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Blue Surf Sanctuary

Santa Teresa~ Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
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David W
Victor, Idaho
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

My wife and I just got back from a honeymoon spent mostly at Blue Surf. We were truly impressed with the laid-back atmosphere of the communal area, the attention to detail in the rooms and the amazing north end location near a great beach break. However, it was the incredibly warm and helpful staff that makes this place well worth... More

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Lovepaz
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011

The most beautiful place on earth. Great surf instructors More

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Hotch46
Costa Mesa
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011

We rented all four bungalows for a family vacation. This is a unique, botique hotel that is ha ybrid of a hotel and a rental house. The bungalows are very nicely appointed and in good condition. We used the kitchen everyday for family meals. Our group spanned a wide age range so it was nice to have the open kitchen... More

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garuss923
Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2011

When my group (three guys, ages 27-32) arrived, we were immediately greeted by the exceedingly friendly staff at Blue Surf. From the moment you set foot on the premises, you are treated like an old friend, not some customer that will be gone in a few days. The atmosphere is fun, casual, and free-spirited. My first impression of the bungalows... More

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klwimberg
Bozeman
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8 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2011

We rented 3 of 4 rooms at Blue Surf with our group of families (teenagers). It's on the north side of Santa Teresa, so walking to restaurants was not an option, however. The north end is beautiful and that's the direction we preferred for surf ing and exploring. Helpful staff, good open kitchen bordering the pool, good for hanging out... More

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davidnotdave
San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2010

We had such a great time. Gloria and her staff were extra warm, surf school ruled, the fancy dinner we had made for us onsite one evening was unbelievable and the accommodations overall wildly exceeded our expectations. In short, we loved it and will definitely stay there again if we get the chance. More

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Nickmbishop
Los Angeles, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2010

From the minute we were picked up at Tambor by the hotel arranged taxi (Ricardo), it was great and things just got better. We loved the rooms and the staff are awesome (Pia, Sofie & Sabina) We had surfing lessons everyday from Toro and Nico - they were always helpful and fun. We went ziplining, rented ATV's - restaurant recommendations... More

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lauralu333
Irving, Texas
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2010

We traveled with one other couple (4 total) and reserved two bungalows, one for each couple. We do not share the rooms, as we were going to more of a couples getaway than a surfing getaway. With that said, this location was perfect for either of the two options (group travel or romantic travel). The bungalows are very private and... More

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Gloria Armond, Owner at Blue Surf Sanctuary, responded to this review
August 2, 2010

Namaste Laura~ Thank you so much for taking the time to write this ~!! Much love & light, Gloria More

AH_NY
New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2010

First off, I didn't actually stay at Blue Surf. When I called them to inquire about staying over the Christmas and New Year's holidays, they didn't have the whole time available. But Gloria and Pia went completely out of their way to help me arrange my trip to Sta Teresa/Mal Pais anyway, and without them I wouldn't have had such... More

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ABA17
New York
Senior Contributor
41 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2010

We stayed here for my friend’s 30th birthday and we brought home great memories of our stay at Blue Surf Sanctuary. The property is more beautiful in person than how it looks on the website. It was more than what I expected. The property is very well maintained and the rooms are impeccably clean. The bungalows have modern furnishings yet... More

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Gloria Armond, Owner at Blue Surf Sanctuary, responded to this review
August 2, 2010

Thank you~Thank you~Thank you~!! More

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