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Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary Santa Teresa Malpais Costa Rica Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary, Santa Teresa Malpais 

Blue Surf Sanctuary is a soulful, cozy, and  private oasis offering four luxurious bungalows that uniquely appeal to all of your senses.

Each distinctively decorated bungalow boasts exotic, hand carved woods, elegant textures, aromatherapy candles, pillow top mattress' & natural, comfortable bedding.

These individually designed interiors become intimate, private retreats so as to enhance your comfort while enjoying your time with us.

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Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary

A Surfer's Dream...

Boutique Hotel
- Santa Teresa, Malpais -
 
ACCOMMODATION    → BUNGALOWS     → AMENITIES    → RATES & TERMS    → GUEST BOOK  
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Blue Surf Sanctuary is a soulful, cozy, and  private oasis offering four luxurious bungalows that uniquely appeal to all of your senses. Each distinctively decorated bungalow boasts exotic, hand carved woods, elegant textures, aromatherapy candles, pillow top mattress' & natural, comfortable bedding. These individually designed interiors become intimate, private retreats so as to enhance your comfort while enjoying your time with us.
 
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We pride ourselves on our stellar customer service and our ultimate goal is for you to feel completely taken care of in order to maximize your time at our boutique hotel in this magical destination!

Lush jungle meets epic blue surf to create a true haven for those wishing to experience the magic of Mal Pais/Santa Teresa at Blue Surf Sanctuary.

Four high end but affordable Bungalows, each designed with its own theme using recycled hardwoods, bamboo, sea grass, bamboo, rattan and all natural and recycled materials, offer our guests gorgeous, cozy lodging.We are located right at Suck Rock, a famous surf break in Costa Rica and we are within steps of stunning white sand beaches hosting some of the best surf and breath taking sunsets in Costa Rica
 
An all tile pool and inviting outside rancho kitchen/ common area render Blue Surf Sanctuary a peaceful hideaway for a dream come true experience!
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Hotel Blue Surf Santuary Santa Teresa Malpais Costa Rica

ACCOMMODATION

Every Bungalow features gorgeous, thoughtfully chosen decor, lovely balconies that offer tree top views, ocean breezes and the exotic sounds of the jungle.
 
To make hanging out on the veranda an ultra relaxing experience, We chose stylish and comfortable furnishings.
 
All bungalows feature lush pillow top mattress' that will have you resting deeply, private bathrooms featuring hand carved stone sinks, and organic soaps, gorgeous all tile & spacious hot water showers with rain can shower heads and windows that invite in the stars and moonlight.  Our bungalows were built with ventilation in mind, therefore each is equipped a ceiling fan and A/C for ultimate comfort.
 
You will have peace of mind knowing your personal belongings are completely protected with state of the art digital laptop room safes that are large enough to fit cameras, laptops and other personal items.  
 
In our inviting, cozy outdoor rancho kitchen and communal area ,infamous delicious coffee is always brewing and you are welcome to utilize our fully equipped kitchen...or one can watch  direct TV, DVDS or even better.... videos of yourself catching the waves of the day!Perhaps you will choose a book from our book exchange library or enjoy the company of an eclectic mix of interesting souls...our other guests. You might find yourself playing backgammon, cards or a relaxing game of chess. Bring your laptop if you would like to keep in touch with family and friends using our free  internet.

Our gorgeous bungalows are only 150 yards from the sand and world famous surf breaks.

Please contact our manager Pia, as she will be happy to arrange  private or group surf lessons, private yoga,  massages, spa services, quad and bike rental, zip line canopy tours, horseback riding, sport fishing, a trip to Cabo Blanco Nature reserve or the Montezuma waterfalls and more.

Bungalows: Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary

 

Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary Santa Teresa Malpais Costa RicaBungalow Armonia 

Bungalow Armonia's decor provides a chic ethnic flair with  an eclectic mix of hand carved Indonesian hard woods and antique Indian pieces. 
 
This bungalow, the most romantic of the four, has all the wonderful amenities of all the other rooms and is stylish in sophisticated bohemian kind of way. 
 
Armonia translates to harmony in English and we have achieved a sense of this with the furnishings.
 
A king size bed with pillow top mattress, a sea grass sofa , as well as an additional single bed provide ample sleeping arrangements for a family or group of close friends.
 
Very stylish and comfortable chairs adorn the balcony that overlooks the lush gardens of Ocho Palms and the pool.
 

 
 

Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary Santa Teresa Malpais Costa RicaBungalow Sereno

Bungalow Sereno also offers two queen beds, this time with stunning mahogany and rattan furniture that lends itself to the sophisticated beachy feel of this room.
 
A single bed can be placed in the room by request and of course all amenities are included in this room.
 
Bungalow Serene is the english word for sereno and we have achieved our goal when you have this relaxing feeling in your cabina.
 
