Resort at a Glance: Iguana Lodge & Spa Beach Resort

A stay on Iguana Lodge & Spa Beach Resort’s sandy beaches can be a magical experience. The soft sand and clear blue waters call out to swimmers, but it’s the occasional show of bioluminescence at night that can turn a nighttime swim into a fairy-tale affair. Guests get comfortable in Club Rooms with lofted ceilings and marble bathrooms, or relax Tarzan-style in spacious casitas with private decks and stone bathing areas.

• Pamper yourself with a massage or full-body scrub at The Iguana Spa.
• Take a swim in the outdoor pool when afternoon showers keep you away from the beach.
• Water sports: Complimentary boogie board, kayak, and paddleboard rentals help you explore the Golfo Dulce.
• Animal spotting: The lodge organizes a number of adventures. Night hikes seek out creepy crawlies like snakes and spiders while birding tours look for macaws and toucans (both included with this deal).
• Daily meals: Your stay includes three meals a day from either of the two onsite restaurants.
• Stretch and relax with a beachfront yoga class.

The Osa Peninsula: A Blossoming Haven of Biodiversity

Plant and animal life flourishes in the warm climate and humid air of the Osa Peninsula, whose landscape swells with lush and leafy grandeur. Known as one of the earth’s most biologically diverse places, the peninsula supports 13 ecosystems, including cloud forests and mangrove swamps. Near its southeastern tip, the rainforest is teeming with animals such as scarlet macaws and toucans. Travelers can head out to Corcovado National Park to become intimate acquaintances with pumas, jaguars, poison-arrow frogs, red-backed squirrel monkeys, and four species of sea turtles.

To the east lie the cerulean waters and sandy beach of the Golfo Dulce. Excellent surfing abounds, but the area has a low likelihood of rip tides, undercurrents, and identity-stealing swordfish, so swimmers can feel safe taking to the salt waters. One of the peninsula’s largest towns, Puerto Jiménez offers a taste of urban recreation for those seeking local culture with shops, restaurants, and plenty of tour companies to help organize excursions into the surrounding wilderness.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Hotel transfer from is included in the Groupon from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM). Easiest way to get to to Puerto Jiménez Airport is by flight from Juan Santamarial Airport

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Additional guests may be added to a casita for $128.72 per night for each additional guest 13 or older, or $64.36 per night for guests 12 or younger. This fee does not cover tours, food, transfer, or taxes for the additional guest.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? No dinner reservations are required. Each restaurant has a very loose dress code; shoes are optional, but a shirt is required at dinner.

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