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Dreamsea Surf Camp

2.5 star property
Lodge in Tamarindo with free breakfast and nightclub

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Outdoor pool
Surfing/boogie boarding
Living area
Family Room
In-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

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Finca Los Jobos, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Cabin

Signature Cabin

Highlights

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
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Cabin

Royal Cabin

Highlights

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

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Comfort Cabin

Comfort Cabin

Highlights

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

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About the area

Tamarindo

At Dreamsea Surf Camp you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Tamarindo Beach and 3 km (1.8 mi) from WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include a nightclub and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Tamarindo lodge include Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Reserva Conchal Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 9 min drive
  • Casino Diria - 10 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 12 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 28 min drive
  • Grande Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 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 in Tamarindo with free breakfast and nightclub
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and a terrace are also featured at Dreamsea Surf Camp. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tamarindo lodge.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dreamsea Surf Camp offers 15 accommodations with a safe. This Tamarindo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 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 lift

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dreamsea Surf Camp

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Yep, Dreamsea Surf Camp has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dreamsea Surf Camp on 9 Mar 2025 start from NZ$194.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Dreamsea Surf Camp?

The closest beach to Dreamsea Surf Camp is Tamarindo Beach (2 km).

Does Dreamsea Surf Camp have a pool?

Dreamsea Surf Camp has an outdoor pool.

Does Dreamsea Surf Camp serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is available daily from 8 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Dreamsea Surf Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled with group
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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled with group
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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool & fun
Fantastic place, made to feel really welcome & much fun

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 traveller

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, Nashville, TN

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 traveller

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!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
If your young and love to surf this is for you.
The idea is great. Must be a week or longer stay to really fit in as it takes a while to get used to the people, atmosphere and the surroundings at night. If you are a young traveller and love to surf and love to party all night this is where you want to be.

8/10 Good

Jibran

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

8/10 Good

Peter, Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Camping out in Costa Rica
We wanted a rustic experience in the jungle. Tent was nice with great bed. Cold water showers but clean, clean bathrooms... Communal in nature. Great food for breakfast and dinner. We went to camp and this made it easy . If also want to surf that is great from beginner to expert. Over all great vibe not a touristy experience at all

6/10 Okay

Lakshminarayanan, Houston, TX

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.