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Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Reception

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $85
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

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Empalme de el Valle, 991.5 al Este, San Juan del Sur, 47008
  • Place, Ostional Private WildLife Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, El Remanso Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Maderas Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Villa | Living area | 32-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Villa

  • Garden view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room with A/C

  • Resort view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Villa

  • Garden view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with A/C | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room with A/C

  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Villa

  • Garden view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Villa

  • Garden view
  • 478 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Villa

  • Garden view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Condo, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Condo, 2 Queen Beds

  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Condo, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Resort View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Signature Condo, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa | Living room | 32-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Villa

  • Garden view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with A/C | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room with A/C

  • Resort view
  • 351 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with A/C | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room with A/C

  • Resort view
  • 351 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room with A/C

  • Garden view
  • 351 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with A/C | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room with A/C

  • Resort view
  • 351 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with A/C | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room with A/C

  • Garden view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Condo | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Condo

  • Garden view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort

3-star San Juan del Sur hotel with private balconies
Free water park access, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a complimentary water park, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a complimentary water park, Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort features a waterslide and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 1000 square feet (93 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary secured self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2024.

Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Surf Ranch Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Surf Ranch Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Free water park
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free water park access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in hallways (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 25

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 240 (roundtrip), (up to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 140 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gessner

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frida

The staff was super sweet, room was nice and it was very calm. Food vad super!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Karina

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
1st. The road access is very bad condition. Hotel owner should advise travelers there bridge to cross very deep down. 2nd. For the price they charged for the Villas a minimum unlimited coffee should be available. 3rd. No cable and poor wifi connection 4th. No hot water. 5th. Front desk very helpful lady but had no back up help or support for maintenance. 6th. To little staff to take care of this resort specially on weekends or buzy days.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Karina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
1st. The road access is very bad condition. Hotel owner should advise travelers there bridge to cross very deep down. 2nd. For the price they charged for the Villas a minimum unlimited coffee should be available. 3rd. No cable and poor wifi connection 4th. No hot water. 5th. Front desk very helpful lady but had no back up help or support for maintenance. 6th. To little staff to take care of this resort specially on weekends or buzy days.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cesar

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place away from all noise very recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t clean the room. No hot water. You have to cross a river by car to reach the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

oscar

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool is dirty with algae and tree bark, also not operable unless they see guest using it. I believe this doesn’t save money because the cleanliness of the pool depends on motors running at all times. I was there for the Christmas break, they should’ve cleaned the pool throughly. The walls on the building need repair and paint, again sad sight to see during Christmas/new years break. No decor of the season. I know that’s not mandatory but people do go there for “the holidays” WiFi is basically non existent in the rooms and it’s important because of work and obviously no cellular services reaches because of the rural area, only (3G) at times. At least on the back end of the property. The doors are in decay and the locks make me think anyone can just bust through the entrance. Little to no furniture in the rooms more than a night stand so it sucks that we have to live out of a backpack 🎒 lounges (we are here for 4 days) No furniture in the shower so nowhere to store your hygiene supplies. Again living out of bags and backpacks although we were there 4 days is extremely inconvenient. The sole TV is in the living room and it’s 20” (table size) but mounted high on the wall. The only amazing this about this place is the Mini Split Air Conditioners, they made our sleep schedule like babies.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberling

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty. There's no amenities

2/10 Terrible

Kimberling

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room and entire place was dirty. There's no amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kasey

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks better on the pictures than what it is. Facilities looks deteriorated like an old hotel. In one word: overrated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yongpil

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kund staff, entertainment - water slide, pool, etc.., breakfast was good also.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A very negative point. The internet was not available in the rooms and there was a strong smell of damp. On the positive side, the staff was very friendly and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is tucked away from the town but feels like a little resort. The wading pool was refreshing with views of monkeys above in the trees. The food was quite good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arlen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay

The stay was great, I had a blast with my family and the rooms were comfy, although I do have to point out that my Villa had an issue with one of the doors, the lock that should've kept one of the doors close was broken or something, thing is, it was open. Thankfully the villa had 2 bedrooms that coud be locked from the inside, but it is a downside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk lady is too much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Very nice but note that you have to cross a river to get there specially when it rains recomend to have a 4x4, it’s close to the town in car too far to go walking. and if you’re an early bird you won’t be able to drink coffee or anything before 8 Am which was an inconvenience for us since we were awake early. Also if you want to check out or leave before 7:30 AM you have to let them know ahead of time because there’s only the security guard and he’s not allowed to let anybody go before the receptionist gets there to make sure you don’t have any bills pending at the restaurant or any charges pending. The beds are very uncomfortable and sounds like it’s going to break but it’s affordable price the pool was clean and it’s not that deep perfect for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of activities for kids
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darlyng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They have bugs in the rooms. Very scary. My room was upgraded but bugs in the rooms. Spiders, ants and even a centipede. Staff is really nice though. But try avoiding staying here due to bugs..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the shower, hardly any flow and expensive extras, like $3 water, but they're trying to make a living too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025