Hotel Guiones

This was our second trip to Nosara, we’d previously stayed at Olas Verdes and loved it. Hotel Guiones has a very laid back vibe, perfect for what we were after. The hotel grounds are immaculate, the rooms tastefully decorated and the pool is just wonderful (with added iguanas!). I was slightly disappointed with the location as it was significantly further from the beach than the website suggested. Partly my fault as I should have checked on a map but it’s around a kilometre so hardly a few steps. The property is on the side of a steep hill and there are many steps and slopes. I’m sure this isn’t a problem for many but I have very obvious arthritis (walk with a stick), had two young kids and my mother who is in her mid 70s and we were still expected to drag our luggage to and from our rooms without assistance. I also found having to ask if you wanted your room cleaned to be an odd set up - for the price point it should absolutely be done as standard, I felt almost cheeky asking everyday. Even with the room cleaning, despite being the for 5 nights, the (very obviously dirty) towels, flannels and sheets (Nosara is very dusty, impossible to keep white sheets clean) weren’t changed only made neat. The restaurant did some excellent food in the evenings, particularly the risottos, and some great cocktails. There was also a basic kitchenette in one of our rooms with a fridge, kettle, plates etc which was very useful for fixing a quick lunch. The breakfast was decent but pretty slow - we had a few days of activities on the beach at 9am and despite getting their bang on 7.30 for breakfast it often wouldn’t arrive until gone 8.30. It’s also a bit stingy for what’s included- kids pancakes are but if you want the adults it’s $15, only one small glass of orange juice per person, smoothies are around $5-7 and not included. The staff were all very friendly and really helpful. Our surf lesson was cancelled one day with 20 minutes notice and they managed to reorganise for us. Overall a beautiful hotel in a very cool little town.

The location, layout and decor were good. The staff were also nice and friendly. There was quite good space in the room.

- bedrooms were only cleaned on request - the shower pressure was weak - the shower drain must have been blocked as the shower tray filled up almost to my ankles every time it was used - felt dirty - the pool always had loads of things floating in it ( leaves and bugs) and I never saw it being cleaned. I saw a guest let their dog swim in it. the hotel should have someone tending to the pool frequently especially as it’s in the jungle with lots of trees around - cushions on communal seats and around pool area had lots of dirty marks on them

The breakfast was delicious and the pool with the honor bar is relaxing.

The room was smaller than expected but doable. There’s also a lot of mosquitos hanging by the pool so be ready!

Hotel Guiones blends a beautiful mix of the natural world combined with amenities and a sense of luxury. The staff was exceptional—attentive to every need.

built in traditional style with a huge deck for yoga and relaxation. ours overlooked the pool area which at night was lit until 10pm, very pretty. There was a huge closet to move all our luggage into and out of the way and plenty of seating if it got too hot outside. Main bed was a superking and very comfy. Our adult daughter travelling with us had a small single which was challenging trying to turn over in. Hotel food was very good and we ate there in the evening as well as breakfast. pool area nicely furnished and not too many sun beds so never felt crowded. good air con and ceiling fans, a basic kitchen with fridge/job/coffee making facilities etc which is all we needed.

only the single bed was a bit challenging for my adult daughter.

Spacialle and Alina where amazing, very helpful and super nice. Spacialle gave us a tour of the hotel and explained everything in detail to us which is something you don't get in a chain hotel or a bigger one it was a very personalised experience. Also they send you all the info via WhatsApp and you can also communicate with them in there which makes it very convenient. The vibe of the hotel was great, super chill, perfect for a beach getaway. We were at like 6min walk from the beach and they also have bikes available in case you don't want to walk. The room was very spacious cause it had a little terrace/patio thing with hammocks and a little table, so we had coffee in there in the afternoons, very private and cozy. Froylan was our waiter a few times and he was very friendly and gave us some tips about the town as well :) The pool was amazing and they also have a yoga deck which we use a couple of time at night and was just perfect. Overall the amenities were 10/10

The only downside was the restaurant, we had dinner the first night and the chicken sandwich was very disappointing and small, also we wanted a Burrata and Figs pizza and they didn't had burrata nor fresh mozzarella only the normal one and they burned it a bit... Also in the first breakfast we had one the waiters (I guess the manager one) was super rude to us and did some sarcastic remarks and rolling of eyes every time we asked for something. Also the first comment he made was: Are you staying in the hotel? in a shock mode and giving that we were the only locals in there we found it a bit out of place and rude. The other waiters just asked for our room number and that was it, no snarky remarks... But the breakfast was really good at least, big and tasty.