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San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

3.0 star property
Costa Esmeralda's shoreline beckons beach enthusiasts with seaside cabanas and comfortable lounging spots along the water's edge

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Travelers find a genuine beachfront retreat at San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge on Costa Esmeralda. The property includes practical amenities like complimentary breakfast, convenient sun loungers, a peaceful garden, and WiFi connectivity in the rooms.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is ฿2,614
฿3,430 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A room with two beds, a bench, a heater, and a door marked with the number 2.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Beach View

A bedroom with two wooden beds, a large window, and a painting on the wall.

Family Triple Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Single Room

A rustic bedroom with a single bed, a small table, two chairs, a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.

Superior Single Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Single Room, Ocean View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a view of greenery.

Superior Single Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Partial Ocean View

A room with two beds, a hanging light fixture, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located on the beach, San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge is in Costa Esmeralda, a neighbourhood in San Carlos. La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa and Los Cajones de Chame are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Coronado Mall and Sunday Market. APROVACA The Orchid Center and Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Visit our San Carlos travel guide
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Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos, San Carlos, panama oeste

What's nearby

  • A beach lined with palm trees and flowers under a clear blue sky.
    Farallón Beach
    43 min drive - 34.3 km
  • A coastal cityscape with a beach, palm trees, and high-rise buildings during sunset.
    Playa Blanca
    46 min drive - 37.5 km
  • La Ensenada Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa El Palmar
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coronado Beach
    25 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boga Bar
    9 min walk
  • Leonardo's Steak House
    14 min drive
  • Don Lee
    11 min drive
  • Gold Coast Brewing Company
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive

About this property

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

  • Bed & breakfast located in Costa Esmeralda
  • You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a beach bar and a terrace at San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge. This bed & breakfast is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, free beach cabanas and sunloungers. In addition to a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Beach towels and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A beach bar

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge?

As of 21 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge on 27 Jul 2026 start from ฿2,614, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a fee of USD 20.00.

What time is check-out at San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Costa Esmeralda bed & breakfast is steps from La Ensenada Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Playa El Palmar. Teta Beach and Coronado Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laid-back hotel with friendly staff, buildings and outdoor common areas are well-maintained. We stayed with our kids (all teenagers) and spent time at the beach, the evenings hanging out in the central courtyard and walking the town. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for an out of the way hotel, but you still want to visit local restaurants and stores. The only recommendation we would make is maybe a mini-fridge in the room and our bathroom would benefit from a fan or ventilation. Other than that, our room was so cool and worked well for us! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

derick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! And the Staff was excellent. A perfect little hideaway on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay, we went there for our anniversary and we had such a great time! The room was squeaky clean, the staff was very helpful always able to help with suggestions and making our stay as comfortable as possible, the beach is a few steps away and the beach chairs were so comfy. I will definitely come back with the family! Thank you!
Breakfast included with our reservation
The view at the beach
The view from out room
The view of the Hotel from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just pending a TV, but all was OK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Be warned: The pictures you're seeing of this property on Expedia tell only a fraction of the story. Upon arrival, our Uber driver had a hard time finding the entrance. Why? Because the weathered sign doesn't make it clear as to where or if there's a lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nicolaas Cornelis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wij komen niet meer terug.

Nauwelijks te vinden. Soort van weggestopt. Wordt totaal geen Engels gesproken. Ziet er op de foto’s een stuk mooier en moderner uit dan in het echt. In de ochtend kan er nauwelijks een goedemorgen af. Geen idee hoe het werkt met het ontbijt. De medewerkster staat achter de balie soort van administratie te doen. Wordt niet gevraagd of je een kop koffie wilt of hoe het ontbijt in zijn werk gaat. Ook niet als je al 20 minuten aan tafel zit. Als er vervolgens een Duits gezin de kamer uit komt die vrolijk begroet wordt met een kop koffie is dat voor mij een teken om uit te checken en elders te ontbijten. Bij uitchecken kwam in het Spaans pas de vraag voor het ontbijt. Dat was 20 minuten te laat. Bedden zijn redelijk hoog maar wel comfortabel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Max

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024