Surf Resorts in Costa Rica

Surf Resorts in Costa Rica
Visitors to Costa Rica can enjoy undisturbed beaches while watching dolphins and whales play in their natural habitat. Lovers of the outdoors will delight at Costa Rica's array of lush landscapes. Much of Costa Rica still lies under the cover of dense rainforest vegetation. Visitors to the area will find numerous hotels ready to meet their accommodation needs.

Harbor Reef Surf Resort

The Harbor Reef Surf Resort offers visitors ocean-side accommodations in Nosara. The hotel is surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful plants. Wireless internet comes standard in all rooms. Each room features a private porch on which guests can relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Four separate surf shops offering surf lessons to visitors are within walking distance of the resort. Guests can also elect to go on surf trips to local surfing hot spots including Ostional, Camaronal, Playa Avellanas and Witches Rock. The hotel offers transportation to and from these surfing events and a trained guide to assist less-experienced surfers.

Harbor Reef Surf Resort
Nosara, Costa Rica
5 06 2 682 0060
harborreef.com

Una Ola Surf Resort

The Una Ola Surf Resort offers visitors a vacation specifically tailored for surfing. All rooms feature minimalist decor and are inexpensive. Visitors to the hotel can enjoy the media room, which features a 42-inch TV and a variety of video game systems. The hotel also offers on-site dining in both the indoor and outdoor eating areas as well as full bar service. Novice surfers can learn the ropes by participating in the Una Ola week-long surf camp. More experienced surfers can go on the daily surf trips offered by the hotel. The trips include transportation to and from the hotel to surf breaks that include Playa Longosta, Playa Negra and Playa Tamarindo.

Una Ola Surf Resort
Playa Grande, Costa Rica
5 06 2 653 2682
unaola.com

Witch's Rock Surf Camp

Every room in the Witch's Rock Surf Camp features an ocean view. All rooms include a private bath and free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel offers surf lessons ranging from beginner to advance. Packages are available which include room, dining, surf lessons, professional photographs of your surfing experience and transportation to and from the airport. A variety of surf outings are available including a yacht surfing trip in which guests are transported to and from surf breaks in a 48 foot Grand Banks yacht.

Witch's Rock Surf Camp
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
5 06 2 653 1262
witchsrocksurfcamp.com

Article Written By Erin Schreiner

Erin Schreiner is a freelance writer and teacher who holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University. She has been actively freelancing since 2008. Schreiner previously worked for a London-based freelance firm. Her work appears on eHow, Trails.com and RedEnvelope. She currently teaches writing to middle school students in Ohio and works on her writing craft regularly.

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