Availability
Many of our rooms have an unobstructed views of the ocean, and those that have a partial ocean view
share a view of the lush plant life and refreshing infinity pool that you will enjoy while staying with us.
Choose from single rooms for couples and solo travelers, double rooms for those who need a little more space,
shared rooms for solo travelers looking for a deal, and our two penthouse suites, featuring lofts,
kitchenettes and the best sunset (and sunrise) views in Tamarindo from their
private rooftop decks.
We also offer accommodations at the Pueblo Dorado Surf Hotel,
our sister hotel located across the street 300 meters north of the surf camp.
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2 Bedroom Apartment – Pueblo Dorado Hotel
+ more infoQueen bed, bunk bed and sofa bed, kitchenette. The 2 Bedroom Apartment is comfortable and economical. Perfect for a traveling family or group
Max: Room facilities:A/C, Breakfast, Electric Outlets, Free Wifi, Partial Oceanview, Refrigerator, Shampoo, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:1 x Queen or 2 x Twin
Room size:90 m2
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Max:
Room facilities:A/C, Breakfast, Daily Housekeeping, Electric Outlets, En-Suite Bathroom, Free Wifi, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:Queen
Room size:50 m2
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Max:
Room facilities:A/C, Breakfast, Daily Housekeeping, Electric Outlets, En-Suite Bathroom, Free Wifi, Oceanview, Sheets, Towels
Bed size:Queen
Room size:50 m2
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Joe’s Tiki Hut
+ more infoTwo Bedroom Beachfront Apartment, two queen beds, king bed, full kitchen, with private balcony and spectacular ocean views
Max: Room facilities:A/C, Balcony with views, Breakfast, Electric Outlets, En-Suite Bathroom, Free Wifi, Oceanfront, Oceanview, Shampoo, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:King & Queen
Room size:90 m2
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Standard Room – Pueblo Dorado Hotel
+ more infoComfortable and affordable, our Double Standard Rooms are the best hotel value
Max: Room facilities:A/C, Breakfast, Electric Outlets, Free Wifi, Partial Oceanview, Shampoo, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:1 x Queen or 2 x Twin
Room size:35 m2
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Max:
Room facilities:A/C, Breakfast, Electric Outlets, Free Wifi, Oceanview, Shampoo, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:Queen
Room size:45 m2
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Sunset Room with Balcony
+ more infoBig rooms upstairs with a nice balcony and beautiful ocean views
Max: Room facilities:A/C, Balcony with views, Breakfast, Electric Outlets, Free Wifi, Oceanview, Shampoo, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:Queen
Room size:45 m2
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The Penthouse
+ more info2 queen beds, 1 twin in loft, kitchenette. Our two penthouse rooms share a huge rooftop deck with spectacular ocean views
Max: Room facilities:A/C, Breakfast, Electric Outlets, Free Wifi, Oceanview, Rooftop Deck, Shampoo, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:Queen
Room size:45 m2
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Tiki Room
+ more infoSmall but comfy room with partial ocean view. Great for a single traveler or a couple
Max: Room facilities:A/C, Breakfast, Electric Outlets, Free Wifi, Oceanview, Partial Oceanview, Shampoo, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:1 x Queen or 2 x Twin
Room size:35 m2
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Tiki Room with Balcony
+ more infoSmall room with a nice balcony and partial ocean views. Great for a single traveler or a couple
Max: Room facilities:A/C, Balcony with views, Breakfast, Electric Outlets, Free Wifi, Oceanview, Partial Oceanview, Shampoo, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:Queen
Room size:35 m2
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Adjoining Standard Rooms
+ more infoQueen + two single beds or two single beds/room. Comfortable and affordable, our Double Standard Rooms are the best hotel value
Room facilities:A/C, Breakfast, Electric Outlets, Free Wifi, Partial Oceanview, Shampoo, Sheets, Shower, Towels
Bed size:1 x Queen or 2 x Twin
Room size:50 m2
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Tamarindo Surf Camp
Welcome To Our Surf Camp On The Beach In Tamarindo
Relax in our beachfront hotel and surf fun waves right out front. Hang out in 2 restaurants, 3 bars, and microbrewery. Get everything you need from our surf shop and surfboard demo center. Let our staff take care of everything so you can enjoy your Costa Rica surf vacation.
