I am an American interior designer, living in Costa Rica. I’ve been to many events at Surf Synergy, and every aspect of their business is over the top. The food, the service, and the accommodations all routinely exceed guest expectations.

Casa Cielo is an exquisite 11,000 square foot villa with 9 bedrooms, which delivers the casual elegance and warmth of a beach home, and recently opened in June of 2024. Highly intuitive and personalized service is delivered without pretense or formality, with all of the genuine hospitality Costa Ricans are renowned for. The team prepares each detail of the program in order to accommodate guests needs and goals with gracious authenticity. This property was built for large functions and is the perfect setting for a wedding.

The ability to combine a magnificent wedding ceremony and reception in a tropical adventure paradise, then be able to offer your guests the 7-night immersion program, is a wedding experience like no other. The honeymoon can be integrated into the experience as well.

Please read their Google business reviews to get a sense of the guest experience. There are a few honeymoon reviews as well.

It's hard for me to put my experience at surf synergy into words, but I'll try.
I went with my wife on our honeymoon in June 2024.
The Surfing
I don't know how to swim, my wife is a former lifeguard, and neither of us had surfed before. We got paired up with our coaches Ana and Nico. They took the time to go through the technique with us, took it slow, and made sure we had fun! My favourite part was when my coach, Nico, went out into the ocean with me, without a board, and helped me get more comfortable in the water. We dove under waves, dove with waves, and just played around in the water. After that, I felt so comfortable in the water, and it's something I'll carry with me forever, so thank you Nico! If you're uncomfortable in the water, please don't let this hold you back, your coach will help you through it. Ask them to go in with you without the board and splash around a bit - it will help! Lastly, you end each lesson with a video analysis session where everybody watches each other's surf videos from the day. You get helpful tips, everyone hypes eachother up, and it's hilarious to see each other inevitably wipe out. It's like a fun movie night every night!
The Resort
The resort is first class. It found this “synergy” between luxury, comfort and surf. Our bungalow was great. The bed was comfortable, it was cleaned daily, and the bathroom was spacious and gorgeous too. Not to mention the open-air rain shower was awesome and so unique. The common areas were fantastic. The common area at the top of the hill “Casa Cielo” was spectacular. A breathtaking infinity pool, a jacuzzi, loungers, comfy couches and a view you'll never forget. On the inside, there's more couches, and a big dinner table where meals are often hosted. Down the hill, there’s a yoga deck where yoga and other classes are held, and it's probably the coolest place you'll ever do yoga or a breathwork class.
The People
This is the best part. The people. When we signed up for the resort, we were hesitant to be so involved with other people at the resort and to have communal meals. Especially since it was our honeymoon as we would want a more intimate experience than normal. I feel so silly that I was hesitant about this, as it ended up being the best part. The people in the room next to us were a mom and daughter from the states. They were so friendly and kind, we did everything together! The other people at the resort were 3 families of four, and they were all awesome. Everyone was there for the same reasons - get better/learn how to surf, eat great food, and have fun! We all did that together. By far, my favourite part was the people we met and hung out with, and it's the part I’ll miss the most. Also If you’re a young couple and are hesitant to be at a resort with kids (like we were) I will say I was shocked at how well behaved the kids were! It didn't feel like you were at a 3 year olds birthday party, all the kids were a bit older and very respectful. Not to mention they were all better surfers and swimmers than I was, so it motivated me to get out there! On a personal note, I found it very inspiring to see all these great families be together and having fun on vacation together. It got me excited to be a dad one day!
Conclusion
I could go on forever about our time at surf synergy. Here's what I’ll finish with. I know it's tempting to book a vacation where you sit on a beach and stare at the waves with a drink in your hand. I encourage you to seek a bit of adventure and book Surf Synergy! Also, you can always skip activities if you want to. Don't feel like surfing one day? You'll have the resort to yourself! Don't feel like eating with a bunch of people one day? The town is ten minutes away with plenty of restaurants. Want to get off the resort? They can organize many different excursions for you (we did the waterfall fall hike and the crocodile tour, both were a blast). This place really lets you choose your own adventure and make it your own. I promise you’ll love this place, and you’ll come back healthier, happier and with new skills!