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Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near El Remanso Beach

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Free daily full breakfast
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Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

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Empalme de el Valle, 991.5 al Este, San Juan del Sur, 47008
  • Place, San Juan del Sur Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, El Remanso Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hermosa Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Villa | Living area

Villa

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room with A/C

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Villa

Villa

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room with A/C

Standard Room with A/C

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Villa

Villa

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Villa

Villa

  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa

Villa

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Condo, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Condo, 2 Queen Beds

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Signature Condo, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Resort View

Signature Condo, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Resort View

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa | Living room

Villa

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room with A/C

Standard Room with A/C

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room with A/C

Standard Room with A/C

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room with A/C

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room with A/C

Standard Room with A/C

  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room with A/C

Standard Room with A/C

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Condo

Deluxe Condo

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

San Juan del Sur

In San Juan del Sur .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of San Juan del Sur Port and 6 miles (10 km) of El Remanso Beach with a stay here. Christ of Mercy Statue and Hermosa Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • San Juan del Sur Beach - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • El Remanso Beach - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Juan del Sur Port - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Maderas Beach - 20 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ikal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dale Pues - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ding Repair Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rusti-K Buffet - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Monkey - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near El Remanso Beach
Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort offers its guests a complimentary water park, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (93 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort was completed in April 2024.

This 3-star San Juan del Sur hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • 1000 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free water park access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Free water park
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in hallways (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 240 (roundtrip), (up to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 116 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edward

Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk lady is too much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Very nice but note that you have to cross a river to get there specially when it rains recomend to have a 4x4, it’s close to the town in car too far to go walking. and if you’re an early bird you won’t be able to drink coffee or anything before 8 Am which was an inconvenience for us since we were awake early. Also if you want to check out or leave before 7:30 AM you have to let them know ahead of time because there’s only the security guard and he’s not allowed to let anybody go before the receptionist gets there to make sure you don’t have any bills pending at the restaurant or any charges pending. The beds are very uncomfortable and sounds like it’s going to break but it’s affordable price the pool was clean and it’s not that deep perfect for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of activities for kids
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darlyng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They have bugs in the rooms. Very scary. My room was upgraded but bugs in the rooms. Spiders, ants and even a centipede. Staff is really nice though. But try avoiding staying here due to bugs..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the shower, hardly any flow and expensive extras, like $3 water, but they're trying to make a living too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiling

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent resort!! I really loved it. It is very relaxing and enjoyable. Great place to spend time with your family and friends ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Keydy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
This hotel need deep clean I don’t have good experience at this hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place....!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice. It’s quite
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia, Lincoln

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yamil

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I paid $150 a night, and the room didn’t have towels, soap, shampoo, and the TV cable didn’t work. The parking space was limited, and they knocked on my door at 7 am to move my car so other people could get out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marvelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Surf Ranch was nice, my family and I enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luis R

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This property ad was deceptive. The drone shot shows a "water park". It was one average sized pool with water. What appeared in the picture to be other pools was cement painted blue but dry (not joking). Worst of all is that it advertises to be in San Juan del Sur. SJDS is five actually miles away, and the last 1 mile is down a long dirt road crossing a river (no bridge). Since it rains nearly every day in SJDS, this "road" is continually a muddy jeep trail. We almost didn't get there to check in and we damaged our rental car trying and we were nearly stranded at night on a muddy road since there was no night receptionist. Of course, it is nearly impossible to book a room last minute in SJDS so this made matters worse. Fortunately, my paid guide was able to use his influence to first get us access via the security guard to our room after we arrived, and then get us a room at another hotel for our second night. Bottom line: If you want an off-road adventure and you have a high clearance 4x4 mud rig, this might be the right hotel for you. For people who want a nice hotel in San Juan Del Sur, avoid this hotel at all cost. Although the hotel promised to refund my second day since we could not access the hotel due to their muddy road and 20' river crossing, it has not refunded the money thus far and it has been five days. Sadly, the staff was very pleasant and seem to be victims of dishonest and unscrupulous ownership/management. AVOID THIS HOTEL AT ALL COST.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never Again

The roads are hard to access parts are flooded, there’s a small river you have to cross. When we arrived we were told they do not offer 6beds as shown on their description- we ended up having to get a third room. The main room a scorpion inside when we arrived and later throughout the night ended up flooding. Very disappointed in the overall stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, LAS VEGAS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The access road to the property is horrible. We had a hard time getting taxis to make that trip because of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ubaldo, VIRGINIA BEACH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is not too bad. Quite and pleasant. It’s just a bit too far from the city. Also, you have to cross a river and there is no bridge. If you take a taxi it may not take you all the way to the ranch if it rains or rained days before and the river water is too high. Not bad for the cost value per night of stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location hard to access, roads conditions plus misleading information about transportation prices, not much to do and faraway from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Terence

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arsenio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found this place to be very clean, comfortable, and perfectly sized for one to two people. The bathroom and shower was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Julio

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was concrete base and a lot mosquitoes I Left please Credit my money back I did sta there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021