Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and restaurant, Playa Grande Surf Camp is located in Playa Grande. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a tour desk. The property has airport transportation, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Certain rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. The hostel has a grill. Grande Beach is a few steps from Playa Grande Surf Camp. Tamarindo Airport is 6.8 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Playa Grande

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ana
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The location is great, 2 min away from the beach. The pool has cold water perfect for the hot weather, and the cabins are comfortable and clean.
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    Sarah
    United States United States
    PGSC is the place to stay in Playa Grande. The staff is amazing and can help with any request or needs you might have. The restaurant out from Cafe Mar Azul has the best food in Palm Beach for sure. I will alway recommend this property to...
  • Mike
    United States United States
    Breakfast and dinner were good.Lena and other guests were friendly.
  • Laurence
    Ecuador Ecuador
    My stay here was great. I love playa grande. The place is very close to the beach, have a good choice of boards, good restaurant and the staff is great.
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    Alana
    Canada Canada
    Dawn was just excellent!! Greeted us at our late arrival, texted us when we forgot our AirPods. Very accommodating as well - got us in with surf lessons the next day for our entire family. Viti the instructor was a patient guy!
  • Matthew
    United States United States
    It was a really chill vibe on the property, nice clean pool and the facilities looked really well taken care of.
  • Jonathan
    United States United States
    Best restaurant in the area is on site, super close to the beach for surf, beautiful infrastructure and great amenities
  • Nathan
    United States United States
    Great bang for your buck, and incredible vibes. Super short walk to the beach and an incredible restaurant connected right to the camp. Cleanliness was definitely above average for this type of surf, camp beach hostel. AC was super effective and...
  • Richard
    Canada Canada
    Excellent for meeting others..staff ‘unbelievably helpful’ planning anything. & the food at the hotel, had the best Mahi, mahi at good prices..& good music too
  • Erin
    United States United States
    This was a little slice of paradise! We rented the apartment and have 2 kids and it was perfect. The most chill and relaxing beach vibes. The restaurant attached is delicious and the best value in town. Loved the relaxing hammocks and the surf...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Cafe Mar Azul
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Playa Grande Surf Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Lockers
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

      Languages Spoken

      • English
      • Spanish

      House rules
      Playa Grande Surf Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

      Check-in
      From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
      Check-out
      From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

      To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

      Crib and extra bed policies

      Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

      No age restriction
      There's no age requirement for check-in
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Accepted payment methods
      VisaMastercardCash

      The fine print
      Must-know information for guests at this property

      Please note reception hours are from 9am to 5pm.

      Any guests needing to check in after office hours will need to inform the property in advance an pay a late check-in charge of $15.00 USD.

      Please inform Playa Grande Surf Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

      In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

      FAQs about Playa Grande Surf Camp

      • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Playa Grande Surf Camp. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Playa Grande Surf Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

        • Hiking
        • Snorkeling
        • Diving
        • Fishing
        • Canoeing
        • Windsurfing
        • Beachfront
        • Swimming pool
        • Water sports facilities on site
        • Bicycle rental
        • Beach
        • Horseback riding
      • Playa Grande Surf Camp has 1 restaurant:

        • Cafe Mar Azul
      • Check-in at Playa Grande Surf Camp is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • The prices at Playa Grande Surf Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Playa Grande Surf Camp is 2,300 feet from the center of Playa Grande. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.