# Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences > Silvestre Nosara offers luxury Grand Residences steps from the best surf in Nosara, Costa Rica. It combines the freedom and privacy of a home with the world-class service and amenities of a luxury hotel. The residence-style hotel features a rooftop terrace, surf school, wellness studio, and sustainable design. All residences include full kitchens, private balconies (or gardens), and top-tier amenities. ## Main Pages - [Home](https://silvestre.cr/): Overview of the hotel, amenities, and location. - [Contact Us](https://silvestre.cr/contact-us): Get in touch for bookings and inquiries. ## Residences - [Tropical Garden Grand Residence](https://silvestre.cr/rooms/tropical-garden-grand-residence): 1000 sqft, 2 bedrooms, private garden, sleeps 4. - [Grand Residence](https://silvestre.cr/rooms/grand-residence): 1000 sqft, 2 bedrooms, private balcony, sleeps 4. - [Family Residence](https://silvestre.cr/rooms/family-residence): 1000 sqft, 2 bedrooms, private balcony, sleeps 5. - [Family Double Residence](https://silvestre.cr/rooms/family-double-residence): 1000 sqft, 2 bedrooms (double beds), private balcony, sleeps 7. - [Penthouse Grand Residence](https://silvestre.cr/rooms/penthouse-grand-residence): 2000 sqft, 4 bedrooms, private bar. ## Retreats and Special Events - [Retreats](https://silvestre.cr/retreats): Dedicated programs and retreats. - [Special Events](https://silvestre.cr/special-events): Information about special events. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://silvestre.cr/privacy-policy): Information on our data practices. - [Terms of Use](https://silvestre.cr/terms-of-use): Terms and conditions for our services. # 🧠 Silvestre Master Context Document --- ## 1. IDENTITY & POSITIONING **Official Name:** Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences **Website:** [silvestre.cr](http://silvestre.cr) **Location:** Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Nicoya Peninsula. In the jungle, steps from Playa Guiones and moments from the town's best dining. **Property Type:** Luxury boutique hotel with nine grand private residences. The sophistication of a luxury hotel with the freedom and space of a private home. **Recognition:** - Michelin Key (one of three in Nosara, alongside Esh and Senderos) - TIME Magazine World's Greatest Places - Opened February 2024 **Competitors in Nosara:** Sendero Villas, Harmony, Gilded Iguana, Esh, Senderos. --- ## 2. THE RESIDENCES Nine residences total. Every residence is 1,000 sq ft, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully en-suite. All have private outdoor space. ### Standard In-Room Amenities (All Residences) Full kitchen (stove, oven, dishwasher, De'Longhi coffee machine, stocked fridge), ironwood dining table, teak coffee table, sofa living room, two travertine bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers, Marshall Bluetooth speaker, washer/dryer, air conditioning, clothes steamer, bath robes, Le Labo bath products, free WiFi, safety deposit box. Custom Jim Banks performance surfboard as dΓ©cor. Welcome basket on arrival: journal, tote bag, pens, reusable water bottles, coffee, local honey, banana chips. ### Bed Configurations & Occupancy | Residence | Type | Primary Bedroom | Secondary Bedroom | Sleeps | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1A | Family Double Residence | 2 queens | 1 queen + 1 twin bunk | Up to 6 | | 1B | Tropical Garden Grand Residence | 1 king | 1 queen | Up to 4 | | 1C | Tropical Garden Grand Residence | 1 king | 1 queen | Up to 4 | | 1D | Tropical Garden Grand Residence | 1 king | 1 queen | Up to 4 | | 2A | Family Double Residence | 2 queens | 1 queen + 1 twin bunk | Up to 6 | | 2B | Family Residence | 1 king | 1 queen + floating twin bunk | Up to 5 | | 2C | Family Residence | 1 king | 1 queen + floating twin bunk | Up to 5 | | 2D | Family Residence | 1 king | 1 queen + floating twin bunk | Up to 5 | | Penthouse | Penthouse Grand Residence | TBC | TBC | TBC | ### Outdoor Space by Type - **Tropical Garden Grand Residences (1B, 1C, 1D):** Full garden terrace. Dining table, Green Egg BBQ, hammock, barrel sauna, cold plunge, outdoor rain shower. Premium tier. - **Family Double & Family Residences:** Private balcony with palm-framed views and egg-shaped swing chairs. - **Penthouse:** Top floor. Hand-crafted marble infinity bathtub, private bar. Peak luxury tier. *Penthouse exact bed config and occupancy: confirm from Mews or [silvestre.cr](http://silvestre.cr) directly.* --- ## 3. TOP SELLING POINTS 1. **Location** β€” steps from Playa Guiones (one of the world's most consistent surf breaks), moments from Nosara's best restaurants. 2. **Spaciousness and luxury** β€” 1,000 sq ft two-bedroom residences, private saunas and cold plunges in select residences, exceptional finishes throughout. Michelin Key. TIME Magazine recognised. 