Socialtel Maderas - formerly Selina Maderas

Quiet place but the audio system by the pool it’s more annoying that helpfully has too much static

Had a great stay. Staff were nice and helpful. The restaurant had decent option. The place is far from town but they have shuttles running, and you’re right next to Maderas Beach.

This is our third time since last year, always very pleased and very happy, to bad but really bad the common kitchen is no longer working!! Real bummer!

It is a very beautiful place to see. The pool is great. The location is between two beaches. Maderas is fantastic but you have a steep hill. Marcella is also very nice and an easy walk to get there.

Location isn’t great. 15 minute walk up and down a huge hill to get to the beach. It’s far from everything else, and nothing else is around except for hush (great dinner! - Up another hill and a couple of restaurants at the beach). When we first arrived we were genuinely the only two guests staying there. It had a huge eerie feeling because it was so empty and quiet. The staff weren’t approachable and still refused to let us check in early (arrived at 1pm, check in was 3pm). That afternoon a man and his child arrived which helped the uneasy feeling a bit. There’s no kitchen. We booked for 3 nights but left after 2.

In theory this place should be nice

I really enjoyed my stay here. Calmer than other hostels which is exactly what I wanted. Still some nice interaction with other guests. Pool was great, yoga every morning which I loved and my room was comfortable and well priced! Great location near Hush and Maderas Beach

My time here was amazing. The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating - even for people who do not speak Spanish well (like me haha). There are lots of opportunities to connect with other visitors through the hostel's programming. My favorite night was karaoke where everyone - some staff included - had fun participating together. The yoga classes were also a highlight. The open air shala is beautiful and the teacher (Aisha) was such a grounding presence. A perfect way to start the day! Lastly, you're close to the beach and local restaurant (Machete) here. I found it a great stay with my group.

I LOVED my stay at the Selina (Societel) Maderas...it's located closer to the best beaches in the area. And the staff was AMAZING. Gustavo made sure that we had everything that we needed! Heidi, David and Chef Danilo had my regular dinner order memorized by my third night...and the morning yoga with Aisha was a highlight of my trip. Her restorative approach ensured that with all the travel my body and spirit was grounded for the 2 weeks I was there. The shala was beautiful and open where we could see horses grazing during morning sessions. To get you ready for long days of play and surfing, her yoga classes are exactly what you need.

After spending time in San Juan, I was REALLY glad I booked something quieter and closer to Playa Maderas. You can hop the Oro shuttle into town (just $7 round trip) when you need or rent a Moto. [Insider tip...go to Machete for brunch (just a 10 minute walk) and get the egg sandwich on homemade sourdough bread...you're welcome!] We even had horseback riding at sunset that picked us up via horse at the hotel! We then rode to the beach for an amazing ride, grabbed food, caught the sunset and rode back. One of my favorite activities of the trip. Just ask Gustavo to book it for you. Another great excursion was a catamaran trip with Nica Sail for a full day adventure of paddle board and sunset sail that took us to a private beach. So much to do in San Juan del Sur but do yourself a favor and make the Societel Maderas your base for adventures.

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I stayed in the glamping tent. It was quiet and private but felt cramped. The pool was nice. The location close to Playa Maderas was good. The staff were friendly and helpful

this is nice place you can feel is in harmony customer service very good overall is a good place to stay 10 15 minute drive to the beach, Madera

Good overall space, nice common areas like the pool, and covered lounge. Friendly staff for the most part. The 4 bed dorm rooms are nice, and the AC is good.

Nice pool and big rooms.

Great service and amazing people the place is overall nice and clean well Maintain and the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.

I stayed at this hotel over a month ago. I booked it through Hotels.com and paid for it on the platform. However, when I arrived, the hotel claimed they had no record of my payment. They mentioned something about it not appearing in their system.

Trying to be cooperative, I paid again with my credit card, even though I presented confirmation of my prior payment. I was assured the issue would be resolved by the end of the night or the next morning at the latest. However, when it still wasn’t resolved by the time I had to leave, I was promised I would receive a refund one way or another. It’s been over a month and the hotel first claimed a refund is in process but has since stopped corresponding. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place.