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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Frog Pad

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Poolside bar
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED | Bathroom
Restaurant
Reception
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
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Explore the area

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Playa Guiones, Nosara
  • Popular LocationFrog Pad1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNosara Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Pelada15 min walk

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Surf Suite

Surf Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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PREMIUM 1 KING BED

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS

PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 52.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS

PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED

PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nosara

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel places you steps from Frog Pad and within a short 5-minute stroll of Nosara Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours. 915 square feet (85 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free supervised childcare. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Nosara hotel include Playa Pelada and Nosara Spanish Institute.

What's nearby

  • Frog Pad - 1 min walk
  • Nosara Beach - 3 min walk
  • Safari Surf School - 12 min walk
  • Playa Pelada - 15 min walk
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Zone Brewery - 2 min walk
  • La Luna - 11 min walk
  • Café de Paris - 11 min walk
  • Olga's Bar & Grill - 14 min walk
  • Le Bistrot - 10 min walk

About this property

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Frog Pad
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 915 square feet (85 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Nosara hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 915 sq ft of conference space
  • 85 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2018
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers 29 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 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
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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-authorise 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 all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Nosara
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The Gilded Iguana Surf
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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Nosara
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

As of 17 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel on 30 May 2024 start from NZ$566.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Yep, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Yep, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Nosara Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel have a pool?

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and Frette Italian sheets in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel.

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 301 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bliss and perfection. Beautiful well appointed property with a pool situated close to everything in town and the beach. Professional service, sweet spa. You wont want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

meridith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay in nosara. Hotel is lovely and very conveniently located.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nosara was the 2nd stop for us on our honeymoon and the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel was an excellent option! We stayed in a yoga room which was very comfortable and had its own outdoor shower as tons of space. The property is beautiful, very clean and newly updated with a wonderful, helpful staff. It’s in an extremely convenient location, right by a trail to the beach, one of the downtown areas with tons of restaurants, bars, shops and nearby fresh juice bars. We walked everywhere except for when we had dinner at La Luna (highly recommend for stunning sunset views and delicious, fresh cuisine). Tamarindo is a very laid back small town that is big on surfing, yoga & wellness. One of the 5 blue zones in the world, the tap water is mineral rich & high alkaline & delicious! This is a very safe town with friendly locals & travelers but be warned that the roads driving into Nosara are rough - many dirt roads with lots of potholes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was overpriced for what it was. It was nice and clean and the rooms were nice. It is on a very busy street and several blocks from the beach. Membership at the surf club is not included.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Walkable to beach, shopping, and restaurants. Wonderful staff and breakfast was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LOVELY!!!!!!!!
100% recommend. My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and had absolutely the most lovely time. We booked in early November because its less crowded and the prices were better. I was worried about that time frame (that it would be too rainy during the tail end of the wet season) but the weather was perfect and wonderful! It rained briefly twice while we were there and did not dampen any of the fun!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023