We have fun waves right out in front of the surf camp. And there are 12 different surf spots all within walking distance of your hotel room.
The surf camp features Tamarindo’s largest selection of quality rental longboards, shortboards, fun shapes, fishes, soft surfboards, bodyboards and more. Exchange your surfboard as many times as you like. Walk-in customers can rent a surfboard by the hour, day, week, or month.
When you are not surfing epic waves enjoy a hearty meal at our restaurant, Tamarindo’s famous beachfront surf diner. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner 7am – 10pm, choose from delicious breakfast dishes and unlimited free coffee included daily with your stay at either of our hotels. Lunch and dinner items include fresh sushi, local Costa Rican dishes, and southern Californian Mexican surf grub.
We also have a beach restaurant, Tamarindo’s local favorite beach hangout open daily until 12am. Keep an eye on the waves while eating lunch and dinner, enjoying some cold beers.
Listen to live music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon while letting the kids run free at our family-friendly restaurant.
One of the most amazing features is our Volcano Brewing Company, which became Tamarindo’s pioneer brewer, producing epic craft beer on the beach.
Located next to the entrance of our surf camp, adding another delicious dimension to your one-of-a-kind surf trip! Perfect for the early birds, opens daily at 5:30am providing the necessary morning boost you need before hitting the water.
OUR SOLO TRAVELER OPTION
Whether you’re a social butterfly looking to make friends at every corner or a seasoned wave hunter looking to eat, surf, sleep, repeat, Witch’s Rock Surf Camp has accommodations to meet your needs. Male and female shared rooms offer an economical option while catering to our most sociable guests. Single queen Tiki Rooms give you the opportunity to stay at the main site, but also have your own private space. And finally, our sister location, Pueblo Dorado Surf Hotel, is ideal for surfers who want the best of both worlds. Hang out at the laid back sister location when you need to refuel your batteries, and cruise to the main site for your surf program and a social environment. Shared Rooms start at $1141 per week. Tiki Rooms start at $1554 per week. Pueblo Dorado rooms start at $1295 per week.
SURF PACKAGES
Beginner Surf School
Since 2001, thousands of people just like you have learned how to surf at our surf camp.
When you join our surf school, you’ll have access to the most accomplished surf instructors around. This means you’ll learn to surf FAST, and you’ll have a great time doing it.
Join our tribe and you’ll discover this new passion on your surfing adventure.
Beachfront Location
Unlike most other surf camps in Costa Rica, we’re located directly on the sand with the best waves right out in front. This means you’re always going to be only a few steps away from surfing. You can rest assured that you chose the best spot for your surfing vacation.
Ideal Waves for Learning
Tamarindo’s waves break gently towards the shore, allowing you to easily catch a lot of them. This will help you to learn to surf FAST.
The ocean bottom is all sand, so it’s as safe as can be.
And the locals all consider Tamarindo a learning beach, so you don’t have to worry about upsetting anyone or getting in other people’s way.
Expert Surf Instruction
Our instructors have taught thousands of people just like you how to surf.
When you enroll in our program you’ll have a surf coach dedicated to your success. You’ll learn how to surf the right way, from true experts that will show you exactly what to do to master the sport and continue to improve.
After your time with us you’ll be a real surfer. You’ll be able to paddle out at your home break confidently, or at other surf spots around the world.
Friendly and Fun
Surfing is all about having a good time. Not only will you learn to surf, but you’ll have a blast doing it. You’ll appreciate the friendly, supportive environment at our camp.
You’ll make lifelong friends with likeminded people just like you, experiencing the most that life has to offer.
Intermediate Surf Program
Surf Tours with Coaching
Our daily Intermediate Coaching tours last 3-4 hours and we’ll take you to a couple breaks in the area that are best for Intermediate level surfers. You will work on gaining speed, positioning, wave selection, doing turns, and catching more waves.
A Saturday-Saturday reservation is suggested, but not required. Guests can stay more or less than 7 days, and trips can start on any day of the week.
