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Green Sanctuary Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Nosara with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Hiking
Outdoor pool
Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Exterior
The Green Sanctuary Hotel sits oceanside, offering a full breakfast, poolside bar, and scenic terrace. Guests can explore nearby attractions or enjoy on-site ziplining and horseback riding. The property features a relaxing spa and is conveniently located near designer shopping.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Shipping Container Triple room with Terrace Garden view | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Shipping Container Triple room with Terrace Garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shipping Container Triple room with Terrace Poolside | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Shipping Container Triple room with Terrace Poolside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shipping Container Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Shipping Container Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shipping Container Double Room with Terrace | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Shipping Container Double Room with Terrace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Nosara, Green Sanctuary Hotel is near the airport and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Frog Pad, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Samara Beach and Nosara Biological Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Playa Guiones, 400m south of Bodhi Tree, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206

What's nearby

  • Guiones Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Safari Surf School - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Frog Pad - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Playa Pelada - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orgánico Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beach Break - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Zone Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pacífico Azul - ‬3 min drive

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Built in 2014
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

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 Guiones Beach, Nosara Spanish Institute, and Safari Surf School. Frog Pad and Nosara Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Green Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highs and lows

Some things really great, some things not. Would probably have found some place else if I knew about rule forbidding flushing toilet paper. Love the idea of using containers for rooms, but craftsmanship was off a bit. Breakfast was awesome! Location beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great use of space. Breakfast was fantastic, would be nice to have a light dinner / beverage option at the property but understand the constraints!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing breakfast!

First time staying in a shipping container. Bathroom was nice. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Accueil froid. Peu d'explication sur le fonctionnement de la place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aquiles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Noite nos containers

Uma experiência quase monástica, com alojamentos em containers, sem TV, consistente com a proposta de desconexão, mas, o preço é alto pelo que oferece. Na noite na minha estadia as companhia elétrica fazia manutenção e aguardei a volta da energia por 4,5 horas. Quando isto acontece ficam sem luz, ar, ventiladores e água. O desjejum é excelente. Complemento e com uma linda vista.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was comfortable, quiet, and clean. The
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the quietness but I didn’t like no staff after 830pm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Konttihotellille suositus

Siisti konttihotelli mukavalla sijainnilla, ystävällinen henkilökunta ja hyvä aamiainen. Autolle hyvin parkkitilaa. Rantaan kävelymatka.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Hugh

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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