All equipment is included in the class rate.
Other surf activities available on-site are surf trips, surf photography and video, and stretching sessions, plus a special program for kids ages 5 to 12. One of the main draws here is the hotel’s renowned surf lessons, which are available for all levels and are taught by experienced coaches. Spanish lessons and massage services are also available for a charge. Yoga classes are offered daily for a fee in an open-air studio that looks out over the jungle, and private aerial yoga sessions can be booked for an additional charge.
The pool is small and better suited for a refreshing dip than for swimming laps, but it is lined with wooden cabanas, loungers, and rope hammocks, making it a great spot for a relaxing break from the sun. The spread - which changes daily - includes made-to-order eggs, fresh fruit, meats and cheese, pastries, smoothies, and local favorites such as gallo pinto.
See MoreĪ varied, healthy breakfast is served every morning free of charge in an open-air room with wooden swings, two bars with stools, a daybed, and jungle views. Bathrooms are simple and clean, featuring walk-in showers with glass screens, spacious sink areas with drawers, and custom-made biodegradable toiletries. All rooms also come with air-conditioning units and fans, plus large smart TVs, free fiber optic Wi-Fi, and laptop-sized safes. Dining areas range from breakfast bars with stools in entry-level categories to big tables in the living rooms with space for up to eight guests.
Larger units feature full kitchens with ovens. A few rooms have spacious balconies with loungers and/or hammocks.Įach unit is equipped with at least a small kitchenette with a stovetop, fridge, microwave, and all utensils and crockery necessary to whip up a simple meal.
Ample closets in white wood, clean lines throughout, and a muted palette make for pleasant, comfortable spaces that feel airy and uncluttered. Small black-and-white photos of nature is all there is in the way of wall decorations, but large windows bring the outdoors in, offering views of either the jungle or the ocean in the distance. All are decorated in a simple, streamlined style that combines off-white floors and walls with natural, local wood in furniture and, in top-floor units, ceilings. The hotel has only six rooms, ranging from spacious studios with kitchenettes to three-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Plus, its within walking distance of dining and shopping, which is a huge plus that not all properties in the area offer. The Moana Surf Resort is known for its excellent surf lessons, but unlike other properties in the area, which focus either on yoga or surf, this boutique offers great perks for all types of traveler: there are a pool, a yoga studio, Spanish lessons, massage services, and ample common areas for those who just want to relax. Along these lines, the Moana Surf Resort goes to great lengths to minimize its impact on the land it occupies and its surroundings and has implemented an array of eco-friendly practices that range from using local, organic and biodegradable toiletries and environmentally conscious cleaning supplies to recycling programs and the absence of single-use plastics on-site.
The primary building material used here is local wood, and common spaces are dotted with large pieces of bark as well as with rope hammocks and polished wooden furniture with clean lines that blend in well with the lush outdoors. The property is designed with nature and simplicity in mind. A wooden gate opens to thick jungle-like gardens with stone paths and low white buildings, setting the mood for a quiet, nature-centric atmosphere suitable for couples, families, and groups of friends. Tucked away amid lush grounds abutting Guiones Beach, Moana Surf Resort is an intimate six-room boutique with a private feel and relaxed vibe.