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Offering an outdoor swimming pool and à la carte restaurant, The Gilded Iguana is located in Nosara, 984 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 328 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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
4 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 3+
This property has made significant commitments towards sustainability by subscribing to one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Nosara
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  • Tyler
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The staff was so accommodating and helpful. They helped us book a car for our last day, even though we were no longer staying there and were coming from a different part of Costa Rica that day.
  • Robert
    CanadaCanada
    This place is a dream. Staff are great at accommodating every wish professionally. Ground kept incredibly clean daily. Pool area is amazing. Location is perfect for surf, and adventures in area.
  • Magnus
    CanadaCanada
    wow, stay here! it’s beautiful and clean, the staff are wonderful and go above and beyond. they offer some 5 star service perks while still keeping the vibe laid back and relaxed. the pool is big enough that you can relax quietly on a sun lounger...

Property questions and answers
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  • Which airport is closest to the resort? How far is the resort from the airport? And how long does it take to get to the resort?

    Hello, the closest international Airport is the Daniel Oduber (LIR), it takes 2.5 hours drive from the airport to the hotel. Also, there is Nosara Ai..
    Answered on 13 December 2021
  • Hi there. I booked a reservation for the week beginning Feb 18-26 and I wanted to confirm that I booked a Queen Premium Plus room. I'm interested in a..

    Hello Marissa, We want to inform you that you book a Premium Room 02 Queen beds, not the Premium Plus 02 Queen beds. We will add the notes that you pr..
    Answered on 25 January 2021
  • Can I reserve a room for two adults one child 3 yrs old in a king size room?

    Yes, you have to do the reservation and put on the notes you are with a 3 years old child. Al request a Crib if you need it!
    Answered on 12 September 2020
  • Do any of the rooms have private pools ?

    Good morning, Thank you for considering The Gilded Iguana. We do have a public pool available for all our guest. Unfortunately any of our room doesn..
    Answered on 31 October 2019
  • I am planning to check in at 9am on January 1st. Is this possible?

    Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel. Our Check In time is at 3:00PM. However if your room is nor ready we can storage y..
    Answered on 2 January 2023
  • Do you offer surf lessons and how far from your hotel are good waves for surfing.

    Dear guest: Greetings from The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel. Yes, we do surf lessons on our Surf Club. We are located 200mts walk from the Hotel to Pla..
    Answered on 30 March 2021
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Gilded Iguana Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of The Gilded Iguana
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
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
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • 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
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair treatments
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

The Gilded Iguana takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 1:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

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 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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash The Gilded Iguana accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

A deposit via bank transfer or PayPal is required to secure your reservation (see Hotel Policies). The property will contact you with instructions after booking.

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.

Piscina n.º 1: Closed from Sat, Sep 02, 2023 until Mon, Oct 02, 2023

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

  • Check-in at The Gilded Iguana is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Gilded Iguana offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Open-air bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beach
    • Personal trainer
    • Beauty services
    • Bike tours
    • Public Bath
    • Locker rooms
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Facial treatments
    • Walking tours
    • Waxing services
    • Happy hour
    • Hair treatments
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • The Gilded Iguana has 1 restaurant:

    • The Gilded Iguana Restaurant

  • The Gilded Iguana is 2.8 miles from the center of Nosara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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.

  • Room options at The Gilded Iguana include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Yes, The Gilded Iguana is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.