The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica - Steps from beach

Situated around 5 minutes by foot from Gabi's Place, the 4-star The Gilded Iguana Hotel Nosara offers a sun deck, a sun terrace, and spa therapy. Featuring a restaurant, the hotel is 1.8 miles from Miss Sky.

Location

The non-smoking hotel is nestled in Nosara, near a mountain. Attractions, within a few blocks of the accommodation, include Playa Pleada Beach. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa Guiones, which is only 8 minutes' walk away. The Gilded Iguana Nosara lies 2.1 miles from SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary. For those traveling from afar, Nosara airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The Nosara hotel has 28 rooms appointed with Wi-Fi, as well as self-catering options such as a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee making equipment. The rooms offer elegant furniture including a writing desk. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hairdryer and towels. Guests can enjoy views of the garden from The Gilded Iguana Hotel.

Food & Drinks

Here you can enjoy a free buffet breakfast. Guests can relax and have a snack in the garden bar. Guiones Brew offers a selection of international delicacies and lies just around the corner from this property.

Leisure & Activities

An infinity pool as well as a fitness area highlight the Gilded Iguana. Active guests will also like ecotours and horse riding tours arranged by the Nosara hotel.

Why choose The Gilded Iguana Hotel Nosara

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  • Custom surfboards available

  • On-site surf school access

  • Sustainably sourced cuisine

  • Dedicated fitness center

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Swimming Pool

  • Private beach

  • Fitness/Gym

  • Sports activities

  • Spa and relaxation

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Child-friendly

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Swimming Pool
  • Private beach
  • Fitness/Gym
  • Sports activities
  • Spa and relaxation
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Child-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Shuttle

  • Paid airport shuttle

Activities

  • Fitness centre
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Hairdresser
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

For kids

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Recreation

  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Public Bath

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Devices

  • AM/FM alarm clock

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
from 01:00 until 12:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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From USD 979 per night
Check-in 2 Mar 2026
Check-out 3 Mar 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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    Important information
    The Gilded Iguana
    Check-in:
    from 15:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    from 01:00 until 12:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no cribs provided in a room.