Sunset Shack Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (54 reviews)
Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206 , Nosara , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Concierge service
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
5-min walk to the beach

Categories

Cleanliness
9.24
Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Service
9.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.75
5-min walk to the beach.
Room Quality
9.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.23
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.19
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.61
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:42

Property Description

Luxurious Spa

Indulge in a relaxing spa treatment during your stay at Sunset Shack Hotel. Rejuvenate your mind and body while enjoying the serene atmosphere.

Gourmet Dining

Savor delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant. Treat your taste buds to a culinary experience you won't forget. Complete your day with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting options at your convenience. With daily housekeeping, complimentary breakfast, and helpful multilingual staff, your stay will be seamless and relaxing.

Book your stay at Sunset Shack Hotel now to experience luxury and comfort in Nosara.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LIR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 54 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.24
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 9.19
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Yanire family
10
Pros:

5- min walk to the beach.

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
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Renata
10
Amazing Hotel
Pros:

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.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
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James family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
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Diane partner
10
Pros:

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

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
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Catherine friends
10
Pros:

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.

2025-02-08 via Nuitee
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Lisa R.
10
Pros:

Perfect spot. Only thing id recommend is more exterior night lighting and anti-slip mats / handrails in the bathroom.

2025-02-06 via Nuitee
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Christine
10
Pros:

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.

2025-01-29 via Nuitee
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Adina family
10
Pros:

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.

2024-05-05 via Nuitee
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Jaclyn family_with_children
10
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at the Sunset Shack! We are already planning our next visit!

2024-04-29 via Nuitee
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David
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great stay!

2024-04-08 via Nuitee
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Sarah
10
We loved staying at the Sunset Shack!!
Pros:

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.

2024-04-04 via Nuitee
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Petra partner
10
Pros:

Laid back atmosphere, nice room with a mini kitchen, very comfortable beds, lovely pool, so close to the beach- wonderful!

2023-07-14 via Nuitee
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Lorne family
10
Pros:

Great staff! Very kind.

2023-02-27 via Nuitee
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Nathalie
10
Pros:

I love my stay there The rooms are beautiful and the staff is super friendly

2023-02-17 via Nuitee
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Trina
10
Great location!
Pros:

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.

2022-08-08 via Nuitee
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Connie
10
Pura Vida paradise
Pros:

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

2022-04-13 via Nuitee
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Todd
10
Nice little hotel. Excellent location
Pros:

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

2022-04-04 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Very nice and friendly place
Pros:

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.

2022-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kara
8
Pros:

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)

2022-01-11 via Nuitee