The matress! Horrible in arriera 4

The location,space distribution, good food, staff, the guided tour

Stayed in May 2024

Such a good variety of birds. Really in the heart of the Rainforest.

Stayed in May 2024

The canteen only had one option per meal.

I had a great time at la selva and loved the guided tour in the morning, we saw a lot of animals and the guide was very knowledgeable. The facilities are basic but provide all the necessities, it’s amazing to be completely immersed in the forest.

Stayed in May 2024

Na, impossible, absolutely sound and not at all imposing that it is a research facility.

Absolutely loved it, probably my favourite stop. Very comfortable rooms, clean, well organised and a free tour which was very informative. Saw sloth, reptiles, loads of birds and insect. Mammals were everywhere too. Wife saw the Honduran White Bat which was on the hit list. Food was great and scheduled, so helped keep structure in the day. Loads of coffee and cold water available on tap.

Stayed in April 2024

This was not a luxury spot. This was for wildlife enthusiasts. Epic.

Stayed in March 2024

My only suggestion would be to have screen doors in addition to all the screen windows.

Being in the middle of a beautiful protected ecosystem where one can explore the wonders of nature and take advantage of the expert guides from the station is simple amazing. It is inspiring to be around all the young people who are there studying, too. The accommodations are basic but clean and the 15 minute walk to and from the dining area is truly a bonus! Just be sure to have your raincoat or an umbrella at all times. At night fireflies and the orange lights of flying beetles will help light your way. Magical! The food was a complete surprise. The chef is supremely talented and the meals were varied, nutritious and simply delicious. They serve you buffet style so you can request the appropriate portion for your need. Everything is ecologically sound. It is a hot and humid place but the showers are excellent and I just imagined standing under a cool waterfall before bedtime! With the good fans over each bed it is possible to sleep well. Excellent and inexpensive laundry service on sight. The boat trip down the Sarapiqui river is very nice, too. We saw many creatures…cayman, crocodiles, iguanas plus SO many birds.

Stayed in March 2024

no wify in the lodge. In the restaurant was great wifi!

The food produced by the kitchen was varied en very good! I liked it very much, every day again! A lot of animals (mammals, snakes, birds) tot see! And very nice trails to walk!

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

We loved everything .We stayed here 5 years ago so returned with friends, this time. We were all very impressed with the professional staff and their friendliness and willingness to help us out.The morning nature tour was magnificent, saw plenty of wildlife and our guide Talvo was informed and so helpful and knowledgeable and had a lovely persona.Accomodation was very good, housekeeping changed sheets after 2 nights, plenty of towels and a good shower. We ate in the canteen for all meals except one.We went out to the local town one night for dinner and was very disappointed. Meals were excellent in the canteen and good value.La Selva is a very special place and if you are interested in wildlife put this on your itinerary, you won't be disappointed

Stayed in January 2024

Check-in was a bit confusing as we arrived after dark and did not know where to go. Another couple visiting there were helpful in showing us where to go.

Breakfasts were really good with different items daily made with fresh ingredients! The room was very basic but clean and comfortable. The star of the show is the magnificent forest that has been blessed with seventy years of protection! We loved our daily walks in the majestic stillness, punctuated by wonderful sightings of Agoutis, Currasows, and Great Green Macaws! The staff was courteous and helpful. Maps and signs were very helpful in planning our walks. We had a wonderful visit!

Stayed in November 2023

The breakfast was adequate in a pleasant open, convenient location. The staff in the reception office were especially friendly and helpful. The guides for our hikes were very knowledgeable and responsive to participants. They showed and briefly described important research being done there. The area is incredibly beautiful and full of magnificent wildlife. I appreciated the emphasis on sustainability.

Stayed in December 2023

The room lacked space, the equipment was relatively clean. Beds were small although clean and comfortable

The location in the forest

Stayed in January 2024

As this is a research station accommodation is naturally dormitory style. We felt the accommodation was a little over priced as beds were a little uncomfortable and pillows needed updating. One fan cools the 6 bedded room. Meals are served canteen style.

Fantastic national park, full of wildlife and trials you can follow easily. A three hour tour included in the overnight stay is included - this was very informative and the guide really took time to explain and show us the environment.

Stayed in December 2023

I would have liked the opportunity to learn about the research undertaken at the biological station. Some contact with the scientific staff would be appreciated.

The food and the location were excellent.

Stayed in December 2023

Great staff and the stations location is really great!!

Stayed in December 2023

The reserve is beautiful. The entrance for the reserve is included. A tour guide us also included (and it is the best part, thanks for this tour again). But, accomodations are 15-20 minutes walking from the reception and the dining hall so take note of this. Meals are 15$ each also. But the reserve and the staff are totally amazing

Stayed in November 2023

The accommodation is basic but who cares, you're not there for the room-you are there for a once in a lifetime wildlife opportunity and that is what you get. On our free guided tour (with just three other lovely people and an expert guide) we saw two types of vipers, two types of poison dary frog, countless birds, armadillos, peckarys (and more) and learnt so much. Equally, walking the trails ourselves was amazing! The food was tasty and it was nice to meet all the scientists conducting research here. If you like wildlife, make the effort and go. Also, if like us you are backpacking with huge, heavy bags, you can ask to leave them at reception and just take what you need to your room. We travelled all around Costa Rica and this was our favourite location.

Stayed in April 2023

Very nice breakfast and very helpful and friendly staff at the reception..They helped me to sort out Taxis to Sarapiqui and gave me lots of help with onward travel arrangements to the bus station

Stayed in April 2023

No shared kitchen, basically forcing you to also buy other meals there (15$ each).

Wonderful surroundings, comfy rooms, tour included.

Stayed in April 2023

It was more crowded than I anticipated with many different groups present. I realize it is a research station and used for education. I was a bit surprised by all the activity in the common areas and on the trails.

Breakfast was good. I did not have any other meals there. Our guided walk was very good.

Stayed in April 2023

All meals were good, varied, I liked the fresh fruit and coffee on tap.

Stayed in April 2023

rooms are very basic and hot, but you’re really not in them much and the room is not why you go here.

The birding and wildlife is amazing. the food was also very good.

Stayed in April 2023

Your food is good quality but quite monotonous.

The location and the Reserve are great. Seemed like a good place for family

Stayed in April 2023

Pillows and mattresses need replacing but still slept fine. Maybe more places to hang wet clothes (hooks?).

Amazing and immersive rainforest experience. The forest itself is the true star of the show. The diversity of wildlife is outstanding. It was so special to have the researchers for the guides (you get a free morning tour if you stay there and we paid for a night tour). We saw and learned so much. we stayed for two nights with full board and loved every moment. Its not a hotel and we really enjoyed that it was something different. We embraced it as a place for learning and enjoyed that everyone was there for the same reason.

Stayed in April 2023

Mattress was well used

24 hour access to many miles of great paths into the amazing forest.

Stayed in March 2023