Oasis Surf Camp

The setting and the outside of the hotel are stunning, and reception gave us good service. Inside the Junior room, though, we didn’t feel we had much privacy. The big glass doors open straight to the outside, but the curtains didn’t cover them, so anyone could see in. We could also see a security camera through the bathroom window and weren’t sure if it could see inside. There wasn’t really anywhere to change at night without feeling exposed. A few fixtures need attention too: the door handles, lamp fittings, and bathroom bin were rusty. Our shower only had cold water.

The place is really nice and often has good parties at night, but the guy at reception has clearly earned his reputation. Treat people with kindness and dignity and the reviews would be much better. I don’t even know where to start, just read the recent reviews.

I can’t comment on the rooms or the camp, since I don’t know them. What I do know is that the guy at reception is extremely unfriendly. The boards were in really bad shape too, so I’d rent somewhere else.

For 20 years I’ve stayed here, and David, Jenni, Nona, and their lovely staff have always made it feel like family. I booked at the last minute this time, during peak season when the hotel was full, and David still made sure I got my usual room. You step straight from bed onto the beach. The food is fantastic, especially Nona’s secret-recipe yucca fries. There’s a perfect beach break right in front for beginners and advanced surfers, and beach volleyball with the locals at sunset. It’s just what the name promises, an “Oasis” of calm where you lose track of the day and enjoy life. The perfect place to stay in Santa Catalina.