# Travel Van Resorts The Truck Surf Hotel is an Oceanside Van That Offers a Luxe Travel Experience By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-05-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truck-surf-hotel References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/truck-surf-hotel/) & [trucksurfhotel](http://trucksurfhotel.com/) Located on the coast of Morocco, the [Truck Surf Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-industries-inc) is a classic [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-camper-van) Actros that was renovated to offer a comfortable travel experience for any guest looking to be close to the surf. The two-storey retreat offers an interior that is fully stocked with a kitchen, bathroom and living room on the main floor with private bedrooms on the top. By adding new windows, the designers created a space that feels open and airy with tons of natural light flooding each space. Each guest receives a buffet breakfast and a range of amenities to ensure the best travel experience possible. The new Truck Surf Hotel looks like a [travel van](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunlight-vanlife-camper-van) on the outside while offering a resort-like stay for $700 a week. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Van Travelling:** Opportunity for luxury van companies to create mobile, upscale accommodations for travelers. - **Surfing Tourism:** Surfing retreats can capitalize on the growing trend of combining travel and adventure sports. - **Renovated Vehicle Experiences:** Potential for companies to transform old vehicles into unique and comfortable travel accommodations. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can explore offering innovative and mobile accommodation options to attract adventurous travelers. - **Tourism:** Travel companies can create specialized surf retreats and adventure travel packages to cater to the demand for experiential tourism. - **Vehicle Renovation:** Opportunity for vehicle renovation businesses to tap into the market of transforming old vehicles into customized travel accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Country Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-truck.md) - [Beach-Ready Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachy-van-540.md) - [Concept-Inspired Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-camper-van.md) - [Elegant Backcountry Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rossmnster-skye-van.md) - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Ruggedly Luxurious Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-camper-van.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Beach Camper Caravans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-caravan.md) - [Glamping-Geared Campervan Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campervan-rental.md) - [Luxe Home-Like Travel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-vehicle-hd24.md)