Welcome to the Hotel Iguanazul beach resort and community, located on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica.

The hotel perches on a 19-meter-high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, providing one of the finest sunset views along the entire west coast of this beautiful and peaceful Central American nation. The hotel and its adjoining residential community are in Playa Junquillal, a small, friendly town in Costa Rica’s northwest province of Guanacaste. The Iguanazul is a 75-minute drive from the international airport in Liberia, the provincial capital.

Hotel visitors and community property owners are drawn here by the world class surf breaks, great fishing and pristine beaches. Snorkeling, horseback riding, forest canopy tours, kayaking and a host of other activities vie for the attention of vacationers and residents alike. Although Playa Junquillal is only 25 kilometers south of Tamarindo – a larger, beachfront community made famous by The Endless Summer surfing movies – it features a more laid-back lifestyle and tranquil atmosphere. Yet Tamarindo lies conveniently close enough for those seeking a day of shopping or an evening of nightclubbing.

Hotel Iguanazul invites you to come on down, relax and soak up the sun and waves. Hang out at our ocean-view pool, restaurant or bar. Swim, stroll and collect sea shells on any of several secluded, often deserted beaches directly in front and just to the north and south of the hotel. The variety of beach terrain enthralls our visitors: white sand, black sand, lava flow rock formations.

Surfers from around the world pass through our community regularly as they visit one of the tightest concentrations anywhere of both famous and little-known breaks, including Avellanas, Playa Negra, Callejones, Arbolito, Playa Junquillal and Playa Grande. When the waves are breaking in front of the Iguanazul, the surfers provide great entertainment and photo ops for hotel guests. Besides the great sunsets, guests also enjoy watching passing cruise ships and fishing boats, as well as occasional humpback whale sightings and sea turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs on area beaches.

Along with great surfing, the waters here are world-renowned fishing grounds. Spend a day trolling the waters for marlin, sailfish, wahoo, tuna and dorado.

Not into surfing or fishing? Prefer your fun on land? Two beautiful golf courses – Hacienda Pinilla and Conchal – are within a 30-minute drive north of the Iguanazul.And local trails and beaches enable hikers and horseback riders to see howler monkeys, iguanas, multi-colored squirrels and hundreds of species of birds and butterflies in their natural habitat. Had too much sun already today for any more outdoor activity? Check out the Iguanazul rec room for pool or ping-pong.

The hotel offers 20 air-conditioned rooms, and four without AC. Iguanazul is clustered oceanside around a freeform pool. Also available are two-bedroom villas in a 10-unit condominium with its own pool, as well as studio apartments in a new building within the Iguanazul resort community. Both are within a short walk of the hotel and are desirable for longer stays and group bookings for events such as weddings, anniversaries and reunions. See our rates page for pricing per night per person, depending on the unit and the season.

The Iguanazul works with several local partners in providing a wide array of activities and one- or two-day adventure trips. These include visits to national parks, volcanoes and waterfalls, kayaking, river rafting, nature hikes, fishing, horseback riding, tree canopy zip-lines, and – of course – surfing.

Ask our friendly and knowledgeable staff for help with all your adventure needs. And above all, enjoy your visit to our little piece of paradise.