The Sunset Shack

Hotels
9.2 (101 reviews)
300 m South of Cafe de Paris, Guiones Beach, Nosara, Gauacaste. , Nosara , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Exceptional staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Musty smell in the room
Noise from maintenance staff

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
While the staff made efforts to remediate a musty room smell, the initial condition was not ideal.
Service
9.8
Staff were described as wonderful, exceptional, and courteous; they provided good support during health issues.
Location
9.3
The hotel is perfectly located close to the beach and amenities, with a nice, quiet atmosphere.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms were described as comfortable, clean, and spacious, contributing to an enjoyable stay.
Amenities
9.3
Amenities include a relaxing pool area and enjoyable breakfast, adding to the overall experience.
Value for Money
8.8
The restaurant offers great value for money, but the pricing discrepancy raises concerns about fairness.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Restaurant was delicious with a great cocktail menu, enjoyed by guests.
Overall Experience
9.5
Guests had a very positive stay highlighted by various strengths of the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:35

Property Description

Proximity to Surf Break
Located just 50 meters from Guiones’s main break, The Sunset Shack is a surfer's paradise. Guests can easily access the waves for a thrilling surfing experience.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind by the year-round outdoor pool or take in the serene views of the pool or garden from select rooms. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi throughout the property and savor a delicious breakfast included in the room rate.

Adventure Opportunities
Embrace the surf camp vibe and partake in surf sessions or explore the area with bike or car hire options. End your day with a cold artisan beer as you witness the breathtaking Costa Rican sunsets.

Experience the perfect blend of surf, relaxation, and adventure at The Sunset Shack. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 101 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Jeff • family_with_children • ca
10
Excellent
Pros:

Decor. Location. Awesome staff

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • couple • ca
10
Terrific!
Pros:

Just a great place and a great stay. Super clean and well maintained, the pool area is lovey and quiet, the rooms are comfortable, super clean and well maintained, breakfast was delicious, and the beach was a 5 minute walk away. Just terrific and I would definitely stay again.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • de
10
Sehr empfehlenswert!
Pros:

Ein wundervoller Ort, tolle, große Zimmer, schöner Pool, nah zum Strand und zu vielen Restaurants und Cafés! Frühstück super, frisch zubereitet!

Cons:

Alles top 👍🏻

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Lia • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Beat our expectations in terms of location, amenities and space. The restaurant is delicious with some of the freshest food around. The rooms are well done with nice touches like coffee and cushions for the outside bench. The price was not astronomical like some of the other places in town and we found it to be great value for what we spent!

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Theau • family_with_children • us
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
7
Lovely staff, excellent restaurant nice clean the accommodations.
Cons:

Maintenance was a little slack, very windy one night and was kept awake by banging on the wall behind my bed. Exploring next day, I realize they had a cabinet with a rusted old latch outside that was broken, obviously for quite some time. They replaced it immediately when I brought it to their attention, but it cost me a good nights sleep.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Sara • family_with_children • pt
9
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Julien • couple • fr
8
Très agréable
Pros:

La piscine, le service, notre chambre bien équipés et jolie

Cons:

Les jus au petit dej qui sortait d’une brique
Le fait de devoir payer des frais supp pour certains café standards
Un peu éloigné du centre ville. Mais c’est ce qu’on cherchait.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
9
I’ll be back
Pros:

Property was a perfect location to the beach and town

Cons:

All good

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Roberta • family_with_children • mx
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Top Top 👍

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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SCOTT • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • couple • at
10
Pros:

Alles Top

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • couple • de
8
Top!
Pros:

Das Nette Personal, die Zimmer, die Lage

Cons:

Die Wartezeiten im Restaurant.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Lori • family_with_children • ca
9
Really enjoyed our stay and great proximity to everything we wanted
Pros:

We enjoyed the breakfast and the pool area, the foosball table was a fun way to spend some time. Loved how close the hotel was to the beach and the centre of town. I fell quite ill during my stay and the staff was super helpful. They brought my daughter and I bowls of chicken soup while I was recovering and made it very easy to extend our stay as we had to change flights. Also appreciated the 24 hour security staff and felt very safe in Nosara on the whole.

Cons:

Some mornings were noisy quite early with maintenance crew and cleaning staff. But otherwise the hotel was mostly quiet.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • couple • at
10
😊😊
Pros:

Top Lage
Top Frühstück
Top freundliches Personal
sehr sauber
sehr gerne wieder

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
9
Surf trip
Pros:

Location. 5 min. Walk to surf beach. Basic clean spacious room. & option to book a king size bed. Hotel pool is cute and has nice pool beds to relax on.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • solo_traveller • us
7
Overall good. Somewhat typical of my experience with Costa Rican hotels
Pros:

Location was great, within walking distance to the beach and close to town. Staff was very friendly and made efforts to make sure everything was good for the stay. On site restaurant was very good.

Cons:

On arrival the room had a strong musty/mold-like smell. The staff made good efforts to remediate it by changing sheets and bringing in a dehumidifier. It took a few days for the smell to become unnoticeable. The only other negative was the jalousie windows allowed no insulation from noise and a couple of times noisier guests (one skateboarding on the building) made it difficult to sleep. I also saw a heavily discounted rate on the hotel's website which was substantially lower than what we were charged for the time period we stayed there. I wasn't able to discuss this with on-site management.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee