Maderas Maderas District, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
#17 of 32 hotels in San Juan del Sur
Guests' ChoiceBased on 169 hostel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Ryan
United Kingdom- no A/C in rooms
- Amazing view, sunset, infinity pool - Food is amazing - $7 return shuttle to San Juan - 10min walk to beach - Spacious rooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Kristina
GermanyThere is not really other people to meet there. Only couples tbh
The location is stunning and doesn’t seem like a hostel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Cardenas
United StatesNo AC
Great spot to hang out
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Flamur
SwitzerlandAn AC would be better
The views are amazing! The room I had was very spacious. José is very welcoming and the best barkeeper.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Freddie
United KingdomDorms were very hot at night, no small reading lights or curtains. Sorry but the music they play is awful - commercial pop trash / constant party music (stuff like Barbie) - hopefully someone with taste can sort this out as it was a massive vibe killer! One of the staff seemed offended when I asked for them to put something more chilled on at 8am. They also overcharged me for fees I had already paid through Booking.com. Other than that, had a nice time 🤣
Great views, pool is nice and the food is good too Nice place to chill for a few days and not too far from Playa Maderas and shuttles available as well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Flores
NicaraguaThe waiters or workers, they were not nice and willing to help, and sounded sarcastic.
The place was beautiful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Fraser
CanadaWhen its windy there aren't many places out of the wind, but that's the way it goes...
Location, sunset views, staff, shuttle services great food
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Ward
Canadathere was no water the day we checked in and then when the water truck came to fill up the tanks the water had a strong sulfer smell that filled the room for the rest of our stay also the staff didnt seam to motivated to bring menus food or drinks. service was slow
the view was amazing the food was great
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Mike
CanadaAbove
Breakfast great, bed hard, could use a good cleaning
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Julia
GermanyStunning view and great food. Especially Tom (a very nice german guy) did everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible. :) He‘s doing an amazing job!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Siyun
CanadaThe room and facilities are very old
Great location and view, the food was good.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Elina
NicaraguaIt’s just a little worn down and needs some love, some pillows here and there and the sinks have mold, the plants need more water and the cleaning could be more thorough.
The view is breathtaking! The food is amazing, we had breakfast and dinner every day (the dinner portions are super big), the drinks are also really good. The Staff is really nice and help with everything they can!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Jessica
United KingdomOften the staff were unfriendly and the shower uses saltwater which messed up my hair.
The sunset was incredible and they have a lot of communal space and yoga mats which I loved. Also the food was mostly quite tasty.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Linda
SwitzerlandThe room wasn’t very clean. Especially the shower was very rusty and the water had a strange smell. The sunk wasn’t clean either. The room would get very stuffy and there were no mosquito nets on the windows.
The view was incredible. There were mang options to chill out outside and enjoy it. The beds were comfortable and the room big. The food at the restaurant was incredibly good and fresh.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Lauren
AustraliaWe already knew before booking but the shower and tap water is salt water, something to be aware of before booking. In the mornings, there was also no water to shower, use the tap or flush the toilet. While we loved staying here, we felt these facilities should have been better given the price of the room.
We loved staying here. The view is incredible and the food is great. Location is good, only a short 15 minute walk to the beach through the jungle.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Snir
IndonesiaThe shower has salty and strage smell water
The view was amazing, also breakfest and all the food, wow
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Justin
United Statesgreat food, views. Mega hill to get to. Careful if it rains.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Cooper
United KingdomI didn't like that our room opened up directly onto the restaurant/ pool terrace. I think a privacy screen / wall could be built in the room to remedy this and make guests feel more comfortable 🤔 Lack of hot water and the water from the tap and shower was salty.
The views, the food and the size of the room.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Katie
United KingdomThe food is poor and they allow non-guests in, which can make the place pretty chaotic and not the relaxing stay i was expecting.
The sunset and views are incredible
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Severin
Switzerlandpricey for what it is, rooms pretty basic.
the terrace is unbeatable, good food.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Bar
IsraelThere is not hot hotter and the water in the shower was salty
The view is amazing
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Cowins
United StatesSalt water was the only thing that came out of the faucet and shower. There was no hot water as advertised. No towels to wash myself
The property was beautiful, my room’s view was breathtaking. The room itself was very large clean and really something to write home about.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Yeris
United StatesNo staff to help you with your bags
Beautiful scenery
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Jack
United KingdomThe rooms didn't have air con and so it was very hot and sticky at night however there were plenty of windows with bug nets to get some air flow in as well as a small standing and ceiling fan. The hot water pressure was 50/50 as to whether it was there or not at all but you didn't really need a warm shower.
This is a delightful property in the hills of Maderas, overlooking Playa Maderas and the ocean. It has an cold infinity pool which has a great view and underwater seating to chill in. The breakfast was a decent selection of the usual suspects, egg, bacon and pancakes made to order. The room was spacious with two double beds and a third single bed. Wi-Fi was strong throughout the property and the food from the kitchen was excellent and reasonably priced.
Stayed in July 2023
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