Hostel de Haan Hostel & Surf School · Jacó, Costa Rica
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Surf school

From your bed to the break.

Hostel de Haan calls itself a “Hostel & Surf School”. Its listing offers surf lessons for all levels and board rentals, with Playa Jacó about 30 m away. Anything that isn't published — price, lesson length, group size — the team tells you directly.

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A surfer in a wetsuit carves along the face of a breaking wave at Jacó.

What the hostel offers

A surfer riding a small wave at Jacó, whitewater peeling to the right.

Offered by the hostel

Surf lessons

Hostel de Haan calls itself a hostel & surf school, and its own listing offers surf lessons for all levels. First time on a board or getting your pop-up back after a break — tell the team and they'll set you up.

Prices, lesson length and group size aren't published. Send a message with your dates and level and the team will tell you what's on.

What we know

Who runs it
Offered by the hostel's surf school
Levels
All levels
Price
Ask the team
Duration
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What to bring

Reef-safe sunscreen · Swimsuit or boardshorts · Water bottle · Towel

A surfer walks across the sand at Playa Jacó with his board balanced on his head, under tall palm trees.

Offered by the hostel

Board rental

Board rentals are part of what the hostel offers alongside its lessons. Travelling light and don't want to haul a board across the country? Ask what's available.

Board types, sizes and rates aren't listed online — message the team with your dates and level.

What we know

Who runs it
The hostel
Price
Ask the team
Board types
Ask the team

What to bring

Sunscreen · Swimsuit or boardshorts · Rash guard if you have one · Water

What's your level?

Pick the one that sounds like you — it helps the team set up the right lesson or board.

  1. First time

    Never stood on a board. Perfect — tell the team and start from zero, in the whitewater.

  2. Beginner

    You've paddled and caught some whitewater. Time to pop up faster and read the sea better.

  3. Intermediate

    You stand up and ride green waves. You want manoeuvres, positioning or just more surfing.

  4. Advanced

    You know the drill. You probably just need a board and the word on how the sea's looking.

Sources: Visit Costa Rica

The ocean's in charge

  • Visit Costa Rica describes Jacó's bay as about 4 km long, with dark sand and strong currents.
  • Before you go in, ask locals or surfers about the conditions and rip currents, and avoid swimming alone (Visit Costa Rica's tips).
  • In the water, follow your instructor and any lifeguard or flag guidance. Conditions change every day — nobody can promise waves.

Visit Costa Rica (ICT) — Central Pacific · Visit Costa Rica (ICT) — travel tips

Surf questions

I've never surfed before. Can I still take a lesson?

Yes — the hostel lists its surf lessons for all levels. Tell the team it's your first time when you message.

Source: Hostelworld (EN, property text) , Hostelworld (ES, property text)

Which levels do you teach?

All levels, per the hostel's listing. Describe your experience in your message so the team can match you with the right session.

Source: Hostelworld (EN, property text) , Hostelworld (ES, property text)

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

No rule is published. Be honest with the team about how comfortable you are in the water — conditions at Jacó vary and the bay has strong currents.

Source: Visit Costa Rica (ICT) — Central Pacific

What's included, how much is it and how long does a lesson last?

None of that is published online. Ask the team on WhatsApp and they'll tell you what's included, the price and the length.

Source: Hostelworld (EN, property text)

What's the best time of day to surf?

It depends on tide and swell, which change day to day. Your instructor or the team will suggest a time.

I already surf. Can I just rent a board?

Yes, the hostel offers board rentals. Ask the team what boards are available and the rates.

Source: Hostelworld (EN, property text) , Hostelworld (ES, property text)

What about rip currents?

Visit Costa Rica describes Jacó as a bay with strong currents. Its advice: ask locals or surfers about beach conditions and rip currents, avoid swimming alone, and get help if someone is in trouble and you're not trained in first aid.

Source: Visit Costa Rica (ICT) — Central Pacific , Visit Costa Rica (ICT) — travel tips

Can I book a lesson without staying at the hostel?

Not stated anywhere — ask the team on WhatsApp.

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Staying with us too? Tick “A stay” and it all goes in one message: surf + bed.

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