Sansara Surf Yoga & Resort

I attended Pilin Anice’s Spring into Joy Yoga and Surf retreat. It was a terrific experience. The staff was very kind and considerate. I was so impressed with how they tracked our dietary guidelines and made substitutes to perfection. I wasn’t planning to drink but they had a speciality cocktail each night to complement the meal. Hard to resist. The cuisine was delicious-mouthwatering and yummy. They put so much thought and care into each meal. The massage I had was one of the best I ever had. The grounds were beautiful and housekeeping did a great job. We were there in shoulder season so unfortunately could not take advantage of the hikes due to the weather. But I did take surf lessons which were super. The surfing beach was a 40 minute drive. Overall a fantastic stay!

My husband and I stayed at Sansara for 6 nights in April 2025. We loved it. This place is for you if you like: -Lovely beachside bohemian hotels -Delicious and healthy food -Warm, friendly and top notch service -Excellent massages -Wonderful yoga -Delicious drinks -Peaceful and quiet atmosphere in Cambutal -Nearby surfing Tip: go December - January when the weather is coolest in Panama. Cheers and thanks again to all of the wonderful staff at Sansara for a beautiful stay!

Sansara was everything I hoped it would be. From the rooms, to the staff & service, to the location on a secluded, black sand beach and the delicious, healthy food, all was impeccable. I was looking into a retreat for the new year and found Sansara through my research and was impressed by all of the positive reviews. Our journey began with a pick up from our hotel in Casco Viejo to a small airport for a flight from Panama City to Chitre. Then, we took a 3 hour bus ride to Cambutal and Sansara. All of the transportation was arranged by Sansara and included in our retreat package, which was lovely! Entire coordination leading up to the retreat was friendly and responsive. Our room was the Ganesha room which had an ocean view, front porch and king bed. It was perfect and situated close to the pool and restaurant - great for someone like me who doesn’t want to miss out on anything! While there, my boyfriend and I enjoyed two massage treatments - the Sansara experience and the Swedish massage. Both were fabulous and so relaxing, you float from the spa to the pool and then the beach to a hammock… heaven!! The food was incredible. It exceeded my expectations and I really appreciated having a breakfast and lunch window and a menu to select from, rather than set plates or set times. It felt very luxurious to order whatever we wanted and the friendly staff treats you like family. The quality of the food was excellent- plates were beautiful and the sauces and accoutrements were thoughtful and tasty. Dinners were a mix of family style and set plates, and the staff would always check in if you had noted any food allergies or preferences. We had an Indian and Mediterranean night, and ended the week with a pizza night which was so fun!! Polaroid pics of our retreat group and staff were posted at the Buddha Bar tea and water station so we could all learn names. The staff were so great at addressing us by names - it was so impressive! The yoga shala overlooking the beach and ocean is hands down my favorite place I’ve ever done yoga! The slight breeze and shade from the roof made it comfortable despite hot temps and humidity, and the ocean waves lapping against the beach are the most soothing sounds to guide your breath. What an experience! We were lucky to be there to celebrate New Years with a big party, lovely dinner and DJ dance floor with MC yogi, one of our retreat hosts. It was an unforgettable night, complete with fireworks on the beach! I’ve travelled often, been on several retreats and stayed in countless hotels and resorts. Sansara is a special gem on the quaint coast of Panama and it will be hard for me to find a place that compares to the experience I’ve had this week and I’m already planning to host a retreat there next year! If you’re thinking about retreating at Sansara, you will not be disappointed!