Laneez Ericeira Surf House

Everything about my stay at Laneez was perfect. The location and sea-views were just amazing. I stayed in the Sintra room, which was really nice. The bed was really comfortable and the balcony and shower facilities were excellent. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. Right from the start I was made to feel right at home. The atmosphere in the shared areas was always so relaxed, ideal for staying in holiday mode.

The town itself was beautiful, full of really nice cafes, bars and restaurants. I particularly enjoyed the Adega Bar, which had a really cool vibe and the beer and service was great. I really enjoyed the sea food everywhere, which was incredibly fresh and delicious.

I would highly recommend visiting Ericeira and when you do, you MUST stay at Laneez!

The surf lessons were highly enjoyable. The teachers were attentive to everybody, even though the classes were quite large, and I really appreciated the advice that I got and felt that I progressed much further than I thought I would. After a few beginner lessons I was advised to try the intermediate. I was hesitant at first but am really glad that I did because I didn't feel out of my depth and caught my best waves by far. It was an incredible experience.

The accommodation was so perfect, lovely house, really friendly staff that put their guests first with lots of invites to evening socialising but not too intrusive if you didn't want to get involved.

the town was great, lovely vibe, lots of bars and restaurants, small enough to walk around but still had a lot to do with all the lovely beaches around. Most restaurants offered incredible seafood, id recommend the octopus at Prim.

the surf lessons were good but i felt there were too many people in the water at one time to really get time with the instructors, the beaches were picturesque but the ripe was extremely strong at times and it was difficult to get out back. the instructors were very aware of people in the water so i felt safe.

The accomodation was great, the house looked nice and the décoration was on point. A big terrace with an amazing view over the ocean. Very close to the center, a big supermarket nearby accessible by foot. Same for restaurants and bars around. Everything is available at walking distance. You just have to go down the road to be on the beach. Surf lessons and yoga lessons available everyday you can sign up on the same day easily, just perfect and convenient !

Surf lessons were great i was at beginner level, the teacher was careful and explained well how to start and i managed to pick it up rapidly ! Always an eye an you and ready to give you tips to improve your skills, we were free enough to experiment on our own but still felt you could ask for help at anytime. The beach was nice and big enough to have multiple people surfing at the same time.

Awesome!
Beautiful accomodation. Light, spacious, airy. Marble floors. Lots of wood. Stunning balcony overlooking beach. Very comfortable lounge areas. Use of kitchen and good breakfast til 11am.
Ericeira charming old city centre, lots of good restaurants and surf shops. Surf bus to local beaches for 1 Euro

Friendly instructors, times and beach chosen depending on conditions. Very clean beaches with showers and snack bars

I loved the accomodation. The town is very nice and lively and you have great little places to eat at a good price. The area is stunning!

The surflessons were great. Even though we were with 10-15 people in the class the teachers had enough time for everyone. The beach we went to (foz do lizandro) was great for beginners, but maybe a bit crowded sometimes. The instructors did a very good job!

Definitely the nicest place I have stayed. The house is so nice and the views are incredible from outside. The staff are all super friendly too.

The town is only a few minutes walk down the road which has so many nice restaurants and bars to choose from, and loads of places to get nice coffee. There's a big supermarket nearby to get food from.

The beaches were great and not far away at all. The instructors were great too and helped a lot.

The accommodation was excellent. The bunk beds were clean and comfortable. We stayed in the ten bed dorm, which has ample room and a small sofa area to relax in, with the added bonus of direct access to the communal patio with amazing views over the sea and bay below.

The main hub of Ericeira is just a few hundred meters walk down the road, with plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to choose from and no need for the added cost of taxis. The beach below the surfhouse is a short 5 min walk as well.

Miguel and his team could not have been better hosts, and were very accommodating of a large group of boys on holiday. His restaurant recommendations were spot on and all bookings were made by him for us. He also arranged all necessary transport which was competitively priced and again added to the ease of our stay.

The surf lessons were excellent. We were taken each time to the same beach, a short drive (transport provided, 15-20 mins) down the coast. The initial brief was efficient but thorough and easy to comprehend, and we were out on the water quickly. There was an excellent instructor/student ratio, so at all times we felt safe and looked after, as well as getting regular tips and advice to improve our surfing. The team were all very friendly and good fun to spend the day with. The beach used for lessons has a cafe and toilets and was a nice place to chill out after surfing.

Nice and relaxed place, in every way.
No children there, mostly young people. At least the week we were there.
Since I had my daughter (11) with me, that was a small disappointment.

The town is very nice. Safe, vibrating and with great seafood everywhere. Would recommend people who want a bit more heat in the water to visit Praia do Lizandro, which is connect to the river Lizandro. The river is calm and with a nice temperature. And you can rent a SUP and go paddling on it.

For our bedroom option we shared a bathroom, with quite a few people. That's just fine, but makes my rating a 4. 4 is good.

Very relaxed and enjoyable. They took very good care of my daughter when the current was a bit strong and the waves a bit high. A great experience for the both of us.

