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Moana Surf Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa

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Beach/ocean view
Breakfast area
Breakfast area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Bambu - Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Marea - Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Private kitchen

Luna - Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 160 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Mar - Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Mar - Deluxe Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Nativa - Deluxe Suite, Garden View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Nativa - Deluxe Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room dining

Eco - Deluxe Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
50 mts North of Casa Romantica, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Guanacaste, 50206

What's nearby

  • Frog Pad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Guiones Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Safari Surf School - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa Pelada - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nosara Spanish Institute - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dog Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Moana Surf Resort

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Moana Surf Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and surfing. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Moana Surf Resort include perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Moana Surf Resort Nosara
Moana Surf Nosara
Moana Surf
Moana Surf Resort Hotel
Moana Surf Resort Nosara
Moana Surf Resort Hotel Nosara

Frequently asked questions

Does Moana Surf Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Moana Surf Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Moana Surf Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Moana Surf Resort?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Moana Surf Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Moana Surf Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Moana Surf Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nosara hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Frog Pad and Guiones Beach. Playa Pelada and Safari Surf School are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Moana Surf Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with wonderful staff. Excellent beach and easy access to shops / restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home Away from Home

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Moana at the end of April and had an amazing time, and could not have ended up at a better place to stay in Nosara. Staying at the Moana feels more like a bead an breakfast, instead of a hotel, due to the amazing hospitality of the owners. They have an amazing energy, and truly care for their guests. You really feel welcomed into their home. The property is beautiful and fresh. Our room was large, private, and comfortable with excellent AC. Breakfast is included, and is everything you could want. This was a very nice treat after a morning surf. Location could not have been better, as it is right on the beach. We went to Nosara for yoga and surfing. While I am an avid surfer I was amazed on how great this place is for anyone who is learning to surf. They have brand new boards in every size and an on staff surfing instructor. If you are coming to Nosara to learn to surf, there is no need to pay to stay somewhere and then pay for surf lessons somewhere else when you can stay at the Moana and practically have your own private surf lessons and boards. They also provide yoga for their guests in a beautiful upstairs open yoga room. They even are set up for aerial yoga which was a fun experience. I don think you could find a better place to stay in Nosara than the Moana.

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredibly helpful. . .anything you want in the way of excursions, rentals, transportation, or general information they will take care of arranging at no cost (though the excursion via a separate entity will have a cost) Bicycles and surfboards, beach chairs and beach umbrellas are available for use at no cost. There is a weight room sharing space with the yoga studio that is not mentioned on the website and that was a wonderful surprise. Breakfast is amazing and the hostess is always present to assist you in planning your day. Rooms and entire grounds are extremely clean. Even the two cats which live on the property add charm. Hotel is a 2 minute walk to the beach via a private path. Lots of restaurants within walking distance, and the Tuktuk stand is less than 200 yds away for farther journeys. The only negative is that the roads are unpaved and can be rough or muddy during the rainy season but after the first day a seasoned traveler adjusts their footwear or transportation accordingly. All in all we would love to go back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

AMAZING! Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay “home away from home”. Space and amenities were extremely comfortable while being homey. Everything was extremely well thought out. Hosts were so warm and welcoming. We will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henrique

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is the place.

We had planned to stay 5 nights but were so taken with this hotel and Nosara that we ended up staying 9. Our room (the Eco) was clean, modern, quiet, and comfortable with a full kitchen. The property is beautiful and impeccably maintained with easy access to the beach down a private path. The included breakfast is generous and delicious. There’s a good selection of surfboards for rent (foamies, longboards, funboards) on site. Restaurants and stores are an easy 5 minute walk. The owners and staff are kind and gracious, happy to book surf lessons, dinner reservations, massage, etc. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service!, Great location, in front of the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property with owners who truly care about their guests. The hotel has a private path to the beach and is very convenient to several restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. The apartment was spacious, clean, and nicely decorated. Breakfast was included....delicious and filling!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

MelB, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Moana. Not only was our room (the Eco) beautifully and tastefully decorates, but so clean. It was perfect for us and our two children. We didn’t use the kitchen to it’s full potential but it was awesome knowing we had a full stove, fridge etc. breakfast each morning was delicious and healthful, with enough variety for everyone in our family. One night the power went out and when we returned from dinner the owners had placed candles all around the hotel including beautiful lanterns in our room. Our children loved playing in the pool and we relaxed in the hammocks and on the outdoor couches in the covered area (even during the pouring rain). They have a private walk down to the ocean which is fantastic and beach chairs and umbrellas to take with you at no charge. The “fruity water “ as our children called it was such a nice touch available 24hrs in the kitchen/living area. It was all lovely. Everyone who works at the hotel is so hospitable and helpful - we can’t wait to return and we will definitely chose the Moana again and recommend it to anyone heading to Nosara. Sometimes it is stressful to book a place online, but I can assure you that if you book here you will not regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, beautiful boutique resort

Moana is a lovely boutique resort; so serene, tropical, and nestled in the lush forest that leads to the famous Guiones Beach. The breakfast is delicious, full of fresh local fruits, and yummy omelet, great coffee! I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019