Stylish rattan chairs will make you want to never leave the veranda.
 
 
Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary Santa Teresa Malpais Costa Rica

  

Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary Santa Teresa Malpais Costa RicaBungalow Pacifico

Bungalow Pacifico's cool relaxing design is in keeping with the tropics.
 
Two queen beds with gorgeous seagrass headboards sleep four and an additional single bed can be placed in the room by request.
 
This room has a Balinese vibe and will feel very peaceful as the name suggest.
All amenities are offered in this bungalow.
Pacifico translates to peaceful and no doubt you will achieve that feeling while staying here.
Comfortable and well designed chairs are featured on the balcony for relaxation after a full day playing!
 
Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary Santa Teresa Malpais Costa Rica

 

Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary Santa Teresa Malpais Costa RicaBungalow Tranquilo

Cool restful Naps...
Bungalow Tranquilo is a delightful blend of dark woods and colorful accessories.
 
This room has a smooth tribal feel with a queen platform bed and a bunkbed that has a single top and full bottom, rendering it ideal for families with kids.
 
You will feel calm and relaxed as you sink into the pillow top mattress' and light the morrocan lantern while taking in some interesting tribal art.
 
All amenities offered in this room. Cozy balcony furniture increase the enjoyment of this bungalow.
 
Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary Santa Teresa Malpais Costa Rica

AMENITIES

Individual bungalows all have A/C, ceiling fan, hot water, designer eclectic decor, gorgeous verandas, pillow top mattress'. We also provide, in each room,a   digital lap top size room safe, rain can shower heads, beautiful furnishings, organic soap and candles.

Other Amenities include our  rich Costa Rican coffee service, complimentary bottled drinking water, daily house keeping, cool sparkling pool, security guard, open air rancho kitchen, internet access,  communal direct TV and access to phone. Most impressive, we are just steps away from one of Forbe's " Top ten most breathtaking beaches in the world."

We have become known for our stellar customer service. Our manager Pia has years of experience in hotel management and has dedicated herself to make sure all of your needs are met. A local, originally from Argentina, she speaks perfect English and emits the most beautiful energy and Pura Vida vibe. Pia is more than happy to help accommodate arranging  all your holiday wishes while you are our guests, from private surf lessons, to restaurant recommendations and reservations, booking tours taxis, and more....she makes sure your vacation is about you,  your comfort and enjoyment. Her lovely staff ensures the same! 
 
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Rates and Terms


High Season (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug)

- Each Bungalow
$125

- From Dec 20 to Jan 6

$175

Green Season (May, Jun, Sep, Oct)

- Each Bungalow
$100
 

* All Rates based on Double Occupancy. $10 the extra person per night.
* All Rates plus government tax.
 
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Payment & Cancellation Policies
To confirm reservations, we require 100% deposit to hold any or all villas. Upon receipt of your credit card payment or deposit, you will be sent a confirmation of your reservation at which time you will be deemed to have accepted our Terms & Conditions, including our cancellation policy.
 
Cancellation Policy:
More than 7 months notice: full refund of deposit, less any bank/credit card fees incurred by us.
91 days to 6 months notice: 50% refund of deposit, less any bank fees incurred less than 60 days notice: no refund or credit of deposit.

 

Transportation – Driving Directions

*How to get here...

Fly from San Jose

After arriving to San Jose you can take a 30 minute flight to Tambor - Tambor has a tiny airstrip ( no airport) and flights arrive daily from San Jose on Sansa (www.flysansa.com)and Nature Air (www.natureair.com).

We will arrange a taxi to pick you up in Tambor. The drive to Santa Teresa from Tambor is approximately 35-40 minutes and the cab fare approximately $40-$45.00

Drive to Santa Teresa

The drive from San Jose requires a 1.25 hr drive to Puntarenas, then a 1.25 hr ferry ride to Paquera. The drive from Paquera to Santa Teresa is 50 minutes  approximately. The ferry schedules fluctuate and with other variables, the total drive time is approximately 5 1/2 - 6 hours.

One can also take a bus from San Jose. The bus is very inexpensive and takes about 6 hours. It is a very comfortable air conditioned bus.

A private shuttle van can also be hired as another means to get to Santa Teresa. We will be happy to help arrange this for you!

  

Guests Comments

I could NOT have had pictured a better vacation.
Pia, Victor and the rest of the gang were incredibly nice, helpful, kind, and overall amazing!
I will sort out my pics and send you a few gems asap.
In the meantime, I would like to reiterate how grateful we all are for such an unbelievable vacation - MUCHAS GRACIAS!
Thanks again Gloria!!!!

