Surf Hotels
A good surf hotel is worth its weight in surf trip gold.
An extra special surf hotel is even better.
You’ve just won the surf trip jackpot because this is the best collection of extra special surf hotels in existence. We’ve scoured the planet and vetted hundreds of places to create this collection of outstanding hotels at epic surf destinations.
We have a high criteria for this collection, and all hotels are carefully selected. These properties were hand-picked with surf goals in mind, and they also offer a holistic travel experience. This translates to amazing hotels and resorts with an elevated sense of design, cuisine, amenities, and plenty of activities for any non-surfing companions.
Nosara, Costa Rica
from $179
Modern surf hotel with posh amenities and surf club located a five minutes’ walk to the many peaks of Playa Guiones.
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
from $229
Boutique surf and yoga retreats set on a jungle hillside with top-notch surf lessons and extraordinary hospitality.
Nosara, Costa Rica
from $115
Charming boutique hotel in the heart of Nosara, only a few-minute walk to the main surf break at Playa Guiones.
Playa Santana, Popoyo, Nicaragua
from $200
All-inclusive boutique surf hotel at Playa Santana in Nicaragua's Tola Province. Daily meals, yoga, and surf guiding included.
Santa Cruz, Portugal
from $55 dorm / $175 private
Surf-chic eco-friendly hotel on Portugal’s west coast. Ocean views, heated pool, jacuzzi, skatepark, and surfer-friendly amenities.
Ericeira, Portugal
from $22 dorm / $49 private
Artsy and colorful surf house with awesome views of the charming village of Ericeira and its many surf spots. Private rooms and dorms.
Azores Islands, Portugal
from $150
Modern and thoughtfully designed oceanfront resort with dazzling views in the beautiful Azores Islands.
Santa Cruz, Portugal
from $330
Eco-friendly luxury hotel along Portugal’s Costa de Prata. Sprawling coastal property with beautiful unique guest rooms and villas.
Ahangama, Sri Lanka
from $175 per person
All-inclusive luxury surf and yoga retreats for all levels at a modern tropical locale in southwest Sri Lanka.
Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
$200 per person
All-inclusive surf resort on a stunning stretch of white sand beach with Lance’s Right (AKA Hollow Tree’s) break out front.
Rote Island, Indonesia
from $180
Eco-friendly island-chic surf resort on the beautiful island of Rote. On the doorstep of Rote’s headline surf break, T-Land.
Upolu, Samoa
from $270
Adults-only beachfront resort set on 33 lush acres with a pool and overwater restaurant.
5-10 min boat ride to three uncrowded breaks.
Krui, South Sumatra, Indonesia
from $49
All-inclusive beachfront surf camp in South Sumatra with insane waves and beautiful views at an affordable price point.
Qamea Island, Taveuni, Fiji
from $164 per person
Private beachfront bungalow getaway nestled into 12 acres of rainforest in northern Fiji. Great surf minus the crowds.
Troncones, Mexico
from $240
Design-forward beachfront boutique hotel with beautiful views on the tranquil shores of Troncones, Mexico.
San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico
from $200
Stylish eco-friendly hotel with ocean views on the Riviera Nayarit. Saltwater pool, lush gardens, easy beach access, and close to surf.
Sayulita, Mexico
from $60
Bohemian chic hideaway in the heart of Sayulita. Morocco-meets-Mexico style with a whole lot of charm at an affordable price.
