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Dreamsea Surf Camp

2.5 star property
Lodge with outdoor pool, near Tamarindo Beach

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded thatched-roof structures.
Guests can enjoy surfing and relaxation on this serene beach with calm seas.
Experience a traditional setting with a four-poster bed, patterned rug, and decorative elements.
Explore the tranquil atmosphere beneath a majestic tree, surrounded by a wooden platform and adorned with intricate carvings.
Escape to a serene natural setting surrounded by lush vegetation and a clear sky, with two traditional huts nearby.
Escape to the laid-back vibe at Dreamsea Surf Camp near Tamarindo Beach. Savor free breakfast, dance the night away at the nightclub, and unwind by the outdoor pool or in the garden. With an on-site restaurant and terrace offering stunning views, plus amenities like barbecue grills and tour assistance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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Signature Cabin

Signature Cabin

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Cabin

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Cabin

Royal Cabin

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Cabin

Comfort Cabin

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Finca Los Jobos, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Casino Diria - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Playa Langosta - 11 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 25 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Grande Beach - 27 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 8 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 77 min drive
  • Nosara (NOB) - 106 min drive
  • Airport pickup service
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Moro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Santa Rita Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Agua Salada - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Dreamsea Surf Camp

Located just 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from the airport, Dreamsea Surf Camp offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A nightclub, a beach shuttle and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

    • Free beach shuttle

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free beach shuttle

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
ROOM

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 95 per person

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Dreamsea Surf Camp Lodge Tamarindo
Dreamsea Surf Camp Lodge
Dreamsea Surf Camp Tamarindo
Dreamsea Surf Camp
Dreamsea Surf Camp Lodge
Dreamsea Surf Camp Tamarindo
Dreamsea Surf Camp Lodge Tamarindo
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 95 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

No, this lodge doesn't have a casino, but Casino Diria (10-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Dreamsea Surf Camp and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and body boarding. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a nightclub and a picnic area. Dreamsea Surf Camp also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers al fresco dining.

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Dreamsea Surf Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Grace and Danny at reception were so inviting and very helpful. A bit far from town but a shuttle is offered to and from the beach everyday for guests. I recommend getting dinner at the hostel because the food was amazing every night. Very social and the pool was great to hangout by for a chill day.
Alexis, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

okayish experience

If you want to stay for a few days and learn surfing and be part of a community that has different activities every day this is a good place. If you want to try camping in Costa in a jungle or close to beach, I will stay away from here. I just stayed for a night so tough to come to a conclusion but it is not glamping as they advertise. The tent is pretty small with one mattress and a table fan. The surrounding is very unkempt. The wi fi doesn't work in tents. Overall no value for money if you take the exclusive tent and don't indulge in activities with them.

6/10 Good

Hospedagem boa para poucos dias.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jackson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dusty, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place, friendly people. The camp is great place to be, its out of the town but there is plenty to do around camp. Manager Ollie is a great guy.
Vin, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

deedeMedeiros, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dreamsea Surf camp is a 30-40min difficult hike from the beach. the hike is rocky and not exactly safe after sunset. The place is run by volunteers that aren't always friendly. If you want to a place far away from the beach, with a small portion of whatever is left from breakfast from the volunteers.. this is the place for you. The tent is as shown in the pictures. They offer a shuttle to the beach on some days! (Unfortunately, I wasn't there for those days.) I was disappointed. I would not recommend this place. They did an excellent job advertising this "surfcamp".
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Pros: Loved it. All the staff and people here are what make this place an amazing gem. Super friendly, interesting to engage and just beautiful human beings in general. The sense of community here is by far the best experience in Costa Rica I have had. Cons: Only in the interest of helping Dreamsea Surfcamp to grow positively so i make these comments. The communal washrooms and shower on our visit respectfully needed some up-keeping more frequently due to the volume of travellers staying in the camp. The glamping tent we stayed in did not have lighting inside while other’s did have lighting - for consistent safety it would be helpful. Overall, if the capacity for the washrooms / showers / communcal dining were doubled as polished cement structures it would have been ideal and sustainable. For example: Lola’s restroom design in Playa Avellenas would work perfect for the camp. I loved Dreamsea and hope these recommendations do not offend anyone.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing camping experience in the jungle!

