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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Playa Guiones, Nosara
  • Place, Frog Pad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Guiones Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Pelada
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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PREMIUM 1 KING BED

PREMIUM 1 KING BED

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS

PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS

PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED

PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surf Suite

Surf Suite

  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Nosara

With a stay at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel in Nosara, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Frog Pad and a 3-minute drive from Nosara Spanish Institute. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Playa Pelada and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Nosara Beach.

What's nearby

  • Frog Pad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Guiones Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Pelada - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Safari Surf School - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunrise Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rolling Waves - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Zone Brewery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers 29 accommodations with minibars and safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Nosara? This hotel has 915 square feet (85 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (915 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 390 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location! Staff was courteous and helpful. Very clean and welcoming. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diishan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the best surf beach! We love surfing. Clean and nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place with greta ambiance. Nice staff and clean rooms. Close to fantastic surf beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly attentive staff, comfortable nicely air conditioned room, lovely pool area and gardens.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect from beginning to end. I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Nosara.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elein

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing! Very friendly and accommodating. Aerial yoga class was lot of fun and the instructor was knowledgeable. Hotel amenities were beautiful and had everything you need. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Nipomo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, property with a friendly staff who are very attentive!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great . More about Oct time of year. Not much life at the resort. Rooms should have a TV. No real association opportunities with anyone. Looked pretty empty. Not a slam just reality. Nothing really wrong just a sterile vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great amenities. Love the garden room with little patio and outdoor shower!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel nice staff
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stenio Caliari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time during our stay. The property has excellent facilities, everything was very well organized, spotless, and of great quality. Every staff member we interacted with was extremely helpful, kind, and welcoming, which made us feel truly at home. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and we felt well cared for in every moment. We would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert, new york

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat guest, we love it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

john m

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Drinks barely contained alcohol and were mostly ice and @ $21 each that’s ridiculous. Tips were included but when asked the waiter lied and said no they were not. Hotel attempted to charge me for services I did not receive. Some staff could have been friendlier. The housekeeper was excellent. The food was good. The pool was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Laguna Hills

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly and helpful would definitely go back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

samuel, Medfrod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
awesome safe property hot tub was cold
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional quality and customer service

They have customer service now Pat. I have got to be the fussiest traveler and very spoiled because we always stay at a really nice places. There is not one criticism or suggestion I would give the management about our stay. The room was exceptionally clean, large airy high ceilings perfectly working air conditioner fan lovely patio wonderful rainforest shower. They have saltwater pools and fabulous food in their restaurants. All of the staff it provides exceptional customer service especially the front desk staff, the restaurant management and Andres! I don’t know the name of the woman who is at the Apple station for the complementary breakfast but my goodness… She learned after the first day exactly what we order and provided it every time she saw us come into the dining area! Fabulous location because it’s near everything. Loved it and recommended highly❣️
Quinoa chickpea appetizer
Salt water pool and jetted area
Breakfast made at the omelette station for a vegan
Dinner entrée
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025