A surf camp in paradise

Swell offers a Luxury Surf Camp experience on the North coast of the Domincian Republic.

We cater for people who have never surfed before or are intermediate surfers that need surf lessons or coaching.
Besides the surfing, there’s Yoga on offer at Swell 3 x per week.

When we started Swell in 2009 we didn’t convert an old villa into a surf camp , we went to award winning architects to design a purpose built luxury surf camp / surf retreat. At the heart of our surf retreat is a large open communal area where we have meals together, socialise and give theory surf lessons.

Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend

A SOCIAL STAY

Swell is like a warm embrace; you’ll immediately feel at home. It has a uniquely relaxed vibe and by the very nature of their choice to come to Swell, our guests are naturally compatible: This is key to the welcoming and friendly spirit of our surf retreat.

Breakfasts and dinners are shared together around our huge dining table. Guests can chill out on our sofas or over-sized bean bags, shoot some pool, play some cards or watch some movies. You’ll feel like you are part of a really fun, extended family.

If you want some ‘me time,’ go and relax in one of our hammocks slung beneath the palm trees in our tropical garden.

yoga & Surfing

Accessible for all levels

Surfing and Yoga are a match made in heaven and it`s no accident that the two pair-up so well.

Pre-surf stretching has been a vital part of surfing since forever: You’ll never see a surfer enter the water without doing some stretching first. Using limbs in a way that is alien to most other daily activities or sports can take its toll, even on bodies whose owners consider themselves to be quite fit ordinarily.

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What Our Guests Have to Say

259 'Excellent' reviews on Tipadvisor

 5/5

Best week ever! My best friend and I recently spent a week at Swell. We both felt that it was one of the best weeks of our lives! One of my most favourite trips I have ever been on. Everything was amazing! The rooms are spacious and clean. The food prepared at Swell is delicious and they catered to me being a vegetarian. The grounds are so magnificently kept.

Jose, Laguna Beach, USA28 years, travelled solo

Everything I Needed and More Than I Expected! I can't identify many things wrong with Swell. All members of the staff are kind, enthusiastic, and genuinely want to take good care of you. The housekeepers/cooks are some of the hardest working women I've ever met, and the meals they cook will make you go weak in the knees. I never once felt like I was in anything other than great hands while at Swell. Surf Instructions was awesome. I'll be back

Rebecca, NY, USA31 years, travelled solo

All around wonderful... Hands down, an incredible trip. I stayed at Swell for 7 days and couldn't have designed a better experience. The instruction, food, fellow travelers, and options for other adventure were all fantastic. - As a beginner surfer I wanted solid instruction in warm water with enough surt time opportunity to learn. The "on-water" instruction was thorough and great fun.

Melissa, Toronto, Ca37 years, travelled solo

Incredible place, even better people.. can't wait to go back This is one of the only vacations I've been on where I was looking for dates for my next trip before I even left the airport. It was my first solo-trip and I had no idea what to expect. I read reviews (just like you're probably doing right now) and while reassuring, words can't explain how much fun you'll have and how at home you'll feel.

David, London, UK42 years, travelled solo

Amazing two weeks, love Swell and the people i met! Really awesome holiday, the camp is great with homely rooms and really comfortable beds and very clean (rooms cleaned everyday just like a hotel). As you will read on other reviews the food really is amazing and you eat a lot of it but you will come home in better shape than when you went away! I wasn't sure if i would get a bit bored staying in one place on my own for two weeks but there was no chance of that, after two morning surf sessions chilling in the Swell garden by the pool or down by the beach is a pretty welcome activity.

mark, London, UK44 years, travelled solo

The stunning north coast of the

Dominican Republic

Swell Surf camp is located on the North coast of the Dominican Republic. Stunning white sandy beaches lined with palmtrees and fun waves for surfers of all levels make this a perfect surf destination.

Getting to us is easy!

With a choice of 3 international airports that you can fly into, it’s easy to get to Swell Surf Camp.

The nearest international airport (Puerto Plata Airport code POP) is only 25 minutes away.

Santiago (STI) And Santo Domingo are also options if flights to Puerto Plata are not available from your airport.

One of the great things of the Dominican Republic ( besides the friendly smiles of the locals) is that it offers everything for an adventure packed holiday; Horse riding on the beach, Canyoning, Snorkeling, Diving, Mountain biking, Dea sea fishing and many more things.