La Selva Biological Station

Double Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View | Bathroom | Shower, towels

8.8

Excellent(66 Reviews)

Hotel in Heredia Province

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Las Horquetas hotel in Barrio Flaminia with free breakfast and a coffee shop
This smoke-free hotel features a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Heredia Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

30.5 mi

zarcero, Evangelista Blanco Brenes Park

50.5 mi

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

50.8 mi

Monte de la Cruz

41.2 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Garden View

1 Queen • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

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La Selva Biological Station

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8.8

Excellent(66 Reviews)

Hotel in Heredia Province

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Heredia Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

30.5 mi

zarcero, Evangelista Blanco Brenes Park

50.5 mi

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

50.8 mi

Monte de la Cruz

41.2 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Garden View

1 Queen • 323 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent(66 Reviews)

8.0

May 2024

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.

8.0

May 2024

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..

5.0

Apr 2024

We had a great stay but wished there was air conditioning

10.0

Mar 2024

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!

8.0

Feb 2024

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.

10.0

Nov 2023

Very kind, welcoming, and helpful staff. Beautiful and biodiverse place with cozy cute cabins to stay in.

10.0

Oct 2023

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!

10.0

Feb 2023

Absolutely gorgeous place, a little off the beaten path but definitely worth the trip

10.0

Feb 2023

Delighted in being within nature setting; Day and night exposure to animal sounds, and Convenience to food services.

10.0

Dec 2022

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!

10.0

May 2022

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.

10.0

Jan 2022

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.

5.0

Jan 2022

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.

2.0

Jan 2022

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;)

10.0

Jan 2022

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.

4.0

Jan 2022

10.0

Nov 2021

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!

5.0

Nov 2021

5.0

Mar 2021

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.

2.5

Mar 2021

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.

10.0

Mar 2021

Very good maintained property with many excellent hiking trails.

3.0

Feb 2020

It is a biological station open to visitors which is fantastic. However they had no record of our reservation. Questions at reception were answered by "this is not a hotel". The rooms were fine but extemely basic. For instance the pillows were like bags of cement. The cafeteria food was expensive and forgetable. The wilife and trails were terrific.

4.0

Jan 2020

Accommodations are basic but adequate and very clean. Meals are cafeteria style and the food was never very hot.

4.0

Jan 2020

Accommodations are basic but adequate and very clean. Meals are cafeteria style and the food was never very hot.

4.0

Jan 2020

Great to stay at the heart of ecological research. Amazing free 3 hour morning nature-spotting walk with Luis. Food good and lovely atmosphere with other birders and researchers. Well situated. We were in a 6 bunk private room with bathroom.

4.0

Dec 2019

Peaceful & quiet room overlooking trees. It was raining most of the time so the animal life was less active. Would go back during dry season.

2.5

Oct 2019

excellent

2.5

Oct 2019

excellent

4.0

Oct 2019

Very basic rooms which could be much better as not cheap to stay at and no reason to be so basic with the infrastructure in place. But you are here for the nature which is perfect.

4.0

Oct 2019

Very basic rooms which could be much better as not cheap to stay at and no reason to be so basic with the infrastructure in place. But you are here for the nature which is perfect.

3.0

Sep 2019

Not enough sheets .. the accommodations were a little sparse , but for our stay there to photo birds was and our guide Jorge was great

5.0

Mar 2019

This is a great place to see animals and birds. There are trails of different levels set out, some are paved. You can walk alone or hire a guide. Birding is terrific here and we saw frogs, snakes, sloths, peccaries, monkeys, iguanas etc. It was a wonderful experience.

2.5

Apr 2018

This is not an hotel.It is a centre for scientific research with an amazing facility for others to get a glimpse.The room was very basic (and a longish walk from the canteen);the food was also very simple,but the access to acres of protected area for birds and other wildlife was superb.We had a memorable guided tour included too.We would happily return and would now also seek out similar accommodation to include in a mixed bag(allowing for some nights of more comfort too!)

5.0

Apr 2018

This is not an hotel.It is a centre for scientific research with an amazing facility for others to get a glimpse.The room was very basic (and a longish walk from the canteen);the food was also very simple,but the access to acres of protected area for birds and other wildlife was superb. We had a memorable guided tour included too. We would happily return and would now also seek out similar accommodation to include in a mixed bag(allowing for some nights of more comfort too!)

3.0

Mar 2018

Great birding at La Selva. Sleeping at night was challenging due to no a/c.

1.5

Mar 2018

Great birding at La Selva. Sleeping at night was challenging due to no a/c.

5.0

Dec 2017

To get the best access to many trails in the rain forest this is the best place to stay. Accimodations include buffet breakfast and a fantastic rainorest guide with scope for 3 hours.

5.0

Jun 2017

I had a fantastic time. I have read mixed reviews all over the internet, but for myself, I would do it all over again. The lodging was much better than I expected. I was lodged in a modern, immaculately clean unit call Zompopa. They have two such buildings - the only downside is that they are as far from the "campus" as you can get. It is a 3/4 mile walk through jungle - concrete paths. But the food and other facilities were pleasant. My first day, they put me on a nature walk with a very good guide, Lenin Duarte. Although we did not cover much ground physically, we saw much more than I had hoped for. For anyone with a desire to see a variety of birds with the least amount of discomfort, this is the place to go. This is NOT a resort, but it is definitely worth putting on your to do list.

2.5

Jun 2017

I had a fantastic time. I have read mixed reviews all over the internet, but for myself, I would do it all over again. The lodging was much better than I expected. I was lodged in a modern, immaculately clean unit call Zompopa. They have two such buildings - the only downside is that they are as far from the campus as you can get. It is a 3/4 mile walk through jungle - concrete paths. But the food and other facilities were pleasant. My first day, they put me on a nature walk with a very good guide, Lenin Duarte. Although we did not cover much ground physically, we saw much more than I had hoped for. For anyone with a desire to see a variety of birds with the least amount of discomfort, this is the place to go. This is NOT a resort, but it is definitely worth putting on your to do list.

5.0

Mar 2017

This was a basic location where we could indulge in our passion for bird watching. The room was simple and adequate for our needs. The cafeteria where we ate with other birders, scientists and students was very nice. The food was basic and delicious. I would recommend this place for anyone who likes birding.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Heredia Province is £67 per night. This rental is £44 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at La Selva 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 La Selva Biological Station pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at La Selva Biological Station?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.

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La Selva Biological Station

Hotel in Heredia Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Heredia Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Garden View

La Selva Biological Station

Hotel in Heredia Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Heredia Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Garden View

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is La Selva Biological Station pet friendly?

What amenities are available at La Selva Biological Station?

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