Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat

3.0 star property
Comfortable lodge near Neo Fauna

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Lobby lounge
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Yoga
Bathroom shower
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Calle Gemellas, Jaco, Puntarenas, 61101
  • Popular LocationJaco Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationHerradura Beach13 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarina Los Sueños14 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)94 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View (Double Room with Surf Lessons)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Bungalow King Room with Surf Lessons)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Jaco

At Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Neo Fauna and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Jaco Beach. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-service breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. The family restaurant, The Bistro, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire and aerobics classes. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Jaco lodge include Hermosa Beach and Herradura Beach.

What's nearby

  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 15 min walk
  • Neo Fauna - 5 min drive
  • Jaco Beach - 11 min drive
  • Herradura Beach - 13 min drive
  • Marina Los Sueños - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Casita del Sabor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Breakfast Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cafetal - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marea Baja - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat

Comfortable lodge near Neo Fauna
Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat offers its guests an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and A beach shuttle are free. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat was completed in June 2023.

This 3-star Jaco lodge is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. This Jaco lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee

Restaurants on site

  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surf lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 3 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio
  • Yard

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: CRC 0
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Vista Guapa Surf Camp
Vista Guapa Surf Camp Hotel
Vista Guapa Surf Camp Hotel Jaco
Vista Guapa Surf Camp Jaco
Vista Guapa Surf Camp Costa Rica/Jaco
Vista Guapa Surf Camp Lodge Jacó
Vista Guapa Surf Camp Lodge
Vista Guapa Surf Camp Jacó
Vista Guapa Surf Camp Lodge Jaco
Surf Synergy
Vista Guapa Surf Camp
Surf Synergy academy Resort
Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat Jaco
Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat Lodge
Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat Lodge Jaco

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat?

Yep, Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat?

The closest beach to Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat is Jaco Beach (2.1 km).

Does Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat have a pool?

Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat.

Does Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, free self-service breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Surf Synergy All-Inclusive Surf Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at Vista Guapa! Our bungalow was cozy and had AC, there were sweet dogs on the property, and the hospitality was awesome. I can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautifil place but they charged us twice for our reservation. Staff is unqualified.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vista Guapa is the place you want to stay if you plan to learn to surf and rest and a great time in Jacó. The breakfast is delicious, the facilities are clean and excellent, and the staff will always make you feel at home. I loved Costa Rica, and because I picked this place to stay, it was probably one of the best vacation in my life!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful, immaculate, and in the best location! The host, Candice, was such an awesome person! She took us to dinner and showed us around and even let us borrow her bicycles to check out a really cool private’s beach. This place is a rare find and Candice makes it even better! I will be back! Gorgeous views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is on a large hillside away from the main Jaco commercial areas. The main office is at ground level, but the bungalows are up a very steep climb. There is a one-lane driveway going up/down to the bungalows. We were wondering what happens when two cars meet and one needs to back up/down the steep and windy driveway, but luckily that never happened to us. The room itself is actually half of the bungalow. Very spacious and clean, and there are amenities like full-sized bottles of Raw Botanicals shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion. There is also a fire pit with fire wood at each bungalow if you want to do a camp fire after dark. We thought about it but then didn't because we stayed there during dry season when the grass was super crispy. There was no obvious water hose or other way to stop a fire on the lawn if a spark escaped the fire pit. What sells it is the view. You get an incredible view of the surrounding landscape. It's technically ocean view, but is not close enough to the ocean to get a good scenic view. You can see water on the horizon and you can see the back of the large and tall hotel that now blocks part of the ocean view. Overall, it was a lovely one-night stay. We would stay here again if we ever return to this area of Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in Jaco!
Thrilled that I switched my hotel in Jaco and found this place. I wanted something clean and off the main street. It has everything I love about a hotel stay. Room was really clean and very comfortable and had the most beautiful view. The staff made me a gorgeous healthy breakfast to order everyday. I lounged by the pool which was clean and peaceful. The hotel owner, Alex was really helpful and great to talk too. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

