The Gilded Iguana Hotel - Nosara

Surf hotel & wellness retreat steps from Playa Guiones

The Surf Club

The Gilded Iguana Surf Club offers membership with access to over 150 surfboards. Professional instruction includes lessons with instructors like Josue Castro and JP. Board rentals, gear storage, and a juice bar are available at the club, 200 meters from Playa Guiones.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Gilded Iguana feature private outdoor showers and direct pool access in some categories. The property includes a salt-water infinity pool with sun loungers and an open-air lounge. Daily housekeeping and turndown service are provided, along with complimentary bikes.

Wellness & Fitness

The on-site gym offers fitness classes and personal training with trainers like Sebastian and Josselyn. Yoga classes are included daily, taught by instructors such as Hannah. The spa provides treatments including surfers massage, facials, and body wraps.

Dining & Social

The Gilded Iguana restaurant serves locally sourced cuisine with options like sashimi and chicken sandwich. A pool bar offers happy hour with 2-for-1 drinks from 4-5pm. Evening entertainment includes live music and themed markets.

Family & Location

The Kids Club provides structured activities for children at Gilded Iguana Nosara. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Playa Guiones and close to Pelada Beach and Nosara Beach. Concierge services arrange turtle nesting tours, horseback riding, and ATV rentals.

• Surf Club: Membership with 150+ surfboards & lessons
• Wellness: Daily yoga, fitness classes, spa treatments
• Dining: Restaurant with pool bar & happy hour
• Family: Kids Club, family rooms, concierge tours
• Location: 200m from Playa Guiones, central Nosara