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From personalized surf lessons to community building, Surf Synergy gives guests a unique experience.
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This was their third maybe fourth time coming to the resort, and it showed.
They knew the driver by name, the owners, and even the animals that hung around the resort.
This signified what was to come for me: becoming part of the family.
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While surf lessons in Costa Rica are a dime a dozen, Surf Synergy offers an exceptional experience.
I had never surfed before, but it was always on my list of things to try.
I was eager to give it a go but apprehensive, too would I be anygoodat it?
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If I was overthinking the wave, he could tell.
When I finally caught that wave, he was the first to celebrate with me.
This sense of community among staff and other guests makes Surf Synergy such a special place.
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With group activities and communal meals, everyone felt like long-time friends.
These rooms can come with one king bed or three twin beds.
The bungalows offer a simple yet comfortable space to return to between all your activities.
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The beds were firm and great for my tired body after a long day of surfing.
Each bungalow has a hammock and a porch that’s shared with the neighboring room.
It also includes a 75-inch TV, allowing for large groups to entertain.
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Surf Synergy isn’t done growing yet.
The menu changes daily and is listed on the chalkboard in the main lodge.
Meals are served family-style so everyone joins the table to eat at the same time.
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The lobby also includes a 24-hour self-serve coffee and tea bar, and alcohol is available for purchase.
Activities and Amenities
The main activity is in the name: surfing.
The week-long package includes five in-depth surf lessons.
Each guest has their own personal coach, and lessons are filmed for an end-of-day video review.
It may sound daunting to watch in public, but I loved the group video replay.
Everyone was incredibly supportive and cheered each other on all week.
How quickly my group improved was also a testament to the coaches and how much they cared.
The head surf coach, Marcel Oliveira, chooses the other coaches based on skill and personality.
By the end of the week, the man was standing up on the board all on his own.
There are six different beaches within reach of Surf Synergy, all with varyinglevels of waves.
More intermediate and experienced surfers can try the bigger waves at nearby Hermosa Beach.
During downtime, guests can use the saltwater pool and the open-air gym.
Other amenities include daily videos and photos of all your activities and a weekly sum-up video.
One massage or bodywork session is included in the surf package, but more are available for purchase.
There are also bunk rooms available in the Casa de Cielo.
Surf Synergy also hosts local events, like artisan markets, that unite the community and guests.
They offer a free airport shuttle to and from the resort.
Bikes are also available to borrow for free to explore nearby attractions.
The staff is also incredibly helpful in giving rides to nearby areas if given enough notice.