3. **Unique amenities** β€” only rooftop pool and bar in Nosara, The Studio (elite underground gym, 24/7), Silvestre Surf Club with world champion coaching. ### Insider Tips - **Families:** Nanny and babysitting services on property. Kids' Camp available. Parents can enjoy the rooftop pool or a private massage while children are cared for. - **Arrival:** Send a grocery list in advance β€” residence fully stocked on arrival with a curated welcome basket. - **Surf:** World champion coaching through Silvestre Surf Coaching (Jim Banks custom surfboards included), or arrange a premium beach tent setup. --- ## 4. FACILITIES & AMENITIES ### Rooftop - Only rooftop pool and bar in Nosara - Open daily 8:00am – 9:00pm - Breakfast served 8:00–11:00am - Full bar service throughout the day - ADA-accessible bathroom on rooftop level ### The Studio - Elite underground private gym - Available 24/7 to all guests - Personal trainers available ### Silvestre Surf Club - In-house coaching team - Jim Banks custom performance surfboards included with every stay - World champion coaches available - Professional surf instruction with video analysis - Beach tent experiences arranged by the team ### Private Chef - Available for in-residence dining - Bookable through concierge ### Experiences (all bookable through concierge) Massages, yoga, ATV tours, fishing, boat tours, SUP, boxing, Muay Thai, sound baths, IV drips, facials, babysitting/nanny services, airport transfers. --- ## 5. FOOD & BEVERAGE **Breakfast** β€” daily, 8:00–11:00am, rooftop. Complimentary for all guests. **Complimentary includes:** Eggs (to order), toast, juice, coffee. **Upgrade options (additional charge):** Avocado toast, breakfast bowl (vegetables, poached eggs, bacon), omelette, smoothie bowl, smoothies (Pink Smoothie, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and others), specialty coffees. **Bar:** Rooftop. 8:00am–9:00pm. Exceptional cocktails and thoughtfully crafted drinks throughout the day. --- ## 6. POLICIES **Check-in:** 3:00pm standard. Early arrivals welcomed to the rooftop and invited to swim while room is prepared. **Check-out:** 11:00am. **Minimum stay:** 1 night. **High season:** Thanksgiving through end of Semana Santa / spring breaks. **Low season:** Remainder of year. **Cancellation policy:** Full prepayment required at booking (including taxes and fees). Free cancellation up to 31 days prior to arrival. Cancellations within 30 days: 100% of booking total is non-refundable. **Pets:** Welcome and encouraged. Pet fee applies. **Smoking:** No smoking throughout property. **Packages:** Not currently available, in development. **Parties:** Property does not accommodate bachelor/bachelorette or similar parties. **Minors:** Guests under 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. **Accessibility:** - Elevator on property - Front entrance ramp - ADA bathroom on rooftop - No rooms are fully ADA compliant --- ## 7. LOCATION β€” NOSARA & GETTING THERE Nosara is an eco-conscious beach town on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula: - Playa Guiones β€” one of the world's most consistent surf breaks, 2-minute walk from the property - Blue Zone β€” one of the world's longevity hotspots - Global yoga and wellness destination - Jungle-beach setting with abundant wildlife **Airports:** - **NOB (Nosara)** β€” domestic/charter from San JosΓ©. ~2.5 miles / ~15 min from property. Closest option. - **LIR (Liberia)** β€” nearest international hub. ~2.5 hours by car. US/Canada direct flights. - **SJO (San JosΓ©)** β€” main international airport. Domestic connection to NOB, or ~4–5 hours drive. **Airport transfers** arranged directly by Silvestre. Guests contact concierge to book. --- ## 8. GUEST SERVICE MODEL **Model:** Concierge-front desk host model. One host per guest, check-in through checkout. Single-threaded relationship β€” guests never re-explain themselves. **Service standards:** - Warm, genuine, professional β€” never scripted - Calm and unhurried β€” give guests space to think - Address guests by name whenever possible - Escalate immediately: dissatisfied guest, service failure, unresolvable situation --- ## 10. BRAND VOICE Thoughtful host who also happens to be a sharp businessperson. Warm but never gushing. Concise but never curt. Unhurried. Specific and personal β€” never generic scripts. **Never:** filler phrases, rushing guests, unconfirmed promises, corporate jargon, robotic delivery. --- ## 11. CONTACT | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Website | [silvestre.cr](http://silvestre.cr) | | Reservations email | [reservations@silvestre.cr](mailto:reservations@silvestre.cr) | | Concierge email | [concierge@silvestre.cr](mailto:concierge@silvestre.cr) | | Phone & WhatsApp | +506-8749-2377 | | Wi-Fi network | Silvestre Guests | ---