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Dreamsea Surf Camp

2.5 star property
Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise with a vibrant nightlife. Enjoy local flavors for breakfast then soak up sun by day.

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Escape to the laid-back vibe at Dreamsea Surf Camp near Tamarindo Beach. Savor free breakfast, dance the night away at the nightclub, and unwind by the outdoor pool or in the garden. With an on-site restaurant and terrace offering stunning views, plus amenities like barbecue grills and tour assistance.

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8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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About the neighborhood

Located in Tamarindo, Dreamsea Surf Camp is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
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Finca Los Jobos, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309

What's nearby

  • Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica
    Tamarindo Beach
    45 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Vista aérea de playa Langosta, Costa Rica
    Playa Langosta
    54 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Tamarindo Church
    39 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Casino Diria
    42 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    61 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rural
    6 min drive
  • Agua Salada
    6 min drive
  • Pangas Beach Club
    6 min drive
  • Mariajuana Grill & Wine
    4 min drive
  • Refugio Cafe
    4 min drive

About this property

Dreamsea Surf Camp

Lodge near Tamarindo Beach
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a nightclub, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Dreamsea Surf Camp. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Dreamsea Surf Camp boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 8:00 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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Dreamsea Surf Camp Lodge Tamarindo
Dreamsea Surf Camp Lodge
Dreamsea Surf Camp Tamarindo
Dreamsea Surf Camp
Dreamsea Surf Camp Lodge
Dreamsea Surf Camp Tamarindo
Dreamsea Surf Camp Lodge Tamarindo

Frequently asked questions

Does Dreamsea Surf Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dreamsea Surf Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dreamsea Surf Camp?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Dreamsea Surf Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 95 per person applies.

Where is Dreamsea Surf Camp located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from WAYRA Institute of Spanish and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Tamarindo Beach. Tamarindo Church and Playa Langosta are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Dreamsea Surf Camp Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grace and Danny at reception were so inviting and very helpful. A bit far from town but a shuttle is offered to and from the beach everyday for guests. I recommend getting dinner at the hostel because the food was amazing every night. Very social and the pool was great to hangout by for a chill day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They take care of their residents…. In all situations… Respect
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lakshminarayanan

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospedagem boa para poucos dias.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vin

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Staff & service

Naturnära

Helt ok mysigt, stora tält. Kul med mycket djurliv. Ligger för sig själv i djungeln så inget för den som vill ha närhet till restauranger.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cool & fun

Fantastic place, made to feel really welcome & much fun
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian Halkjaer

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

Down to earth and surfing

Helt fantastisk
Verified

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vin

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KatieB

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing stay. Loads of nice people, good food and drinks. The camp itself is beautiful and the tents you stay in are very nice!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dacil

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

El peor servicio que hemos recibido en Costa Rica

La estética de las habitaciones y del campamento en si no están mal, el problema principal es que está gestionado por un grupo de jóvenes irresponsables sin concepto de tiempo o del deber. El alojamiento se encuentra a 3km aprox del pueblo, a la llegada nos dijeron varios horarios para los siguientes días para poder aprovechar el shuttle que ellos tenían de ida y vuelta pero ni uno solo de los días cumplieron los horarios y rutas por lo que nos tocó hacer el recorrido a pie todos los días a pesar de la oscuridad o lluvia. Uno de los días decidimos hacer una de las actividades con el grupo y quedamos con el responsable a las 12h en un punto concreto, estuvimos esperando hasta las 13.30 y no apareció nadie Después de 2 noches,uno de los monitores escuchó que íbamos a Monctezuma y nos dijo que un amigo suyo nos llevaría al día siguiente a las 8 de la mañana a buen precio. Confiando en el chico no contratamos ningún transporte para nuestro siguiente destino con la "gracia" de que el chico no apareció esa noche (ni cogió las llamadas de tlf que le hicimos) y por supuesto el amigo no vino a buscarnos a las 8 de la mañana (tuvimos que quedarnos otra noche en el pueblo). El único interés del grupo de jóvenes que organizaban y gestionaban el sitio era ligar con las extranjeras que estaban allí alojadas, sin poner un mínimo de interés por el resto de huéspedes que tienen.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

adventurous experience in the forest

The dreamsea surfcamp is for the more adventurous traveller as you stay in tents in the middle of the jungle and therefore can only expect a certain level of comfort. It is an incomparable experience to stay in the wild - to brush your teeth under a sky full of stars, to wake up to he sound of screaming monkeys or to shower together with frogs and snakes. The tents are very nice and are provided with comfortable beds. However, expect to share them with bugs, spiders and scorpions. The camp is located about a 30 minute walk away from the town of Tamarindo. Twice a day there will be a shuttle that would take you to the close beaches. While to comfort level is rather low, the adventure level is definitely high. Moreover, the food is great and the staff is nice and helpful. The surf-equipement is in a moderate condition but acceptable.