<h2><strong>Surf Hotel Costa Rica: Laid-Back Comfort &amp; Authenticity</strong></h2><p>The Gilded Iguana takes the traditional beach experience and steps up the game.</p><p>This Costa Rica hotel is dedicated to enjoying nature and preserving the relaxed, uncluttered surfer lifestyle with guaranteed comfort and beauty. In fact, upon checking in, you are given two keys: one for your room and one for your surfboard locker.</p><p>Both public areas and rooms bring up the colors of the blue ocean outside along the smooth textures of wood, sand, and water. The hotel was designed in a partnership with Benjamin Saxe, and everywhere artisan craftsmanship is showcased along with decorations that evoke the beach outside.</p><p>Rooms are modern but relaxed and well-equipped, with terraces that allow the light and breeze inside. They are an excellent place to come to for rest after a day at the beach. For the perfect escapade, rent a ‘beach pack’ and hit the sand with a trolley, beach chairs, and an umbrella ready for a day out.</p><p>If you prefer to stay at the hotel, there is plenty to enjoy. It has a main pool, a Jacuzzi, and a kids’ pool. The Gilded Iguana welcomes surf-loving families as well as couples and groups of friends.</p><h3><strong>World-Class Surfing at Guiones</strong></h3><p>Guiones beach is only a five-minute walk away from The Gilded Iguana. Guiones is 7 kilometers of white sand and waves ideal for surfing. Whether you are a seasoned surfer or have just started practicing, The Gilded Iguana is more than happy to have you.</p><p>Surf instructors at this hotel are certified by the International Surfing Association. They can guide and teach surfers of all ages and skill levels.</p><p>Join the Surf School and Surf Club to enjoy days full of sun and ocean at the beach. If you need to back up on essentials, there's also a retail shop, from sunscreen to surfboards.</p><h3><strong>Spa Nestled in the Lush Nosara Tropical Paradise</strong></h3><p>To slow down the rhythm for a while, The Gilded Iguana also has a spa for the wellness-oriented. But, first, meditate by the beach, practice some yoga to strengthen your muscles, and rebalance your mind and body.</p><p>Then head to the spa for a massage or exfoliating treatment to rejuvenate your skin and bring some release to your back and legs. The spa also prides itself in only using Costa Rican sourced organic products.</p><h3><strong>Stay Active beyond Surfing</strong></h3><p>If you want to explore more of the area around Nosara, there’s an adventurous option as well. The coastline has hills dotted, making it a good spot for mountain biking. You can get the bikes at the activity center.</p><p>Guiones beach is also close to the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, so the backdrop is a verdant jungle of trees brimming with wildlife. Ride up and down the mountain while spotting lizards, monkeys, armadillos, and, of course, iguanas.</p><h3><strong>Mediterranean Flavors with Costa Rican Fusion</strong></h3><p>The Gilded Iguana Restaurant and Bar is the biggest in the area. It offers a fusion menu of Mediterranean with Costa Rican flavors, and it’s open for all three meals of the day.</p><p>Be sure to try their ‘Casados,’ a traditional Costa Rican dish, as well as their mojitos. There are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options if you want to try them.&nbsp;</p><p>With great food and surfing scenes, it’s easy to see why The Gilded Iguana has been a fundamental element for the last decades in Nosara.</p><p>If your dream is to relax by a Costa Rican beach with lots of opportunities to practice surfing, this is the hotel for you.</p>

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DIsconnect to Reconnect: Bajos del Toro Cloud Forest and Nosara Beach

Disconnect to Reconnect

Cloud Forest

Unique Sounds of Costa Rica: Monteverde and Nosara

Unique Sounds of Costa Rica

Best Surf on Pacific: Playa Dominical and Nosara

Best Surf on Pacific

Ride the Waves: Esterillos and Nosara

Ride the Waves

Surf and Wellness Retreat: Jaco and Nosara

Surf and Wellness Retreat

Relax and Unwind: Manuel Antonio and Nosara

Relax and Unwind

National Park

 Surf and Yoga Getaway: Nosara and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

 Surf and Yoga Getaway

Endless Summer: Nosara and Tamarindo

Endless Summer

Wellness Journey: Pacuare and Nosara

Wellness Journey

Unpack and Relax: Puerto Jiménez and Nosara

Unpack and Relax

Coast to Coast Yoga and Surf: Puerto Viejo and Nosara

Coast to Coast Yoga and Surf

Leisure Life: San Isidro and Nosara

Leisure Life

Surfing Nicoya: Santa Teresa and Nosara

Surfing Nicoya

Destination: Self-Care: Celeste River and Nosara

Destination: Self-Care

Costa Rica's Treasures: Remote Countryside in Upala and Nosara Beach

Costa Rica's Treasures

Barefoot Luxury: Uvita and Nosara

Barefoot Luxury

Road Less Traveled: Rio Perdido, Bagaces and Nosara

Road Less Traveled

You Need a Break: La Paz Cloud Forest and Nosara

You Need a Break

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