Description
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).. Fe… more
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 beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Nosara Spanish Institute and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Playa Pelada.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Frog Pad - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Nosara Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Safari Surf School - 1 km / 0.6 mi Guiones Beach - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Playa Pelada - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Nosara Spanish Institute - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi Garza Beach - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi Ostional National Wildlife Refuge - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi Playa Ostional - 13.2 km / 8.2 mi Playa Barco Quebrado - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi Playa Barrigona - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi San Juanillo Beach - 18.4 km / 11.4 mi Playa Cocal - 18.4 km / 11.5 mi Playa Pleito - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi Buena Vista Beach - 19.1 km / 11.8 mi The nearest airports are: Nosara (NOB) - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Tamarindo (TNO) - 66.3 km / 41.2 mi Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 123.3 km / 76.6 mi The preferred airport for The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR). . Near Frog Pad.
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 7:00 AM to 10 AM..
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- Air conditioning
- Additional services
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Parking
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Café
- Conference centre
- Courtyard
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Security
- Terrace
- Wedding service
- Children
- Childcare
- Children´s entertainment
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Pool bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Swimming pools
- Children’s pool
- Full SPA circuit
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside parasols
- Poolside sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Spa
- Activities
- Surfing
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Based on 495 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Nosara
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 495 TripAdvisor reviews
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Andrew M
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
22/04/2026
“Great surf and amenities”
We came as a family to the Iguana and had an excellent experience. The best part was my surf lesson with Josue. I’ve been surfing for ten years and he gave me several pointers that leveled up my form. In addition to the skill-building, he kept everyone safe and having a great time. Also the ameni… more
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Laura K
18/04/2026
“The Gilded Iguana - Experiences”
Amy at The Gilded Iguana - Experiences was incredibly helpful arranging options for fun family activities for us during our stay in Guiones. We highly recommend reaching out to them to help plan your stay!
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exploreama123
Malibu, California
15/04/2026
“Love this place and can't wait to come back!”
This was our second time staying at the Gilded Iguana, and we loved it just as much as the first, maybe more. The rooms are so comfortable and the cleanliness is impeccable. Their pool is amazing and great drinks! The staff went above and beyond for us. Great location, we could easily walk to eve… more
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karine g
15/04/2026
“Best surf lesson”
Amazing surf lesson! Super fun, relaxed atmosphere and I learned a lot in a short time. Josue was patient and made me feel confident. Highly recommend!
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mandyj228
Little Rock, Arkansas
22/04/2026
“Beautiful hotel”
Ambience is amazing. Food is great
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