Alejandro

We had an amazing time!!! This was my second time to Costa Rica and each trip have been memorable. I live my life with the pura vida vibe and finding a place where the entire culture follows the same vibe is truly amazing.
Everyone we've encountered have been nothing but kind and warm. Your staff were sweet and helpful in so many ways. I'll never forget either one of them.

I've already suggested your place to a couple who are planning on visiting Mal Pais during the winter holidays. :)

I doubt this will be my last trip so maybe we'll meet again.

Take care and thank you for a wonderful stay!!

Attached are pictures of our group. Please tell Esteban to check his email as I've sent him pics too!

-Kori
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The Blue Surf Sanctuary/Safari Surf School was one of best 'specialized' travel experiences of my life. In short, both the hotel and surf school based on site; (Safari), captures the true essence of the sport.

Long before I even arrived on the grounds I had numerous conversations with both Gloria Armond (owner of the hotel) and Tim Marsh (owner of the surf school). Both of them were incredibly hospitable, helpful and warm. They accurately described the experience, property and location and when I arrived I was not disappointed.

For people interested in the experience, I really encourage you to spend some time talking to either of them. They are both terrific and honest people and will answer any questions you might have about their product, a rarity when it comes to this sort of thing.

Upon arrival at the hotel I was instantly struck by the warmth of the place and the people staying there. It might sound cheesy, but as there are so few guests (7 total during my stay) everyone becomes instant friends and u end up spending a lot of time chilling with each other. Although I am a very friendly guy who doesn't have problems meeting people, i never really expect to hang with strangers on vacation. At this place, its not only inevitable, its actually one of the perks of your stay.

Blue Surf Sanctuary does an amazing job creating a great overall 'vibe'. Its hard to explain, but you will feel it the moment u arrive. So much of the appeal of surfing to me is not just the activity itself (which is completely transforming and addictive) but the lifestyle that accompanies it. This hotel completely fosters that feel with the Balinese style 'cabinas', the flora, the open air kitchen, and the staff they employ. I felt completely at home and completely relaxed.

A typical day begins with a 6:30 AM wake up call (some dude starts knocking on your door) to get you up in time for a quick and tasty costa rican coffee before u take the short walk down to the beach for your first lesson of the day. Although at first one might be surprised by the forced wake up, you will be totally grateful for it when u hit the empty beach and see the pristine waves at high tide. Each morning a light offshore breeze had groomed the surface to perfection and we enjoyed crisply defined 4-6 ft waves.

Your lesson lasts just over an hour (i usually kept my board and surfed for an hour more on my own) at which point you walk back to the hotel for breakfast which is included in your package. Breakfast is simple but really good, especially after a few hours in the water. We were usually served fresh eggs, yogurt, fresh tropical fruits, granola, etc. It was exactly what you wanted after an early morning in the water.

The rest of the day (depending on tides you will be due back sometime between 3-4:30) you spend doing what you want. There is no shortage of things to do. We rented Quads (the 4 wheeled ATVs) for the duration of our stay and they were a total blast to ride around. We took them on the beach, through the mountains, into the jungle, etc. It was so much fun. I really do recommend that anyone going to the hotel do invest in an ATV rental as the 1/2 mile walk to town does get a little tedious if you are surfing 2x/day. Don't be scared to drive them, if u can drive a car u can ride a quad.

Activities between surfing can include yoga, pilates, hiking, zip line tours, the nature preserve, eating at the many excellent and affordable restaurants in santa teresa or just chilling at the hotel by the small but attractive pool. We engaged in a combination of all of the aforementioned activities.

A few word about the instruction and staff: uniformly excellent! Pia who manages the place runs a very tight ship and is a terrific host (and surfer). She knows everything and everyone in santa teresa and can help you with whatever you need. She handled our ATV rental and also booked by transfers, had advice for restaurants, etc. She was also my favorite surf instructor as she possessed the best technical skills in my opinion. This is not to say the rest of them were not great too, as I did learn something different from each. That has largely been my experience with surfing instruction: every one has a different style of riding, thus every teacher has something different to offer.

Another excellent feature of the hotel is Maureen, their resident massage therapist. INcluded in your package are 2 massages (Which are completely necessary as just about anyone who surfs will take their lumps regardless of skill level). 'Mau' as they call her had magic hands. A highly experienced and skilled surfer herself, Mau knew exactly how to help you heal and unwind after 4 hours in the surf. I usually feel asleep for a moment or two during my massages and felt so relaxed afterwards it was otherworldly!

We really loved all the restaurants too. They are so inexpensive, (dinner is usually around $10 including a few beers) and while simple: grilled chix, fresh fish, etc., the food is delicious and very healthy.

I don't think you can have a bad time at this hotel. I have stayed at many 5 star hotels around the world (I usually travel at the Four Seasons level when on vacation) and to be honest this was as wonderful an experience as any I have stayed at--for 1/5th the price. I am an avid surfer, but even if you have never touched a board, I think your experience could be equivalently great.

