The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is located in Nosara, Costa Rica and sits directly along the gorgeous white sands. It is unique among the “surf” destinations as it has not been developed and is like a time capsule from the early years of the surf trend in the 1960s. That is not to say that the hotel is a time capsule, too.
It is simply that guests get to savor the natural beauty of the region, as the hotel sits only a few hundred feet from Playa Guiones, a top surfing beach protected by firm environmental laws. The hotel is also dedicated to eco-friendliness and offers an off-the-grid destination.
The hotel is meant to be an authentic destination, and because of that it has all that guests need for a stay. There is a popular restaurant, free WiFi, daily breakfast services, outdoor pools for all ages, a Jacuzzi, event spaces, a concierge, a gift shop, shuttle services, and an array of options for active guests. These include surf school, mountain biking tours, and more. There is also the spa and yoga classes to enjoy.
The restaurant and bar at the hotel have been popular in the area since the 1980s and focus on live music, unique drinks, and fresh, local foods. Vegetarian and vegan foods are always an option and there are even days when brunch is available. For those who want to relax in their rooms, the restaurant delivers to hotel guests.
Rooms range from Surf rooms to Premium and Surfer Suites. All are designed with indoor and outdoor showers, separate living spaces and direct access to the outdoors.
If getting away from it all and enjoying world-class surfing appeals to you, the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel in Costa Rica is a good choice.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
If you are traveling and you or a friend are disabled or have reduced mobility the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel ensures that you will have a smooth experience at the hotel. The hotel features accessible rooms with roll-in showers and accessible bathrooms. Additionally, the hotel features wheelchair-accessible parking and a well-lit path of travel. It's important to note that you can rely on the hotel staff to provide high-quality services whenever needed.
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers children-friendly facilities for those traveling with families. The hotel features rooms with separate bedrooms and will provide infant and rollaway beds at an extra fee. The hotel also offers complimentary supervised childcare, a children's pool, and laundry facilities. For entertainment, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers flat-screen TVs with premium channels, complimentary bicycles, and ecotours that kids may enjoy.
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel features four room types: surf rooms, premium rooms, plus rooms, and surfer suites. The surfer rooms feature two beds and are perfectly sized for people who want to make the most of the waves. Premium rooms are larger and contain one bed. Premium Plus rooms come in two configurations: the premium plus king rooms with one large bed, and the premium plus double queen rooms with two beds. The surfer suites are the largest, and feature a king bed and two bunk beds. These suites are ideal for a group of friends or large families.
The full-service spa at the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel provides a variety of options for individuals and couples alike. Along with traditional rooms, the spa features a couple's treatment room and outdoor treatment areas. They offer body wraps, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, iguana surfers massage, body scrubs, waxing, facials, sports massage and back, neck and shoulders massage. Additionally, there are mind-body treatments, including aromatherapy, ayurvedic, reflexology, and exfoliation. The spa only uses organic products to replenish and cleanse your body.
Nosara Airport (NOB) is 2.3 miles away from the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel. To travel from the airport to the hotel, you can get a taxi, bus, shuttle, or rent a car. For those who prefer taking a taxi, you will find various taxi providers at the airport, including Hoppa, Kiwitaxi and TaxiTender. You can use public transport by bus if you want the cheapest way to travel from the airport to the hotel. You can book a shuttle if you want to get to the hotel faster but still on a budget. If you want to enjoy the flexibility of driving, you can consider renting a car at the airport. You will find various car rental providers, including RentalCars, Holidaycars, Europcar, and Sixt.
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is located at Playa Guiones, 2.6 miles from the center of Nosara. Frog Pad is the closest landmark to The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel.
Yes, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.
Yes, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers free parking.
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is 2.3 miles from Nosara Beach. The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel is 27.4 miles from Tamarindo.
Yes, The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel has a pool onsite.
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Value for money | 8.8 |
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Distance to city center | 2.6 mi |
Nearest Airport | Nosara Beach |
Distance to airport | 2.3 mi |