PLAYA GRANDE Surf Camp - Guanacaste, Tamarindo. Costa Rica
INTRODUCTION
The Surf Camp is proudly managed by three costarican brothers and sister, that will make sure you have an enjoyable experience during your vacations. The hotel is suited with all you need to experience the beach life, enjoy nature and the beauty of life.
Since 2004 on the hosting business, our team has grown and has a very well understanding of travelers needs and expectations. Weโll be delighted to share and show you all the beauty of our coast, enjoy surfing, our country and make sure that our favorite phrase is accomplished!
Just north of the famous seaside resort of Tamarindo, at the heart of Marino Las Baulas National Park, the stunning beach of Playa Grande with its pristine shoreline and clear blue sea, is one of the best beaches on the Guanacaste coast. Playa Grande is also reputed for the excellent surf found on the main beach, a protected area for nestling sea turtles as well as a playground for surfers from around the world.
Playa Grande Surfcamp lies 100 metres from a large, white sandy beach. A sanctuary for both turtles and surfers, this beach has some of the best beach breaks in the country. Accommodation is in cabanas and the surfcamp also has a self catering kitchen and barbecue for guests to share, as well as a swimming pool.
THE ACCOMMODATION
SUPERIOR VILLA 1 BEDROOM
- King size bed
- Private Bathroom with Hot water
- Living room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Terraceย with a hammock, chairs, and a table
- Flat-screen TV
- Air conditioning
SUPERIOR VILLA 2 BEDROOMS
- Bedroom 1: King size bed + air conditioning + flat-screen TV + personal safe
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed + one twin bed + air conditioning
- Private Bathroom with Hot water
- Living room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Terrace with a dining table, chairs, and a hammock
- Sofa bed in the living area
- Flat-screen TV
- Stunning views of the jungle and hotel poo
STANDARD ROOM
- Queen-size bed
- Private Bathroom with Hot water
- Flat-screen TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
STANDARD ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS
- 2 Queen-size bed
- Private Bathroom with Hot water
- Flat-screen TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
AMENITIES FOR ALL ACCOMMODATIONS OPTIONS:
- Spa services
- Restaurant
- All Day Excursions
- Night Turtle Tourย
- Sunset Sailing
- Estuary Tourย
- Basketball court
- Private beach access for guests
- Shared kitchen & lounging areasย
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Private balcony/terrace rooms
- Beach set-up rentals
- Surf Board Rentals
- Pool
- Pet-friendly accommodation
- Parking onsite
- ATV rentals, tours and more
THE ACTIVITIES
Surf School
Daily surf instruction on the beach break in front of the surf camp. Playa Grande/Tamarindo has some of the best beach breaks in the country, making it an ideal destination for beginners.
Enjoy our surf program:
- All levels and ages
- Duration: 1.5 hours per lesson
- Surfboards & rash guards included
- Lessons start on the sand for technique explanations
Surf Spots
The surf around Playa Grande-Tamarindo does not seem to take a rest, with waves on a daily basis. This area of Costa Rica, thanks to its westward projection, stays very consistent with an abundance of waves. With such aย large swell window, the area receives a ton of surf at the height of the season from April to November from low pressure systems in the South Pacific. Starting in December northwest swells will begin to make their appearance, continuing through March, thus keeping the coastline very much alive all year long. There is an assortment of breaks in the area, from fun beach breaks to some decent reef breaks, and many within walking distance of the accommodations.ย Some of the better known spots areย Playa Grande, Playa Negra, Witches Rock and Ollieโs Point.
Other Activities Available:
- Spa services
- All Day Excursions
- Night Turtle Tourย
- Sunset Sailing
- Estuary Tour
- Basketball court
- Beach set-up rentals
- Surf Board Rentals
- Pool
- ATV rentals, tours and more
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LOCATION & GETTING HERE
LOCATION
At the heart of Las Baulas de Guanacaste Nature Preserve, the surfcampโs five cabanas lies a mere 75 metres from a large, white sandy beach with a dream beach break. Supermarket and restaurants within a 2 min. walk from the surfcamp.
PLAYA GRANDE(Guanacaste)
Playa Grande is a small community with only a handful of hotels and its main attraction is theย National Park Marino Las Baulas, famous for being a turtle nestling and hatching sanctuary.ย ย Another asset of Playa Grande is theย excellent surf found here on the main beach. Playa Grande is much quieter than say its more famous neighbour Tamarindo, but the surf here is equally good. In fact, the breaks and swells are consistent enough to be rated amongst the best surf spots in the country.
Playa Grande is separated from Tamarindo by the inlet ofย Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge, that can be crossed by boat shuttle. Aย former fishing village, Tamarindo is turning into Guanacaste region first seaside resort. Although only two kilometres apart, there is no direct road between Playa Grande and Tamarindo and the drive is about 45 minutes. Neverthelss, you can walk down the beach to the estuary and take a boat to cross the river, which will take about half the time of driving round the estuary.
CLIMATE
Costa Ricaโs proximity to the equator means that it is generally hot and humid, with tropical conditions throughout the year. And while Playa Grande will be influenced by a dry seasonย from November to April, theย wet seasonย from May to October is quite mild as Guanacaste is considered the driest region in the country.
Getting Here
- Playa Grande (Guanacaste) 15 min. N of Tamarindo (ferry)
- Tamarindo Airport (TNO) Nature Air: wwww.natureair.com (daily flight from San Jose) We can arrange pick ups.
- Liberia Airport (LIR), 60 min. Daily Flights from San Jose (AA, Delta, Continental direct flights to US) We can arrange Pick ups.
- San Jose Airport (SJO), 290 km. (Iberia, KLM, AA, Continental airlines)
- We can arrange transfer from San Jose to the surfcamp by Shuttle (5 hours)
PRICES & PACKAGES
SURF LESSONS
Surf lessons starts at $60 per person
1.5hr + all materials included
ACCOMMODATION
SUPERIOR VILLA 1 BEDROOM
2 GUESTS PER ROOM
Prices start at $80 per night
Additional beds can be an option with an extra charge
SUPERIOR VILLA 2 BEDROOMS
2 GUESTS PER ROOM
Prices start at $140 per nigh
Additional beds can be an option with an extra chargeย
STANDARD ROOM
2 GUESTS PER ROOM
Prices start at $50 per nigh
Additional beds can be an option with an extra charge
