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Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and free breakfast

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Deluxe Condo | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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Deluxe Condo | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort, near San Juan del Sur Port, is perfect for family adventures. Enjoy the swim-up bar, poolside restaurant with international cuisine, rock climbing wall, volleyball court, and yoga classes at the on-site gym.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
  • 44 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Signature Condo, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Resort View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Signature Condo, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room with A/C | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room with A/C

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Villa | Living room | 32-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Villa

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa | Living area | 32-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Condo, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Condo, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Condo | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Condo

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Condo | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Condo

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room with A/C | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room with A/C

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room with A/C

Standard Room with A/C | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room with A/C

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with A/C

Standard Room with A/C | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room with A/C

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room with A/C

Standard Room with A/C | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room with A/C

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with A/C

Standard Room with A/C | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room with A/C

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room with A/C

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

Standard Room with A/C

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 33 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Empalme de el Valle, 991.5 al Este, San Juan del Sur, 47008

What's nearby

  • San Juan del Sur Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • San Juan del Sur Port - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 19 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Playa Marsella - 20 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Maderas Beach - 22 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dumplings Aqui - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rancho La Cubana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Vintage - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pronto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spanglish Beach Club - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near San Juan del Sur Port
Located close to El Remanso Beach and Christ of Mercy Statue, Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort provides free full breakfast, free water park access, and a swim-up bar. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like rock climbing and volleyball at this hotel. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Surf Ranch Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with a waterslide, free cabanas, and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ 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

Restaurants on site

  • Surf Ranch Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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Frequently asked questions

Does Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Does Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort located?

Located in San Juan del Sur, this family-friendly hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from San Juan del Sur Port, and within 6 mi (10 km) of El Remanso Beach and Christ of Mercy Statue. Hermosa Beach and Playa Marsella are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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