Sansara Surf & Yoga Resort

Thirteen cabanas on a Pacific beach, with surf, yoga and a spa

About Sansara Surf & Yoga Resort

Sansara Surf & Yoga Resort is a 13-cabana beachfront retreat in Cambutal, on the Pacific coast of Panama's Azuero Peninsula. It has a saltwater pool, an oceanfront spa, a surf school and a yoga shala by the sea. Guests arrive by road, about 5.5 to 6.5 hours from Tocumen Airport (PTY), with private transfers arranged by the resort.

Sansara sits directly on the Pacific in Cambutal, a small surf village in Los Santos Province. The resort has 13 cabanas in three groups: five oceanfront suites, ocean view cabanas and garden view cabanas. Each has a private patio and the water is a few steps away. Traditional tile, handcrafted wood and local materials shape the rooms, and the beds are king, queen or twin.

Days here follow the water and the mat. Sansara Surf teaches beginner and intermediate surfers on the beach and point breaks around Cambutal and the neighboring village of Guanico. Between sessions there is the oceanfront yoga shala, the Spa at Sansara and a saltwater pool. Bicycles and stand-up paddle boards are free for guests. Farther afield, the resort runs a 4x4 tide pool adventure, a waterfall hike, horseback rides, and fishing and whale watching trips.

Meals are at Buddha Bar, the resort's restaurant and bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch is served from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The sample menu lists a Buddha bowl with rice noodles and kale, tacos and a Greek gyro, and the kitchen can adapt most dishes to vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Breakfast comes with the stay.

At a glance

Size: 13 cabanas
Check-in: From 3:00 PM
Check-out: By 11:00 AM
Airport (PTY): about 5.5 to 6.5 hours by road from Tocumen

Perfect for

Couples and honeymoons
Wellness
Surfing

Hotel Facts

Type

Beachfront surf and yoga resort

Facilities

Pool
Spa
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Airport Transfer
Internet access / Wi Fi

Room Types

Casa Zen

Separate living area, private saltwater pool and direct beach access at the property's edge.

Oceanfront

Casa Om

Over 700 square feet of indoor-outdoor space and a private infinity pool on the beach.

Pacific and mountains

Cedro Espino

Elevated, treehouse-inspired cabana built from natural materials.

Pacific, from among the treetops

Dining

Buddha Bar: Restaurant and bar: breakfast, lunch and dinner, with vegan and gluten-free options.

Spa and wellness

The Spa at Sansara: Oceanfront treatment rooms, volcanic stones, house-blended oils and a couples experience.
Oceanfront Yoga Shala: Yoga space facing the beach, used for the resort's yoga programs.

On the property

Salt Water Pool: Saltwater pool on the resort grounds.
Sansara Surf: Surf school for beginners and intermediates, using beach and point breaks nearby.
Bicycles and SUP boards: Complimentary for guests.
Salt Shop Boutique: On-site boutique listed among the resort's facilities.

Good to know

Cambutal is remote: the drive from Tocumen takes about 5.5 to 6.5 hours, and the resort arranges private transfers, including connections from Pedasí or Chitré.
Tell the resort about any dietary restrictions before you arrive so the kitchen can plan for them.
The resort suggests bringing US dollars in cash from Panama City or the airport before heading to Cambutal.

Questions travellers ask

Can the resort organize the ride from Panama City?

Yes. It works with a transport company for private transfers from Panama City or Tocumen Airport, and it can set up a connecting transfer from Pedasí or Chitré. The road trip from PTY is about 5.5 to 6.5 hours.