The Gilded Iguana Hotel - Nosara

The staff was friendly and cute throughout our stay.

Unfortunately, our experience was marred by issues at the restaurant. The food lacked proper execution, leaving us disappointed during meals. Service was not attentive. I was left waiting too long without even getting a dessert menu offered. This inconsistency in quality affected our overall enjoyment of the dining experience.

A lot of food available in the restaurant.

The staff was brilliantly helpful, providing an exceptional service. The breakfast was free of charge, delicious with freshly squeezed orange juice.

Consider bringing a beach mat for added comfort while lounging and to maximize enjoyment at the poolside.

The location of the hotel was the best - at a short distance from Nosara Beach. Everything was first-class, yet a few employees were absolutely rude. The restaurant here was excellent with good food at a reasonable price and a delicious included breakfast, we both ordered delicious dishes.

Clean venue with absolutely perfect and nice location by thriving greenery. Plentiful and delicious breakfast with a lot of food, reasonably priced. Great service, very very helpful and attentive staff.

A Hidden Gem with Excellent Amenities

The healthy breakfast options, especially the iguana eggs with fresh corn tortillas, were good. Particularly at the beach club. Don't miss out on the delicious smoothie bowls at the juice bar. Perfect for relaxation after a surf lesson!

The room is reasonably priced. The price is usd 464.

Location not far from the local surf schools in town and all the restaurants, cafe's, shops and the centre of Nosara near the beach where the waves continue to roll in around the clock.

great location but average dining

The staff provided helpful suggestions throughout my stay. The saltwater pool felt refreshing after a long day. I particularly loved the healthy breakfast options, especially the fresh fruit selections that energized my mornings.

Dining lacked consistency in service and execution, which impacted my overall experience.

The saltwater pool was a perfect way to cool off, and my surf lessons were a blast! We even enjoyed a refreshing smoothie bar at the surf club.

Clean, spacious Premium Plus King room. Loved the proximity to the beach and bike tours offered on-site. Food was awesome. Some areas too noisy early in the morning.

great location but dining needs improvement

The convenience of the location was really good. I found the surf club to be fantastic, providing everything necessary for a great day on the waves. The front desk staff were helpful and friendly. The healthy breakfast options were good, particularly the fresh fruit selections that fueled my mornings beautifully.

Unfortunately, I faced challenges with the restaurant service, which lacked consistency in attentiveness.

Beautiful decor and clean rooms. The restaurant offers good meals. The saltwater pool is spacious and refreshing. I felt safe as a solo female traveler. The staff go above and beyond to provide excellent service 🌊

The surf club made renting boards easy, just a block from the beach. Spacious Premium Queen room allowed my family to relax comfortably. The pool area isn't huge, but it's refreshing and perfectly placed. Although the front desk staff greeted us with smiles and were super helpful, we faced challenges with the restaurant. Food left much to be desired. Some meals were poorly executed. Service was friendly yet lacked attentiveness-waited too long for the dessert menu. Location felt central, close to restaurants and shops. We had a bit of a struggle finding the hotel when we first arrived since it was dark. The hotel had a great vibe with the right amenities, but improvements in dining would be appreciated.