The Gilded Iguana Hotel - Nosara

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The Gilded Iguana
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The Gilded Iguana | Nosara | Costa Rica

Playa Guiones, 05233 Nosara, Costa Rica

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Offering an outdoor swimming pool and à la carte restaurant, The Gilded Iguana is located in Nosara, 300 metres 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 100 metres.

This property is 1.7 km from Guiones Beach and 3 km from Pelada Beach. Liberia International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.

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Review score

Based on 83 reviews

Facilities

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.9

Value for money

8.9

Location

9.7

Total

9.5

Free WiFi

9.3

Room choices in The Gilded Iguana Hotel

X 4

Standard Double Room

Premium Plus King

X 6

Surf Suite

X 4

Premium (Queen Beds)

Premium (King Bed)

X 4

Premium Plus Queen

Standard Surf - Wheelchair Accessible

The Gilded Iguana Hotel Services

Internet	WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Bathroom	Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shower
Bedroom	Linen, Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock
Outdoors	Outdoor furniture, Beachfront, Sun terrace
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 sport facilities on site Additional charge, Snorkelling Additional chargeOff-site, Horse riding Additional charge, Cycling, Hiking Additional charge, Fishing Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area	Seating Area, Desk
Media & Technology	iPod dock, Radio, Telephone
Food & Drink	Coffee house on site, Fruits Additional charge, Wine/champagne Additional charge, Kid meals Additional charge, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Bar, Minibar, Restaurant, Tea/Coffee maker
Parking	Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed)., Parking garage, Accessible parking
Reception services	Invoice provided, Private check-in/check-out, Concierge service, Luggage storage, Tour desk, 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping, Trouser 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, Safety deposit box
General	Shuttle service Additional charge, Grocery deliveries Additional charge, Minimarket on site, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Mosquito net, Wake-up service, Tile/marble floor, Car hire, 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, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun umbrellas
Wellness	Kids' pool, Fitness/spa 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, Sun umbrellas, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Public Bath, Open-air bath, Massage Additional charge, Spa and wellness centre Additional charge, Fitness centre
Languages spoken	English, Spanish

The Gilded Iguana Hotel Terms and Conditions

Check-in	From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out	From 01:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment	Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Refundable damage deposit	A damage deposit of USD 500 is required on arrival. That's about 395.90GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds	Children of any age are welcome.
Age restriction	The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods	Cash The Gilded Iguana accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

To consider

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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of USD 500 is required on arrival. That's about 395.90GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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Is WiFi available at The Gilded Iguana Hotel?

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Is there free parking available at The Gilded Iguana Hotel?

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed)., Parking garage, Accessible parking

What are the outdoor activities at The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Outdoor furniture, Beachfront, Sun terrace

What languages are spoken at The Gilded Iguana Hotel?

English, Spanish

What are the general services offered at The Gilded Iguana Hotel?

Shuttle service Additional charge, Grocery deliveries Additional charge, Minimarket on site, Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout, Mosquito net, Wake-up service, Tile/marble floor, Car hire, Laptop safe, Packed lunches, Soundproof rooms, Fan, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Airport shuttle Additional charge, Non-smoking rooms, Room service

Are pets allowed at The Gilded Iguana Hotel?

Pets are not allowed.

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

From 15:00 to 00:00

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

From 01:00 to 12:00

100% real reviews of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

If you have any questions regarding the facilities or services provided at The Gilded Iguana Hotel, contact our guest service department, where an agent will be more than happy to resolve any query, prior to your booking.

Spain

Christopher

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Exceptional

This is a beautiful hotel and it is very well run. Always a pleasure to stay.

Norhing

United States of America

Renzo

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Amazing hotel and some of the best customer service I have experienced.

Exceptional customer service, beautiful rooms and architecture. The hotel was super clean and felt very safe. The pool was gorgeous and clean as well. Very good location right by the beach. I highly recommend this place if you are willing to pay a bit more.

No Television in the rooms. Hotel was a bit overpriced but most hotels in that area of Costa Rica usually are.

United Kingdom

Lucy

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Would definitely stay again!

Everything was kept so clean and the staff were so friendly. Breakfast was amazing!

It was a little unclear what was included with the breakfast, we got stung with a big bill at the end for coffees we thought were included.

United Kingdom

Jenica

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Exceptional

Breakfast was great, staff were great, the pool was great and the rooms were very comfortable

United States of America

Tyler

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Exceptional

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.

Nothing.

Costa Rica

Juliana

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Beautiful hotel in a prime Nosara location

Great hotel, prime location, very nice staff. It’s walking distance from the beach. Comfortable rooms.

There’s room for improvement with the food and service At the restaurant. Some of the food at the restaurant was poorly executed. Service at the restaurant could be better. Everyone was friendly but not entirely attentive. I was never offered to see a dessert menu; when I finished a drink I was not offered something else.

