Our Favorite Surf Hotels Around the World

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Cambria Beach Lodge

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Located right across the street from Moonstone Beach on California’s Central Coast, this adorable boutique hotel is the perfect place for a coastal weekend getaway. All of the rooms have a beach-inspired design to create the perfect vacation vibe for your stay. Cambria is one of the last “untouched” California coast beach towns, a place for whale watching, wine tasting, sunset watching, and relaxing to the sound of the waves. This is co-founder West Askew's favorite spot to stay in Cambria!

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Casa Love Sayulita

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This adorable boutique hotel may not be the fanciest, but it’s literally steps from the beach. It’s optimal for anyone visiting Sayulita on a surf trip because of it’s rooftop which is perfect for your early morning surf check - or a nice yoga session. The hotel is owned by the Mignot family, a French/Argentine expat family full of surfers. You’ll definitely get to know them, as many of them live in the hotel. They can help point you to some of their favorite spots.

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Hero Beach Club

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If peace, quiet, and sitting on a porch swing watching the sunset over the ocean appeals to you, this cool and cozy hotel in Montauk is the move. Enjoy your stay on the Atlantic Ocean, catch some waves, explore art galleries, or sit with your thoughts during long walks on the beach straight out from your room at Hero. The hotel also has a pool for when you don’t feel like getting sandy, and a boutique, yet trendy vibe.

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Surf Grove Campground

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Located right on Cox Bay, Tofino’s number one surf destination, Surf Grove is a regular campsite with trailer and RV rentals to create your own glamping experience. Surf all day, or if you get tired of the water, hike through some of the PNW’s best scenery. There is easily accessible food, amenities, and surf lessons and rentals.

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NIHI Sumba

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This beautiful luxury resort is located right on the water on Sumba Beach, on East Nusa Tengarra. Though surfing isn’t the only awesome activity available to guests, it is located directly in front of one of the best, and least crowded breaks in Indonesia. Escape the crowds of Bali for an unforgettable surf getaway complete with cultural shows of horse back riding on the beach, fire dancing, and traditional Balinese decor in the jungle on the beach.

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The Surfrider Hotel, Malibu

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Located directly in front of Malibu’s famous point breaks at Surfrider Beach, this luxury hotel is a great option for an upscale getaway on the Southern California coast. The decor is minimalist, 1950’s era, and beachy, and each room has unparalleled views of the waves.

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Surfbreak Hotel

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San Clemente is one of the last few towns on the Southern California coast that retains it’s old west coast surf vibes. With a surf shop on almost every corner, and some of the best waves around (Trestles and San Onofre), this little town will have you coming back. The Surfbreak Hotel has upscale vibes while not being too pretentious. It caters to surfers in particular, and most rooms have ocean views.

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Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

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Waikiki is about as touristy as it gets for a visit to Hawaii, but it also is one of the world’s favorite places for longboard waves, and learning to surf. There are a ton of hotel options in the area, but one of our favorites is the SurfJack. This boutique hotel has been renovated while still maintaining a funky 1950’s vibe. Most rooms have views of the waves, and you’ll be able to walk to Queens and Canoes (two of Waikiki’s favorite surf breaks) from your room.

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Chicama Boutique Hotel & Spa

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Located directly in front of the “longest left in the world”, this beautiful boutique hotel on the central coast of Peru should be on any surfer’s surf trip bucket list. When you’re not surfing, relax in the hotel’s infinity pool overlooking the beach, walk on the white sand beach below, enjoy the spa, and fill yourself up with delicious Peruvian food.

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Hotel Alaia

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Located just steps from one of the best beach breaks in Chile, Hotel Alaia offers 12 suite-style rooms. The hotel and rooms are design focused to blend in with their surroundings while also offering incredible views of the surf in front. The rooms were also all built with up-cycled wood after teh 2010 earthquake. Other activities attached to the hotel include a skatepark, climbing wall, and more.

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Maderas Village

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Founded in 2009 by a collective of creators, this beautiful boutique-style accommodation is the ultimate getaway for anyone looking to not only surf, do yoga, and enjoy the outdoors, but also to meet other like-minded people looking for the same things. This low-cost laid-back hotel is located right on Playa Madera, one of Nicaragua’s favorite surf breaks.

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The Harmony Hotel

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Located at one of the best surf breaks in Costa Rica, this 3-star boutique hotel offers a great location for a surf trip, or just a relaxing beach vacation. The hotel also offers yoga, and they have an on-site board shaper. The rooms are modest, though decorated beautifully to reflect the surrounding beach and jungle. There is also a really delicious on-site outdoor restaurant.

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Taghazout Villa by Surf Maroc

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One of Surf Maroc’s 6 locations on the Taghazout coast, Taghazout Villa offers 12 bedrooms, and comfortable common areas to enjoy during your Moroccan surf getaway. The villa is located right on the beach in front of one of Taghazout’s favorite surf breaks. Board storage is available to all guests.

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