Name: The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Rating: 9.8

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Your Nicoya Holiday

Planning your next epic escape is a breeze with a Nicoya holiday package. The neighbourhood of Barrio Buenos Aires, which is good for walking, makes a terrific base to discover the wonders of this lively city. If your trip to Nicoya includes some sightseeing, visit well-known attractions like Nicoya Colonial Church, La Casa de la Cultura and Barra Honda National Park. Stop daydreaming and start adventuring. Browse the wide range of options on Expedia today and finally put your Nicoya holiday plans into action!

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Nicoya Essential Information

Language	Spanish
Currency	Costa Rican colóns
Local Welcome	¡Hola!
Local Goodbye	Adiós
Closest Airport	Tamarindo Airport (TNO)
Population	15,300
Max Temp Winter	32ºC
Max Temp Summer	29ºC
Top Sights	Barra Honda National Park, Parque Nacional Barra Honda Caverns and Barra Honda National Park

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Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

8.2/10 Very Good! (678 reviews)

Amazing Staff Hampered by Significant Management Failures I have mixed feelings about our stay. On one hand, the employees were terrific—hardworking, welcoming, and truly dedicated to service. However, the resort is severely poorly managed. We faced daily shortages of basic essentials: no beach towels, ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Nosara, Guanacaste Nosara

AU$719

12 Mar - 13 Mar

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (391 reviews)

this resort was amazing!!!

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

Playa Guiones Nosara

9.8/10 Exceptional! (390 reviews)

The room was nice but dark. I suppose the rooms on the second floor are nicer. The staff didn’t seems to like their job. Or tired of girats maybe. Nice pool area. Note that this is a family hotel. It is not a calm romantic place. Breakfast was poor. I think that americans are the target for this ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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