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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Nosara Beach

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Poolside bar
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED | Bathroom | Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Restaurant
Reception
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Gym
    GymGym

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
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

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Surf Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Surf Suite

  • 87 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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PREMIUM 1 KING BED

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS

  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED

  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nosara

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Nosara hotel, you'll be steps from Frog Pad and a 5-minute walk from Nosara Beach. Playa Pelada and Nosara Spanish Institute are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

4-star beach hotel near Nosara Beach
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. 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 meters) and includes a conference center. 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
  • Meeting 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 center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is 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 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.

The onsite 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

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 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

Accessibility

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

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 available

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

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from September 20 2024 to October 5 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Property 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 (roundtrip)
  • 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-authorize 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-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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel to the airport?

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is 3.8 mi (15-min drive) away from the Nosara (NOB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 17, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel on Jul 15, 2024 start from $282.55, excluding 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.

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 150.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Nosara Beach and 15-minute walk from Playa Pelada. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel have a pool?

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

How close is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel to downtown Nosara?

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is 2.6 mi away from Nosara.

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 308 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 308 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 308 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 308 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 308 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

Jean-Guy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Kristin

Traveled 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

Traveled 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