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
Nosara (NOB) - 16 min drive
Tamarindo (TNO) - 109 min drive
Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 179 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Howler’s Beach Lounge - 4 min drive
The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - 4 min drive
La Luna - 7 min drive
Beach Dog Cafe - 17 min walk
Café de Paris - 19 min walk
About this property
Green Sanctuary Hotel
Green Sanctuary Hotel is only 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with massages. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Yoga classes
Horse riding/hire
Ziplining
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
Built in 2014
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Designer shops on-site
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Raised toilet seat
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Sleep well
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Green Sanctuary Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Green Sanctuary Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Green Sanctuary Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Green Sanctuary Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Green Sanctuary Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Green Sanctuary Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Green Sanctuary Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and zip-lining. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Green Sanctuary Hotel also has spa services and a garden.
What's the area around Green Sanctuary Hotel like?
Green Sanctuary Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Nosara Beach and 20 minutes' walk from Guiones Beach.
Green Sanctuary Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
7 Sept 2024
Great ‘Glamping experience!
First let me mention Awes that Christina was awesome! Yeah, she went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. She made reservations at restaurants, she ordered pizza for us and anything else we needed. But just to clarify, there is not a bar or a spa or yoga on the property. There is not a restaurant or a boutique. The breakfast is excellent and it is made to order. The lady did a fabulous job. If you’re looking for a glamping experience, this is what this place is. The family of monkeys that came through yesterday was a great experience as well.
Sheila
Sheila, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2024
I liked the quietness but I didn’t like no staff after 830pm
Larine
Larine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
3 Sept 2024
Hugh
Hugh, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2024
Great folks, wonderful breakfast, super clean.
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.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2024
Awesome
Great place to stay
johanna
johanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2024
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.
Steve
Steve, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2024
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2024
Green Sanctuary gets a green light!
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!
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2024
Great place for the cost.
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!
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2023
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!!!!
Gary
Gary, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
2 July 2023
Do not stay here!!!!
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.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Feb 2023
The property was comfortable, quiet, and clean. The
Lori
Lori, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 Feb 2023
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.
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2023
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!!!
Emily
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
23 Jan 2023
Do not trust the pics or reviews
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 traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
29 Dec 2022
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.
Xin
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2022
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Aug 2022
Daniela
Daniela, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2022
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.
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2022
Excellent staff and a nice and friendly environment. Excellent surfing near by at Playa Guiones
Bryce
Bryce, 5-night family trip
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6/10 Good
9 July 2022
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.
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2022
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.
Erin
Erin, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar 2022
Julianna
Julianna, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
20 Dec 2021
Cool place.
I loved the place. Great idea for a echo friendly stay. The beds were alright. Breakfast was decent as well.
Jeremiah
Jeremiah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2021
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 .