Hotel Guiones

The rooms are small but quite nice if a bit rustic, but the food is very average and it’s not great value for money. First the good - the rooms are bright and airy and have a nice beach vibe, although it’s all quite old and feels a little run down. The property is very jungly so you really feel like you’re staying in the rainforest. The reception staff are also very nice and helpful. Cleaning staff were also lovely. Pool is also nice and because there are not lots of rooms it’s never busy despite the fact we were there for Christmas week and they were full. Then the bad - when the sun doesn’t shine, there’s no hot water! Apparently it’s provided by solar panels on the roof of each cottage so no sun = no hot water. The restaurant is also pretty poor. Breakfast was included but there’s no buffet and you only get filter coffee, a glass of orange juice, and one dish which is a rather stingy portion. As an example we ended up having an argument with them because an order of French toast was literally just one piece of toast. For an adult with no buffet to fill up on that seems very mean. They did say they could do another piece for an extra $5 but when you’re paying over $500/night for a room that just seems a silly and trivial thing to argue about with your guests. The service in the restaurant was also absolutely hopeless. Every single day they would forget at least one persons order, or get it wrong, or it would just take ages. We stayed there for a full week and by the end we were tearing our hair out with frustration. I started wondering if our server was actually stoned as she moved so slowly. The restaurant really needs a new manager and the staff a big kick in the ass. Overall my summary is that this is a nice property which could be soooo much better with some small improvements and some better restaurant staff.

What a great find! This hotel has a wide variety of rooms that should suit any family or friend group. The gardens, pool and common spaces are beautiful and relaxing. The on-site restaurant is delicious and the staff is friendly and helpful. I’m so glad we chose Hotel Guiones, it was wonderful!

Stellar accommodations, staff, service and delightful food. I found the gardens and property to be exquisitely cared for and a joy to behold. Amazing restful peace, despite the rain. 😉 The only addition I would ask for is a little warmer water for the shower and a hot tub or jacuzzi installed on the property. Highly recommend. ❤❤❤

The Gardens Hotel checks all the boxes: tropical paradise, clean, beautiful, lovely rooms, lap pool, on-site restaurant with delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks (EL Local has a top chef and the best food in the area – we tried many restaurants), 10 minute walk to the beach, complimentary bikes and surf boards, welcoming staff. The concierges were extremely helpful answering questions and meeting all our needs, including transportation and recommendations for yoga, surf spots, etc. Fantastic experience all around. I recommend it highly.

I travelled with friends and solo to this property. The location is prime, food amazing and the accommodations gave me a Mamma Mia feel. The pool area is so relaxing and I really appreciated the extra touches - Costa Rican coffee drip, great bed, helpful staff and of course I took advantage of the yoga space. See you again soon.

Our getaway to Nosara was wonderful. This area has a lot to offer for couples or friend trip travel. The hotel we stayed at was wonderful and provided lush surroundings, warm and friendly staff and a great location, a short direct walk to the beach. Pura Vida!