Dale Dagger Surf Lodge
📍 South Nicaragua, Nicaragua
Camp Score
AverageBased on reviews, coaching quality, value, and local ownership.
Packages & Pricing
7 Days Off Season Package (7-8 Surfers)
Most affordable option for large groups during off season. Privatize the entire lodge with your crew. Smaller swells ideal for progression, fewer crowds, same world-class hospitality.
- 7 days / 6 nights accommodation
- Private room with private bathroom
- Unlimited boat trips to surf breaks
- Airport transfer for your group
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
7 Days Surf Season Package (7-8 Surfers)
Best value all-inclusive surf package for full house groups of 7-8 surfers during peak season. Private the entire beachfront lodge with unlimited boat access to over a dozen surf breaks.
- 7 days / 6 nights accommodation
- Private room with private bathroom
- Unlimited boat trips to surf breaks
- Airport transfer for your group
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
7 Days Off Season Package (4-6 Surfers)
Best off-season value for medium groups. Fun, uncrowded waves perfect for improving your surfing. Full beachfront lodge experience with unlimited boat access.
- 7 days / 6 nights accommodation
- Private room with private bathroom
- Unlimited boat trips to surf breaks
- Airport transfer for your group
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
7 Days Surf Season Package (4-6 Surfers)
All-inclusive surf package during peak season for groups of 4-6 surfers. Better group rate with same premium experience - unlimited boat rides, beachfront lodge, home-cooked meals, and cold beers on the boat.
- 7 days / 6 nights accommodation
- Private room with private bathroom
- Unlimited boat trips to surf breaks
- Airport transfer for your group
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
7 Days Off Season Package (2-3 Surfers)
Off season surf package for small groups. Chest to head high waves, less crowds means more waves for you. Same all-inclusive premium experience with unlimited boat trips.
- 7 days / 6 nights accommodation
- Private room with private bathroom
- Unlimited boat trips to surf breaks
- Airport transfer for your group
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
7 Days Surf Season Package (2-3 Surfers)
All-inclusive surf package during peak season (March-September) for small groups of 2-3 surfers. Unlimited boat access to world-class breaks like Playa Colorado, all meals included, and expert guides who know every wave.
- 7 days / 6 nights accommodation
- Private room with private bathroom
- Unlimited boat trips to surf breaks
- Airport transfer for your group
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
7 Days Off Season Package (Solo)
All-inclusive surf package during off season (November-February) for solo travelers. Smaller swells perfect for intermediate/beginner surfers, fewer crowds, and the same premium all-inclusive experience.
- 7 days / 6 nights accommodation
- Private room with private bathroom
- Unlimited boat trips to surf breaks
- Airport transfer for your group
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
7 Days Surf Season Package (Solo)
The all-inclusive surf package during peak season (March-September) for solo travelers. Private room with bath, unlimited boat trips to 14 surf breaks, all meals, drinks, and beer included. Airport transfer and free surf photos.
- 7 days / 6 nights accommodation
- Private room with private bathroom
- Unlimited boat trips to surf breaks
- Airport transfer for your group
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
Prices at Dale Dagger Surf Lodge may vary by season. Contact the camp directly for current availability and booking.
Accommodation Options
Private Double Room 1
Comfortable beachfront room with two single beds (can be configured as double), private bathroom, and crispy-cool air conditioning. Ten steps from the Pacific Ocean in the charming fishing village of Playa Gigante.
Private Double Room 2
Cozy private room perfect for couples or friends traveling together. Features two single beds, private bathroom, and AC. Wake up steps from the beach with boat access right out front.
Private Double Room 3
Clean and comfortable private room with beachfront access. Twin beds, private bath, and AC keep you refreshed between unlimited boat trips to the best surf breaks in Nicaragua.
Private Double Room 4
Private room in this historic surf lodge established in 2002. Two comfortable beds, private bathroom, and AC. Part of the original Nicaragua surf camp experience in Playa Gigante.
Room availability and prices at Dale Dagger Surf Lodge may vary by season. Contact the camp directly for current rates and booking.
Reviews & Ratings
What People Are Saying
Dale Dagger Surf Lodge in Playa Gigante stands out as a premium, full-service surf operation that consistently exceeds the high expectations of experienced surfers. Owner Mike runs a meticulously organized operation with exceptional attention to detail, from airport pickup in air-conditioned sprinter vans to warm post-surf towels and personalized meal accommodations including vegan options. Surf guide Heyner receives universal acclaim as an exceptional surfer and mentor who shares incredible knowledge about every break, positions guests perfectly for waves, and genuinely becomes a friend rather than just staff. The lodge offers unlimited boat trips, which sets it apart from competitors and provides access to world-class breaks within 10 minutes, often with empty lineups. Chef Jason (and previously Maria) delivers outstanding meals that guests compare to gourmet restaurants, served family-style at the oceanfront dining table with views of spectacular sunsets. The lodge itself is immaculately clean with comfortable air-conditioned rooms maintained daily. Mike personally takes hundreds of surf photos from shore and coordinates everything so guests need only focus on surfing. Multiple reviewers describe this as the best surf trip of their lives, with groups of friends returning annually. The remote Gigante location means limited nightlife or restaurants, but for surfers seeking a premium, worry-free experience with world-class waves and hospitality, Dale Dagger represents the gold standard.