Noah Surf House

Style

Boho beach shacks

Setting

By the breakers

Wave chasers, rejoice: Noah Surf House sits right by the sand in Santa Cruz, the calmest of Nazaré’s sister beaches on Portugal’s Silver Coast. Part boho beach hotel, part surfer’s retreat, Noah is a place to hang loose. Here, you’ll wake up with early morning yoga sessions, then head across the street to feel the sand between your toes and the waves under your board.

Facilities

Rooms

21.

Checkout

Noon, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 4pm.

More Details

Rates include buffet breakfasts.

Also

One Terra Room and one Mar & Cook Bungalow are adapted for wheelchair users and available on request.

Fitness Center

Free Internet Access

Pool

On-Site Restaurant

At the Hotel

WiFi, on-site skatepark, surf lessons and shop, sports centre, bikes to borrow and a Jacuzzi. In rooms: Bluetooth sound system, WiFi and Damana bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and an eclectic mix of repurposed and upcycled furnishings. If you like to keep your own snacks on hand, spring for a Mar & Cook Bungalow – you’ll get your own kitchenette and fridge to raid at will when that saltwater-based hunger strikes.

Poolside

The infinity-edged looks out over the sea.

Packing Tips

Bring your lucky rash guard, your brightest zinc oxide and your sense of balance; you’ll need all three for your surfing safari.

Also

Forgotten a piece of surf kit? The ground-floor surf store has your sun-soaked self covered, with quality gear from big-name surf brands, sustainable favourites and Noah products.

Children

Very welcome. Tots under three stay for free (baby cots are provided); surfing, skating and other activities are for best for guests aged eight-and-up.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Snag a table on the terrace for a side of salty sea breezes, or watch the waves from a table by the picture windows.

Dress Code

Dust off the wet sand and slip into some fresh flip flops and a suitably beachy frock for laid-back meals.

Hotel Restaurant

Noah Surf House is a laidback, wood-lined spot for all-day snacking – there are burgers and pizzas, but we'd suggest summoning several sharing dishes, say, the tuna tartare on charcoal toast or asparagus and marscapone risotto. The second eatery, Noah Beach House is across the street from the hotel, on the sands of Praia da Física. The long pine tables are positioned for sea-view meals and the terrace is strung with lanterns. There’s also a cosy fire pit that’s cranked up when the sea breeze takes a chilly turn. The menu has a mix of Portuguese and international fare – all made with fresh, local ingredients that include goodies picked from the hotel’s organic garden. Order grilled octopus or John Dory with tomato rice and remember, with homemade salted butter that’s this good, you’re not ruining dinner by indulging in the bread basket; you’re simply being smart. Adventure-fuelling buffet breakfasts are laid out in the hotel’s communal kitchen each morning; fresh eggs, fruit and juices, cereals, homemade cakes, yoghurts and jams.

Hotel Bar

Watch the waves from the relaxed rooftop bar; there’s an alfresco hot tub to one side and shade-providing parasols to the other. Order tart pisco sours and sink into the sea-facing lounge chairs as the sun sets over the horizon.

Last Orders

Noah Surf House's restaurant serves lunch is open from 12.30 to 10pm; the Rooftop bar is usually open from 5pm to 10pm.

Room Service

The bar is open throughout the day and night for tipples and snacks.

Planes

Lisbon Airport is 50 minutes away by car; return transfers can be arranged from €175, depending on how many of you are travelling.

Automobiles

Torres Vedras is 35 minutes away by car and there’s free onsite parking at the hotel (although you’re unlikely to spend much time on dry land once you’re there).

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

You’re here – most likely – for the surf, and the in-house team and predictable small- and medium-size waves won’t let you down; this boho beach shack is all geared up to have you hanging ten in no time. If you've ever harboured a desire to land a 900 like Tony Hawk, here’s your chance: Noah Surf House has an on-site skatepark complete with boards to hire and pros to take you from Tick-tacks to Ollies and grinds. Work on your surfing stamina with functional training sessions that use fitballs, bands and ropes in the hotel’s fitness room, limber up with in-house yoga sessions and become one with your centre of gravity by learning to paddleboard. Portugal’s west coast is dotted with prime surf spots; relatively calm Santa Cruz is midway between Ericeira and Peniche; the former has a variety of beach breaks, points and reef breaks, and the latter is home to the world-class Supertubos, one of the best beach breaks in Europe, and beaches with waves for all levels of surfers – from Moondoggies to tube (water, not London’s underground) riders. Gnarly Nazaré is known for massive, powerful waves and towering winter swells; it’s best to leave this spot – now a part of World Surf League – to the professionals, but it’s well worth a trip to watch them catch some serious air or ride the barrels.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .