The Gilded Iguana Hotel - Nosara
9.948066, -85.66937Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
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Shower
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Balcony
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 King Size Beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
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
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
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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