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Robert S

Amazing Surf Camp

Review of Surf Simply
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed May 12, 2023
Truly amazing. The Surf Simply team is incredible. Nosara itself is great. But Surf Simply takes it tot he next level. The surf coaching is fantastic. But they focus on and nail every detail including the food, drinks, lodging, the massages. All of which made for a truly memorable trip. Thank you! I'll be coming back.
Date of stay: May 2023
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded May 15, 2023
Rob, thank you for your kind words and feedback from your stay. We look forward to having you again in the future!
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    Reviewed March 22, 2023

    Incredible experience. From the food, to the rooms, the communal spaces, classrooms, proximity to the beach, thoughtful scheduling, abundance of gear, and of course the technical coaching and dry land curriculum, Surf Simply is above and beyond. What the Surf Simply team creates for their guests is magical, seamless. The business feels well run and the team is enthusiastic about what they do. I learned a lot and had a great time. The a.m. and p.m kitchen staff, Jessie, Derek, Lau, Diego, Gabby, and Jamie were the team members I most interacted with and they never ceased to surprise and impress. Was easy to be a solo guest. It was expensive but Surf Simply delivered, and there were no surprise costs. It’s been harder to write this review than I would’ve thought—keep getting lost in the memory high of wading into a warm, clear ocean, being handed the just right smoothie in the hot tub after a surf, and the outrageous indulgence of the coconut fridge…

    Date of stay: March 2023
    Trip type: Traveled solo
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    Robin Bass, Other at Surf Simply, responded to this reviewResponded March 27, 2023

    Kristine, we are so glad that you were able join us. Thank you for trusting us with your weeks vacation and your kind words.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2023 via mobile

    I had high expectations for Surf Simply after reading reviews but I was completely blown away. The team make you feel at home and completely welcome. They have thought of every single detail to make your experience unforgettable. I have been surfing for a few years but never consistently enough to improve and I never felt I was given the right sort of information to understand how to surf independently. Through my incredible coach Amiya and the lectures you receive throughout the week, I left the week feeling like a confident, independent surfer. The team balance lots of information and a tiring week of surfing with time to relax and recharge. The food is healthy, delicious and perfectly tailored to any dietary requirements, and the massages prepare you for the next surf session! Shout out to Diego for the most delicious cocktails which hit the spot after a long day. My week at Surf Simply was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. Still dreaming of it.

    Room tip: The long waitlist is the only downside
    Date of stay: March 2023
    Trip type: Traveled solo
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    Robin Bass, Other at Surf Simply, responded to this reviewResponded March 26, 2023

    We are so glad to have you join us. Thank you for trusting us with your weeks stay and your kind words.

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    Reviewed January 15, 2023

    For anyone looking for a break or a taste of a hassle-free surfing lifestyle, this is a great place to be even if you are not an experienced surfer. Echo’ing the other positive reviews, you are sure to find a world class team of coaching and other staff with the right tools and technology to make your all-inclusive surfing experience second to none (e.g. theory lessons with videos analysis from the 3-4 cameras that captured your previous surf sessions, stretching classes, 2x weekly massages, and a ratio of 1:1 or max 1:2 instruction)

    The spot delivered waves from beginner to experienced surfer while I was there in January. When a large northern swell came in the team bused the less advanced surfers to another location to catch smaller unbroken waves.

    I am a mid-forties female beginner surfer, but have traveled with my surfing husband to world class waves in Australia, Indonesia, Maldives, Philippines and France experiencing instruction in these locations. There is no place better to learn or advance than Surf Simply. I was traveling with a friend, but I wouldn’t hesitate to return as a solo guest. The team is competent, trustworthy and creates a positive inclusive environment. If anything were to go wrong, they could easily deal with it.

    The luxury accommodations were clean and very comfortable; wifi was always working. The social activities where you dine with other surfers either onsite or offsite were all excellent. The food was an unexpected highlight.

    Date of stay: January 2023
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    Robin Bass, Other at Surf Simply, responded to this reviewResponded January 16, 2023

    We are so glad that you were able to join us - thank you for trusting us with your weeks vacation and your kind words.

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    Reviewed January 5, 2023

    Fantastic teachers, great environment and food. Surf Simply definitely increased my surfing abilities and confidence and condensed 6-12 months of learning into one week. Lots of fun too. Definitelly recommend!

    Date of stay: December 2022
    Trip type: Traveled solo
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    Robin Bass, Other at Surf Simply, responded to this reviewResponded January 16, 2023

    Michael, thank you for the kind words and coaching feedback. We look forward to having you again.

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    Reviewed November 21, 2022

    As a beginner surfer, my goal for the week was to stand up on the surf board and ride a wave. With the incredible program at Surf Simply and my coach Justin with assist from Gabriele I was able to develop a foundation from which to build on and by the end of the week, I was catching my own waves and consistently riding the white water!!
    The entire staff from hospitality, culinary, photographers, massage therapists and coaching were super positive, extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient. The small boutique resort was very well appointed with beautiful rooms each with private balcony, very comfortable beds, a beautiful shared indoor/outdoor lounge, kitchen and pool area and the functionality of the design to allow for classroom and yoga studio space, exceeded all of my expectations. Not to mention my incredible massages I received from Jamie . This week not only exceeded my expectations, but I left having fallen in love with surfing.
    Thank you Surf Simply - See you soon!!

    Date of stay: November 2022
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    Robin Bass, Other at Surf Simply, responded to this reviewResponded November 24, 2022

    Colleen, we're so glad you enjoyed the week and thank you so much for coming to stay with us. We'll look forward to seeing you again.

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