The hostel is pretty dark. There are windows in the room, but they lead to the patio inside, which prevents much light from coming in. Even with the light on, it still feels dark. The bathroom connected to the room is the same. I was the only one that night, but I'm sure it's a little damp with a lot of people. Besides, a group of around 15 Isrealis were in the hostel. Quiet time is from 22 pm to 07 am. They didn't respect that and kept drinking, shouting and slamming doors until 00:30, after that they left to go out to party. I asked them twice to be mindful about the noise, but they didn't care about that. Hanibal was also losing his patience with them, but remained calm and friendly. I would not know how to resolve the issue. It's more due to the Isrealis than the hostel, but it didn't seem the hostel could enforce their own rules. The main problem is that the room (monkey) which is the main dormitory is next to the common area, which might lead to a lot of noise with a big group.

Hanibal helped me check in. Kind man, and making sure the guests are helped. VEry good information about the ferry, the bus schedule, etc. Good prices for scooter rentals. Breakfast is included, although it wasn't very much for a hike of multiple hours, but it gets you started. Kitchen is available for guests to prepare meals. Water is potable.

Stayed in June 2025

Kitchen was pretty gross and not super well equipped. Lots of food rotting in the fridge etc. if you’re not cooking not an issue!

Good vibe! Staff are very friendly and helpful, loads of common areas to hang out and has a pool table. Great free breakfast each morning, also offer reasonable scooter rentals and tours. Plenty of showers and toilets. Free water, straight from a local spring, tasted good!

Stayed in April 2025

Some of the volunteers working there were unorganised- we had to wait a few hours until they found our keys and ask for towels.

Location and price

Stayed in March 2025

Cleanliness of the common areas could be better, and there were power outages during the nights, which made the fans go out.

Great vibe, not a party hostel but a more mature one. Good for a relaxed stay in Ometepe.

Stayed in April 2025

Super basic facilities but is similar for the whole island!

Triple private room was spacious and beds were comfy with a big fan per person. Staff were friendly and super helpful with arranging taxis and scooter hire. Free breakfast every morning was really good and 3 options. Good location on side of island away from ferry port but close to main sights. Basic kitchen and bathrooms but expected for the island. Would recommend!

Stayed in April 2025

The mattress seemed really old and was not comfortable; the door of my room (monkey) did not close.

Overall the hostel is nice, has a decent kitchen with fridge and freezer and the dorms have an attached bathroom with toilet and shower.

Stayed in March 2025

Really dark rooms, a bit dated in its style

Plenty of space to hang out, really chilled, nice breakfast, good scooters/motorbikes to rent out

Stayed in March 2025

Wifi wasn't great. We were working and often we werent able to take video calls.

Breakfast was fantastic with 3 great options. The staff were really great and the location was good too.

Stayed in February 2025

The bed(too old and used), the room temperature wasnt confortable

The staff is very helpful, good location, very nice breakfast and a lot of areas to chill(rooftop, hammocks)

Stayed in February 2025

equipment of the kitchen could be better room looked a bit chaotic (very colourful wall painting and sheets), didn´t fit together, but not really a problem

nice breakfast, helpful staff, had a new mattress

Stayed in December 2024

Great vibe! Friendly staff. Good value for your money.

Stayed in November 2024

My only note is that the price on booking was much lower than how it is set by the staff at lazy crab, and breakfast was not included in that price. Not a complaint as the hostel honoured the price I had booked at, and I told them I could cook my own breakfast- would just recommend double checking with the hostel first.

The staff were friendly and helpful, the facilities were clean and the kitchen had the basic utensils, the free coffee was a great bonus.

Stayed in July 2024

Hot and stuffy in the rooms.

Good location to catch transportation, get to nearby restaurants and events. Nice staff. Good vibes.

Stayed in May 2024

I had an issue on checkout when I asked if the receptionist could book me a taxi to my next hostel near mangos Beach. He said the cost was 70 and I repeated this back to him 70? And he said yes so I booked it. When the taxi dropped me off it was actually 17USD! For a 10 minute drive!!! I couldn't believe it and tried to argue with the driver but he wasn't having any of it and I had no phone signal to call the hostel so I had to pay it. Most expensive taxi I've ever taken in my whole life, it put a downer on the rest of my day. I know taxis are a rip off in nicaragua normally but I had got one the day before for a few hours to drop me off in a few places all over the island for 30USD. I would still recommend this place to friends as it was great, but don't book any taxis with them!!

I loved the vibe of this place, it was better than I was expecting, really chill and I liked the staff, they went out of their way to help me. The location was also really good, close to lots of things.

Stayed in April 2024

Sheets got stained. Cucaracha in the bathroom. Room a bit dirty. Lots of ants in the kitchen

The vibe. Cool hanging place.

Stayed in February 2024

Tasty breakfast was included in the price. Enough space in the private room and fan available too. Good location.

Stayed in July 2023

The dorm door didn't close. The pillows were hard

The breakfast was delicious! Great vibe and will be better with the additions being made.

Stayed in August 2023

Quiet and clean with friendly staff- good value in Balgue and less mosquitoes than other accommodation

Stayed in July 2023

Nice hostel with a lot of hammocks, basic rooms but friendly staff. perfect location!

Stayed in February 2023

Nice hostel with good location near the lake. Comfortable beds, clean facilities, cool rooftop and tasty breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful. Big bonus for ability to rent bikes from hostel.

Stayed in April 2025

The place is simple but so lovely. It has a really cool roof terrace to have a Beer or Drink some coffee. The breakfast is really yummy, they let you choose between three different things. The owners are so helpful in every way.

Stayed in February 2025

- free breakfast is amazingly good - very well located - staff is super friendly - kitchen - motorbike rental, if you want to explore Ometepe - pooltable - both indoor and outdoor chilling areas (seeing it rains a little bit every day on Ometepe)

Stayed in February 2025

The staff was amazing and super accommodating. Very kind and friendly. Helped us out with moto rentals and the food was good.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Good location, excellent free breakfast, friendly, over the top helpful staff. Good size form with big ensuite. Plenty of relaxing areas. Kitchen for cooking!

Stayed in November 2024