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Dreamsea Surf Camp

2.5 star property
Lodge in Tamarindo with free breakfast and a nightclub

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Outdoor pool
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Signature Cabin

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Cabin

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Royal Cabin

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Balcony
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Separate bedroom
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Cabin

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Separate bedroom
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In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

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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

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 77 min drive

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

Lodge near Tamarindo Beach
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a nightclub, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Dreamsea Surf Camp. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Dreamsea Surf Camp boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 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 95 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Dreamsea Surf Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dreamsea Surf Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Dreamsea Surf Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 95 per person applies.

Where is Dreamsea Surf Camp located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is 1.8 mi (3 km) from WAYRA Institute of Spanish and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Tamarindo Beach. Tamarindo Church and Playa Langosta are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Dreamsea Surf Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

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 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lakshminarayanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

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

10/10 Excellent

Vin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

deedeMedeiros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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".
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Toronto, ON

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Daiva

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Staff & service

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 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cool & fun

Fantastic place, made to feel really welcome & much fun

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian Halkjaer

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

Down to earth and surfing

Helt fantastisk

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

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 Good

Verified traveler

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 Excellent

Vin, Florida

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

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 Excellent

KatieB

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

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 Excellent

Patrick, California

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Chris, Stamford, CT

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

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!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bring bug spray

Very nice and everything I expected except that this not a place for 30 somethings trying to just get a tent. Very much a surf camp and filled with young energy. If you enjoy nature and howler monkeys at 5 am this is awesome. Great place for finding friends at camp!