Canada

Robert

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Gorgeous lodging in a quiet town. Walk to all amenities of town.

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.

It was all top notch. No complaints

Canada

Magnus

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Exceptional

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 ever when it’s busy. the restaurant is good and the rooms are soundproof. as a solo female I felt very safe and comfortable. Will absolutely be staying here again, can’t say enough good things.

United Kingdom

Sarah

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Beautiful modern hotel, with laid back surf vibe.

Beautiful hotel, a short walk away from the beach. Rooms were great, lovely decor, comfy beds, very clean. Salt water pool and short walk to hotel surf club, where you could rent boards and arrange lessons. Food was great and staff all very friendly. Laid back atmosphere and great restaurant.

The kids complained that the pool was too hot!! The only downside was the hotel was open to the road, so anyone could walk in, so had to be a bit more vigilant of belongings, but all very laid back.

United States of America

Marina

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Fun, chilled, relaxing, comfortable, the hotel thinks and has everything you might need and is happy to assist you.

Everything is very nice, very special workers and hotel. We felt welcome at all times, the atmosphere is super chill. The bedrooms are comfortable and big. The balcony is spacious and private. They sent us WhatsApp messages everyday with the times for low and hi tides and other important info. Breakfast was fulfilling and restaurant was good. The beach is across the street, it’s beautiful.

We loved everything

United States of America

Karl

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

I went for the surfing. Surf club was great! They attendants most helpful.

Didnt eat dinner there, But, breakfasts were the best. Staff was alwasy courteous. Ceasar was such a great kid, Ami at the desk was so smiley and nice. All the girls were and the guys just great. Even the guy cleaning the pool at 5:30AM was super friendly. Love them all .

Liked everthing.

United States of America

Faryal

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Exceptional

I love everything about this place! From the moment we showed up till we left, all staff were so kind and attentive. Beautiful resort in a central location.

n/a

United States of America

Charlotte

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

What a special treat! We will absolutely return to the Gilded Iguana when we come back to Nosara.

The staff were exceptionally friendly everywhere we went in the hotel, and at the Surf Club. We loved our room, it was a double queen with a large balcony overlooking the pool area. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the bathroom was beautiful and well planned, and both the room and bathroom were spotlessly clean.

Our only issue was that people claimed the few sunbathing chairs around the pool for hours without actually using them. Patrons should not be permitted to leave a towel and book or water bottle on a chair in one of the prime locations for more than 30 minutes unattended. One family took the two best chairs in the pool area for 4 hours, two days in a row, and did not actually occupy those chairs for 3 out of those 4 hours! That was highly irritating. We chose a small, boutique hotel to avoid dealing with this issue, it makes an otherwise pleasant experience unnecessarily stressful. Also, it would be very helpful if the hotel offered a machine to speed dry bathing suits. They are particularly good to have in humid climates.

United Kingdom

Woolley

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

We love Nosara, the hotel is perfectly positioned in the town, close to the beach and very friendly.

The hotel is very family orientated there were lots of teenagers and older kids around the pool area which we liked as our 3 children enjoyed socialising and meeting new friends. The hotel food was excellent. The staff are very friendly and they go out of their way to help you.

United States of America

Susannah

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Very Good

beautiful pool area

food was ok, better last time we came in 2019

United States of America

P

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

We would easily stay at this property again.

convenience as far as location and lay out of the property. The front desk was very helpful and friendly. The surf club was great. The maid service left the place feeling very clean.

Many of the wait staff were extremely slow to get to tables. So when you have an adventure planned, you find yourself with anxiety to get your breakfast before you have to leave. I also don’t think they should give you a bill amount for breakfast when it’s included. the next hotel we are staying in has us signing a $0 bill for breakfast which makes more sense and they serve the items like fruit and breads which are included. The Guilded Iguana only served fruit when asked because they say people waste it but no one asked us if we even wanted it and it took days for us to ask about it to figure it out. I didn’t care for the trouble the stores attached to the 10% discount for the surf club membership gave to use the discount. It is not that much of a discount for them to make me stand there only for them to tell me the discount only applies to the monthly membership. No one that stays at the Guilded Iguana needs to have trouble over a mere 10% discount or have them say, “This item is included but not that item.”

Portugal

Nuno

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Pleasent stay in Costa Rica

property very clean, organised, staff was nice!

has some issues with billing, location right outside the hotel smells and staff went to my room 8pm to give towels when I was already in bed (a bit too late)… nothing serious but enough not to give highest rate!

Canada

Magnus

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Exceptional

United Kingdom

Sarah

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Beautiful modern hotel, with laid back surf vibe.

The kids complained that the pool was too hot!! The only downside was the hotel was open to the road, so anyone could walk in, so had to be a bit more vigilant of belongings, but all very laid back.

United States of America

Marina

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of The Gilded Iguana Hotel

Fun, chilled, relaxing, comfortable, the hotel thinks and has everything you might need and is happy to assist you.

We loved everything

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