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Surf at Silvestre Nosara
Twenty ensuite bedrooms steps away from the most consistent surf break in Costa Rica. Nine private residences. Every detail handled.
SURF OFFERINGS
The Board Collection
Forty complimentary Jim Banks performance surfboards, shaped for Guiones.
Private Lessons & Coaching
ISA-certified coaches, in-water instruction, and video analysis for all experience levels.
Kids' Surf Camp
Dedicated instructors guide young surfers from their first beach pop-up to riding green waves.
Surf Boat Charter
Point breaks and uncrowded beach breaks beyond Guiones. Intermediate and above. 3–4 hours.
Surf Concierge
A dedicated team member selects your board, pairs you with the right coach, and arranges the rest.
What People Are Saying
The Surf Club
Playa Guiones stretches for five kilometres of protected coastline, breaking with a consistency that's rare even by Costa Rica's standards. With a sandy bottom, no reef and warm water year-round, it rewards beginners and satisfies experienced surfers in equal measure, which is why the people who know where the best breaks are tend to keep this one close.
At the Surf Club, a dedicated surf concierge takes care of everything before you reach the water. Guests can choose from a curated collection of forty Jim Banks performance surfboards, each one shaped specifically for Guiones' soft, rolling waves, waxed, leashed, and colour-coded for effortless selection. Your personal surf locker keeps your gear ready between sessions, and on-site showers mean you can come and go from the water within a thirty-second walk without returning to your residence.
Private coaching with ISA-certified instructors, a kids' surf camp for younger guests, surf boat charters to uncrowded point breaks beyond Guiones, and mixed-ability session structures for groups, means every element of a surf stay is available through the Surf Club and your concierge arranges it all in advance.
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NOSARA SEASONS
Nosara has a tropical climate with warm temperatures and surfable waves year-round. Water temperatures stay between 79 and 84°F (26–29°C). No wetsuit required.
Peak months for wildlife Humpback whale migration runs from July through October. Sea turtle nesting at nearby Ostional peaks between August and November.
Dry Season
Green Season
Quiet Season
Dry Season
December – April
Offshore winds shape the Pacific swells into clean, well-defined waves with long, peeling rides. Blue skies and consistent morning conditions make this the most popular season for experienced surfers and the best time for form and reliability.
Green Season
June – August, November
The most powerful swells of the year arrive with the wet season. Mornings are typically clear and excellent for surfing, with brief tropical showers in the afternoon that clear quickly. For those who want size and energy in the water, this is when Guiones delivers its most impressive conditions.
Quiet Season
May, September – October
The quietest and most peaceful months on the beach. The waves are still consistently surfable, mornings are calm, and the crowd, never large by the standards of better-known breaks, thins considerably. The best rates and highest availability for those who want the place largely to themselves.
Humpback whale migration runs from July through October, sea turtle nesting at nearby Ostional peaks August through November and dolphins are present along the coastline year-round.
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Room Configurations
Nine grand residences with five distinct layouts. Up to 20 guests on a single-occupancy basis. Up to 48 at full capacity.
Why Nosara
Nosara sits on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, one of the world's five Blue Zones, where the culture of daily movement, good food, and time outdoors is woven into everyday life. For surfers, it offers something less common, a world-class break on a coastline that strict environmental regulations have kept low-density, undeveloped, and largely unchanged.
Playa Guiones runs for five kilometres of protected coastline. From the water, the view is the Pacific on one side and untouched jungle on the other, there’s no beachfront construction or high-rises and the waves are consistent, the water is warm, and the town beyond the beach offers quality dining, respected wellness practitioners, and a community of people who arrived for the surf and found reasons to stay.
With more than 330 rideable days a year, it's one of the most consistent breaks in the Americas.
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Blue Zones worldwide
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Protected coastline
WHY SILVESTRE
Recognised among Travel + Leisure's Top 100 World's Best Hotels, TIME's World's Greatest Places 2024, and Forbes' 12 Best Resorts in Costa Rica, Silvestre sits as close to Playa Guiones as the protected coastline allows, with direct access to five kilometres of beach and no construction between the property and the Pacific.
The property holds twenty ensuite bedrooms across nine grand residences, each beginning at 1,000 square feet, with full kitchens, Le Labo amenities, and a private garden, balcony, or terrace. It offers the sophistication of a boutique hotel with the privacy, space, and freedom of home. All amenities are reserved exclusively for guests, with full property buyouts available for those seeking complete privacy.
A rooftop terrace with infinity pool, bar, and lounge sits within the jungle canopy, hosting private dinners, celebrations, and cocktail receptions, with a projector and live musicians available for evening events. The Surf Club provides beachfront access and more than forty performance boards in every shape and size, waxed and ready, complimentary for all guests, with private lessons and video coaching on request. The studio is a fully equipped, climate-controlled space for strength training, yoga, and sound baths, with adaptive lighting and full AV for workshops, presentations, and cinema evenings.
Breakfast is served each morning on the rooftop, with a varied menu drawn from organic, locally sourced ingredients, alongside seasonal cocktails, single-origin Tarrazú coffee, and fresh smoothies. A private chef is available for in-residence or rooftop dining. Wellness extends to in-residence massage, spa treatments, acupuncture, IV infusion, and facials, with a barrel sauna, cold plunge, and outdoor rain shower in the Tropical Garden Grand Residences.
Guests are welcomed with a coconut and chilled wild orange towels, and stays of three nights or more include a stocked fridge. A dedicated team member assists with beach setup and day-to-day needs throughout the stay, and curates experiences from fishing charters and horseback riding to ATV tours, ziplining, and seasonal whale and turtle watching.