The Blue Surf Sanctuary/Safari Surf school are proof that you do not have to spend a lot of money or stay at some contrived corporate name brand hotel to experience true hospitality and the best a tourist region has to offer. I recommend this hotel unreservedly and I encourage anyone who is interested to feel free to reach out to me with questions. I look forward to my return!!
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Hi Glorai!

I'm so sorry it took so long to reply - I've been wanting to get in touch since I got back, but it's amazing how quickly you get snapped back into reality and work and the craziness of life...I already can't wait for my next trip back to beautiful Santa Teresa!

I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that our stay was truly amazing!! Santa Teresa is absolutely spectacular, as are the surrounding areas we got to see - Malpais & Montezuma & especially Tortuga Island! And all of your staff were so kind and helpful - Pia & Noel (sp?) and everyone else there who helped make our stay so enjoyable and easy. (And by the way - Moe was amazing - best massage Rebecca & I have ever had!) Blue Surf Sanctuary was the perfect place for us & really became our home during our time in Costa Rica - and I want to thank you so much for that!! ~ I've already been telling people about it! I can see why so many people come to that area on vacation and never leave.

In regards to feedback & suggestions - there is really nothing I would change about Blue Surf Sanctuary - we were commenting about the amazing view of the stars and how we wished we had a telescope! that might be a cool addition - or maybe some portable beach chairs (for those of us who don't surf!) But again, these are just extras and certainly not necessities to make anyone's stay there exceptional.

Thank you so much again for putting up with all our back & forth emails and endless questions, and for helping to make our trip as magical and memorable as it was! I know we're all already thinking about planning the next trip down!!

I hope if you're ever in New York you'll get in touch so we can all meet you in person!

Many thanks again & I hope to be in touch in the future to plan the next trip to your amazing Sanctuary!

Kind Regards,
Heather
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I was one of the large group members that was at the Blue Surf last week with Heather, Pete, Rebecca etc. I just wanted to say thank you for such a fantastic time. Your place was absolutely wonderful. I didn’t even mind the fact that there was no water the first night because I was so happy to be in Costa Rica. I appreciate the discount though. Just wanted to pass along my many thanks to Pia, Noel, Estaban, Mirian, Victor, and Janet. They were all wonderful and made the trip so much fun. I have such a strong desire to return at some point in the next year. I will be passing along the information to everyone I know.
Andrew
 
Hello Gloria,

First let me start off by saying that we had such a hard time leaving!

Pia, Victory, Jenny, Noel and the rest of the staff were wonderful. We had a slight language barrier but I think we understood each other nonetheless. They were very accommodating and always pleasant to have around. We definitely like to have fun and let loose...so I hope we were not too much trouble for them. Also, it was neat to meet the different people that we there for the surf school.

The property was phenomenal. It was always very well maintained by everyone. You did such a great job on every aspect from the decorating of the rooms to the wonderful hammock and swinging beds, that I believe we all sleep on at one time or another. I would definitely return, hopefully sooner than later.

I have to say that we all feel like something is missing since we returned from Santa Teresa. We have all spoke about moving there...but then we remember we already have one mortgage. : } Everyone that we met was so nice. It is really neat to hang out with all the same people at a different bar each night! D&N was great on reggae night!

Thank you for such a great place with such a wonderful atmosphere. I have found it very hard to describe to people the feeling of content that comes over you once you arrive. I would definitely recommend Blue Surf Sanctuary to anyone looking to travel to Costa Rica and embrace the surfer community.

Thanks so much Gloria. I wish you all the best and look forward to staying in touch.

Best Regards,

Ashlee
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Gloria,

thanks for writing. I had a wonderful time at Blue Surf. I will live on those memories for a long time. It was exactly the place I need to be at just the right time. You should be pleased with what you have there, and Pia is your best asset.

I will send an email to my internet guy to link my site to yours. That is a great idea. Do let me know when you might be interested in coming to the Caribbean.

my best to you, Rich

Hotel Blue Surf Sanctuary

Santa Teresa - Malpais 

ACCOMMODATION    → BUNGALOWS     → AMENITIES    → RATES & TERMS    → GUEST BOOK  
   →  CONTACT FORM    → RESERVATION FORM
 
 
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Payment & Cancellation Policies
To confirm reservations, we require 100% deposit to hold any or all villas. Upon receipt of your credit card payment or deposit, you will be sent a confirmation of your reservation at which time you will be deemed to have accepted our Terms & Conditions, including our cancellation policy.
 
Cancellation Policy:
More than 7 months notice: full refund of deposit, less any bank/credit card fees incurred by us.
91 days to 6 months notice: 50% refund of deposit, less any bank fees incurred less than 60 days notice: no refund or credit of deposit.
 
 
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