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
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Showing 4 featured reviews out of 517 TripAdvisor reviews
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Unlisted25
Redondo Beach, California
10/07/2026
“Paradise”
This resort is about the best I’ve ever stayed at. It is extremely comfortable. It is very convenient. It’s walking distance to all kinds of things. The beach access is perfect. The vibe is relaxed, friendly and just really nice. Francisco at the front desk was wonderful as well as Gustavo and … more
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fire_3
St. Petersburg, Florida
03/07/2026
“The best surf club surf club experience!!”
The Surf Shack members Dani, Christopher, and Jeremias were super helpful, they helped us get our family membership purchased and boards picked out. Daniela was very professional with explaining the membership, expectations, discounts and everything else. True pure vida!! From Florida with love
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Illanira A
26/06/2026
“Best hotel in nosara”
Our stay here has always been great. They went over and beyond for my son’s birthday. He felt really special on his day. The staff is wonderful and I can not express my gratitude in words on how much they were so helpful courteous and friendly. This is a must stay hotel !! !! You won’t find an… more
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keithmY7748II
Gillette, United States
19/06/2026
“Perfect surf hotel (that doesnt feel like a hate)”
Perfect location for surf and all activities, food is excellent (a little pricey but worth it for no travel), service is top-flight but not in your face, clean and well maintained. TONS of detail put into the design, casual atmosphere.
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