Sendero Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (56 reviews)
J53 Playa Guiones , Nosara , cr

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful atmosphere
Delicious food
Cons:
Occasional sewage smell
Room humidity

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
There was some mention of a sewage smell in the bathroom/common areas.
Service
9.75
The staff were warm, genuine, and made guests feel like family.
Location
9.29
Super close to the beach and creates a peaceful atmosphere.
Room Quality
8.24
Room was a little humid but understandable due to the rainy season.
Amenities
9.27
Top-notch amenities and beautiful grounds.
Value for Money
9.23
An experience that blends elegance and authenticity, worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.78
World-class food that was fresh and full of flavor.
Overall Experience
9.75
A unique and special place that left a lasting impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:49

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation: Nestled in Nosara, just steps away from the stunning Guiones Beach, Sendero Hotel provides a 4-star experience with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and private terraces offering pool views.

Relaxation and Recreation: Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or explore the lush garden on complimentary bikes. For a culinary delight, visit the on-site restaurant, and later enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar.

Convenient Location: With Pelada Beach nearby and a short distance to Nosara Airport, our hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service for your convenience. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Sendero Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.78
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Rachel couple us
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Chrysoula
10
Pros:

All star!

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Marcia partner
10
Pros:

My stay at Sendero Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. The grounds are lush, green, and beautifully maintained, creating a peaceful and luxurious atmosphere. The amenities were top-notch, and the easy access to the beach made it the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.

What truly sets Sendero apart is the staff—they are warm, genuine, and make you feel like family. Their authenticity and kindness embody the true pura vida spirit and left me feeling calm, centered, and inspired.

The food was world class, with every meal fresh and full of flavor. Sendero isn’t just a hotel, it’s an experience that blends elegance, balance, and authenticity.

I left with a new motto: Live lighter, love deeper, and embrace every moment the pura vida way.

Thank you, Sendero Hotel

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Marion couple fr
9
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, very comfortable bed, nice lounging area. Super close to the beach. Very good restaurant

Cons:

Some sewage smell in the bathroom/ common areas sometimes

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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melissa solo_traveller us
10
Perfect and I’ll be back.
Pros:

Everything! Was such a special, quaint place to stay. The staff was so warm, inviting, and helpful throughout my stay. The food in their restaurant was some of the best in town.

Cons:

My room was a little humid but it was rainy season so I understood.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Rod young couple us
10
I would return in a heartbeat, great location in Nosara , with an amazing support staff who helped with everything from
Pros:

Location is amazing, walking distance to many amenities and the beach!
Staff was incredibly helpful!
Loved the outdoor shower and deck!

2025-06-11 via Nuitee
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Velma
10
Pros:

Loved staying here. The staff made and effort to know my name and my dietary needs.

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
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Eric
10
Pros:

Great bar to meet other Nosara visitors and locals at

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
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Charlotte with friends ch
9
Superb
2025-05-04 via Nuitee
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Nicolas family with young children be
10
Exceptional
2025-04-24 via Nuitee
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Georgina family with young children mx
9
We loved our staying! Sendero has everything you need Nosara, great surf school closed to playa guiones, yoga studio, gr
Cons:

We stayed in room 15, king suite with a sofa bed that was impossible to use… it truly needs to be replaced if , in our last night staff needed to bring a real bed.

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
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Joan partner
10
Pros:

I just returned from my second visit to Sendero, and it truly feels like home. The design of the hotel is stunning, and the staff is absolutely exceptional. They take the time to get to know you, remember you, and make you feel like part of the family. The restaurant is a standout, offering the most delicious menu I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. The pool is a serene retreat, the perfect spot to unwind with a good book after a day of surfing. The yoga and surf instructors, especially Lauren and Rodrigo, have made each of my visits unforgettable. I can't recommend Sendero enough – it's an experience that I will continue to cherish and share with others.

2025-04-09 via Nuitee
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Kira solo traveller us
6
Pleasant
Pros:

I got Covid at your property. The water in the pool and shower smelled like sewage.

Loved the room and restaurant and staff plus coffee hut.

Cons:

Sewage smelling water in pool and shower.
Got Covid-19 there.

2025-03-24 via Nuitee
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Annika young couple us
10
Natural beauty with all of the accommodations you may need; the most friendly staff and excellent location steps from th
Pros:

The vision is amazing, so well kept and natural all at the same time.

Cons:

I don’t have one bad thing to say about Sendero. Impeccable!

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
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Felipe
10
Best all-around spot in Guiones.
Pros:

Top-tier exceptional food, great location, great service/staff. Good selection of rental boards.

2025-02-22 via Nuitee
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Bayley young couple us
10
Lovely, aesthetic boutique hotel
Pros:

Very aesthetic, smelled great (I’m going to order the scent for my home), great location by all the best shops in nosara and a short nature walk to the beach. The restaurant was amazing for dinner. Nice yoga studio

Cons:

Really loved everything. I guess the pool area/ lounge/ common areas could’ve been a little bigger.

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
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Ursula group us
5
Passable
Pros:

The two highlights of our stay at Sendero were the hotel restaurant (evening bar staff in particular) and the hotel's proximity to the beach.

Cons:

Lack of amenities for a luxury hotel really stood out as a negative for us. Rooms are small for the price, which could be fine if there were other complimentary benefits, such as free breakfast, free exercise classes, etc. to make up for that. There were never enough lounge chairs in the pool area for us to nab a spot, and guests swarmed around the coffee area in the mornings to try to catch a cup and possibly a piece of banana bread (which was delicious) before they ran out. Although the restaurant was always well-staffed, it felt like service and support for hotel guests was lacking. Towards the end of our stay, the pool smelled of algae, which was off putting. Construction next door and smells of sewage were prominent on many days, which prompted us to leave the hotel grounds when we might otherwise have relaxed on site. Overall, just not the experience we expected nor was it consistent with other small, luxury boutique hotels that we've stayed at around the world.

2025-02-15 via Nuitee
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Albert solo traveller us
10
Exceptional
2025-01-30 via Nuitee
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Krista
10
Pros:

Lovely boutique hotel close to the ocean. Great food in the restaurant at Sendero. Staff were helpful and attentive.

2025-01-20 via Nuitee
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Nancy
10
Fantastic hotel
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, very close to the beach. Staff was very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we wanted for nothing. The restaurant food was excellent. We stayed in the jungle room with the outside shower.

2025-01-19 via Nuitee