Robert runs Dreamsea in Tamarindo. Robert is an incredible host. Dreamsea is the perfect escape for the adventurous. The camp is located a 10 min drive away from town. The environment is laid back and relaxed. They drive you down to the beach every day and they have events and party's at night. The tents were cozy and the meals were always tasty. The volunteers are all really hospitable and welcoming. If you're down for a unique experience, this is for you! The monkeys are loud at night, but for me that was all part of the fun. This is ideal for surfers, yoga enthusiasts, beach bums and free spirits.
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just as advertised! Great staff. Safe and friendly. Perfect hostel-type place to stay to meet other international travelers and to be close to nature.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Linda E, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Weird summer camp far moved from town

This place is like a clicky summer camp. If you are going to hang out and take surfing lessons, and eat together, and party at the camp you will like it. However if you want to leave for Tamarindo on your own its not good; the “shuttles” are just trucks and you sit in the beds driving on horrible unpaved roads. They do not leave on time and only run a few times a day. The showes are cold with outsode sinks that are broken, no “room service” was done. Most of the people at the camp are volunteera not guests so you feel like you are intruding on a private party. If it was really cheap it would be great. But its overpriced and too far removed from town to be convenient. In summary if you want the cultish summer camp experience this place is for you. But don’t expect to feel welcome or comfortable if you are just looking to donyour own thing.
Daiva, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

6/10 Good

Naturnära

Helt ok mysigt, stora tält. Kul med mycket djurliv. Ligger för sig själv i djungeln så inget för den som vill ha närhet till restauranger.

10/10 Exceptional

Cool & fun

Fantastic place, made to feel really welcome & much fun

10/10 Exceptional

Down to earth and surfing

Helt fantastisk

10/10 Exceptional

Surf Trip

Awesome place to meet young travelers. Surfers of all levels were welcome. They also had lots of activities like yoga and ping pong. A ways away from town...too far to walk.

8/10 Very good

More of a commune than a hostel, for better.

This place is largely populated by "work-awayers", these are travelers that volunteer at the camp and received discounted rates. During my stay in March, I'd say over 85% of the people their were these volunteers. Nothing wrong with that, just something I think is worth knowing in advance. Family style breakfast and dinner, along with a quick camp-wide meeting after dinner to discuss the next days events, all contribute to a family atmosphere, almost like an adult summer camp!

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing camp in the middle of the jungle.

This camp is a one in a lifetime experience. Morning surf sessions with Carlos were amazing. The people is what make this camp remarkable and the food is beyond words.

10/10 Exceptional

We had such an adventure at Dreamsea!

If you are looking to be at one with nature, Dreamsea is the right place for you! We woke to howler monkeys each morning, right outside of our tent. The food was AMAZING and the bathrooms clean. The other campers were young and lively and partied late, but that's Tamarindo for you!

10/10 Exceptional

Such a fun loving camp. I felt like I was I. The movie "The Beach". Best place to be to meet other travelers.

10/10 Exceptional

A great experience!

Staying at Dreamsea was an amazing experience! My twin brother and I arrived in Tamarindo and intended to stay only two nights. However, we loved it so much, we decided to stay 4! Everyone working at Dreamsea was young, attentive, energetic, and enthusiastic. All of the guests staying at Dreamsea were also super rad! It was a beautiful outdoor setting, with beautiful canvas tents and lots of nature. They also have other facilities, such as bathrooms and showers, a multi-tiered hangout space in a tree, hammocks, slacklines, and a workout area. The food was delicious, breakfast is provided, but dinner is worth it. This camp is truly about surf. Go if you want to learn. Go if you want to surf with other experienced surfers. There is plenty of opportunity to surf if you stay at Dreamsea. They shuttle you to the beach each day, at multiple different intervals. They have many different types, makes, and styles of boards to try. If you're not feeling a surf that day, they provide many other activities. They even offer extended excursions to the surrounding area, some surfing, some not. Either way, you will experience beautiful nature in great company. Everyone here is social late into the night. Go with an open mind, abandon your sleep schedule, and meet all the great people. Can't wait to return!