Best surfing hotels
If you’re looking for a good wave then Nosara is the place for you. Playa Guiones has consistent waves all year long, perfect for both beginners and professionals, and there are many options for organizing surf trips to nearby hot spots, like Marbella or Ostional. In Guiones you can find anything you need to surf from surfboards, lessons, clothing, and equipment. Immerse yourself in the vibrant surf culture while the hotel takes care of everything.
Olas Verdes
Olas Verdes is a colorful boutique hotel located steps from the beach. You can go surfing at any time by their own private trail through the lush forest. Olas Verdes is known for their highly sustainable practices, shared by their on-site surf school Safari Surf. With more than 20 years of experience, Safari Surf has a highly qualified staff all locals, with ISA (International Surf Association) instructor certification and trained in water rescue. They have surf classes for all levels, and a special kids camp and women retreat. They offer video surf coach analysis, immersion into the local Tico culture, SUP classes and tours, top end surf equipment with older boards changed yearly and donated to the local community.
El Manglar restaurant, one of the best in town, is located inside Olas Verdes. There are poolside suites, luxury suites and 2 level beach apartments, an outdoor saltwater swimming pool, a garden and a yoga deck. Every guest gets refillable aluminium bottles, free bikes, complimentary laundry service and breakfast. If you want to make a contribution to the community look for their Pack for a purpose program, where you can donate and also their volunteer programs to support local nonprofits.
The gilded iguana surf hotel
“Designated by surfers, for surfers” is their motto. The Gilded Iguana has been around for more than 30 years and it’s focused on bringing the best experience to surf lovers. They have surf lessons for all ages and levels, with ISA-certified surf coaches, a week-long surf camp, surfboard rentals and a specialized surf store. There’s also a surf club that you can get by membership with full access to over 150 surfboards, SUP's, boogie boards, skimboards, and beaters, a personal board storage and other amenities like showers, a lounge and juice bar just steps from the entrance to the Guiones beach. It can be paid daily, weekly, monthly or yearly.
They have a restaurant, a jacuzzi, a pool bar and a kid’s pool, a gift shop, and a mountain biking program with quality bikes and instructors. There are 28 rooms and a surfer’s suite, each with outdoor living space, indoor and outdoor showers and secure surfboard storage.
They have a restaurant, a jacuzzi, a pool bar and a kid’s pool, a gift shop, and a mountain biking program with quality bikes and instructors. There are 28 rooms and a surfer’s suite, each with outdoor living space, indoor and outdoor showers and secure surfboard storage.
moana surf hotel
Moana is a beachfront resort with a passion for surfing. The hotel has a jungle path that will take you to the waves in a couple of minutes. Everything designed for your comfort so you only need to focus on surfing. They have a live surf cam so you can check the waves any time, you can ask for surf lessons for all levels and coaching with all surf equipment included, guided surf trips, video analysis, surf photography, surf specific stretch lessons in the yoga studio and free surf boards. Moana groms is a special class for kids 5 to 12 years old.
They offer a delicious buffet style breakfast with many fresh and healthy options. There’s an open shared lounge, an outdoor pool, a yoga deck, and for a fee you can have massages at the hotel. Every one of their suites has a television, a kitchenette, and local organic toiletries formulated specially for Moana, some even have ocean view.
Bodhi Tree
Bodhi Tree is the perfect resort for those looking for a complete wellness experience. With a distinctive and refined balinese inspiration, Bodhi Tree is all about luxury and tranquility. They have their own surf school, Bodhi Del Mar, certified through the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT). All of Bodhi Del Mar instructors are certified in CPR, First Aid and Water Rescue. There are private or group surf lessons, for all levels, and they have surf tours to Playa Garza, Ostional, Marbella or Camaronal if are adventurous.
There’s a saltwater swimming pool, a bar and restaurant, a juice bar, a gym, a pilates center, a spa, a boutique and other wellness facilities. They have different options for accomodations, from a villa, room, bungalow or even shared beds in rooms for 3. And a service of free shuttles to the beach and around the town.
La Negra Surf Hotel
La Negra is a beachfront hotel, with a trail through the jungle that gets you to the best surfing spot on Guiones beach. Great for surfers and adventurers, it’s located close to all the shops and restaurants, but in a quiet place. They have an on site surf school, by Costa Rican certified surf instructor Juan Carlos Flores Rugama. Juan Carlos and his instructors are passionate about teaching and surfing. They offer 2 hour surf lessons, for all levels, video analysis of your surfing and they can make a video of your best waves for the perfect movie of your experience in Nosara.
They have 9 rooms for 2 people each, some with a terrace or private patio, and a house close to the hotel that can be rented as a whole. There’s a pool, a restaurant, abar, and a yoga studio open for guests with daily group and private classes. Kids under 15 years old are not allowed.
If you’re looking for a good wave then Nosara is the place for you, with consistent waves all year long, perfect for beginners and professionals.