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El Ranchito Surfcamp

3.0 star property
Families find the perfect balance of nature, local cuisine, and child-friendly amenities at this peaceful retreat with supervised activities for kids

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Travelers unwind in El Ranchito Surfcamp's peaceful garden or grab a coffee at the onsite cafe. The property offers free in-room WiFi to stay connected, while children splash in their dedicated pool or enjoy supervised activities, giving parents some well-deserved downtime.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Guanico Abajo is home to El Ranchito Surfcamp. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guanico Abajo Beach and Los Buzos Beach. Visit our Guanico Abajo travel guide
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Av. Dr. Belisario Porras, Guanico Abajo, Provincia de Los Santos

What's nearby

  • Los Buzos Beach
    Los Buzos Beach
    37 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Guanico Abajo Beach
    8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Venao Beach
    55 min drive - 34.7 miles

Restaurants

  • Joron Playa Guanico
    5 min drive
  • The Black Pearl
    26 min drive
  • Coco's Bar
    6 min drive
  • Boom Shiva
    28 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 12; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Surf Cafe - the Break

Things to do

  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 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 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 50 per stay)
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 50 per stay)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 12

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 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Ranchito Surfcamp have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is El Ranchito Surfcamp pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at El Ranchito Surfcamp?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Ranchito Surfcamp?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is El Ranchito Surfcamp located?

Situated in Guanico Abajo, this guesthouse is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Guanico Abajo Beach and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Los Buzos Beach. Venao Beach is 28.1 mi (45.2 km) away.

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Reviews

El Ranchito Surfcamp Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane'

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed about 4 nights here with Lorenzo and Jiani. Had a nice relaxing time. Had my own surf equipment so didn't want surf lessons.But one of the Guy's dropped me to the beach each morning and some afternoons also. Its approximately 4km walk which i did a few times Good beach with a nice cafe and a couple of bar/restaurants. There's a communal kitchen on the property which i used for meals. Its possible to get there by public bus but give yourself plenty of time for connections etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice, surrounded with beautiful trees with monkeys and the owners are super friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room, stunning garden and amazing hosts. This property is a comforting, welcome oasis and my husband and enjoyed every moment. The surf beach is not far, and the atmospher is there is relaxed, and fun. I would highly recomend this incredible stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic 3 nights there. Great hosts, beautiful place, loved the kitchen, quick to get to the surf, which was very fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Ranchito Surf Camp. Well, there's not much 'camp' about it. Beautifully landscaped grounds and accommodations. When you have Jiani as a stellar chef and Lorenzo as the perfect surf instructor/fitness coach (nice gym and even better instruction)....well check all the boxes for El Ranchito. Very accommodating hosts, that get you to and on the surf. Nicely sculpted beach break, rights and lefts, only 100 yards to the outside sets (solid 6'+ face). A very memorable and fun experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026