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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cots/infant beds
  • 52 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 52 sq m
  • 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Balcony
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surf Suite

Surf Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cots/infant beds
  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Nosara

A family-friendly stay in Nosara awaits you at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel. You'll find Frog Pad a few steps away and Playa Pelada within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish 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 use of bicycles. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Nosara hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Nosara Spanish Institute and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Nosara Beach.

What's nearby

  • Frog Pad - 2 min walk - 0.2 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
  • International Animal Rescue Costa Rica - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Break - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Orgánico Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Beach hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. 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. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-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
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • 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. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.

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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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 180.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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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.

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 Guiones Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding and fishing.

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

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

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 in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel.

Is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 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 and service animals are not allowed.