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Standard Double Room
35 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS
52 square metres
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PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS
56 square metres
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Room sleeps 4 guests
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PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED
56 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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PREMIUM 1 KING BED
56 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Surf Suite
8 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Beach spa retreat walking distance from Frog Pad

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel in Nosara, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Frog Pad and 3 minutes by foot from Nosara Beach. This upscale hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Nosara Spanish Institute and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Playa Pelada.

Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy 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 gift shops/newsstands. 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 continental breakfast is served daily from 6 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Playa Guiones, Nosara,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 29
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Year Built – 2018
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 915
  • Conference space size (meters) - 85
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Reception hall

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers 29 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free international calls
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6 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).

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 49.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

No lifts

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 49.0 per day

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.

Contactless check-out is available.

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