ivette, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
I would call this place a piece of paradise nestled in the mountain overlooking the lush forest of Costa Rica with a view of the ocean in the horizon The bungalows are in tiers on the mountain and the only negative is if you don't have a car and don't like exercising your gluteus trekking up the hillside to reach your place otherwise I would stay there again. The rooms are clean and white with a gorgeous view and hammocks to lay and watch the sunrise in the morning or sunset in the evening. WIFI is a bit sketchy in the rooms but great in the common areas. Breakfast is absolutely delicious and in abundance. The pool was nice and we didn't have to share it with anyone; no putting towels out to safe your chair; it was absolutely the most relaxing part of the vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'd go back!
Surfing in Costa Rica is legendary. But I'd never been there. I'm glad I decided to stay at Vista Guapa. They were super-helpful with advice on where to surf based upon my description of my surfing ability. I rented boards in Jaco Beach and surfed on my own. I also set up at time to go with David, a pro and get a lesson (good price and good advice). I'd go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and beautiful location
I loved this little hotel/bungalows from the first site we arrived. Beautiful Location peaceful, great views , quiet but yet 3-4 minutes drive from the beautiful Jaco beach , you get best of both worlds here, if you want a nice quiet day reading or sleeping you can stay relax in the comfy hammock or at the pool or go surfing and swimming in town and explore great little restaurants and sightseeing. Our room was extremely clean, cleaning stuff was doing 5 star job! Overall everyone was super nice. Towels always fresh and restocked. They provide different towels at the pool also. Breakfast yummy made to order. I cannot say enough kind words about Alex, very nice guy, will do everything to make your stay comfortable. Surfing instructors were awesome we had David and Joshua, great guys fun and helpful. My daughter actually took few lessons and was quite good by the time we left for the city girl ,even my husband and I tried and it was so much fun! P. S. If you are fainting on the site of a gecko or an ant you should probably go to Iceland and not Costa Rica,just a friendly note .

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A May Zing
A really fabulous place to stay. Great views from your accommodation. Great breakfast. Superb host. You don't have to be a surfer to stay her but you may be one when you leave. There's no pressure on you doing anything you don't want to do so don't let that phase you. Just awesome in every way.

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La mejor vista de Jaco
Desde la habitacion tuvimos el mejor atardecer de Jacó. El lugar me encantó, super limpio, bien cuidado, la atención fue buenísima. Definitivamente es una muy buena opción de hospedaje
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente atención de la anfitriona Candice, personal en general super amable. Instalaciones y paisaje precioso, volvería en cuanto pueda
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelentes todo muy bello lugar las instalaciones excelente la piscina genia la vista impresionante volveria mil veces mas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

GWENAELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simplicité et zen attitude
Très bon accueil , Un couple très agréable qui met tout en œuvre pour que ôter séjour soit agréable. Mr surfeur propose ses services de coach , Petit dej typique , et jus de fruits frais. Wifi dans la salle d’accueil et de petits dej uniquement. Resto et commerces proches , Pret de velos sur place ..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nettes Camp an schöner Lage
Für einen Aufenthalt in Jaco empfehlen wir das Vista Guapa Surf Camp gerne weiter. Das Camp liegt wenige Minuten ausserhalb des Orts auf einem Hügel und ist einfach zu finden und zu erreichen – nur die letzten Meter vom Hauptgebäude hinauf auf den Hügel sind etwas steil. Manager Alex und die Angestellten sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir fühlten uns dort sehr willkommen. Besonders zu erwähnen gilt es das leckere Frühstück (im Preis inbegriffen)!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parfait service et localisation
Nous avons passé une nuit en famille dans cet établissement et avons profité d'un cours particulier de surf. Tout est parfaitement organisé pour vous, les bungalows sont propres et très agréables, vous êtes tout proche de Jaco pour sortir le soir où aller sur les spots. Tout le staff et patron sont à votre écoute, la structure est petite et laisse un excellent souvenir "relax"
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente lugar para relajarse
Muy lindo los bungalós, los desayunos estupendos