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Sendero Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Nosara with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Sendero Hotel offers a charming atmosphere with a coffee shop and tranquil garden. Guests enjoy dry cleaning services and in-room WiFi. The outdoor pool has comfortable sun loungers, and the staff consistently earns praise for their helpful service.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £307
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 715 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Jungle Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Jungle Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Villa with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

One Bedroom Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Day bed
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
J53 Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Guiones Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Safari Surf School - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Frog Pad - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa Pelada - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Luna - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Break - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Zone Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olga's Bar & Restaurante - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sendero Hotel

Property highlights
At Sendero Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a water dispenser
  • Wedding services, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sendero Hotel offer perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 57 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 34.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 34.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 57 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 34.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 34.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Sendero Hotel Hotel
Sendero Hotel Nosara
Sendero Hotel Hotel Nosara

Frequently asked questions

Does Sendero Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sendero Hotel?

As of 31 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sendero Hotel on 3 Sept 2025 start from £306.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sendero Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 57 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sendero Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sendero Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sendero Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sendero Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Safari Surf School and Guiones Beach. Frog Pad and Playa Pelada are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Sendero Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrysoula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All star!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. The staff made and effort to know my name and my dietary needs.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar to meet other Nosara visitors and locals at
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Sendero Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. The grounds are lush, green, and beautifully maintained, creating a peaceful and luxurious atmosphere. The amenities were top-notch, and the easy access to the beach made it the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. What truly sets Sendero apart is the staff—they are warm, genuine, and make you feel like family. Their authenticity and kindness embody the true pura vida spirit and left me feeling calm, centered, and inspired. The food was world class, with every meal fresh and full of flavor. Sendero isn’t just a hotel, it’s an experience that blends elegance, balance, and authenticity. I left with a new motto: Live lighter, love deeper, and embrace every moment the pura vida way. Thank you, Sendero Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

Beautiful hotel, very close to the beach. Staff was very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we wanted for nothing. The restaurant food was excellent. We stayed in the jungle room with the outside shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDGARDO

Liked: Amenities
Excellent last minute stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room options, clean and the rooms smell amazing! wonderful staff and perfect location. Stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time here really enjoyed it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and rooms are stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best properties in Nosara. Great staff. Great location. Great restaurant. Great surf school.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is BEAUTIFUL but the staff is what makes us want to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive, but great hotel with great food and a great location! Excellent high-end surfing trip!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great interior and exterior design. Amazing location, very friendly hotel staff. But poor service at check in/out, didn’t seem like making sure guests would want to come back or stay longer is a goal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly a paradise. The staff/team is incomparable….kind, welcoming: the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ease of getting to the beach via a private beach path! The dining options around the hotel are also amazing (maximum 15 min walk). The hotel pool was great to dip in to cool off. Will be back another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayman C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was great. The front desk, waitstaff, housekeeping, and surf school staff were amazing and super friendly. The property itself is very well designed and intimate. The food was tasty. I will most certainly return when visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best food in Nosara. The rooms are very clean ,functional, quiet and charming with a very comfortable bed. Easy access to the beach. The staff was excellent and friendly. The plunge pool was a delight in the extremely hot weather we had while here. The only thing lacking here is a long swimming pool which is fine really because the beach is nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was cleans beautifully, and the hotel staff was amazing. The restaurant food was amazing though the service was a little slow and we had to remind them of things at times. Other than that, the staff was incredibly accommodating and super full with getting reservations booked and helping us with our dog. The location is fantastic and the town is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful spot steps from the beach. Staff is great. But it is ridiculously expensive and the restaurant is more expensive than DC or NY. There’s a pervasive septic tank smell that makes the $366 price tag for the room difficult to accept.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect vacation at Sendero

We had an incredible stay at Sendero! Everything was perfect: the location, the room, the service and the food. Highly recommend staying in the jungle room - the outdoor shower and seating area was just perfect and the amenities in the room are well thought out. The service was excellent - everyone was genuinely friendly and we felt very much at home. The food was also excellent (recommend the tuna rice bowl at lunch and crispy rice tuna at dinner) - the best we had in the area frankly - and contrary to some other reviews, I found the prices comparable to similar type restaurants in the area. And of course the location was wonderful - loved the short forest walk to the beach. We also loved the "off-the-beaten path" feel of Nosara. Special thanks to Nella for her extra attention and kindness during our stay. Definitely one of the top spots in Costa Rica - we'll be back for sure!
Sunset at the beach
Breakfast at Sendero
Sendero hotel at night
Jungle room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new property in what is now one of our favorite new places - Nosara! The hotel is gorgeous, impeccably designed. Staff is incredibly welcoming! Location is great quick walk to the untouched beach (no hotel is truly “on the beach” which is wonderful) and there is shopping around the corner including one of the few shops owned locally with products produced in the region. Breakfast was delicious and lunch and dinner was great! The menu seems off putting at first (geared towards Americans with “Nashville hot chicken” etc) but the food was absolutely delish- specifically the tuna fried rice. Hotel has everything you need- if you’re staying more than two nights- splurge and get a larger room! We purposely got the smallest room as we were only staying for the weekend. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

NICHOLAS R

Disliked: Cleanliness
The place had lots of mosquitoes. They charged double what they should be for having staff that aren’t well trained. The dining area had dirty cushions. We left early and the only bonus was they gave us a refund. The location is good next to the beach but the pool is cold because it gets no sun. We will never be back and will consider lower cost cabins down the street. Lower the price or procide better service. It felt like a total rip off and we’ve been to Costa Rica five times. Nantipa is much much better for the price.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful and comfortable hotel

We really loved our stay at Sendero. It is a gorgeous hotel. We had a floor room right off the pool area. I was a tad nervous that it would be noisy at night with the restaurant a few steps away, but not at all. The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable and the glass wall to the outdoor shower was beautiful. It was quite the experience. My husband is going through cancer treatment right now and he said this was his favorite and most comfortable hotel that we stayed at in Nosara. The AC was quiet and worked well during the hot week. We loved the complimentary coffee and banana bread in the morning and quiet time by the pool. The staff was very kind and helpful with arranging our ride to LIR and everything went smoothly. The only thing I didn’t like was they charged a resort fee of $50 per day and a $10 Nosara donation fee per day. I was surprised because this was not stated when booking through hotels.com. I discussed it with the concierge and she kindly refunded the charge on our Credit Card. There was also some construction going on. They are expanding - creating villas to the left of the property and still working on some rooms within the hotel as well. So there was some noise in the middle of the day, but it wasn’t too bad. I’m excited to see what they are doing. All in all, Sendero was a beautiful, safe and relaxing place to stay in Nosara. Location is perfect and a short walk to the beach and restaurants. You’re even greeted with coconuts! What a dream. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just returned from my second visit to Sendero, and it truly feels like home. The design of the hotel is stunning, and the staff is absolutely exceptional. They take the time to get to know you, remember you, and make you feel like part of the family. The restaurant is a standout, offering the most delicious menu I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. The pool is a serene retreat, the perfect spot to unwind with a good book after a day of surfing. The yoga and surf instructors, especially Lauren and Rodrigo, have made each of my visits unforgettable. I can't recommend Sendero enough – it's an experience that I will continue to cherish and share with others.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025