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Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort

Property class: 3

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A resort pool area with stone flooring, lounge chairs, and thatched-roof structures.
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A landscaped pathway leading to a building with a stone facade and red doors, surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.
An outdoor area with stone pathways, a large tree, and string lights.
A beach with people on surfboards, indicating a surfing activity.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $90
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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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
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

Villa

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

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A hotel room with a stone wall, a bed, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room with A/C

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

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A room with two beds, stone walls, a TV, and a door leading outside.

Villa

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, an air conditioner, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room with A/C

  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Villa

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

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A red door with a stone pathway leading to a building with a stucco exterior.

Villa

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

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A two-story building with a stucco exterior, a wooden door, and a small arched window.

Villa

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a stone wall.

Deluxe Condo, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a stone wall, a ceiling fan, a TV, a wooden dresser, two beds, and a balcony with a view.

Signature Condo, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Resort View

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

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A room with a sofa, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Villa

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

Deluxe Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of greenery through the door.

Standard Room with A/C

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room with A/C

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room with A/C

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

View all photos for Standard Room with A/C

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Room with A/C

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a TV, and a stone wall.

Deluxe Double Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room with A/C

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a door.

Standard Room with A/C

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

View all photos for Deluxe Condo

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, a television, and a stone wall.

Deluxe Condo

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Some rates at Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

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. 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, spa services, and a terrace. 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.

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. Open daily.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included

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

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Splash pad
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

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

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 20
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (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
Safety features at this property include a security system
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. 34 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 152 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place away from all noise very recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kund staff, entertainment - water slide, pool, etc.., breakfast was good also.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst place ever you should be shut down. Dirty mold in the pool 6$ for ice 30$ if you bring food in the room disgusting bathroom.when was the last time you cleaned the bathrooms in the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Surf Ranch was nice, my family and I enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Excellent resort!! I really loved it. It is very relaxing and enjoyable. Great place to spend time with your family and friends ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not the hotels fault, but that road leading to the hotel sucks it’s really bad and i was in a pickup truck . Very bumpy and wild. Not fun at all . Hotel is 2 stars at best. However staff was great 5 stars to them , very attentive and courteous . They did the best they could to make us happy and that made a big difference .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Note: it is far from the beach. You will need a taxi to take you to and from the beach. Which is around $20 round trip. All the restaurants and stores are at the beach. BUT other than that, the resort is amazing. I’d say spend a day at the beach because that’s all you really need. The resort has a nice pool, bar, skatepark, gym and restaurant. The room is comfortable. Nice shower, cozy bed. AC. No bugs or dirt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice. It’s quite
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be very objective. Room was ok. Beds were comfortable and clean. Shower and sink barely water coming out. I had to ask for maintenance to come and check it out. They did their best: very run down it seems like ut was a wonderful property back in the day but it felt like was totally abandoned. Staff looked unhappy. They never greeted us. I had to keep asking how are you.!! Breakfast was ok but felt understaffed and overwhelmed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty. There's no amenities
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Amenities
This hotel need deep clean I don’t have good experience at this hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The access road to the property is horrible. We had a hard time getting taxis to make that trip because of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022