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About the Hotel

Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, 05233

Nestled in a vibrant setting, The Gilded Iguana is a 4-star property with a 9.1/10 Booking.com rating, drawing surfers, families, and adventure seekers. The hotel features direct access to Playa Guiones, a renowned surf spot, along with an extensive wellness and dining offering.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Gilded Iguana are designed for comfort, featuring amenities such as air conditioning, outdoor showers, and surf lockers. Options include Premium King Rooms and spacious Surfer Suites, fostering a perfect retreat for families and individual travelers.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include an onsite restaurant serving locally sourced gourmet cuisine along with a juice bar and craft cocktails. Guests can also explore nearby dining options such as Go Juice and Destiny Cafe, both within 0.5 miles.

Leisure & Activities

The resort boasts the Gilded Iguana Athletic Center, offering a variety of exercise classes and mountain biking tours. Guests can participate in themed markets featuring surf and wellness products, alongside access to the Surf Club, which provides a comprehensive surfing experience.

Services & Local Area

Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk services, and transportation arrangements to Nosara Airport, which is a short distance away. The hotel is encircled by lush landscapes and is well-connected to local attractions such as the Nosara Refuge for Wildlife.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

2 persons

35 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Premium Queen Beds

2 persons

52 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Premium Plus Queen

2 persons

56 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Balcony

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Premium King Bed

2 persons

52 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Centre

Nosara 4.2 km

Airports

Nosara (NOB) 4.8 km

Tamarindo (TNO) 68.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Hairdresser
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

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

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

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

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu
Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

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

Room features

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

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, 05233

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Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, 05233

City landmarks

Landmark

Nosara Refuge for Wildlife

2.5 km

Landmark

SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary

3.6 km

Landmark

MAEL's ABSTRACT ART GALLERY

4.2 km

Nearby

Mall

Gabi's Place

370 m

Restaurants

The Gilded Iguana Restaurant

90 m

Playa Guiones 50 m south of Mini Super Delicias Del Mundo

IO Artisan Food

120 m

100 metros norte del hotel The Gilded Iguana

LuvBurger

240 m

In front of mini super Las Delicias del Mundo

10Pies

300 m

From Giordino Tropical Restaurant 200 meters West 500 meters North 25 meters West Nosara

Guiones Brew

270 m

200 oeste y 500 norte del hotel Gardens. Contiguo al mini super las delicias del mundo.

El Jardin Cafe

290 m

Restaurant

Peruana

300 m

Guiones Norte Next to Mini Super Delicias del Mundo

La Brasa Guiones

360 m

North Guiones

Howler's Tacos & Cocktails

370 m

Surfo's Surf Shop

La Casa

550 m

Mango Street

Pacifico Azul

510 m

Playa Guiones Playa Guiones frente al skina skate park

El Local

680 m

Main Road

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