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Reviews of Melting Elefante

Guasacate - Popoyo Tola, Popoyo, Nicaragua

Review score

Based on 17 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    10
    Clean, comfortable, different.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    all was good :)

    undoubtedly a different place, I like the structure of it, very confortable and clean.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2022

    9.0
    Sick place to stay in Popoyo, close to restaurants and bars. Would go again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all. The shower head could have a bit of maintenance, as it sprays the water everywhere :)

    It‘s beachfront, perfect location to hang out and go surf (10min walk to Popoyo main break), outdoor shower to wash off sand and salt after the surf/bath. The house has it‘s own style, outside as well as inside, pretty cool! Markus is a welcoming host!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the place didn’t seem well organized

    it was clean and the kitchen was super nice, our private room had AC which was really good

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2022

    10
    Best decision you’ll make
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    if I were to say anything, they had some problems with the water pressure, but the outdoor shower is private and nice to use instead👏🏼

    Our stay at melting elephante was amazing. The place is just lovely. Funny architecture, great people and the two girls managing the hostel are just wonderful! Thanks for making our 3 nights here great!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2022

    10
    we had a wonderful time .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was so hard to find the hotel. there is not signs to indicate where you are. really was so difficult.

    I liked to much what I call The Flinstones building. In front of ocean, marvelous.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2022

    8.0
    Would recommend if you need to disconnect!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wi-fi is not good and no service on your phone, made it impossible to work on my computer. :(

    The place is right on the beach, the view is amazing and lost of restaurants near. The beds are confortable and Jamie (manager) is so nice and helpful!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2021

    10
    Genial !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Oh lala Melting Elephante was clearly the best Hostel until i travel in centrale America This is about the place he is , the architecture, the sunset , the door of the room on the beach , AND the biggest part is because of Jamie and Dylan. They are making people feel like at home , they are always here whe you need something . It's clean and have equipment you need . We were supposed to stay 5days , and we spend 3weeks !

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A special and amazing place just like the exterior look. We came back twice becuse we had so much fun. Who Run the place is a lovely couple named Dylan and jaymi that will make you feel like home in minutes. Help us with everything we asked for. A young, funny and sociable environment, a special and stunning structure, Clean and well equipped kitchen of the highest standard I have seen! Located right on the beach. Supermarket and great restaurants within walking distance. Excellent value for the attractive price they offer. We traveled 3 friends slept in both dorms and private room and it was great in both comfortable and very clean beds.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Definitely the best place to stay in Guasacate. The atypical place and the exceptional welcome of Dylan and Jamie made my stay more than perfect by their kindness, their availability and the unique atmosphere they create in this place. The terrace open to the sea and the spacious kitchen made me feel better than at home. Special mention for the cafe on the balcony overlooking the surf! Not to mention the Yoga classes that just ask to happen more often... A magical place for travelers looking for serenity in the land of perfect surfing.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were sadly pretty disappointed with our stay at Melting Elefante - it has definitely seen better days. We booked a private room and there was paint chipping off the walls, clean but old and heavily pilled bedding with small holes, exposed wires hanging out of the walls, 2/4 main lights were out of action, a broken dimmer switch resulting in either bright fluro lighting or a dull strobe effect and the lightbulbs had been removed from the balcony. There was also no water available in the kitchen as mentioned in the description. There was no management or anything on site; no one to check us in, answer questions about the area / buses or just generally make sure everything runs smoothly. Messages sent to numbers provided and via booking.com went unanswered. All things that, by themselves wouldn’t be a big deal, but combined made for a pretty average experience. We ended up cutting our stay short and moving elsewhere. I can’t speak for the dorm rooms but if your looking to book a private room you can find way better (and cheaper) alternatives down the road.

    Location is great, right on the beach front

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building is starting to fall apart, the room was small and extremely hot and had a tiny window in which the mosquito net blew out of the window every night. the walls where dirty and dusty ( I understand it’s on a beach, but it hadn’t been cleaned properly on our arrival) there’s nowhere to hang anything even the light switch is outside the room. The fridge doesn’t work and we were told that’s just how it is so our food went rotten and we couldn’t keep ice for drinks. and the two girls who are looking after the property completely Dictate the mood of the hostel/hotel. One of the girls was in a mood for the whole trip we were there, she even stated it and believe me we could tell!!! she was happy and chatty to the guys but pretty much disregarded us girls, it was very awkward. there friends actually used one of the rooms next to ours for a hook up. for the cost you can stay down the road (closer to the break) for half the price in many different properties and a big room with Aircon. I really wouldn’t recommend this property

    it’s on the beach

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2022

    6.0
    Weird organisation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    close to the beach

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2022

    6.0
    no organisation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was in construction

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower had no water pressure so I was not able to have a shower

    very clean, great location, great communication and easy check in.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

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