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.

Lush Palm Surf Retreats

surfboards laying on wooden oceanfront pool deck

Lush Palm Costa Rica

Playa Negra, Costa Rica

$$$$ • 6 bedrooms

All-inclusive surf coaching retreats at a stunning oceanfront villa. Amazing food, surf coaching, video analysis, yoga, and more.

private surf retreats

Lush Palm Private Retreats

Various Locations

$$$$ • various bedrooms

Bespoke luxury surf retreats for families and groups. Enjoy a completely done-for-you surf vacation with your crew.

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Lush Palm Mexico

Punta de Mita, Mexico

All-inclusive surf retreats in Punta de Mita, Mexico. 2025 Dates coming soon. Pre-register here.

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Lush Palm Oahu

North Shore, Oahu

All-inclusive surf retreats in North Shore, Oahu. 2025 Dates coming soon. Pre-register here.

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Lush Palm California

Encinitas, California

All-inclusive surf retreats in Encinitas, California. 2025 Dates coming soon. Pre-register here.

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Central America

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Lucero Surf Vacations

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Boutique surf and yoga retreats set on a jungle hillside with top-notch surf lessons and extraordinary hospitality.

from $990 per week

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Costa Rica Surf Retreat

Playa Negra, Costa Rica

$$$$ • 6 bedrooms

All-inclusive surf coaching retreats at a stunning oceanfront villa. Amazing food, surf coaching, video analysis, yoga, and more.

nantipa boutique surf hotel

Nantipa

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

$$$ • 15 bungalows

Luxe beachfront boutique hotel with one of the best oceanfront locales in Costa Rica and easy access to surf. Spacious oceanfront bungalows.

the gilded iguana surf hotel

The Gilded Iguana

Nosara, Costa Rica

$$$ • 29 rooms

Modern surf hotel with posh amenities and surf club located a five minutes’ walk to the many peaks of Playa Guiones.

the sunset shack surf hotel

The Sunset Shack

Nosara, Costa Rica

$$ • 8 rooms

Charming boutique hotel in the heart of Nosara, only a few-minute walk to the main surf break and beaches of Playa Guiones.

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Malibu Popoyo

Playa Santana, Nicaragua

$$ • 12 rooms

All-inclusive boutique surf hotel at Playa Santana in Nicaragua’s Tola Province. Daily meals, yoga, and surf guiding included.

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Modern Design Villas

Hacienda Iguana, Nicaragua

$$$ • 10 rooms

Design-forward boutique hotel surrounded by lush golf course grounds on Nicaragua’s wave rich Emerald Coast. Rooms and villa.

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Puro Surf

El Zonte, El Salvador

$$$ • 12 rooms

Oceanfront surf hotel and academy in El Salvador with excellent food, top-notch training facilities, and epic waves out front.

Europe

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Tiny Whale Surf Lodge

Lagos, Portugal

$$ • 12 rooms & cabins

Upscale boutique surf camp in the countryside on Portugal’s stunning Algarve coast. Daily meals and surf lessons included.​

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Areias do Seixo

Santa Cruz, Portugal

$$$ • 30 rooms & villas

Eco-friendly luxury hotel along Portugal’s Costa de Prata. Sprawling coastal property with beautiful unique guest rooms and villas.

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Noah Surf House Portugal

Santa Cruz, Portugal

$$$ • 21 bungalows & rooms

Surf-chic eco-friendly hotel on Portugal’s west coast. Ocean views, heated pool, jacuzzi, skatepark, and surfer-friendly amenities.

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Memmo Baleeira

Sagres, Portugal

$$ • 144 rooms

Design hotel with ocean views surrounded by great surf in the Algarve on Portugal’s southwestern tip. Two pools and spa.

santa barbara eco resort surf hotel

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

Azores Islands, Portugal

$$$ • 30 villas & studios

Modern and thoughtfully designed oceanfront resort with dazzling views in the beautiful Azores Islands.

Aethos Ericeira

Ericeira, Portugal

$$$ • 50 rooms & suites

Perched on a cliff with sweeping ocean views, this stunning design hotel is a perfect base to explore the surrounding waves and beauty of Ericeira.

