Welcome to Balsa Surf Camp Montañita Ecuador

Finding a secure place to enjoy the ocean is a top priority for travelers today. Balsa Surf Camp is your perfect sanctuary, safe haven in Montañita. We offer a secure, beautiful environment with 24/7 security, allowing you to relax completely and focus entirely on the ocean, the sunset, and your peace of mind.

SLOW DOWN & ENJOY!

Come to Balsa Surf Camp Montañita Ecuador and live a unique experience, sharing smiles, love and relax with your loved ones, surrounded by nature and good energy! We are a small lodge with a picturesque and typical architecture (bamboo, wood, and palms) surrounded by lots of vegetation, with our own philosophy, merging surf, art and nature, with a mystical and ancestral touch: Balsa wood surfing!

Here in a community atmosphere: we surf, do yoga, eat delicious food, and enjoy life! You can enjoy beautiful encounters with nature, and pamper yourself in the spa with a massage or jacuzzi. The most beautiful thing is that the beach is about 30 meters away!

The cabins are just a short walk from the beach (30 meters across a road), in front of the Punta, one of the best waves in Ecuador to learn to surf or improve and enjoy your surfing!

At Balsa Surf Camp, we believe travel should feel inspiring, peaceful, and real. Located in the relaxed area of La Punta in Montañita, our hotel is the perfect place for solo travelers, surfers, digital nomads, and anyone looking to experience the Ecuadorian coast in a safe and authentic way. Guests often tell us they felt safe from the moment they arrived, thanks to the calm atmosphere, friendly local community, and welcoming community vibe that makes it easy to connect with others while still enjoying your own space.

Here, you can wake up steps from the ocean, enjoy healthy food, work remotely with great internet, surf world-class waves, practice Spanish, relax at our spa and end the day watching the sunset with new friends. Whether you stay for a few days or a few months, Balsa is more than just a hotel — it is a peaceful lifestyle experience where adventure, connection, and balance come together naturally.

And then, why not ease into pure relaxation in our SPA? Treat your body and mind after a day in the ocean by relaxing your muscles with a rejuvenating yoga class, or indulging in a blissful moment in the jacuzzi. To truly nourish yourself, pamper your skin and soul with our full range of wellness treatments—from deeply therapeutic massages and refreshing facials to professional manicures, pedicures, and gentle waxing services. Every corner of our space is designed to help you unwind, glow, and breathe. Here at Balsa Surf Camp Montañita, Ecuador, we invite you to truly enjoy life and nature at a slower, more beautiful pace. Join us, embrace the coastal rhythm, and experience the good life!

The Balsa was born from the loving encounter between Cesar “Rasty” Moreira, Ecuadorian man of a thousand facets, shaper, soul surfer, carpenter, artist, but also farmer and VW fanatic. With the French Julie “Yuyu” Daumas, language teacher, literature and French civilization, painter and passionate about dance, design, art and ancestral spiritualities.

The adventure began 18 years ago from a dream shared under the coastal sun. Step by step, Rasty & Julie and their amazing team, built the Balsa Surf Camp from scratch, pouring love and dedication into every single corner. It wasn’t a journey made alone; it was a beautiful collective effort brought to life with the help of family, friends, artists, and local carpenters. Together, they selected sustainable materials, painted murals, and hand-carved details, creating a unique place with a magical atmosphere where the ocean breeze meets true community.

Today, that same passion lives on, welcoming travelers into a space that feels less like a hotel and more like a home.

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