Playa Guiones, 400m south of Bodhi Tree, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206
What's nearby
Nosara Beach - 11 min walk
Nosara Spanish Institute - 16 min walk
Guiones Beach - 20 min walk
Safari Surf School - 3 min drive
Frog Pad - 4 min drive
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 179 min drive
Restaurants
Beach Dog Cafe - 17 min walk
Howler’s Beach Lounge - 4 min drive
The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - 4 min drive
La Luna - 7 min drive
Café de Paris - 19 min walk
About this property
Green Sanctuary Hotel
Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Green Sanctuary Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding and ziplining at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with designer stores on site and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Green Sanctuary Hotel have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Spa
Massages
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Green Sanctuary Hotel Nosara, Guanacaste
Green Sanctuary Nosara, Guanacaste
Green Sanctuary Hotel Nosara
Green Sanctuary Nosara
Green Sanctuary Hotel Hotel
Green Sanctuary Hotel Nosara
Green Sanctuary Hotel Hotel Nosara
Frequently asked questions
Does Green Sanctuary Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Green Sanctuary Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Green Sanctuary Hotel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Green Sanctuary Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Green Sanctuary Hotel?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Does Green Sanctuary Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Green Sanctuary Hotel located?
Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nosara Beach, Nosara Spanish Institute, and Guiones Beach. Safari Surf School and Frog Pad are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Green Sanctuary Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The folks at Green Sanctuary are lovely and efficient. The young woman who greeted us at 6pm was helpful and kind.
Breakfast was amazing!!! I had the Tico Special and it was huge and delicious.
The only downside is the construction happening a few feet away on the other side of the wall which divides the property. Constant banging metal and drilling from 7am onwards.
The Green Sanctuary folks have created a sweet and reasonably priced oasis, converting shipping containers into rooms, and sadly, with the overdevelopment currently happening in this area, their oasis sounds like a construction zone during the day. I feel very sorry that this is happening as their patch is beautifully maintained and managed.
Very nice container room in well kept grounds. The area surrounding the property was nice with lots of wildlife to observe from the pool area. Although there were a few dining options in easy walking distance from the hotel, the area did not feel entirely safe as evening approached. Staff helpful in arranging ride from airport and to follow up destination and really enjoyed our stay. Recommended.
The roads are crazy bad but it felt like an adventure. The construction noise was the pits but we hardly paid attention to it because everything else was so lovely! Thank you!
Great place particularly for the price. Room size is adequate and we’ll appointed. Grounds are beautiful and the people are, well this is Costa Rica, wonderful. Easy parking out front and an easy walk to the beach. A bit of a walk to town but being out on top of the hill has its advantages in quiet too!
Me and my wife stayed here for 5 days and it was perfect. Close to the beach and we went to a few beaches but the one near the place was the best one. Staff was super friendly. We had looked at a lot of places before choosing this one and drove by them during our visit and were soooooo glad we chose Green Sanctuary after seeing the other places in this price range. We ate at amazing restaurants that were all close. La Luna on the beach and Huacas in the hills. Both were formal and need reservations but reasonably priced. Beach dog is a casual dining place with the beach vibe but also great food and atmosphere. Stay at Green Sanctuary you will not be disappointed!!!!
Do not stay at this place!!!! Sheets were dirty. AC did not work the first night. They tried to scam me and another desk after our stay with claims of broken coffee pots. Neither of us made coffee and they sent us both the same picture. It is far from everything and not a comfortable stay. Go somewhere else! They have you pay when you get there. I suspect that is so people won’t just leave.
Beautiful property with lush landscaping, nice pool and not too far from the beach or restaurants. However, they didn’t have running water for the majority of our stay. It’s not entirely their fault as there is a water shortage in the area, but they didn’t notify us ahead of time to make other arrangements and they also failed to mention it when we checked in. It could be a great place if they get the water situation figured out.
My husband and I stayed at Green Sanctuary during our first visit to Costa Rica. We wanted something low maintenance, affordable, but clean, safe and convenient. This place exceeded our expectations. The staff members are lovely, personable and helpful. The rooms had everything we needed, were clean and comfortable and air conditioned. The breakfast was to die for - absolutely delicious. If you’re looking for a comfortable place to stay while you spend most of your days at the beach (surfing w the Coconut Harry’s guys!!!) or elsewhere, this is perfect. We didn’t rent a car and found that we didn’t need one. It was about 10-15 mins walking to the beach, and after the sun went down it was easy enough to find a Tuk Tuk to take us back. Cannot recommend enough. Wish we could live there forever!!!
Pictures are quite deceiving…the place is a little run down but with ok service. Main complaint is that we did not have a functioning toilet (which also leaked) and no warm water. We were not the only ones without a toilet. We were happy to be able to leave after one night and will not return.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
2/10 Terrible
Xin, Louisville
Traveled with family
29 December 2022
Disliked: Staff & service
My flight got cancelled, and the airline didn't habe any more flights in the next 5 days to Costa Rica, so I had to cancel all my bookings. I was able to reach other hotels and adventure companies to talk about the cancellation, but only Green Sanctuary Hotel didn't have anyone to answer the phone call, Whatsapp chat, nor Expedia messages. I tried to reach them for 2 whole days, never once they returned my call/message. Terrible, terrible customer services.
I loved it so much, I’m going back to stay one more night before I fly home. The breakfast they provide is DELICIOUS and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Excellent staff and a nice and friendly environment. Excellent surfing near by at Playa Guiones
Bryce
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Mona Lisa, Vashon
9 July 2022
Liked: Staff & service
I had a few major upsets, like improper drainage in the shower and cleanliness was not fully addressed, but the hospitality won me over. Valentina at the front desk is unbelievably kind and was very helpful in easing concerns.
Very peaceful, quiet & clean with friendly staff. Wonderful full fresh fruit & made to order delicious breakfast was included to start each day. Rooms and property are well maintained. Pool area is secluded and relaxing as well.
Owner was very helpful.
Location was just right for our stay.
We could hear the howler monkeys close by.
Service for breakfast was quick & delicious!
The cook / server was very friendly!
Close enough to walk to the beach .
Excellent place, the hosts are very friendly and very attentive.
It has parking and security at night. The pool is very good.
There are monkeys in the area and it is fun to watch them jump among the trees.
The Nosara area is a maze of rough dirt roads with only informal signage. It takes a bit of time to learn your way around. GPS is very helpful. The host was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful. Container construction makes for unusual and smallish rooms. The pool is attractive but cool because it is shaded by the jumgle surrounding the hotel.