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Las Cruces Biological Station

3.0 star property
San Vito hotel with restaurant

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Balcony
Mountain view
Mountain view
In-room business centre
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
San Vito de Coto Brus, San Vito, 676-2050

What's nearby

  • San Vito Park - 8 min drive
  • Dante Alighieri Cultural Center - 8 min drive
  • Wilson Botanical Garden - 9 min drive
  • Las Cavernas de Corredores - 32 min drive
  • Golfito Marina - 74 min drive

Getting around

  • Golfito (GLF) - 106 min drive
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 150 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 119.3 miles/192.1 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante y bar La Rancha - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Las Huacas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Cascatas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Riviera - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Mireya - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Las Cruces Biological Station

When visiting San Vito, Las Cruces Biological Station is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 8 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 65 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5 PM
  • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Caseta de Seguridad despues de las 5:00 pm]
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–8 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This café specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 350.00 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Las Cruces Biological Station Hotel San Vito
Las Cruces Biological Station Hotel
Las Cruces Biological Station San Vito
Las Cruces Biological Station
Las Cruces Biological Station Costa Rica/San Vito
Las Cruces Biological Vito
Las Cruces Biological Station Hotel
Las Cruces Biological Station San Vito
Las Cruces Biological Station Hotel San Vito

Frequently asked questions

Does Las Cruces Biological Station offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Las Cruces Biological Station does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Las Cruces Biological Station?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Las Cruces Biological Station?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Las Cruces Biological Station.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Las Cruces Biological Station?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 350.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Las Cruces Biological Station?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Las Cruces Biological Station and nearby?
Las Cruces Biological Station has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Las Cruces Biological Station?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.
Does Las Cruces Biological Station have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

Las Cruces Biological Station Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great place, but maybe not a ‘hotel’ as such
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.
Russell, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Roger, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The tour of the gardens was fascinating.
Lawrence, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Costa Rica
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
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Monika, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very disappointed
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.
steve, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful plants and birds
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.
William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location for birders and plant lovers
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.
eulabeans, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wilson Botanical Gardens..
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.
Fred, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

world-class scientific garden
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.
Don Bernardo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A gem of an ecolodge
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.
Annette, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

amazing flora and fauna!
absolutely beautiful!
Kim Thompson, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, hotel, garden and forest. The plants and birds that you can see are amazing.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Simple but comfortable
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!
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

It Doesn't Get Much Better than This
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.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Over charge they were to revise and never received
Disappointed never reviewed bill as asked over bill Never received receipt took friends very disappointed would appreciate you sending us a justified bill.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

maria, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great experience for nature-loving people
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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Geweldige locatie
Geweldige natuurlijke locatie, prachtige plek om te verblijven, vriendelijke medewerkers en ultieme rust
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review