Advanced Surf Tours
Surf Costa Rica like a local with daily guided boat and van tours, surfing the best waves Costa Rica has to offer. Our Costa Rican surf guides use local knowledge to get you into perfect conditions each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 7 nights at our hotel.Stay in our beachfront hotel overlooking Tamarindo’s best waves.We are the perfect home base for your Costa Rican surf vacation. We have Shared Rooms, Single Queen Rooms, Double Queen Rooms, Penthouses, and Apartment-Style Rooms.Many rooms have an ocean view. All rooms are close to the sand and include air conditioning and streaming fast wifi.
- Daily Van and Boat Tours
Surf Costa Rica by van and boat, surfing the best waves in the area on any given day. Your local Costa Rican guide will carefully choose the location based on swell size, period, direction, and wind. Our local knowledge will help you score. Advanced guided tours last 3-5 hours.A Saturday-Saturday reservation is suggested, but not required. Guests can stay more or less than 7 days, and trips can start on any day of the week.
- Surf Seminars
Our daily surf seminars are great oppurtunities to socialize and possibly learn something new!Seminars include: Surf Etiquette, Surf Science, Surfboad Design, History of Surfing, Ocean Safety, Proper Paddling
- Unlimited Use of SurfboardsWhether you need help choosing the perfect board for your first lesson, or you are an experienced surfer who doesn’t want to pay the fees to bring your board, we have what you need.You can test and change boards as many times as you like all day long. We have over 250 surfboards in our rental fleet: Long boards, fishes, shortboards, and alternative shapes by Firewire, Robert August, Von Sol, Walden, and local shapers.
- Daily BreakfastThis isn’t your normal free breakfast.Choose from anything on the menu in our beachfront restaurant Eat at Joe’s. Prepare for your big day of surfing with large portions of tasty beach grinds.
- Free Airport TransferWe provide free airport transportation
to and from the Liberia International Airport on Saturday in our air conditioned vans. Arriving on a non-Saturday? No worries, we can get you at your convenience for $85.If you are arriving by other means, please contact us for information and we can help you out.
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR LOCAL WAVES
Ollie’s Point
Beginner to Advanced Surf Break
Made famous by Robert August in The Endless Summer 2, Ollie’s Point is one of the best right-hand point breaks in Costa Rica.
Approximately 60 km. to the north of Tamarindo, Ollie’s Point is only accessible by boat and is about 2 hours away from Tamarindo.
Due to it’s somewhat sheltered location, Ollies needs a big southwest swell and low tide to turn on.
When it’s doing it’s thing, surfers can expect 300+ meter rides with barrel sections along the way.
Witch’s Rock
Intermediate to Advanced Surf Break
Witch’s Rock is located in the Santa Rosa National Park approximately 55 km to the North of Tamarindo and is home to some of the best surf in the country. Known as Roca Bruja by the locals, Witch’s Rock was also made famous by The Endless Summer 2.
This spot works best with a southwest to northwest swell, mid to high tide, and offshore winds. There are a few different peaks at Witch’s Rock that help spread out the crowd. Witch’s Rock is truly a world-class wave and is reserved for advanced surfers.
Playa Grande
Intermediate to Advanced Surf Break
Located just across the estuary to the north of Tamarindo is the remote beach of Playa Grande. Playa Grande is part of the Las Baulas National Park and is a famous nesting ground for Leatherback Turtles.
A 25 minute car ride, 35 minute walk, or just a 5 minute boat ride from Tamarindo brings you to the main peak. A series of rock formations off the coast redirect swells and set up long A-frames along the beach that can produce amazing barrels on the incoming tide.Due to its unique southerly orientation,
Playa Grande magnifies all south swells while also picking up those from the northwest. This feature makes Playa Grande one of the most consistent spots in Costa Rica.
Surf this wave with the Intermediate Surf Program or on our Advanced Tours.
Playa Tamarindo
Beginner to Advanced Surf Break
There are multiple waves in Tamarindo catering to all skill levels, making Tamarindo one of the most versatile surf spots on the Guanacaste peninsula.
Directly in front of Witch’s Rock Surf Camp to the north is the Tamarindo rivermouth. This is the premier spot when its breaking and can be one of the best waves in the area on a northwest swell with long, perfect, low tide, right-hand barrels.
