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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Frog Pad

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge seating.
Enjoy dining or socializing on the open terrace with lush greenery views.
Guest rooms and suites line a tranquil corridor with potted plants and a wooden ladder.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed against a vibrant green wall, offering a view of lush greenery outside through a large window.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious open design with a geometric ceiling, comfortable seating area, and lush greenery.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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PREMIUM 1 KING BED

PREMIUM 1 KING BED

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 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 rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Blackout 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
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Playa Guiones, Nosara

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

  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dog Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Playa Pelada
Located close to Frog Pad and Nosara Spanish Institute, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and surfing. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a facial or a Swedish massage. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, beach towels and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel include comforts, such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • 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

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-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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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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Frequently asked questions

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 180.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel located?

This family-friendly Nosara hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Frog Pad and Playa Pelada. Nosara Spanish Institute and Nosara Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 361 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved the SPA
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

awesome safe property hot tub was cold
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Great, please!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Amazing all around!! Loved every minute I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very kind staff and amazing food!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Beautiful location

10/10

The room was beautiful. Wonderful bathroom. Great housekeeping and concierge’s service. 5 stars to Francisco and yoga instructor Juliana.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

This was a perfect place to get away- beautiful grounds, a short romantic walk to the beach. The staff is extremely helpful and satisfied all our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The property and staff are amazing kind and beautiful. Fairly remote location, had a beautiful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10

Wonderful stay in nosara. Hotel is lovely and very conveniently located.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at the Gilded Iguana - the service was wonderful, the room was very comfortable and the overall vibe was great. We particularly loved the outdoor shower in the jungle rooms. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Very friendly staff and a beautiful hotel. The restaurant and the pool were my favorite spots!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Perfect location! Walkable to beach, shopping, and restaurants. Wonderful staff and breakfast was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Absolutely amazing hotel, nicest people there, beautiful and clean rooms, and super close to the beach. Restaurant and food is incredible as well!! It's a 11/10....just amazing. We'll go there for sure when we're back in Nosara.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Outstanding location and setup….the team were all very helpful and organised..faultless and couldn’t recommend highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Lindisima
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

It truly was exceptional! We loved our time here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

I’ve spent over 100 nights in Nosara over the years and the past few vacations at Gilded Iguana are going to ensure me coming back. This place just keeps Getting better every year. All the women at the front desk are super helpful and make sure your stay is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Beautiful property, friendly and helpful staff, incredible food with many gluten free accommodations, and wonderfully working AC in the room (a must for me in warm climates). The concierges were super helpful in arranging dinner reservations, excursions, and transportation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10

Very nice property, large, well furnished, quiet rooms, beautiful grounds and pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This place was excellent in every way. I would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Very clean and delicious food. Close to beach. Staff truly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

This hotel really lived up to expectations. It felt safe and quiet and had lots of options available. We also asked for a last minute transportation and they were able to accommodate which was very appreciated. We would recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024