Zona Central, 20m al sur de donde fue la cabañita, contiguo a tienda Carlas Modas, 48600 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
#28 of 34 hotels in San Juan del Sur
Guests' ChoiceBased on 110 hostel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 August 2025
Frances
United KingdomThe rooms got very very hot as no AC. Could have been a bit cleaner.
Great location in the centre of town. Yummy breakfast of pancakes one day and gallo pinto the next. Decent kitchen and courtyard.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Kira
Germany- breakfast only includes one pancake which really doesn't make you full. We also asked for more but were denied - it's kind of loud with the bars at the beach plaxing their music bit i guess that is wht you get in order to be so close to the beach
You are located right in the center and the common area is very nice to hang out in. everything was clean as well
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Benjamin
CanadaCentral location. ATM across the street. Short walk to beach and 24/7 convenience store.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Lizzy
United KingdomGreat location, close to the beach. Room was quite warm but the fan helped a bit. The breakfasts were good and the staff lovely.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Larissa
GermanyIt was really loud during the night. The music from the bars and the karaoke was till 1-2 am in the morning really loud. And the bed was too soft.
It is in the City Center and you can walk everywhere. The stuff was nice and the room was big enough.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Emmett
United KingdomRoom was very warm, and the bed was uncomfortable
Location, basic but fine overall
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Denis
NicaraguaAll good
Food and attention from staff crew
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Kirsty
SpainI woke up with more bites every morning. Not sure if there were bed bugs. Our room was incredibly humid, so needed the fans on constantly.
Had all we needed. They arrange excursions for guests. Had a different breakfast served each day of our stay. Relaxed, not noisy if you visit when we did-December. Great location.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 December 2024
Iana
CyprusNoisy
People Breakfast Location
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Deborah
CanadaNo hot water.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Dave
United StatesThe pillows could be better. They didn't charge me but said they usually need a $10 deposit for the one towel they give you. Being a short block from the beach and those restaurants, the noise was a bit loud sometimes at night.
The rooms were good sized. AC worked very good. Large window if you want to air out the room. Good basic breakfast, usually a large pancake and a cup of coffee. Had cubed fruit one day, and beans and rice another. Very helpful and friendly staff. It is a very short block from some very good restaurants that are on the beach. Good location. They offer regular shuttles to nearby beaches and back to the airport. I did use them for the personal shuttle picking me up from the airport in Managua.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Eden
IsraelNot to much clean and a little bit noisy because we were in the room that right next to the reception
The staff was super nice and helpful! The location was great
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Tanya
NetherlandsStaff had a bit of an attitude. Friendliness was missing from most of them in my opinion. Felt impersonal due to the wrist band system and the breakfast ticket system. Room with fan was the hottest room I’ve had during 10 months of travelling. Somehow the room didn’t cool down even with 3 big fans. No hammocks in the communal areas anymore. This is a missed opportunity.
Location is perfect. Breakfast is nice. We mainly booked because it was one of the cheapest options.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Céline
Switzerlandthere‘s not a big social atmosphere as the common space is only plastic chairs and tables.
nice dorms with enough space and fans. everything was very clean! super friendly staff that help you organize trips or buses!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Kevin
LuxembourgThe breakfast is very simple and if you arrive 30min before the end you might not get the same thing.
Nice place and well located. We had a private room upstairs and felt that we had even more privacy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Jamie
AustraliaThe water had a filter but tasted like dirt. Even the free coffee had the taste. The room was quite small for 4 people.
The staff were all so friendly and they have a cute dog! Breakfast was delicious but could maybe use some fruit. Air con was a game changer but I think it’s only in one room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Leen
BelgiumIt was really clean. The location very good and the people are the reception very helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Petra
SlovakiaThe staff could be nicer but it seems to be a thing in San Juan del Sur.
The room is simple but has a nice day light and is quite spacious. Wifi works well. You share the bathroom only with 1 more room. I liked the terrace in front of the room with a hammock. You get a pretty big pancake for breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Nathalie
CanadaA bit noisy
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Katy
United KingdomWe stayed over New Year’s Eve and as it is a very central location we could hear music from our room all night. Communal areas are basic and no good places to chill. They look better in the pictures.
It was very central and near the beach. We were lucky to be one of the only rooms upstairs so only shared a bathroom with 1 other room and had a hammock. The front desk guy was very friendly and helpful despite our limited Spanish.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Jerry
Costa RicaNot offered another type of drink when we receive breakfast, only coffee, not towels
Location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Ingela
CanadaIt's very noisy because of the great downtown location. You can hear the restaurants and clubs from the beach. The breakfast was a plain pancake. Some fruit would have been nice.
Location. Right downtown. Walking distance to everything..We stayed in a room upstairs and shared the bathroom with one other couple. Nice!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Gemma
CanadaGreat location, super clean, extremely friendly staff, very comfortable. Very flexible shuttles every day to various beaches. Nice and quiet and laid back.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Caitlin
New ZealandThe rooms are quite hot with just one fan. You should be used to it travelling Central America but be aware it’s very hot at night.
Such a great location! The whole hostel is really clean and tidy, they even service the rooms while you’re there with fresh sheets, clean the floor and bathroom etc. It was lovely.
Stayed in November 2023
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