Laneez surfhouse is beautiful. It is situated to the south of the town of Ericeira and over looks the coast. The view is spectacular! The house itself is large with a big balcony that gets sun in the afternoon and evening which is perfect for sun bathing and relaxing. The rooms are big, bright and clean.
Ericeira itself is a lovely resort town, not too big and not too touristy. There is a good choice of restaurants and we ate excellent Portuguese food our last night there at a very unpretentious restaurant. The food is good and the wine and beer is cheap! There is an Aldi and Lidl up the road if you prefer to self cater.

The surf instructors were fabulous and were always keeping an eye out in the water. We did not spend too much time 'practising' on the beach but got into the water pretty quickly as they were keen for us to learn by doing and through experience. I took 5 lessons and was pleased with the progress I made. This was my first time ever surfing. We went to Sao Julio every day which is a beautiful sandy beach with good waves. You need to wear a wetsuit in the water though!

Beautiful accomodation with a perfect cliff top location. Outstanding panoramic sea views. Very clean rooms and comfy beds. The house was peaceful and we felt instantly at home. Other guests and staff were super friendly.

Real good value for money.. Great approach to learning with a short safety briefing on the beach and then getting stuck in. My son was eager and progressed quickly. I was nervous but the instructors put me at ease and stayed with me which really helped my confidence. We had a great length of time in the water, there was opportunity to surf twice in the day and the wetsuits and equipment were excellent.

Accommodation was comfortable and the location was terrific. But there was little obvious organisation amongst the staff.

Everything was brilliant. Laneez was like a second home. Great people, great spot. Ericeira is a beautiful place and the locals are incredible. I'll be back next year.

Incredible beaches that suit all levels. The instructors were great and really helped me improve. They made sure to get to know us all and the lessons were the best part of the day.

The accommodation was more beautiful than I could've imagined. The terrace is dreamy. Town is lovely with plenty of nice restaurants with fresh seafood or meat - but plenty for everyone. Couple of main bars to hang out at, doesn't really get a party vibe until wednesday's or the weekend, if that is your thing.

Surf instructors were all great people, super friendly, a good laugh and coached to a good standard. Could have been more tailoring towards intermediates but I'm aware that they already know this is a slight issue and they are trying to rectify it - if you're way past the beginner stage i'd recommend coming in autumn/winter and getting more attention and better waves to suit your standard.

We LOVED Laneez! The view was fantastic, the location is perfect and the staff friendly. We booked their jersey room, which had the most incredible bed. Ericeira is perfect for surfing, Laneez own surf-instructors are very experienced and nice people. Ericeira is also perfect for just relaxing. We loved the restaurant directly at the beach serving a bowl of shrimps and white wine for practically nothing. We would definitely go again!

Ericeira is the best place to surf regardless of your skills. The instructors at Laneez were taking very good care of us and took us to different beaches in Ericeira to where the conditions were best to fit our level.

Everything was perfect!

Instructors are very knowledgeable, attentive, give you constructive feedback and are encouraging!

The room was clean with storage for cases and room to unpack bits. Communal areas were super comfy and brilliant views. Ideal location to walk to beaches or into town.

Instructors were brilliant. Enthusiastic and gave advice/pointers as you surfed. Friendly and inclusive.

Really friendly place and staff. Wonderful view.

I had a really good experience. Rhe instructor was really friendly and came with good tips. We went for both a beachbreak and i reef, all verry good!

The accommodation at Laneez had a beautiful view of the ocean!
Everything was amazing! You’ve done a great job making the space beautiful but also comfortable and homey.
Lots of good restaurants and shops within walking distance!

Lessons were amazing! The instructors were fun and positive and gave really helpful feedback.
The conditions were less than ideal (messy waves) but the instructors made sure everyone in a big group were all safe. And even in a big group they were able to give tailored advice to everyone.

I didn’t know that there was an option to buy photos of the surf sessions until the last day, maybe this could be advertised better?

Amazing accommodation. Brilliant location and the best ocean views. Breakfast was tasty and the kitchen fully equipped to cook your own food for lunch/dinner. Loads of small seafood restaurants - very tasty. Would definitely recommend staying here!

I truly enjoyed the town of Ericeria. The surf house was just a few minutes walk from the centre and the house, staff and surf instructor were very welcoming, generous, patient and helpful. I stayed in the 8 bedroom dorm that in winter was very spacious and overlooked and had access to an amazing terrace directly over the ocean. I would stay in this house again, with its beautiful views, cozy fireplace, good breakfast, and welcoming atmosphere.

As it was winter I was fortunate to have an instructor all to myself. I am still beginner and had some wonderful experiences on the ocean the past days. I was guided by a very patient Rodrigo who gave me many helpful tips and alternatives.

The equipment, the locations, the travel and vans and most importantly the instructor were all of a very high standard.

Accomodation was great! The estate, the staff, the location. Just perfect.

The best thing was the ocean view and multiple terraces on three floors.

The lessons were a bit so-so. On the first day the instructor was an hour late. Also the lessons were very short and felt rushed.

Very nice surf house well decorated and comfortable room overlooking the ocean. The owners make an effort to welcome single travellers organising outings to local restaurants etc and all the staff are friendly and helpful.

The surf instructors are very experienced and helpful and they went out of their way to make sure you enjoy your holiday. I like the beaches but as this is my first surf holiday i can't compare it with anything else