A surf-centric boutique hotel in Nosara, Costa Rica, with 29 rooms, a surf club, pools, and a restaurant. Just a 2-minute walk to one of the country’s most famous surf breaks.
The OG surf hotel got a glow-up from Costa Rica's architectural darling, Benjamin Saxe, proving you can teach an old iguana new tricks. While the restaurant seems to have missed the renovation memo (scoring a wincing 4/10), salvation lies in the neighborhood's robust dining scene.
The surf club's 150-board quiver means you're more likely to struggle with decision paralysis than wave-catching equipment. Bonus: They'll even wash your board post-session, because apparently surfers can have nice things. Families welcome – there's a dedicated kids' pool for when the offspring need their own wave practice.
Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.
It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.
Two-minute walk to waves
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Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season
| Low Season | High Season | Shoulder Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most basic room (Standard Surf Room) |
$250/night | $380/night | $315/night |
| Mid-priced room (Premium King Room) |
$315/night | $410/night | $365/night |
| Most expensive room (Surfer Suite) |
$400/night | $520/night | $450/night |
Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.
Amenities In our room
*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.
Food + Drink On-site surprises
Breakfast included, dinner best excluded
While the included breakfast keeps its end of the bargain, dinner seems determined to prove that not all renovations were created equal, earning the dubious honor of lowest culinary score of our 25 Costa Rican stays. The good news? You're surrounded by restaurants that remember flavor is not optional. The pool bar keeps the liquid momentum flowing all day, and the Mediterranean-meets-Costa Rica menu concept sounds better than it tastes. Consider the restaurant's struggles an excuse to explore Nosara's surprisingly robust dining scene – your taste buds will thank you for the field trip.
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Photos are coming in July. In the meantime, watch our video tour of Gilded Iguana.