Hotel The Gilded Iguana
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.
Playa Guiones, 05233 Nosara, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 258 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The iguana was clean, the staff helpful and friendly, the amenities great, delicious food, central location.
CanadaOur family of four (kids ages 13 and 9) enjoyed a fabulous stay at the Gilded Iguana! The staff and facilities were wonderful. The gym and surf club were top notch. Great food choices and healthy too which was so nice. Loved our stay and would definitely return.
SwitzerlandThis place is amazing. Beautiful facilities in a great little surf town.
United States of AmericaI loved this hotel! It was the perfect location, just a short walk to the beach, and was ideal for a family. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are delightful.
CanadaLoved everything about our stay here. Location is perfect.
United States of AmericaSo far everything, from the staff, food, hotel. This place is amazing, definitely a must visit! Everyone needs to know and visit this place Just incredible!!!
Costa RicaStaff was amazing, especially Irene. We had to leave early and they totally worked with us. Thank you!
United States of AmericaFront desk staff amazing. Great food. Clean. Family.
United States of AmericaThe hotel is great. Very well kept and up to date facilities. The best feature is the staff. Everyone seemed to be personally interested in your having a great time during your stay.
United States of AmericaFrom the moment we arrived, me and my husband where very impressed by the design of the hotel.It's so beautifully designed! Every detail is perfect. Our Premium King room was great!The decor, the bathroom, the black and white large format surfing photography prints hanging on the walls.It was spacious, very clean, quiet and the bed was so comfy.We loved all of our meals at the hotel.Breakfast was so good!The entire staff was so attentive and helpful from the moment we walked in. We also received wonderful massages at the Spa.We can't say enough good things about the hotel ..plus it's located on one of the most magical beaches in Costa Rica...Playa Guiones. Can't wait to go back!
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The Gilded Iguana This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
- What guests loved the most:
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Lesley
Canada
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Allison
Switzerland
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Mathew
United States of America
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Elizabeth
Canada
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Maria
United States of America
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Arlene
Costa Rica
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George
United States of America
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Ericka
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Rick
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Irene
Costa Rica
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Gilded Iguana
One of our top picks in Nosara.Offering an outdoor swimming pool and à la carte restaurant, The Gilded Iguana is located in Nosara, 1,000 feet from the beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas.
The rooms here will provide you with a balcony, a patio and a seating area. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with towels. You can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. Extras include linen.
At The Gilded Iguana you will find a garden, a bar and free parking. Guests can find cafeterias and restaurants within 350 feet.
This property is 1.1 mi from Guiones Beach and 1.9 mi from Pelada Beach. Liberia International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Breakfast Info
Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free parking available at the hotel
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Restaurants & Markets *
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Restaurant0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
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Guiones Beach Mixed sand1,150 feetSurfing, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Swimming
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Pelada Beach Mixed sand2,100 feetSwimming, Food & Drink, Surfing
Closest Airports *
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Tamarindo Airport27.2 miles
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Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport45.4 miles
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Tambor Airport46.7 miles
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Food: International
5 reasons to choose The Gilded Iguana
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One of our top picks in Nosara
Amenities of The Gilded Iguana Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Water sports facilities (on site) Additional charge
- Bikes available (free)
- Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking Additional charge
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool bar
- Pool/Beach towels
- Saltwater pool
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle service
- Convenience store (on site)
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A USD500 damage deposit is required on arrival. This deposit will be fully refunded 14 days after check-out, as long as there isn't any damage to the property.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Gilded Iguana accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform The Gilded Iguana of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of USD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about The Gilded Iguana
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Check-in at The Gilded Iguana is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Gilded Iguana by:
- Car 2h 30min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Gilded Iguana (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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Room options at The Gilded Iguana include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
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The prices at The Gilded Iguana may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Gilded Iguana offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Bikes available (free)
- Horseback riding
- Spa facilities
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Massage chair
- Yoga classes
- Locker rooms
- Beach
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
- Happy hour
- Tour or class about local culture
- Live music/Performance
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Guests staying at The Gilded Iguana can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
- À la carte
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The Gilded Iguana has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
