Reviews of Blue Surf Sanctuary 2 stars

Location was perfect - close to the beach and a great beach bar at the end of the road and next to the main road into Santa Teresa

Great place, close to the beach. Comfortable beds.

The main road behind no ideal, could get noisy and dusty.

Beautiful facility, near ocean

Room was small space for two beds. Only 1 chair in room for 3 people.

We really loved the feel and aesthetic of this boutique hotel! it was a little outside of town so you really needed a vehicle or ATV to get around but it was right by the beach and the staff (Leah and Dory) were the best!

The location is right off the main road so in the morning it can be quite loud with cars driving by. Also wish there were TVs in the room and there isnt much light at night. The overhead light was out and we had to use our phone flashlight a lot to see.

The manager was very helpful and welcoming. Small and charming property.

Missing a microwave

After staying around the lively Santa Teresa near Playa Carmen, arriving at Blue Surf Sanctuary was like landing at an oasis. Leah, our delightful host, made sure our stay was nothing short of amazing. She was not only super fun and helpful but had a smile that could light up the whole place! From fresh coconuts to watermelon and passion fruit, Leah ensured we tasted every bit of the fresh goodness Costa Rica had to offer. Our room was huge, and they even set up a crib for our little 7-month-old adventurer. We spent lazy afternoons lounging in hammocks, chatting away while overlooking the inviting pool. Speaking of the pool, it was a much-needed refresher after our beach escapades. Don't get me wrong, the beach (which was literally footsteps away) was a blast, but nothing beats a splash in the pool to cool off in the afternoon! One of the best parts? It felt like we had the entire place to ourselves most of the time. And can we talk about that outdoor kitchen? Totally Instagram-worthy and perfect for whipping up delicious meals with all the local ingredients. Although we couldn't resist the temptation of the nearby restaurants (seriously, so many great options!). We'd book this place again in a heartbeat. Thanks for the unforgettable stay, Blue Surf Sanctuary!

We could definitely hear the lively hum of cars and trucks passing by during the day, even from inside the room. However, this is quite common in Costa Rica as houses aren't typically insulated. The noise would quiet down at night, which wasn't a big bother for us. It would have been a nice addition to be able to rent surfboards directly from Blue Surf Sanctuary without having to take lessons. Other than these minor points, we loved everything about our stay

Private and secure

Close to road, can be loud

We LOVED our stay. It was a little slice of paradise. Our bungalow was a great size, and was luxurious. We loved the key code locks as it meant we didn't need to worry about bringing a key to the beach or needing duplicate keys etc. The shared kitchen was perfect, so spacious, well equip and clean. We loved the pool, lovely and shady for the heat of the day. There is even storage for your surf boards rented from else where. There is a cafe just over the road serving food all day. There is also a bar/restaurant right down the road (100m) where you can enjoy sunset, margaritas and even rent surf boards by the day or for a couple of hours.

The room could have had more drawers or a wardrobe to hang clothes. It also is close to the road which becomes very noisy at around 5:30/6am in the morning. The window curtains don't block the light so this also woke us early in the morning. We used our travel eye masks and ear plugs for the whole stay. (this was not a problem anywhere else in costa rica). It is also a LONG and HOT walk to town, either via the road or the beach, will take you 1 hour. lots of people use quad bikes or motor bikes but the road is so dusty and not paved.

We liked the property managers, very accommodating. Short walk to the beach. We liked the shared large, well equipped communal kitchen and pool onsite.

Backs onto a very noisy main dirt road. Our bungalow had a few deficiencies: hot water not turned on all of the way, shower tap broken and the toilet running. The toilet was fixed right away.

Nice rooms, pool and common areas. Also great location close to the beach. Great service to get a cot for our baby as well. Can also recommend the surf lessons.

Really noisy and dusty from the traffic outside. Much more than expected. It’s due to the motorbikes and ATVs driving all the time on non-pavement roads, just outside.

We had a wonderful time at Blue Surf Sanctuary! What a wonderful property for the entire family. Everything was lovely, the staff was great, and the rooms were comfortable. We had lost a few items that were waiting for us by the lovely staff who found them. Our kids had a blast. We loved the easy walk to the beach each day. The only downside would be the road noise when trying to sleep. The rooms run parallel to the road so you can hear the big trucks or early morning traffic each day. Other than that - awesome!

Just the road noise into the rooms.

Proximity to the beach, great surf instructor (Toro), great recommendations from the staff (Leah and Rafa were lovely), cool bar on the beach just a one minute walk away. Refreshing pool. The shared kitchen space encouraged meeting other guests.

The noise from the street is really loud and all night long. So much so that they provide ear plugs on the night stand. Nice touch but we did not expect so much traffic noise as we were looking for a quiet spot to relax and sleep. We also had some plumbing issues that could not be fixed during our stay. Hopefully other guests will have a better experience there. Overall we felt the blue surf sanctuary fell short of our expectations considering the high nightly price.

Nice bungalows, good beds, clean and spacious.

NOISE! The bungalows are so close to the road, that sleeping is difficult. The map on booking.com show a different location than what is actual, that is not ok.

Amazing rooms and facilities, perfect location next to a beautiful uncrowded part of the beach - we will absolutely be back

Only small things - it would have been nice if the kitchen had a few spices, oil etc. Surfboards for rental would also be a huge help as there are no rental places nearby.

Great location, only 5 minutes walk to the beach, the staff was very helpful and we also had the pleasure to meet the owners who where very welcoming, the accomodation is clean with daily housekeeping

early morning rooster wakeup every day at around 4AM, the owners are working hard on solving this problem but unfortunately we didnt have a restful sleep

Everything was exceptionally clean. The pool water was impossibly clear. The staff was very nice. It’s a very short walk to the north end of playa hermosa. But the best part is the shared area encourages friend-making.

There were surfboards there but they weren’t for our use or even rent! We were there 8 years ago and they let me use a board then, and it’s the primary reason we went back. Not sure we’d return without the option.