Title: El Ranchito Surfcamp Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248623995241898&destination=Guanico+Abajo%2C+Los+Santos%2C+Panama&selected=96339866&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) ![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) ![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) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers unwind in El Ranchito Surfcamp's peaceful garden or grab a coffee at the onsite cafe. The property offers free in-room WiFi to stay connected, while children splash in their dedicated pool or enjoy supervised activities, giving parents some well-deserved downtime. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=96339866&PinnedHotelID=96339866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=96339866&PinnedHotelID=96339866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=96339866&PinnedHotelID=96339866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=96339866&PinnedHotelID=96339866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=96339866&PinnedHotelID=96339866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=96339866&PinnedHotelID=96339866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=96339866&PinnedHotelID=96339866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=96339866&PinnedHotelID=96339866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow ![Deluxe Bungalow | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/2d70d397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Bungalow - Garden view - 484 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Standard Bungalow ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/6ff3e648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Bungalow - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/9844632e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/4572c2e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Double or Twin Room ![Family Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96339900/96339866/72eb7803.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Double or Twin Room - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Guanico Abajo travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Guanico-Abajo.dx553248623995241898) [View more Guest Houses in Guanico Abajo](https://www.expedia.com/Guanico-Abajo-Guest-Houses.d553248623995241898-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C7.30260%2C-80.43636&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hmK66-HJJdKoC7bfoEDswAC4Mxg=) Av. Dr. Belisario Porras, Guanico Abajo, Provincia de Los Santos ### What's nearby - ![Los Buzos Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633895595925/3f0a27bc-d9f7-4bf0-9888-93f77f870413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Los Buzos Beach 31 min drive \- 15.1 miles - Guanico Abajo Beach 6 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Venao Beach 53 min drive \- 34.7 miles ### Restaurants - Coco's Bar 6 min drive - Boom Shiva 28 min drive - Joron Playa Guanico 5 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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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? ### How much does it cost to stay at El Ranchito Surfcamp? ### 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 travelers 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.com/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 Verified ### 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 ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [Hotel Kambutaleko](https://www.expedia.com/Cambutal-Hotels-Hotel-Kambutaleko.h110135327.Hotel-Information) - [La Finca](https://www.expedia.com/Cambutal-Hotels-La-Finca.h42732375.Hotel-Information) - [Hotel Playa Cambutal](https://www.expedia.com/Cambutal-Hotels-Hotel-Playa-Cambutal.h5041439.Hotel-Information) - [Hospedaje Yaquelin](https://www.expedia.com/Cambutal-Hotels-Hospedaje-Yaquelin.h31861398.Hotel-Information) - [Sansara Surf and Yoga Resort - Retreat](https://www.expedia.com/Cambutal-Hotels-Sansara-Surf-And-Yoga-Resort-Retreat.h19231080.Hotel-Information) - [Flights to Distrito Tonosí](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Distrito-Tonosi.d761868030113779712.Flight-Destinations) - [Distrito Tonosí Vacations](https://www.expedia.com/Distrito-Tonosi.d761868030113779712.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Distrito Tonosí](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Distrito-Tonosi.d761868030113779712.Car-Rental-Destinations) - [Distrito Tonosí Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Distrito-Tonosi.d761868030113779712.Vacation-Rental-Destinations) - [Things to do in Distrito Tonosí](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Distrito-Tonosi.d761868030113779712.Travel-Guide-Activities)