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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with spa, near Frog Pad

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Poolside bar
Reception
Interior entrance
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
VIP Access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
Feel at home
  • Supervised childcare (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $373
includes taxes & fees
$330 per night
Dec 13 - Dec 14

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Surf Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 87 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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PREMIUM 1 KING BED

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Guiones, Nosara

What's nearby

  • Frog Pad - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nosara Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Safari Surf School - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Pelada - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 15 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 104 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 177 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dog Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

With access to onsite surfing/body boarding, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Nosara. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a children's pool are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 29 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • Free supervised childcare

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Ecotours
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (915 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2018
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free international and local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 180.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 75.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Nosara
Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Gilded Iguana Surf Nosara
Gilded Iguana Surf
The Gilded Iguana Surf
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Hotel
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Nosara
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Hotel Nosara

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 180.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like surfing and cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel also has a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel like?
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Nosara Beach and 13 minutes' walk from Guiones Beach.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

John, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Katherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Slick Tile.
We had a great stay. Only problem was the slick tile which got wet from the humidity.
Edna, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christophe, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. It was a joke being waited on by the restaurant staff. The food was awful and it would take the servers 5-10 mins to talk to you then another 5-10 for a drink when there was no one in the restaurant. I got hives from their soap. I asked to check out early and they blamed Orbitz. Orbitz said they would refund any amount that the hotel would give. I left 3 days early after I was rudely turned away from coffee 5 mins after the “breakfast” was served. Won’t be returning to that hotel, but I did enjoy Nosara.
Jeramie, 14-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Francis Luke, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a perfect place to get away- beautiful grounds, a short romantic walk to the beach. The staff is extremely helpful and satisfied all our needs.
Eliana, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mariah, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended
Outstanding location and setup….the team were all very helpful and organised..faultless and couldn’t recommend highly enough
Rhydian, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Prices for food and beverages are too high
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Prices on the menu are too high
Patricia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Catherine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at the Gilded Iguana - the service was wonderful, the room was very comfortable and the overall vibe was great. We particularly loved the outdoor shower in the jungle rooms. Breakfast was good.
Duncan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

10/10
Kevin, 8-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Diana L, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel. Perfect place in Nosara.
Absolutely amazing hotel, nicest people there, beautiful and clean rooms, and super close to the beach. Restaurant and food is incredible as well!! It's a 11/10....just amazing. We'll go there for sure when we're back in Nosara.
Nilay, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Danielle, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rakhee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Danielle, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful!
joseph, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the best place to stay in this area of Nosara! Beautiful grounds, peaceful atmosphere and aesthetic, many breakfast options included with the stay. Included yoga classes led by experienced and excellent teachers, cruiser bikes were fun to ride, and the longer pool hours are much appreciated. We loved our stay and plan to be back. Would love if in-room coffee was replenished daily with housekeeping services.
Brittany, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Only place I’d stay in Nosara.
I’ve spent over 100 nights in Nosara over the years and the past few vacations at Gilded Iguana are going to ensure me coming back. This place just keeps Getting better every year. All the women at the front desk are super helpful and make sure your stay is amazing.
Jeff, 3-night trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"The food at the restaurant and drinks at the pool bar were all amazing!"
Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM