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The Gilded Iguana

Playa Guiones, 05233 Nosara, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 184 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.5
Exceptional
184 reviews

exceptionally tasteful, elegant and intelligent design of general layout and rooms, photos don’t do it justice. also very central to the whole Playa Guiones community.

Bridget Canada

The staff is exceptional, very professional and super friendly. The property and rooms are very clean and just on easy block to the beautiful beach. Book your surfing lessons with Steven - he is so easy to get along with and made the experience amazing!

Trontz United States of America

Beautiful clean pool, delicious breakfast every day, clean comfortable room & amazing staff throughout. A great place to stay!

Julia United States of America

loved everything about the place! location, food, staff!

Yarden Israel

location in Nosara. great ambiance. beautiful but not pretentious.

Scott United States of America

property is beautiful. fabulous location. staff could not have been more helpful. great restaurant

Beth Canada

The attentiveness of the staff was excellent the included breakfast was very goos the pool was very nice The massages in the spa were excellent

Enrique United States of America

loved the food, rooms, service, pool, spa. wouldn’t change a thing.

Erin United States of America

The pool, room, front desk was fantastic!!! Very clean with lush gardens!!!

Virginia United States of America

The entire property is very clean and comfortable. The staff is accommodating and friendly. Breakfast options are great and the food overall is very good and healthy.

Bill United States of America
9.5
Exceptional
184 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “exceptionally tasteful, elegant and intelligent design of general layout and rooms, photos don’t do it justice. also very central to the whole Playa Guiones community.”
    Bridget Bridget Canada Canada
  • “The staff is exceptional, very professional and super friendly. The property and rooms are very clean and just on easy block to the beautiful beach.”
    Trontz Trontz United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful clean pool, delicious breakfast every day, clean comfortable room & amazing staff throughout. A great place to stay!”
    Julia Julia United States of America United States of America
  • “loved everything about the place! location, food, staff!”
    Yarden Yarden Israel Israel
  • “location in Nosara. great ambiance. beautiful but not pretentious.”
    Scott Scott United States of America United States of America
  • “property is beautiful. fabulous location. staff could not have been more helpful. great restaurant”
    Beth Beth Canada Canada
  • “The attentiveness of the staff was excellent the included breakfast was very goos the pool was very nice The massages in the spa were excellent”
    Enrique Enrique United States of America United States of America
  • “loved the food, rooms, service, pool, spa. wouldn’t change a thing.”
    Erin Erin United States of America United States of America
  • “The pool, room, front desk was fantastic!!! Very clean with lush gardens!!!”
    Virginia Virginia United States of America United States of America
  • “The entire property is very clean and comfortable. The staff is accommodating and friendly. Breakfast options are great and the food overall is very good and healthy.”
    Bill Bill United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.7
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.3

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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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

The Gilded Iguana has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 6, 2014

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Beachfront
Free WiFi
Free parking
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

Free parking available at the hotel

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4 reasons to choose The Gilded Iguana

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Guiones Beach

    9.3 Wonderful beach
    1,150 feet from property

  • Pelada Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    2,100 feet from property

  • Nosara Beach

    9.1 Wonderful beach
    1.3 miles from property

Guest reviews

9.5
Exceptional · 184 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.7
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bridget
    CanadaCanada
    “exceptionally tasteful, elegant and intelligent design of general layout and rooms, photos don’t do it justice. also very central to the whole Playa Guiones community.”
  • Trontz
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff is exceptional, very professional and super friendly. The property and rooms are very clean and just on easy block to the beautiful beach. Book your surfing lessons with Steven - he is so easy to get along with and made the experience...”
  • Julia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful clean pool, delicious breakfast every day, clean comfortable room & amazing staff throughout. A great place to stay!”
  • Yarden
    IsraelIsrael
    “loved everything about the place! location, food, staff!”
  • Scott
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “location in Nosara. great ambiance. beautiful but not pretentious.”
  • Beth
    CanadaCanada
    “property is beautiful. fabulous location. staff could not have been more helpful. great restaurant”
  • Enrique
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The attentiveness of the staff was excellent the included breakfast was very goos the pool was very nice The massages in the spa were excellent”
  • Erin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “loved the food, rooms, service, pool, spa. wouldn’t change a thing.”
  • V
    Virginia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The pool, room, front desk was fantastic!!! Very clean with lush gardens!!!”
  • Bill
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The entire property is very clean and comfortable. The staff is accommodating and friendly. Breakfast options are great and the food overall is very good and healthy.”
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 December 13, 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 January 25, 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 September 12, 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 October 31, 2019
  • 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 March 30, 2021
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site

    The Gilded Iguana Restaurant

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Gilded Iguana

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Beachfront
Free WiFi
Free parking
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
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 Off-site Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
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
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
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
General
  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • 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

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

1:00 AM - 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

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.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express 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 Tue, Sept 21, 2021 until Thu, Sept 30, 2021

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.