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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale beach hotel with spa, near Frog Pad
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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

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Poolside bar
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED | Bathroom
Restaurant
Reception

Overview of The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

9.8

Exceptional

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Playa Guiones, Nosara
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
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Surf Suite

Surf Suite

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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PREMIUM 1 KING BED

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS

PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS

PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Handicap

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED

PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • Samara Beach - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 15 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 104 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 45.9 miles/73.9 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Blue Zone Brewery - 2 min walk
  • La Luna - 11 min walk
  • Olga's Bar & Grill - 14 min walk
  • Howler’s Beach Lounge - 1 min walk
  • Kaya Sol Surf Hotel - 1 min walk
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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. This upscale hotel also features a poolside bar, a fitness center, and a children's pool.

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 29 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Internet

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

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6 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

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

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
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 100
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 6 to 12 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 1 2023 to September 30 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 49.0 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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Contactless check-out is available.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.

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 smoke detector, 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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
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.
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 150.00 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 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 15 minutes' walk from Playa Pelada.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and delicious food. Close to beach. Staff truly friendly.
KIMBERLY DIANA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This may be my favorite hotel ever, and I travel a lot. I play a game during my stays where I think of things I’d do better if I owned the hotel. I can’t come up with one single thing! Room was amazing and bed was so comfortable. Staff was so friendly. Restaurant was really good. Free breakfast was a full meal. And the prices they charge for food and drinks is so reasonable. The entire upscale surfer vibe really worked for us. I would come back here in a heartbeat. In fact, I’ve already started looking at prices. And internet was perfect. You could easily work with confidence from your room (or even out by the pool). I can’t recommend this place enough.
Melissa, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Très bien
Nous avons passé un très bon moment en famille, l’hôtel respecter toutes les conditions que ce soit celle d’ Hotels.com ou les leurs nous recommandons fortement cette hôtel
jimmy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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

10/10 Exceptional

It truly was exceptional! We loved our time here!!
Janice, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and very helpful staff. Will try to resolve any issues. Cesar was a great help in our stay
ronnie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel is beautiful but there is nothing major about it. Prices of everything is the same ( if not higher ) than an expense s city in the US. The good quality is not great . Service at the restaurant is not friendly and often confused. Nosara is nice - Guiones is a very nice beach but it has lost his true Costa Rican soul. Locals are not friendly and only looking at making more money from US tourists . I would not return to the hotel .
valerie, 7-night family trip
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