Reviews of hostal Monte Libano

I had a transport issue and the owners of the hostel helped me and waited for me at my late arrival. They are super sweet and the hostel is really comfortable and great.

The hosts of this hostel are so friendly, they really make you feel at home. It is a caring family Not far from the beach. Totally recommended

So, when I read the reviews, I didn't get it right, so here is the sad truth: Puerto Lopez is quite a shabby, dirty village with all sorts of people coming here in search of money when the whale season is on. The locals have to survive somehow through the rest of the year. That's where the prices come from. This hosell is definitely not a bad option, if you for some reason have to spend a night exactly in Puerto Lopez. Which I would advise to avoid at any cost.

So, if you decide to still spend a night here, be prepared to not be able to sleep at all. And I mean it. Of course, it's not every night, but we were lucky: some "cool guys" decided to show the whole village, how cool they are and were driving through the village with the music on between 3 and 6:30 am. Loud music meant the parked cars went on alarm and my body was shaking from the cool bass. It has nothing to do with the hostel itself of course...The hostel itself is like...Needs some polishing...And the smell of dogs everywhere...Like my hair was smelling of it the next day...The owners are nice, they agreed to cancel our second night without extra charges...

Staying here was like staying in a treehouse. I felt completely immersed in nature and felt very relaxed. The bed was king size and very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I was able to book a tour to see the whales directly through Hostal Monte Líbano and was picked up right out front. I booked my stay several months in advance and coordinated my accommodations with the staff prior to my arrival. I look forward to staying at Hostal Monte Líbano in the future when I return to see the whales.

The room itself was wild; two stories plus a loft (one room on each floor) in the family room with terrace. We used the top two rooms. The beds were comfortable enough. We enjoyed the balcony (view to the backyard with the ocean off to the side) and the shared terrace on the upper level of the hostel. The shared kitchen is a plus and it was nice to have room for a few small items in the fridge. Short walk to the pier and the Malecon. About 15 minutes walking to the town center and fewer than 10 to the bus stop.

There's no A/C unit, but there is a small portable A/C on the second floor that we fought over frequently. There is a fan on the bottom floor. The bathroom is on the bottom floor and is a little dingy. We liked the treehouse feel, but note that if you have issues with stairs or depth perception, it's the wrong room for you. You have to go through the office and living areas of the hostel to enter and exit.

The location is amazing. Right next to the beach and on the main strip but far enough away from the action to feel tranquil and authentic. The owners have grown a garden all around their property to make it feel tropical and natural even in the middle of the city. They arranged our tour for us. The room was an actual treehouse which was amazing.

I thought full breakfast was included but it was just some rolls and cheese. However, everything is open and available just down the street so not really necessary.

The staff were extremely helpful, and the community lounge areas were very nice.

Overall cleanliness and smell were poor, and the location was not a nice part of town.

Family run. Access to kitchen facilities, laundry service and tours available. Very friendly family. On main beach but away from most of the noise

The family was nice and always helped by questions. They gave us the room cheaper cause I made a mistake via booking a family room for 4 people. Free water for drinking and hor water in the shower. Close to the beach and short distance to the main beach street. We all slept fine but in the beds.

It's not that clean. The house and furniture are very old. It doesn't look like on the pictures. Our room was tiny and spread over 3 levels (bunk bed on ground level, queen bed on 1st level and a small bed on 2nd level. They have plenty of dogs, which I like, but it smells a lot of "wet dog" in the house.

* great location * nice communial terrace * room bit outdated

The location was great, just next to the ocean and far from the noise in the centre. The owners were really nice and friendly. They helped us with booking amazing tours and we could leave our stuff after checking out, which was really convenient.

This has a great location and the family that runs it are very helpful!!

It can be a little noisy at night when music/festivals are happening. It can smell strong of the dogs that they own if you have allergies. However, still a great place, price, and location.

Our room was amazing! It was essentially a treehouse with a lofted second floor. There was a hammock in the room that was absolutely lovely to lounge in. Beds had mosquito nets, which was helpful. The property also has the cutest dogs, as well as a parakeet, as pets! Our breakfast on the terrace was lovely and only cost us about $5.

Nothing!

nice location, friendly staff

noisy room, lots of bugs in the bathroom, no cleaning service of the room

Beautiful bamboo treehouse-style rooms, with excellent hot, consistent showers and pretty views. Hammocks and sofas for our personal use. We enjoyed being away from the main, noisiest part of town, surrounded by trees and birds, and so close to the beach. Nice restaurants are only 5 minutes walk away. The owners are helpful and friendly, they shared some homemade empanadas with us and helped with booking tours and taxis.

There were a lot of mosquitoes in that area. Not sure if it's the time of year or the friendly but smelly dogs downstairs - but the mozzies got us every night. Keeping doors shut and the mosquito net over the bed had no effect against them. Also, Saturday night is noisy in Puerto Lopez if you're a light sleeper.

The owners are fabulous. I messaged with them before my arrival, and they made sure I arrived safely. I had the air-conditioned room with the private bathroom, hot water and high flush toilet. I was so comfortable in my accommodations and it’s such a good price.

The Wi-Fi could be stronger as it was not strong enough to stream.

We love our tree house with private bathroom and terrace.Lovely family with helfull information.Pedro and Maria are very kind, Spanish speaking owners. Three dogs, cats and bird make my son really happy. Very good breakfast. Great location by the beach.

Everything was great.