Title: Las Cruces Biological Station Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Las Cruces Biological Station Las Cruces Biological Station provides a peaceful natural escape where travelers can enjoy lush gardens, observe wildlife, and savor local cuisine ## Photo gallery for Las Cruces Biological Station ![Exterior - Las Cruces Biological Station (San Vito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11640500/11640447/63a03102.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Las Cruces Biological Station (San Vito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11640500/11640447/d1b05a38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Living area - Las Cruces Biological Station (San Vito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11640500/11640447/03996660.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Balcony - Las Cruces Biological Station (San Vito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11640500/11640447/59a97980.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Living area - Las Cruces Biological Station (San Vito)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11640500/11640447/4aa7fdb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Visitors at Las Cruces Biological Station enjoy a tranquil setting with a garden to explore, a library for quiet reading, and in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant serves three daily meals, and concierge staff helps guests maximize their stay. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Business services - Laundry room - Housekeeping £101 includes taxes & fees 30 Jan - 31 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 27 - Jan 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=11640447&PinnedHotelID=11640447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=11640447&PinnedHotelID=11640447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 28 - Jan 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=11640447&PinnedHotelID=11640447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=11640447&PinnedHotelID=11640447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=11640447&PinnedHotelID=11640447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=11640447&PinnedHotelID=11640447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=11640447&PinnedHotelID=11640447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=11640447&PinnedHotelID=11640447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 1 of 1 room ### View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View ![Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11650000/11640500/11640447/3a7ababe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Fan Private bathroom Daily housekeeping Desk Wardrobe - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed - Garden view ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our San Vito travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Vito.dx6253604) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C8.78426%2C-82.95926&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=X0VTEOWigT3u-QdzlW3eUJJDrMQ=) San Vito de Coto Brus, San Vito, 676-2050 ### What's nearby - San Vito Park 10 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Dante Alighieri Cultural Center 10 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Wilson Botanical Garden 10 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Las Cavernas de Corredores 39 min drive \- 13.8 miles ### Getting around - Golfito (GLF) 94 min drive ### Restaurants - Lagunas Bar y Restaurant 10 min drive - Pizzeria Liliana 8 min drive - Panaderia Flor 8 min drive - Soda Mireya 9 min drive - Pizzeria Lilliana 8 min drive ## About this property ### Las Cruces Biological Station Property highlights A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Las Cruces Biological Station. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and a gift shop - Concierge services, tour/ticket information and 1 meeting room - A front desk safe and smoke-free property Room features All 65 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is 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 ### Is Las Cruces Biological Station pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Las Cruces Biological Station? ### How much is parking at Las Cruces Biological Station? ### What time is check-in at Las Cruces Biological Station? ### What time is check-out at Las Cruces Biological Station? ### Does Las Cruces Biological Station provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Las Cruces Biological Station located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Las Cruces Biological Station Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina 6 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic staff at a spectacular location. ##### Regina Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 17 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We enjoyed our cabin with an amazing view and deck. The food was good and the grounds were wonderful for walking for birdwatching which is what we were there for. We also had an excellent guide (Jeisson) for an early morning bird walk. ##### James ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Las Cruces is a beautiful botanical garden and the accommodation is lovely, with a nice terrace and views. The guide was wonderful and its a great garden for bird watching. Food was good and tea and coffee was always available. The walking outside of the botanical garden was a little less extensive than I had hoped but there is some and the garden itself is magical. ##### Jenny Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The food was simple, tasty, and consistent, prepared and served by lovely kitchen staff in a very clean, beautiful dining area open to the breeze and overlooking the Wilson Botanical Garden. Rooms were clean, spacious, simple. In addition to the gardens, there are good trails into the adjacent rain forest. This property is in the mountains of southern Costa Rica - not so hot as elsewhere and a very interesting place to stay. ##### Anita Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elissa 1 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms were clean and spacious. The meals were healthy, delicious, and varied - prepared by cheerful and skilled cooks in the onsite kitchen, and served in a comfortable and nicely decorated dining hall overlooking the grounds and forest. I highly recommend booking a tour of the grounds to learn more about the history of the garden and the habitat conservation efforts underway in the area. Our tour guide, Jason, shared expert bird and plant identification information, as well as fascinating descriptions of the ecological interactions among some of the species in this premontane forest. The staff were super friendly, and the grounds were peaceful and lovely. Nearby San Vito was also fun to explore, as it is not a "touristy" place, but a regular town with an interesting history. ##### Elissa Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gena 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had an amazing time. The property was beautiful and well maintained. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Jason. Definitely would come back. ##### Gena Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence 12 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The tour of the gardens was fascinating. ##### Lawrence Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim Thompson 9 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### amazing flora and fauna! absolutely beautiful! ##### Kim Thompson Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Russell 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald 11 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Goede gids, mooie trails, vele vogelsoorten ##### Ronald Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Antonio 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, amenities La propiedad como Jardin Botanico, y para vivir una experiencia natural, super, Mas como Hotel pesimo, Primero las habitaciones tiene demaciada iluminacion por medio de ventanas, pero no todas tienen cortinas, lo cual no permite un buen descanso, ademas que apenas aclara ingresa toda la luz, un Segmento de las hbitaciones no tiene vidrio solo cedazo, y eso hace que ingrese mucho frio, No hay television, y el internet es bastante malo o lento, no apto para trabajar Los horarios de alimentacion son demaciado cortos, y si no se come a esa hora no hay opciones de alimentacion, Uno de los días no nos hicieron la limpieza, En recepcion intentataron atender las demandas, pero al parecer no tienen la capacidad de brindar un servicio adecuado al de un hotel para descanso, ##### Antonio Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason 13 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9D76517EDCFF8F4E26454E0E56F68AF20E39C4BC1610550653994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monika 7 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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 Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### steve 17 Dec 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### William, Volcan, panama 10 Apr 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### eulabeans, New Mexico 18 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred, Rural Retreat, VA 23 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don Bernardo, Santa Fe NM 4 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette 20 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1039-pd1a140d0-fe34-11e7-b691-42834b9c48d7-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1462-pda00a7c0-fe34-11e7-b691-42834b9c48d7-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1911-pd4d2d1b0-fe34-11e7-badd-aa76e492b6a4-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s693-pd8a25040-fe34-11e7-b691-42834b9c48d7-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Annette Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent staff, hotel, garden and forest. The plants and birds that you can see are amazing. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Sept 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Geweldige locatie Geweldige natuurlijke locatie, prachtige plek om te verblijven, vriendelijke medewerkers en ultieme rust ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 19 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Gary, Cambridge, MA 29 Jan 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. 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