El Chante Surf House
A surf house two minutes from Tp8 Pizzabar
About this stay
El Chante keeps the surf-house format simple: air-conditioned rooms, an airport shuttle for the 36-minute Cobano run, and a two-minute walk to Tp8 Pizzabar for food that doesn't require cooking or a taxi ride after a long day in the water. The property sits on the longer end of transfer times from Cobano compared to properties directly around Santa Teresa, reflecting a slightly more removed position on this particular stretch of coast overall. Pets are welcome throughout the property without any extra fees added on. It is a straightforward stay rather than a styled one, and that plainness is consistent with almost everything else on this stretch of coast. The overall pace here suits travelers who plan loosely day to day rather than around a fixed list of hotel activities.
- Walkable pizza next door
- Simple surf-house setup
- Pet-friendly
Our take
El Chante Surf House is a laid-back surf house with air conditioning, family rooms, a shared kitchen, a coffee shop and a vegetarian breakfast with local specialties. Wellness packages are offered, pets are accepted and Tp8 Pizzabar is two minutes away on foot. I recommend it to surfers, couples and families who prefer a simple, sociable base; anyone expecting full hotel service should look elsewhere.
- ✓Walk to Tp8 Pizzabar for dinner, two minutes is an easy stroll after a long surf day spent in the water
- ✓Use the airport shuttle for the 36-minute Cobano transfer rather than arranging your own separate taxi ride
- ✓Bring your own board bag storage solution, this is a simple surf house rather than a full-service resort
Why we love it
- Two minutes from Tp8 Pizzabar
- Simple, no-frills surf-house format
- Airport shuttle included with the stay
- Pet-friendly rooms throughout
Why guests love itEl Chante Surf House is a simple surf base on the southern Nicoya Peninsula that can work for families who surf or want to learn. Family rooms and air conditioning help everyone sleep after hot days, a vegetarian breakfast with local specialties is served, and the shared kitchen covers simple meals. Tp8 Pizzabar is two minutes away on foot for easy dinners, pets are accepted, and an airport shuttle handles the Cobano transfer. I would book it for an active family trip.