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Sunset Shack Hotel

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

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The Sunset Shack Hotel offers a genuine countryside experience with its garden setting and daily full breakfast. Guests can rejuvenate at the Healing Centre spa, cool off in the outdoor pool, or let the kids burn energy in the arcade room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 882
AED 996 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Classic Room | 8 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | 8 bedrooms, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206

What's nearby

  • Guiones Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Safari Surf School - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa Pelada - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Samara Beach - 23 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orgánico Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Break - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Posada Margherita - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sunset Shack Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
At Sunset Shack Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and designer stores on site. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Healing Centre, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunset Shack Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sunset Shack Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sunset Shack Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Shack Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Shack Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sunset Shack Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nosara Beach and Guiones Beach. Nosara Spanish Institute and Garza Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sunset Shack Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great stay

Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5- min walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved Sunset Shack. Such a lovely bunch working there, food and drinks were fantastic and its location is perfect, especially if a beach and surf lover
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Laid back atmosphere, nice room with a mini kitchen, very comfortable beds, lovely pool, so close to the beach- wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really love Sunset Shack and the perfect start to our holiday. Nice pool area which was genuinely quiet. Very close to beach. Rooms were also nice with a really large and comfortable bed. Breakfast was also great. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love my stay there The rooms are beautiful and the staff is super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

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

Great option for beach stay in CR

Location is excellent. The whole staff were great. Breakfast was special too. Parking lot very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge was so helpful, recommending restaurants and activities. He notified us of a scheduled area wide power outage and took care of making reservations for an ATV tour during the outage. The restaurant was fantastic, with large plates of fresh food and friendly service. Housekeeping kept the room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the Sunset Shack! We are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Quiet, lots of monkeys, close to harmony, farmers market and beach. Comfortable lines, nice mini bar with cold drinks daily in the room. Tico massage right across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

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

Amazing Hotel

Excellent hotel, excellent location. Super spacious bedroom (deluxe room), great bed, quiet AC and ceiling fan, mini kitchen with free coffee power, spacious bathroom counter, good shower, very tasty à lá carte breakfast, just few minutes walk from the main shops and stores, and very close to the beach. The sister property, The Harmony Hotel, is just across the street where you can take yoga classes in a serene and peaceful atmosphere, and use their sauna and cold punges (all paid separately but Sunset Shack guests have a discounted rate). We absolutely loved our stay and would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot. Only thing id recommend is more exterior night lighting and anti-slip mats / handrails in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

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

Great location!

Rooms were clean, coffee & pour over for daily use, small kitchen sink & utensils if needed. the onsite restaurant had great food for all meals, great drinks, very friendly staff, highly recommend this place. LIked that it’s not a big touristy hotel & is down to earth where you get a feel for the local culture.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although on the main street, it is tucked away with a lot of space and very comfortable. A five minute walk to the beach. One can explore the area completely on foot. I especially appreciated that Tica massage was 30 seconds from my front door! I loved that there were two doors in the room, which allowed a crossbreeze, lots of light and a sweet little patio to sit and read.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this property and the staff. Really well thought out and great attention to detail. Very comfortable and easy. Lovely pool and great restaurant. Well located and nice to also pop across to Harmony"s juice bar and to sit under their palapas for a change in scenery. Will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

We loved staying at the Sunset Shack!!

The Sunset Shack is the perfect place to stay for a surf trip in Nosara! It is quiet and chill compared to other places in the area, and it's a short walk down to the beach. Our room was very comfortable and a perfect size for our family. The staff is so friendly and attentive, and the food at Al Chile is fresh, delicious and nourishing. And reasonably priced. We so enjoyed our daily breakfasts and lunches. We also appreciate that the road is paved by the Sunset Shack as it keeps the dust down as compared to other places in the area. We loved relaxing by the pool and drinking fresh juice in between our surf sessions. Definitely make dinner reservations for every evening of your stay during busy times. We enjoyed multiple dinners at Al Chile, the Harmony Hotel, La Luna and the Guilded Iguana.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

Pura Vida paradise

Fantastic spot to eat sleep surf yoga…. Fantastic staff & great breakfast included. I will be back for sure! I have fallen in love once again w Costa Rica- the place the beach the people the plants the critters- the food pura Vida all the way
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

Nice little hotel. Excellent location

Great location close to the beach. A little quieter there vs right next to all the busiest restaurants. Issue with the AC one night but it was fixed promptly. Kids liked the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very nice and friendly place

It is a lovely place. The staff at the reception and team at the restaurant are super friendly and make the stay very nice. Daily cleaning and huge size nice breakfasts! Every room has a kitchenette with a coffee maker which is nice. One thing that was a bit of wobble for me is that I stayed in room N1. Everyone was passing by. So you have to keep your windows always closed with curtains and it was dark and at times a bit nosy. It is not a cheap place but then Nosara is generally very expensive and comparing to other hotels it ended up been a reasonable deal. And the place is close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOCATION IS PHENOMENAL. Sunset Shack is the little sibling to Harmony Hotel across the street. My room was well tended to and breakfast is included at El Chile (nice surprise). Room and property were very clean, I did however find 2 large ants, and multiple little legged worms in my room over my stay which were easy enough to get in a cup and throw outside - not unexpected being in Costa Rica/Jungle territory. What I didn't know until my last day was that you can charge food from Harmony Hotel over to your room at Sunset Shack if you go over the the juice bar or restaurant so that's a handy hack if you don't want to be carrying your card around! Would definitely stay there again, perfect spot if you want to be close to Guiones/Surf (which was my intention)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

sheyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me parece excelente el servicio y las instalaciones.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Javier F

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

Amazing experience

Amazing room, the staff was so friendly, the beach is so beautiful, definitely we are going to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Upscale boutique hotel that oozes charm!

Killer location, walk to beach or shops...Attentive onsite personnel, restaurant adjacent with great food/drink options and monkeys in the trees!!! Great surf and people. It was perfect. Worth every penny...Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Just right

Sunset shack was exactly what we were looking for. Great location, very close to beach,short walk for food, we didn’t have a car so this was a must for us. Room was exceptionally clean and very comfortable, all the extras we needed for a 2 week stay. Good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020