A landmark at the beaches of Nosara, Costa Rica, The Gilded Iguana Hotel brings casual relaxation, comfort and excellent service to the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

One of the most famous and well loved vacation destination hotels in Nosara for surfers, expats, families and adventure holidayers. The Gilded Iguana Hotel is located in the Guiones Beach area of Nosara. Playa Guiones is a long stretch of white sand beach, buffered by a 200 meter wide protected zone of natural forest. Guiones has received the Blue Flag of Ecology award for its pristine natural condition. The protected zone of shoreline gives our guests a natural beach without the construction of homes and hotels right at the waterfront. Guiones Beach is popular with surfers of all levels, providing fun for beginners and experienced surfers. You will find plenty of restaurants, bars, surf shops and other tourist services in the Guiones area.

After an exhilarating day of surfing, sportfishing, kayaking, or a jungle adventure, come home to The Gilded Iguana.

We now have quad bikes for rent right here at the Iguana, make your reservation for one at the same time you reserve a room and receive a 15% discount. We can also hook you up with in house surf lessons, board rentals, kayak tours, and sportfishing charters. Canopy "zip line" tours, horse riding, or hikes can also be arranged for you from here. The Gilded Iguana's spacious, affordable hotel rooms and suites are booked early for the Christmas and New Year holidays, but we sometimes have a cancellation. Please see our accommodations page for room rates.