The property is sustainable by design, a gold sponsor of Costas Verdes reforestation, with Bionest wastewater treatment reused for irrigation, energy-efficient LED lighting, and climate-responsive architecture built around natural ventilation and airflow.
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Everything you need to plan a surf stay at Silvestre Nosara ranging from board collection and coaching options, to what to expect at Playa Guiones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
THE WAVES & THE BREAK
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What makes Playa Guiones a good surf spot?
Guiones offers over 330 rideable days a year on a consistent, well-shaped break that works across all levels. Sandy bottom, no reef, and warm water year-round. The beach runs for over five kilometres of protected coastline, which means it rarely feels crowded even when conditions are good. Offshore winds in dry season produce clean, peeling waves. The wet season brings the most powerful swells of the year.
What are the water conditions like?
Water temperatures hold between 79 and 84°F (26–29°C) throughout the year. No wetsuit required in any season. The break is reliably gentle enough for beginners at its most consistent, and offers real challenge for experienced surfers when the swells are up.
Is Guiones suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The sandy bottom, forgiving wave shape, and warm water make it one of the most beginner-friendly breaks in Costa Rica. The surf concierge will match you with the right board and the right coach before you reach the water.
THE BOARD COLLECTION & SURF CLUB
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What is the Jim Banks surfboard collection?
A curated selection of forty performance boards shaped by Jim Banks specifically for the conditions at Playa Guiones. The collection spans a full range of sizes and shapes, from wider, more stable boards for beginners to performance shortboards for experienced surfers. All boards are waxed, leashed, and colour-coded. The collection is complimentary for every guest.
How do I choose the right board?
Your surf concierge guides the selection based on your experience level, height, and the conditions on the day. You don’t need to arrive knowing what you’re looking for.
What facilities does the Surf Club have?
Personal surf lockers for every guest, on-site shower facilities, and a dedicated surf concierge. The Surf Club and all its equipment are reserved exclusively for Silvestre guests, no public access.
LESSONS, COACHING & KIDS' CAMP
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What do private surf lessons include?
Each session runs approximately 1.5 hours, in the water with an ISA-certified coach. Video capture is included throughout, with a land-based review session afterwards so you can see your progression and receive precise feedback. Lessons are available for every level, from complete beginners to experienced surfers working on specific technique.
Can our group surf together if we’re at different levels?
Yes. Sessions are structured so everyone surfs simultaneously on the same beach. Beginners work in the whitewater, intermediates progress on green waves, and more experienced surfers take the outer break. The surf concierge designs the structure around the group’s specific range of abilities in advance.
What is the kids' surf camp, and who is it for?
The kids' surf camp pairs Guiones’ warm, gentle conditions with experienced instructors who stay in the water alongside each young surfer throughout the session. Instruction runs from the first beach pop-up through to catching green waves independently, at the child’s own pace. Sessions are available for young beginners and can be arranged individually or as part of a wider family programme at the property.
PRACTICAL
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What’s included in a booking at Silvestre?
Accommodation, daily breakfast, daily housekeeping, a welcome basket with provisions, and complimentary use of all hotel facilities including the full Jim Banks surfboard collection and Surf Club amenities. Lessons, coaching, boat charters, and additional experiences are arranged on request through the surf concierge.
When is the best time to visit for surf?
Any time. Dry season (December–April) offers clean, consistent conditions shaped by offshore winds. Green season (June–August, November) delivers the most powerful swells of the year. Quiet season (May, September–October) is the most peaceful, with the best rates and high availability. Waves are surfable in every season.
How do I get to Silvestre Nosara?
Fly internationally to Liberia Airport (LIR) or San José (SJO), then connect via a short charter flight to Nosara Airport (NOB). Private transfers from Liberia by road take approximately 2.5 hours. Our team coordinates all arrivals and transfers, guests don’t need to arrange anything independently.
PRACTICAL REASSURANCES
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Does Silvestre have reliable Wi-Fi and AV support for working sessions?
Yes. The entire property has business-grade internet with consistent performance. The studio and rooftop have full AV capability, including projector, speakers, and director's chairs for presentations and workshops.
Is Nosara safe?
Costa Rica is widely regarded as the safest country in Central America. Nosara is a small, established community with a strong international presence.
Is Silvestre a good choice if guests have never been to Costa Rica?
Yes. The property is fully serviced, and our team handles all logistics – guests don’t need prior experience of the country to feel comfortable and at home.
What’s the weather like in Nosara?
Tropical year-round. Dry season (December–April) is dry and settled. Green season brings afternoon rain that clears quickly, with lush jungle and strong surf swells. Water temperatures stay between 79 and 84°F (26–29°C). No wetsuit required.
How far in advance should I reach out to plan a retreat or group stay at Silvestre?
As early as possible, particularly for dry season and full property buyouts. Contact our retreat planning team to check availability for your dates.
When is the best time to host a retreat or group event at Silvestre Nosara?
Any time. Nosara has a tropical climate with warm temperatures and surfable waves year-round. Dry season (December–April) offers cloudless skies and consistent surf. Green season (June – August, November) brings lush jungle and powerful swells. Quiet season (May, September–October) offers the best rates, highest availability, and most peaceful atmosphere. Water temperatures stay between 79 and 84°F (26–29°C) year-round.
How do I start planning a retreat or group stay at Silvestre?
Contact our team with your preferred dates, group size, and goals. We respond within 24 hours with a tailored proposal. Our team then works with you to build the itinerary, confirm activities, and coordinate every detail before arrival.
What’s the cancellation policy?
All retreat and group bookings are non-refundable. Bookings made within 90 days of arrival require full payment at confirmation. Full terms are provided at the time of booking.