Mal país surf camp gave me and my friends an incredible experience visiting Santa Theresa. The hostel is filled with interesting, vibrant and kind people and the facilities are great. Everything is as advertised and the staff are more than willing to help with anything needed. There is a true family vibe when you stay and it is hard to leave. Location is also prime.
Awesome place to stay! We rented two cabinas with the outdoor kitchen. The view from the outdoor kitchen was spacious and relaxing. You don’t feel cooped up like at most hotels. Our area was nice and private. The rooms were clean and the camp was beautiful! A great place to relax after surfing and exploring around town! Douglas the owner and his staff were super friendly and helpful. We rented a buggy to get around but it is also close to the beach and shops/restaurants if you don’t mind walking. We will definitely stay there again next time we are in the area. No complaints here!
There are multiple places to stay in Costa Rica but if you are looking for someplace off the beaten path that has personalized service, relaxing atmosphere, surf, beach, close to town, good food, several lodging options and local wildlife then we highly recommend you try this spot. Doug and his family make this a great place to stay.
Because Mal Pais Surf Camp is more remote, do not hesitate to reach out to Doug and he will help you arrange transportation to and from the camp.
We had another wonderful stay at the surf camp. Douglass and his staff provided personalized, thoughtful attention to our needs. The grounds were beautiful, the pool amazing and Juan Carlos is an incredible cook. It's a safe, peaceful oasis in the booming town with a laid back, chill vibe.
I do not no where to even start! When ritmo tropical lossed our booking of 8 nights we did not have a place to sleep until we check out the surf camp and resort and the manager said we could stay a few nights! This was incredible because we can plan out where we can sleep for the next 6 nights. Also the food there was incredible as well as the pool and the staff.There was pool table and a ping pong table that you can use also the beach was close and the place felt very safe for us and a relaxed atmosphere. We returned here for 3 nights when a room became available and the villa was amazing. Very clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this to every family who comes to mal pais.
