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Offering an outdoor swimming pool and à la carte restaurant, The Gilded Iguana is located in Nosara, 984 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 328 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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
4 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Nosara

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carole
    United States of America United States of America
    Front desk staff were always smiling and helpful, location was beyond perfect, rooms were large.
  • Marcolucio
    Brazil Brazil
    the rooms are very comfortable, the staff are amazing, the food is not that good, but the hotel is close to a lot of restaurants
  • Renzo
    United States of America United States of America
    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...
  • Tyler
    United States of America United States of America
    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.
  • Robert
    Canada Canada
    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.
  • Magnus
    Canada Canada
    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...
  • Marina
    United States of America United States of America
    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...
  • Karl
    United States of America United States of America
    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...
  • Faryal
    United States of America United States of America
    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.
  • Charlotte
    United States of America United States of America
    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...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Gilded Iguana Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of The Gilded Iguana
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck

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 sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Radio
  • Telephone

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
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

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
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • 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
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • 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
  • 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
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

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.

A damage deposit of $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.

FAQs about The Gilded Iguana

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at The Gilded Iguana include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • The Gilded Iguana offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Public Bath
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Personal trainer
    • Beach
    • Live music/Performance
    • Beauty services
    • Locker rooms
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Facial treatments
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Waxing services
    • Open-air bath
    • Hair treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Body treatments
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Check-in at The Gilded Iguana is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at The Gilded Iguana can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • The Gilded Iguana has 1 restaurant:

    • The Gilded Iguana Restaurant

  • The Gilded Iguana is 2.8 miles from the center of Nosara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Gilded Iguana may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from The Gilded Iguana. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Gilded Iguana is popular with guests booking family stays.