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Buena Vista Surf Club

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 24 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 19 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 18 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 19 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 19 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 1 review Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 22 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 60% based on 22 reviews Young singles
    • 50% based on 22 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 22 reviews Older travelers
    • 40% based on 22 reviews Pet owners

Reviews of Buena Vista Surf Club

( 1-10 of 24 )
Jul 16, 2008

An exquisite, small resort with great caring hosts, and delicious food, overlooking the Playa Maderas surf break - a short, but steep, 5 minute walk away. Check out their website - [--]. It;s an honest representation of the place and when they say it's a half hour's drive on a dirt road that requires a 4 wheel drive vehicle, trust... more

5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, GA
Jul 13, 2008

From the minute that we stepped onto the property at BVSC, greeted my Marc, Marielle and the dogs, Hustle and Flow, I knew I was going to love it. We enjoyed the most spectacular view of the Pacific from the most impressive, wooden platform while listening to the sounds of howler monkies all around. What a cool thing! Things only... more

2 of 5 stars
Washington DC
Jun 23, 2008

We stayed at BVSC for 5 nights, and while the view was beautiful and the hotel is very accessible to the beach, I would never choose to stay here again. It is a unique hotel, it is very well constructed and beautiful, but as soon as we arrived (late, because our flight was delayed, and even later due to vague... more

Management response from
BuenaVistaSurfClub, Owner

We don´t like to argue over the internet about all the things written, but would like to clarify a few things: - Due to all the current work that is being done on the roads to and from San Juan Del Sur, a few of the landmarks and sign that we use in our directions are gone. We are working...

5 of 5 stars
washington, dc
Jun 15, 2008

We stayed at the Buena Vista Surf Club for a week in late March. The hotel is brilliant! It’s very chic, yet its eco-friendly ways make you feel like you’re Indiana Jones… with all the comforts of a Rockefeller retreat. The main house has a huge deck built out of native hard wood, that looks similar to teak, with a... more

May 3, 2008

From the food to the service, everything about Buena Vista is terrific! We were a little tired and weary upon our arrival at BVSC due to the fact that we had been travelling since 5 AM that morning, my brand new surfboard was lost in transit, and it took a three hour ride on rough roads to get there. However,... more

5 of 5 stars
crescent beach, B.C.
Mar 27, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We included BVSC for a two night stay during our 24 day trek throughout Nicaragua. We are in our 60's and not into the surfing culture so we were anticipating a marginalization - instead Marc and Marielle could not have been more welcoming. In fact, we sensed a keen interest in talking about something else. This is no small matter... more

5 of 5 stars
Indianapolis
Mar 26, 2008

Our stay at the Buena Vista Surf Club was fabulous. Marc and Marielle were perfect hosts, took care of every detail and made our stay both relaxing and incredibly fun. The food was great, and the location, view and beach were amazing. We would definitely recommend Buena Vista for anyone who's looking for a great getaway. more

Feb 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We recently returned from a fantastic stay with Marc and Marielle at hotel buena vista. Perched at the apex of an undeveloped valley with commanding views of the ocean the surf camp is spectacular. We stayed in an outdoor cabana essentially sleeping within a very living rain forrest. We encountered a variety of wildlife either directly adjacent to or within... more

5 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Feb 24, 2008

We found Buena Vista Surf Resort through searching places on google. this looked to be one of the best places to stay, and certaintly lived up to those expectations. the location is perfect, with amazing views, relaxed atmosphere. Marc and Marielle provied superb service and have accomodations for any requests you have on your vacation. buena vista surf club's rooms... more

5 of 5 stars
Washington
Jan 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Buena Vista Surf Club is, in a word, fantastic. We spent five nights in one of the cabanas and loved every minute of it. It is set in an incredibly tranquil and beautiful location, with just a short walk (5 mins) downhill to a very nice beach with an excellent surf break ideal for beginning surfers like us. (We... more

Reviews of Buena Vista Surf Club

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Oude Hoekestraat 9, 8300 Knokke-Heist | Playa Maderas, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua