding in the Wilson Botanical Garden and were glad to check out in the morning. We stayed the following night at Casa Botania a mile down the road, which was absolutely wonderful.

2.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

Very simple accommodations, very simple meal plan, grounds of Wilson Botanical fantastic to see and wander about. Staff very helpful and tour guide Jason very pleasant and a book of knowledge about Flores and fauna.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2018

This is a field station of the Organization for Tropical Studies, where scientists, students and volunteers conduct biological research. They offer available rooms to guests, along with full board. Rooms are small but comfortable for their basic purpose. Bathroom very small but adequate; plenty of hot water for showers. Food was plentiful and very good, plenty of salad, vegetables, and vegetarian options. No alcohol. Anyone looking into lodgings here is presumably interested in the birds and/or plants, as many species of both are found here. The station is located in Wilson Botanical Garden, so you need only walk out your door to find what you came for. A guided walk is included with your stay. and is very informative. If you want to stay here during the high season, you would be wise to inquire at least 6 months in advance. I inquired in September about availability of 3 nights in February or March, and at that time they had only two such slots still available. This is not the least expensive lodging available in the area, but with all meals included it is good value for the money, and you can feel good about your dollars going to support OTS' good work.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2018

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2018

We really liked the Las Cruces Biological Station and the hotel. Lots of trails to hike on that were well marked with numerous plants identified. Many birds to look at, take photos or just enjoy them. Guided tour was excellent and enjoyed by all. Hotel was very close to everything. Meals were excellent. Don't miss it.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2018

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2018

We did both a night tour and an included morning tour with guide Jason. He was excellent. Wonderful palm and bromeliad collections. Terrific birding. At night--frogs, spiders, sleeping birds, toads, snakes. The bird feeding station had a wonder variety of tanagers.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2018

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

Very well managed place with accommodations for overseas researches as well as tourists. Fantastic birding of Colorful birds at the feeders. The garden grounds is huge and full of hummingbirds.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

Very well managed place with accommodations for overseas researches as well as tourists. Fantastic birding of Colorful birds at the feeders. The garden grounds is huge and full of hummingbirds.

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2017

absolutely beautiful!

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2017

absolutely beautiful!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2017

The biological station Las Cruces is integrated in the Wilson Botanical Garden, which is one of the most important and largest botanical collections in the tropics. We took the public bus from Ciudad Neilly and let us be dropped directly in front of the Las Cruces station (6 km south of San Vito). We spent 2 nights in the station: The rooms were very comfortable with a great view to the garden. At night, it can get cold, so it is a good idea to bring warmer clothes. The garden itself is very nice, botanically very interesting and an excellent location for birdwatching. Also, the adjacent tracks (many kilometers) into the primary and secondary rain forest are definitely worth a walk and one can easily spend several days exploring the station and area around (bring closed shoes!). The guided tour through the garden with Jeisson was excellent, he is really an expert,, was able to define and imitate nearly all birds and could answer all of our questions. The food was really excellent and the kitchen women were amazing and very helpful. As there were only few tourists, we were eating together with the researchers. All in all, the stay was great and we would absolutely recommend it, if you don't expect luxury, if you are interested in nature and want a familiar atmosphere.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2017

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2017

Excellent staff, hotel, garden and forest. The plants and birds that you can see are amazing.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2017

Excellent staff, hotel, garden and forest. The plants and birds that you can see are amazing.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2017

If you stay here you should know that this is a working academic research site not a traditional hotel. Food is very good given the family style. Rooms are modem clean and have nice private balconies. Great value!

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2017

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2016

The Bungalows at Las Cruces/Wilson Botanical Gardens are as close to luxury as one could expect at one of the most pristine active research biological facilities in Costa Rica. The rooms are nicely kept and the views are to die for. Meals are prepared for the guests, students and faculty of the facility by dedicated staff. A stay at the facility includes a guided tour of the Wilson Botanical Gardens, a birdwatcher's and gardener's paradise, and continued access to the gardens and surrounding nature trails and preserves. Highly recommended for travelers who want to commune with nature, right up to the doorstep.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2016

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Chiriquí Province?

The average price for a rental in Chiriquí Province is $126 per night. This rental is $97 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Las Cruces Biological Station. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Las Cruces Biological Station pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Las Cruces Biological Station?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Las Cruces Biological Station

Hotel in Chiriquí Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Chiriquí Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Las Cruces Biological Station

Hotel in Chiriquí Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Chiriquí Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Chiriquí Province?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Las Cruces Biological Station pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Las Cruces Biological Station?

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