Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Clean environment
Unique experience
Cons:
Requires some maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
All reviews suggest a very clean environment with positive mentions of overall cleanliness.
Service
9.55
Elise, the owner, is described as very helpful and friendly, enhancing the service experience.
Location
9.09
The location is praised for being quiet yet close to the center of Santa Teresa.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms are clean with necessary amenities including personal fridges.
Amenities
9.07
Great amenities including a pool and fully equipped kitchen as mentioned.
Value for Money
9.03
Offers a unique experience in Santa Teresa, justifying the pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.58
No specific mentions, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall, an exceptional experience with positive sentiment in all reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:00

Property Description

Prime Location in Santa Teresa Beach
Located just 400 metres from Carmen Beach, Mal Pais Surf Camp offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Top-Notch Amenities
Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and garden, providing ample opportunities for leisure and rejuvenation. The shared kitchen and lounge, along with free WiFi, ensure a comfortable stay for all.

Family-Friendly Environment
With a children's playground on-site, families can have a great time together while staying at Mal Pais Surf Camp.

Book now to experience the best of Santa Teresa Beach at Mal Pais Surf Camp.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 16 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.05
D
Diana • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Really lovely place to stay, 5 minute walk to the beach, nice and clean and very peaceful. The lady who owns it was so nice and made us feel super welcome. The pool was perfect and just outside our room, plus the whole place is surrounded by wildlife.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
A
Anais • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
S
Steven • family_with_children • cr
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
J
jared • extended_group • us
8
pura vida
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
F
Frank • family_with_children • de
9
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
S
sharon • family_with_children • cr
9
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • de
10
Absolute Empfehlung!
Pros:

Die Unterkunft war wirklich toll!! Wir haben in freien Bette mit Fliegennetzen geschlafen (es gibt aber auch noch andere Optionen für jedes Budget). Eine absolut besondere Erfahrung. Elise, die Besitzerin ist wirklich super lieb und immer für ein nettes Gespräch oder Tipps zu haben. Die Lage ist super - etwas abseits des Städtchens und daher ruhig. Trotzdem ist man in 5 Gehminuten im Zentrum.
Auf dem sehr schönen Gelände gibt es einen tollen Pool von dem man Brüllaffen, Leguane und andere Tiere beobachten kann.
Auch die Küche war bestens ausgestattet!
Absolute Empfehlung für jeden, der ein besonderes Erlebnis in Santa Teresa haben möchte!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
A
Augusto César • family_with_children • cr
6
Relax
Pros:

El personal, siempre atenta y amable en todos los aspectos.

Cons:

Da la impresión que el lugar requiere mantenimiento

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
N
Nathalie • extended_group • ch
8
Pros:

Die Besitzerin Elise ist sehr hilfsbereit und kümmert sich um alle Anliegen. Handtücher und Seife sowie viel Platz zum Wäsche aufhängen werden bereitgestellt. Alles in allem sehr sauber, toller Pool, grosses Gelände mit viel Platz. Jedes Zimmer hat seinen eigenen Kühlschrank.

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
H
Hodder • family with young children • ca
10
Excellent.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing I did not like

2024-04-13 • via Nuitee
S
Suhelen • young couple • cr
10
Exceptional
2024-04-01 • via Nuitee
J
Julia • solo traveller • us
10
Cannot wait to come back
Pros:

Staying at surf camp was such a lovely experience! I appreciated the gorgeous views waking up in the open air Rancho, the gym and pool area were so well kept, and the people and vibes were immaculate! I was hoping to find a quiet spot in the heart of the South West peninsula and surf camp was it!

Cons:

all was lovely.

2024-03-17 • via Nuitee
L
Leonoor • young couple • nl
9
Superb
Pros:

The pool is great! Kitchen too, we had our own fridge.

Cons:

Room was really hot after sunset and the fan only helps slightly.

2024-03-12 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • with friends • it
9
Superb
Pros:

Really good place to stay, nice common open area. And lots of nature around.
Next to the beach and with nice swimming pool

Cons:

Difficult to say

2023-02-05 • via Nuitee
H
Hugo • solo traveller • fr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Great location close to the beach
Quiet
A lot of nice people to meet here

2023-01-31 • via Nuitee
A
Antony • young couple • gb
5
Great pool, but dorm rooms are very over priced
Pros:

5 minutes from Santa Teresa, and close to the beaches. People staying were nice. Great pool.

Cons:

The rooms that were offered are more like dormitory tents. lockers are provided but otherwise there are no walls so everything is open to the whole world. Whilst the place has the facilities on offer, the rooms do not and facilities such as kitchen, kettles, patio etc are in separate areas. There is no restaurant or shop on site so it is needed to buy things in Santa Teresa. Bizarrely on the last day, despite being nice during the rest of our time there, Rosy told my wife she had to leave the premises and stop making a sandwich even though we had time before checkout. Seemed very bizarre and apparently had happened previously as well, not sure there was any need for that.

2023-01-23 • via Nuitee
Y
Yael • family with young children • be
9
Superb
2023-01-03 • via Nuitee
G
Greg • young couple • se
4
Disappointing
2022-12-29 • via Nuitee
K
Kyle • solo traveller • us
3
Poor
2022-11-27 • via Nuitee