Just south of the rivermouth is the Tamarindo beachbreak, a series of gentle peaks that break on mid to high tide. This stretch of beach, directly in front of Witch’s Rock Surf Camp, is the perfect beach to learn how to surf.
Further to the south are a series of lava rock outcroppings with various waves that break best on a mid to high tide.
Tamarindo is perfect for all types of boards and styles, but when there is significant swell, the conditions are best for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Playa Avellanas
Beginner to Advanced Surf Break
Moving south is the remote beach of Avellanas. Only a 25 minute car ride or 15 minutes on the boat from Tamarindo, Avellanas is a local favorite due to its close proximity and variety of waves. Directly in front of the main parking lot and next to Lola’s restaurant (named after the pig who can be seen wallowing in the tide) is a quality left-hand wave that has been compared to Indonesia on strong south swells. Looking to the north, a giant Willow tree can be seen growing out of the sand which marks the next peak, a fun A-frame that comes to life on both southwest and northwest swells. Another 200 meters to the north will bring you to the Avellanas river mouth which can produce some long rides and big barrels on a sizable swell. A shallow rock on the outside forms a peak that peels all the way to the inside where advanced surfers can test their barrel riding skills. Finally, on the other side of the river mouth to the north is Little Hawaii, a rock/reef break that can handle waves up to 20 feet! The wave breaks almost a quarter mile out and is the only surfable peak when the swell is really pumping.
Marbella
Advanced Surf Break
This beautiful black sand beach is located 30km south of Tamarindo and is one of the best beach breaks in Costa Rica. There are no signs to Marbella so if you do not have specific directions from a local, it is almost impossible to find. About 1 hour in a car or 40 minutes on the boat, Marbella is known for its picturesque waves and perfect left and right barrels. A rock/reef formation about 500 meters offshore crosses up the incoming swell and creates powerful A-frame peaks up and down the beach with some of the heaviest lips in the country. Marbella works with any tide on both northwest and southwest swells and is reserved for advanced surfers.
Playa Ostional
Intermediate to Advanced Surf Break
Located to the south of Marbella, Ostional is one of the world’s most important nesting sites for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. From Tamarindo, Ostional is about 1 and a half hours to the south in a car or a little more than 1 hour in boat. Travelers from around the world come to see thousands of turtles on the beach AND surf the amazing waves.Ostional is a powerful left and right beachbreak that can offer long tubing waves and rippable faces for intermediate to advanced surfers when the swell is on. Best surfed on the incoming tide
Playa Guiones
Beginner to Advanced Surf Break
Located in the laid back town of Nosara just to the south of Ostional, Playa Guiones is a consistent left and right beach break for surfers of all abilities. 2 hours to the South of Tamarindo, Guiones offers long, workable, forgiving waves that can provide all surfers with a memorable experience. The flat bottom creates long sloping waves that allow for turns, airs, and even barrels on the right swell. Due to its location on the coast, Guiones picks up north and south swells and works well on all tides making it perfect for a full-day trip.
Facilities
- A/C
- Access to Hotel facilities
- Balcony with views
- Breakfast
- Daily Housekeeping
- Electric Outlets
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Fan
- Free toiletries
- Free Wifi
- Kitchen
- Mosquito Net
- Oceanfront
- Oceanview
- Refrigerator
- Separate living room
- Shampoo
- Shared Bathroom
- Sheets
- Shower
- Table and chairs
- Towels
- TV
- Unlimited Use of Surfboards
Tamarindo
If Patrick and Wingnut from the 1994 surfing movie Endless Summer II surfed a time machine to present-day Tamarindo, they'd fall off their boards. A quarter-century of hedonism has transformed the once-dusty burg into 'Tamagringo,' whose perennial status as Costa Rica’s top surf and party destination has made it the first and last stop for legions of tourists.
Despite its party-town reputation, Tamarindo offers more than just drinking and surfing. It forms part of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas de Guanacaste, and the beach retains an allure for kids and adults alike. Foodies will find some of the best restaurants in the country. There's a thriving market on Saturday mornings and fierce competition has kept lodging prices reasonably low. Its central location makes it a great base for exploring the northern peninsula.
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