Title: The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=22186079&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Ocean-side relaxation awaits with daily yoga classes and rejuvenating spa treatments, while continental breakfast starts each morning on the right note ## Photo gallery for The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel ![Poolside bar - The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel (Nosara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/aefbe553.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/5CE9271FE4B2397E89B94FCEB9271216/b2f8e598-2d90-4467-a079-ff77ba099917-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Property grounds - The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel (Nosara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/6939c1ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel (Nosara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/77b7e893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel (Nosara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/59e53435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel offers beachfront relaxation and amenities. Enjoy the sun-kissed beach, poolside bar, daily yoga, spa treatments like massages and body wraps. Includes continental breakfast and free WiFi. Staff consistently earns positive reviews. 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377 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for PREMIUM 1 KING BED ![PREMIUM 1 KING BED | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/7aa9d24a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### PREMIUM 1 KING BED 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Blackout curtains Ceiling fan - 560 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS ![PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/5b2318c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### PREMIUM 2 QUEEN BEDS 10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead - 569 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS ![PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/e82a0dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### PREMIUM PLUS 2 QUEEN BEDS 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Blackout curtains Ceiling fan - 602 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/706dcc87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Blackout curtains Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom - 376 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED ![PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/27fef067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### PREMIUM PLUS 1 KING BED 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Blackout curtains Ceiling fan - 602 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Surf Suite ![Surf Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/bc25af02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Surf Suite ### Highlights Patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Blackout curtains Ceiling fan - 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Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as surfing/body boarding and ecotours, at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a deep-tissue massage or a body scrub. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre and a restaurant. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge) - A gift shop, multilingual staff and meeting rooms - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel include comforts, such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Children's pool - Ecotours - Free bicycle rentals - Gym - Outdoor pool - Surfing/bodyboarding - TV in common areas - Yoga classes ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Conference centre (915 square foot of space) - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Garden - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Spa - 2 treatment rooms - Aromatherapy - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Prenatal massages - Reflexology - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - No lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 2 floors - Built in 2018 - Mosquito nets - Reception hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Slippers - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Late-night room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Ceiling fan - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Free international calls - Free local calls - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 180.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) 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, debit card or cash deposit 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 reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation 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 No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Nosara Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Gilded Iguana Surf Nosara Gilded Iguana Surf The Gilded Iguana Surf The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Hotel The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Nosara The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Hotel Nosara ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel have a pool? ### Is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel? ### What time is check-in at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel? ### Does The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.8 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 353 8 - Good 22 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leeza 29 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Great hotel ##### Leeza Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorne 8 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Great place ##### Lorne Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sunil 18 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic location! Staff was courteous and helpful. Very clean and welcoming. Would go back in a heartbeat. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/80e52bbe-5478-4cf0-b531-b599ea84a151-1766085477807.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/477b3f1b-a1d9-450a-ad32-4adccaf4b16e-1766085478294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4c9de80f-4d8b-48f6-b916-1c97904dd231-1766085476577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4228ee7b-259d-4e6c-aab1-f48e7b7686fe-1766085476700.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sunil Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon 13 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Very friendly attentive staff, comfortable nicely air conditioned room, lovely pool area and gardens. ##### Gordon Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice, clean, property with a friendly staff who are very attentive! ##### Christopher Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Diane 8 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was perfect from beginning to end. I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Nosara. ##### Emily Diane Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great hotel nice staff ##### James Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clifford 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff. Great amenities. Love the garden room with little patio and outdoor shower! ##### Clifford Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elein 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were amazing! Very friendly and accommodating. Aerial yoga class was lot of fun and the instructor was knowledgeable. Hotel amenities were beautiful and had everything you need. Highly recommended! ##### Elein Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Albert 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Repeat guest, we love it. ##### Albert Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very good hotel ##### Christian Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stenio Caliari 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a wonderful time during our stay. The property has excellent facilities, everything was very well organized, spotless, and of great quality. Every staff member we interacted with was extremely helpful, kind, and welcoming, which made us feel truly at home. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and we felt well cared for in every moment. We would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back! ##### Stenio Caliari Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everyone was super friendly and helpful would definitely go back ##### Debra Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katie 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the SPA ##### katie Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful hotel. ##### Sally Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney 22 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay at this property. The front desk, custodial and housekeeping staff were fantastic. Location was ideal, and yoga class with Hanna was fantastic! Would definitely stay here again. ##### Whitney Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### samuel 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities awesome safe property hot tub was cold ##### samuel Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle Celine 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very kind staff and amazing food! ##### Danielle Celine Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful location ##### Karen ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalya 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great, please! ##### Natalya Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy 28 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing all around!! Loved every minute I was there. ##### Tracy Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### meridith 23 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful stay in nosara. Hotel is lovely and very conveniently located. ##### meridith Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy 4 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The perfect place to stay! I’ve been visiting Nosara for year, and will keep coming back to the Guilded Iguana! ##### Timothy Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna 30 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly staff and a beautiful hotel. The restaurant and the pool were my favorite spots! ##### Donna Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### john m 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Drinks barely contained alcohol and were mostly ice and @ $21 each that’s ridiculous. Tips were included but when asked the waiter lied and said no they were not. Hotel attempted to charge me for services I did not receive. Some staff could have been friendlier. The housekeeper was excellent. The food was good. 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