Indian Ocean

Niyama Private Islands

Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives

$$$$ • 134 villas

Experience 5-star luxury and amazing surf at this postcard-perfect tropical island paradise in the Maldives.

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Six Senses Laamu

Laamu Atoll, Maldives

$$$$ • 97 rooms

Impeccable luxury resort on a private island in the Maldives with easy access to uncrowded surf. Striking overwater and beachfront villas.

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Como Maalifushi

Thaa Atoll, Maldives

$$$$ • 65 suites & villas

Escape to the secluded paradise where luxury meets the unspoiled beauty of the Southern Maldives.

Anantara Veli

South Malé Atoll, Maldives

$$$$ • 67 villas

Escape to the enchanting Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, where turquoise lagoons and luxurious overwater bungalows await. 

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Hollow Tree’s Resort

Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

$$ • 4 villas

All-inclusive surf resort on a stunning stretch of white sand beach with Lance’s Right (AKA Hollow Tree’s) break out front.

Anantara Uluwatu

Bali, Indonesia

$$$$ • 73 suites & villas

Experience a cliffside luxury hotel with direct access to Impossible’s surf break near Uluwatu.

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Rapture Bali

Bali, Indonesia

$ • 8 rooms

Modern surf camp on the southern coast of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. Private suites and spacious dorm rooms available.

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The Clubhouse at Ulu

Bali, Indonesia

$$ • 7 rooms

Sophisticated boutique hotel perched high on the cliffs above Uluwatu at Bali’s most epic beach club. Ocean views and chic suites.

awera surf resort

Awera Surf Resort

Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

$$$ • 11 villas

Upscale all-inclusive surf resort on a private beach in the Mentawai Islands with unlimited surf boat service and waves for all levels.

nirbana surf camp

Nirbana Surf & Yoga Retreat

Ahangama, Sri Lanka

$$ • 12 rooms

Luxe all-inclusive surf and yoga retreat at a riverside villa in Sri Lanka. Stays include daily surf lessons, yoga, meals, and more.

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Soul & Surf Sri Lanka

Ahangama, Sri Lanka

$$ • 6 rooms

All-inclusive luxury surf and yoga retreat for all levels at a beautifully designed boutique property in southwest Sri Lanka.

Mexico

girl holding surfboard walking on beach

Mexico Surf Retreat

Punta de Mita, Mexico

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Susurros del Corazón

Punta de Mita, Mexico

$$$$ • 59 suites & villas

A luxurious 5-star resort with a pristine private white sand beach and waves out front.

lo sereno surf hotel

Lo Sereno Casa de Playa

Troncones, Mexico

$$ • 10 rooms

Design-forward beachfront boutique hotel with beautiful views on the tranquil shores of Troncones, Mexico.

Pacific Islands

six senses fiji surf hotel

Six Senses Fiji

Malolo Island, Mamanucas, Fiji

$$$$ • 33 villas & residences

Luxury resort in Fiji on a stunning tropical island near world-class surf. Beachfront villas and 2 – 5 bedroom residences available.

maqai eco surf resort

Maqai Eco Surf Resort

Qamea Island, Taveuni, Fiji

$$ • 9 beachfront huts

Private beachfront getaway nestled into five acres of rainforest on a remote island in northern Fiji. Great surf minus the crowds.

sinalei surf hotel

Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa

Upolu, Samoa

$$$ • 29 villas

Adults-only beachfront resort set on 33 lush acres with a pool and overwater restaurant. 5-10 min boat ride to three uncrowded breaks.

United States

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California Surf Retreat

Encinitas, California

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surfhouse surf hotel

Surfhouse

Encinitas, California

$$ • 8 rooms

Surf-inspired boutique hotel in Encinitas within easy walking distance to consistent surf and local restaurants. Eight unique rooms available.

turtle bay resort surf hotel

Turtle Bay Resort

North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii

$$$ • 410 rooms & villas

Oceanfront resort with stunning views and plentiful amenities surrounded by undeveloped coastline on Oahu’s surf-rich North Shore.

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