A right turn on the road in from the Interamericana, this hostel at the Panama Surfing Academy offers seven bargain-rate rooms that are pleasant and sit on immaculate green grounds with a pea-sized pool. There are basic offerings from the onsite restaurant. The attached surfing academy offers surf lessons and advanced coaching. Two-hour lessons cost US$45.
It also rents surf boards (per half/full day US$20/30) and stand-up paddle boards (US$25/40). Call ahead to reserve; weekends are busier. The beach is a short distance behind the hostel.