Title: El Ranchito Surfcamp - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # El Ranchito Surfcamp Families find the perfect balance of nature, local cuisine, and child-friendly amenities at this peaceful retreat with supervised activities for kids ## Photo gallery for El Ranchito Surfcamp ![Exterior - El Ranchito Surfcamp (Guanico Abajo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/1910d893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - El Ranchito Surfcamp (Guanico Abajo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/6ff3e648.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room | Terrace/patio - El Ranchito Surfcamp (Guanico Abajo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/424a6b42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - El Ranchito Surfcamp (Guanico Abajo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/b0256118.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - El Ranchito Surfcamp (Guanico Abajo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/9eb2d5f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers unwind in El Ranchito Surfcamp's peaceful garden or grab a coffee at the onsite cafe. 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Dr. Belisario Porras, Guanico Abajo, Provincia de Los Santos #### What's nearby - Guanico Abajo Beach \- 6 min drive \- 5.1 km - Los Buzos Beach \- 32 min drive \- 24.3 km - Venao Beach \- 60 min drive \- 55.5 km #### Restaurants - ‪Joron Playa Guanico - ‬5 min drive - ‪Coco's Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Boom Shiva - ‬28 min drive - ‪The Black Pearl - ‬26 min drive ## About this property ### El Ranchito Surfcamp Property highlights Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at El Ranchito Surfcamp. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - A children's pool - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge) Room features All guestrooms at El Ranchito Surfcamp include amenities such as free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free beach shuttle - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children - A coffee shop/cafe - Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 12; reservation required ### Restaurants on site - Surf Cafe - the Break ### Things to do - Children's pool ### Family friendly - Children's pool - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (weekly) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Communal living room ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shared bathroom - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM 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 Host will greet you ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 50 per stay) Welcoming dogs and cats only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children - Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 50 per stay) - Hosted evening meal: USD 12 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 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 cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as El Ranchito Surfcamp Guesthouse El Ranchito Surfcamp Guanico Abajo El Ranchito Surfcamp Guesthouse Guanico Abajo ## Frequently asked questions ### Does El Ranchito Surfcamp have a pool? ### Is El Ranchito Surfcamp pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at El Ranchito Surfcamp? ### What time is check-out at El Ranchito Surfcamp? ### Where is El Ranchito Surfcamp located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## El Ranchito Surfcamp Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Fantastic 3 nights there. Great hosts, beautiful place, loved the kitchen, quick to get to the surf, which was very fun. ##### Katherine Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive ](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Grand-Riviera-Princess-All-Inclusive.h2661557.Hotel-Information) > > [La Casa de la Abuela](https://www.expedia.ca/Boquete-Hotels-La-Casa-De-La-Abuela.h10961606.Hotel-Information) > > [NAYARA Bocas del Toro](https://www.expedia.ca/Bocas-Del-Toro-Hotels-Bocas-Bali.h51300004.Hotel-Information) > > [Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-Hato-Hotels-Playa-Blanca-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h967117.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Waterslides in Nova Scotia](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Nova-Scotia-Hotels-With-Waterslides.0-0-d11173-tHotelswithWaterslides.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites, Fredericton, NB](https://www.expedia.ca/Fredericton-Hotels-Radisson-Kingswood.h19858872.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Chilliwack-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Regency-Inn-Conference-Centre.h16481.Hotel-Information) > > [Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-Hato-Hotels-Bijao-Beach-Resort.h72094557.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Bali](https://www.expedia.ca/Bali-Villas.d602651-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels near Ibiza Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Ibiza-Island-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d602653-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Riande Aeropuerto Hotel & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Tocumen-Hotels-Riande-Aeropuerto-Hotel-Casino.h26240.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Palenque Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Boca-Chica-Hotels-Isla-Palenque.h19388014.Hotel-Information) > > [Family Hotels in Ontario](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Ontario-Family-Hotel.0-0-d11178-tFamilyHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Chiru-Hotels-The-Buenaventura-Golf-Beach-Resort-Panama.h2499390.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Lisbon by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels-InterContinental-Lisbon.h54350.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Twillingate](https://www.expedia.ca/Twillingate-Hotels.d6341620.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Casino Hotels in Washington](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Washington-Casino-Hotel.0-0-d249-tCasinoHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Beaches Turks & Caicos - ALL INCLUSIVE](https://www.expedia.ca/Providenciales-Hotels-Beaches-Turks-Caicos-ALL-INCLUSIVE.h197859.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Panama Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Tocumen-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Panama-Airport.h8836117.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Toronto.h8301308.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/yvr/montreal-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Zemunik Donji (ZAD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/zad/toronto-to-zadar) > > [Flights from Cassidy (YCD) to Kelowna (YLW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ycd/ylw/nanaimo-to-kelowna) > > [Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/syd/mel/sydney-to-melbourne) > > [flights from regina intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yqr/flights-from-regina-intl-airport) ### Packages ### Vacation Rentals ### General