Special "SURFINTOSUMMER" Package Offer On Stays May 21 - July 9 - Up To 20% Off. SEE PACKAGE DETAILS.
THE LAMANGATA DIFFERENCE
Where surf vacations are all-inclusive
PRESS CENTER
Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort
Perched 1,200 feet above sea level where the rainforest canopy meets the clouds, Lamangata is an all-inclusive luxury surf resort on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. Just ten minutes from the world-class breaks of Dominical, the resort offers six ocean-facing suites, highly personalized surf instruction, curated wellness experiences, and chef-crafted meals in an intimate, setting.
Designed for connection and comfort, Lamangata blends refined amenities with immersive adventure—making it an ideal private retreat for families, small groups, and retreats. With low guest-to-coach ratios and expert-led sessions adapted to skill level and surf conditions, Lamangata’s comprehensive surf program empowers guests to grow their confidence in the water while reconnecting with nature in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
PRESS CENTER
Press Releases
View our latest press releases below.
The New York Times
The New York Times recommends Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a spring break travel guide highlighting five family-friendly destinations across the United States, the Caribbean, and Central America. The piece, “Make This Year’s Spring Break a Great Escape,” steers families…
Vogue
Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort has been spotlighted in Vogue as one of the world’s best destinations for travelers looking to learn—or level up—their surfing skills. In a feature on surf tourism, Vogue highlights Lamangata’s expert coaching, consistent waves, and uncrowded coastal vibe…
National Geographic Traveller Luxury Collection
Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort has been featured in the National Geographic Traveller (UK) – The Luxury Collection, a curated guide to the world’s most distinctive high-end travel experiences. Showcased for its expert-led surf instruction, personalized hospitality, and dramatic setting…
USA Today
USA Today recommends Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a travel feature exploring hotels and resorts where guests can learn a meaningful new skill while on vacation. The article, titled “12 resorts where your vacation comes with a new skill to learn,” introduces readers to the concept of the “skillcation,” defined as a vacation that combines travel…
Forbes
FORBES spotlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in its feature “As Surf Tourism Swells, These Destinations Redefine the Experience,” exploring how a new class of surf retreats is transforming travel across the Americas….
BBC Travel
BBC Travel spotlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in its guide to the 20 best places to travel in 2026, highlighting Costa Rica as a destination where conservation and adventure converge. The feature positions Costa Rica as a leader in sustainable tourism and wilderness wellness….
Forbes
Forbes spotlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a feature exploring how the boutique property combines world-class surf instruction with wellness-focused hospitality on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. In the piece, Forbes contributor Roger Sands examines the resort’s personalized…
The Washington Post
The Washington Post highlights Lamangata founder Debbie Gruelle in its feature “Bad monkey! Travelers share wild tales of animal encounters,” exploring memorable wildlife moments from travelers around the world. In a section titled “Animals with guest privileges,” Gruelle shares stories….
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure taps Debbie Gruelle, founder of Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, as one of six global travel experts asked to name the most relaxing destination in the world — and like every expert surveyed, she points to Costa Rica…
Robb Report
Robb Report highlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort as part of its feature on the world’s most exclusive “supervillas”—private estates that combine the scale and service of a five-star resort with the privacy of a home….
SELF Magazine
SELF Magazine features Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a piece exploring the neurological and emotional benefits of trying a new sport, following fitness instructor and marathoner Ciara Lucas as she learns to surf during a week at the property. In the article, Lucas describes Lamangata as…
Better Homes & Gardens
Better Homes & Gardens highlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a feature exploring standout hotel decor pieces that guests remember long after checkout, positioning the property alongside The Ritz-Carlton, The Breakers Palm Beach, and…
Christie’s International Real Estate Magazine
Christie’s International Real Estate Magazine spotlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, exploring Costa Rica’s rise as a destination for sustainable, soul-enriching travel. The feature positions Lamangata among the country’s new wave of forest-tucked luxury villas….
SURFER
SURFER magazine takes readers inside Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, calling it “one of the more high-end surf travel experiences I’ve ever had.” In his feature, writer Dashel Pierson contrasts his early days of rough surf trips with what he found at Lamangata — a jungle….
Sophisticated Living
Sophisticated Living dedicates a full feature to Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in its May/June 2026 issue, offering readers an immersive look at the property through the eyes of writer Bridget Cottrell, who traveled with her husband for a week-long stay on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast…
VIE Magazine
VIE Magazine features Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in its January 2026 issue, profiling the six-suite mountaintop property as a model for adventure and wellness travel in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. Published under the headline “A Sustainable Costa Rican Retreat,”…
Food Drink Life
Food Drink Life features Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a piece examining a growing travel shift: adults reclaiming spring break on their own terms, with goal-driven itineraries built around skill, intention, and experiences worth the time off. The article surveys destinations…
Food Drink Life
Food Drink Life features Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a roundup exploring how ultra-boutique hotels are redefining luxury travel through intimate scale and deliberate service. The article examines properties operating with fewer than ten rooms while maintaining…
Fodor’s Travel
Fodor’s Travel spotlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a first-person feature exploring Costa Rica’s southern Pacific surf coast, positioning the property as the destination for travelers who want to experience the region’s world-class waves…
PARADE
PARADE features Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in “The 7 Biggest Fall Travel Trends of 2025, According to Travel Pros,” highlighting the rise of “Skillcations” — travel experiences….
JustLuxe
JustLuxe spotlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a feature on the fast-growing luxury surf travel market, positioning the property among a new class of high-end destinations redefining what a surf retreat can be. The piece, “The New Wave of Luxury Surf Travel,” traces…
Fathom
Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort was featured in Fathom’s roundup of top stays across Latin America and the Caribbean. Praised for its hilltop setting, immersive surf program, and intimate scale, Lamangata blends laid-back luxury with surf-focused adrenaline and video analysis…
The Manual
Lamangata featured in THE MANUAL. The Manual spotlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in its feature, “Skip the Rookie Mistakes with These Pro Costa Rica Travel Tips,” exploring how travelers can experience Costa Rica like a local. In the story, Lamangata founder Debbie Gruelle shares….
Canadian World Traveler
Featured in Canadian World Traveler’s roundup of top adult escapes, Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort is recognized as the ultimate Costa Rican getaway. This boutique microhotel offers six luxe rooms, ocean views, and access to world-class surf just 10 minutes away…
LAMåNGATA MOMENTS: FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
