The Gilded Iguana Hotel - Nosara

$$$$||View on mapNosara, Costa RicaPlaya Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, 05233|
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The Gilded Iguana Hotel - Nosara
Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, 05233·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Free WiFi9.9
Comfort9.8
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.5
Who stays here
Families50%
Couples23%
Solo13%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Free WiFi9.9
Comfort9.8
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.5
Who stays here
Families50%
Couples23%
Solo13%
Groups12%

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, 700 ft 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: 700 ft from Playa Guiones, central Nosara
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 01:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:28
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Rooms and availability

Premium Plus Queen Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Premium King Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 King Size Beds
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Infinity pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Gilded Iguana Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 314 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.6 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 3.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Nosara, NOB

Location

Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, 05233
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Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, 05233
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Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, 05233
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