Reviews of The Sunset Shack 3 stars
300 m South of Cafe de Paris, Guiones Beach, Nosara, Gauacaste., 50206 Nosara, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room was big, the shower is fantastic, the location of the hotel,, the stuff is very friendly
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing stay at The Sunset Shack. Our room was comfortable, clean and spacious. Courteous and responsive staff. The restaurant on site offers an excellent breakfast and has a great food and cocktail menu, reasonably priced for Nosara. Pool is relaxing and quiet. Great location, close to the beach and everything else. Would stay here again.
My only very minor recommendation is to bring the pool cushions in when it rains. They dont dry well with the humidity and were often soaking wet even the next morning.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location. Nice basic hotel offering great value. Nice rooms and pool.
Office is open for first part of the day, after that the restaurant staff is the point of contact.
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast is included in the room fee. It’s a good breakfast. Choose from the menu. Nice little salt water pool. Outdoor shower is useful. Good restaurant adjoining property. Close to beach. Realistically a 7 minute walk, not 3 as stated in other places. The hotel staff will book you nearly anything you can think of through a series of local hospitality and tourism connections.
Our mini fridge stopped working mid stay. We couldn’t cool the bathroom with the ac since the window was always open and unable to be fully closed. But overall we dealt with it fine. Some ants in the room needed to be dispatched daily.
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was wonderful. Nice room. Great breakfast. Everyone was very kind.
I had arranged taxi through the hotel. It was about 30 minutes late. But the driver was very nice
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the location, the pool, and the breakfast.
The rooms were very small and slightly uncomfortable. More seating by the pool would have been nice during peak times in the afternoon.
Reviewed: 14 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAmazing staff! Every single staff member from the restaurant, to reception, to the cleaning staff was friendly, helpful and genuine. Great location! Very short walk to beautiful beach. The included breakfast was good, you had a menu to choose from. I had a special diet, so they let me pick and choose.
The location is great, but is expensive for 3 stars. It was not a problem, but just know going in that there are not a lot of extras for comfort. For example, no hair drier, basic bedding, and really just a simple room. I was comfortable, but it felt over priced. Great air conditioning!
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location. Great food and drinks. Wonderful service.
Reviewed: 14 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLocation
A bit noisy because near road
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat staff, great breakfast, very clean
Reviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewSuper chilled, great room size, friendly staff.
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewAmazing location. Walk to beach, to shops and restaurants.
Reviewed: 18 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewWonderful coffee, delicious breakfast, iguanas on the porch, location
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Reviewed: 26 July 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
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