The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Frog Pad

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge seating.

Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious open design with a geometric ceiling, comfortable seating area, and lush greenery.

Enjoy dining or socializing on the open terrace with lush greenery views.

Guest rooms and suites line a tranquil corridor with potted plants and a wooden ladder.

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed against a vibrant green wall, offering a view of lush greenery outside through a large window.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Gym
Room service
Spa

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Room options

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Tonight

Jul 21 - Jul 22

Tomorrow

Jul 22 - Jul 23

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Bathrobes

Rainfall showerhead

377 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Surf Suite

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

936 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

PREMIUM 1 KING BED

Excellent

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

560 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

569.3 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

602 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Bathrobes

Rainfall showerhead

376 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

602 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Playa Guiones, Nosara

What's nearby

Frog Pad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Playa Pelada - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Safari Surf School - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Nosara Spanish Institute - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
International Animal Rescue Costa Rica - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬1 min walk
‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬1 min walk
‪La Luna - ‬11 min walk
‪Beach Dog Cafe - ‬12 min walk
‪Café de Paris - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Playa Pelada

Located close to Frog Pad and Nosara Spanish Institute, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and surfing. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a facial, or a Swedish massage. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Multilingual staff, beach towels, and a TV in the lobby
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel have perks such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included

$233 nightly

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Children's pool
Ecotours
Free bicycle rentals
Gym
Outdoor pool
Surfing/bodyboarding
TV in common areas
Yoga classes

Family friendly

Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Conference center (915 square feet of space)
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Beach towels
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Spa

2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

2 floors
Built in 2018
Mosquito nets
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Late-night room service
Minibar

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free international calls
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 180.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 180.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel located?

This family-friendly Nosara hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Frog Pad and Playa Pelada. Nosara Spanish Institute and Nosara Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).