Akoma San Pancho

Hotels
8.4 (65 reviews)
Calle Africa 8 , San Francisco , mx

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Wonderful service
Comfy beds
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Minor room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
Some feedback regarding the bathrooms and cleanliness indicates potential improvements needed.
Service
8.95
Many reviews highlight the wonderful hospitality and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
8.99
The hotel is praised for its excellent location near the beach and main attractions.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms are generally comfortable but some mentioned they were small or had design issues.
Amenities
8.47
Amenities such as the kitchen and private bathrooms were appreciated, though some upgrades suggested.
Value for Money
8.43
Considered good value for budget travelers with basic amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.98
Limited mention of food options; however, availability was noted as satisfactory.
Overall Experience
8.95
Guests have expressed overall satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:01

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 500 meters from North Sayulita Beach in San Francisco, Akoma San Pancho offers easy access to the beautiful shoreline for guests to relax and unwind.

Modern Amenities
Guests can enjoy air conditioning, free WiFi, and a work desk in the comfortable and non-smoking rooms at Akoma San Pancho, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Helpful Services
With a shared kitchen, tour desk, and luggage storage available, guests can make the most of their trip with convenient services provided by the friendly staff at Akoma San Pancho.

To book your stay and experience the charms of Akoma San Pancho, reserve your room now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 65 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 7.98
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Altair solo_traveller us
7
A good spot for a short time
Pros:

I don’t think you can find a closer private room location to the beach for the price. The air conditioning was brand new. The bed was comfortable. It was nice and quiet.

Cons:

Needs to have curtains in the window. Very odd reception hours and check-in method. Not a very social place to stay.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Gisella solo_traveller gb
5
An ok place for 1 or 2 nights for solo travellers on a budget
Pros:

This venue has overall 2 positive things: 1) the coffee bar attached to it is its best feature. If you care about the quality of your coffee, this is a good one. 2) there is a cooker and fridge in a shared area so it's useful for us solo travellers on a budget to prepare your meals there. It was also the cheapest place I found in the entire town of San Pancho for a single room (meaning not shared with others) but that's because San Pancho is an expensive place in general.

Cons:

The venue has rooms set up in 3 different areas and their level of comfort differs. The specific area where my room was located features a few rooms one next to the other separated by a wall that doesn't block sound at all so if you care for privacy you will have none or if you are a light sleeper there is a high risk you will be woken up any time in the night when your room neighbours returns later than you. I stayed there 5 days and only 1 night I was woken up by the neighbours who returned at 3.30am and chatted amongst 3 people/ even started music until i got up to tell them right away that they had woken me up (and I was wearing ear plugs). So I recommend this place for 1 or 2 nights only if you are a light sleeper or longer if you are a heavy sleeper.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Ben couple gb
2
Mouldy, musky and miserable. Save up and stay somewhere else
Pros:

There was air conditioning

Cons:

The whole room was damp, smelled musky and was covered in mould (pics attached). It was growing so badly out of the ceiling we deemed it unsafe to stay in and left after 1 night. They initially agreed to refund us for the unused nights and then when i tried to process it through Booking they refused and have since stopped replying to my messages. The room was also much smaller than advertised and didn't even have bedside tables. There was construction going on next door and loud drilling all through the day, as well as the workers shouting at each other in the entrance.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
T
Troy couple ca
10
We would definitely stay here again . Met some really great people
Pros:

Love the location . The room was spacious for our needs and bed was super comfortable !

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
D
Dane couple us
6
Value was good.
Cons:

Shower water temperature was difficult to sustain, fluctuating between extremes.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple ca
10
Pros:

Location. Was great . Close to everything however away enough for a quiet evening .

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
M
Marek solo_traveller cz
2
Cons:

Serious health risk – my room had an extremely strong mold smell. It was impossible to sleep, even with the door and air conditioning on. It was simply unbearable. I had to leave early and pay for another accommodation. There is another review mentioning the same issue. The place looks nice, but poor architecture seems to be causing the mold spreading.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Rodrigo couple cl
1
Cons:

La habitación no cumple con la descripción incluida en la misma plataforma,ya que
no posee 20 metros cuadrados, como se indica en la plataforma, sino que parecer ser de unos 9 metros cuadrados (3 x 3 mts). Además, el wc posee una fuga de agua en su base

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Winter couple mx
10
I'd stay qgain
Pros:

Every detail was thoughtfully planned out

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Forest solo_traveller ca
8
Great San Pancho option.
Pros:

Staff is great and keep the place clean. The hostel is QUIET! 👍 I stayed in both a dorm room and a private room. The private rooms are very good value. Dorms are fine too. One problem is the nighttime entrance door is very loud and impossible to close quietly which you hear from the dorms. Fixing the door would make a world of difference but otherwise a great option in San Pancho.

Cons:

Loud door

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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AXEL ALEJANDRO couple mx
8
Buen lugar para quedarse
Pros:

Estaba bonito y bien ubicado
La atención del personal era excelente
Excelente relación Calidad/ Precio

Cons:

Faltaba un poco de limpieza en el cuarto

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Monique solo_traveller ca
8
Confortable !
Pros:

La qualité des matelas en dortoir !!! Comme dans un grand hôtel !
La tranquillité, le calme et le silence
Le coin cuisine tres bien équipé
Eau chaude dans la douche
Les gens a l'accueil tres sympathique et toujours prêt a aider!
Proche de la plage
J'ai apprécié le coin salon avec divan, et l'étage plus haut pour faire sécher ses vêtements
Bon petit café en bas

Cons:

Il y a une odeur d'urine de chat a l'étage quand on entre en haut
La porte extérieure de nuit est difficile a ouvrir avec la clé...
Le débit internet est inexistant dans les dortoirs

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple us
10
Pros:

The location was great! Everyone was nice and welcoming. It was quiet for a hostel

Cons:

Leaving

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple us
10
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Henry couple mx
9
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Emma extended_group us
10
All and all was great.
Pros:

Did not eat there, but at least had some options.

Cons:

The toilet rooms could have been better. They weren't bad, just could have been easily spruced up a bit to be more welcoming.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
L
Lara solo_traveller us
10
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
J
Jenny Montoya solo_traveller mx
9
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple us
10
Comfortable, quiet hotel with shared kitchen and a great location
Pros:

Comfy beds and well equipped private bathroom. Shampoo and body wash included, which was appreciated. Great hospitality with a warm welcome and introduction to the property. For longer stays I would definitely make use of the shared kitchen, which has everything you'd need for cooking and storing food.

Loved the hand-painted door art.

Excellent location just a few blocks from the beach in central San Pancho.

Cons:

AI-generated "painting" behind the bed. In some places I wouldn't mind, or wouldn't even notice, but in San Pancho where there are so many creative people and so many affordable handmade decorations, it doesn't make sense to choose something made by a computer as the centerpiece to the room.

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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Abigail solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location between the main highway and the beach (walkable from the bus).
Well stocked kitchen and free water available. Friendly staff. Quiet and comfortable. Communication was good prior to arrival explaining how I was to get my keys after hours.

Cons:

Not all the doors are the same but my room had a sliding door that slides open if not locked. The lock needs two hands so is a bit awkward when going in and out with shower stuff. There is a hook for the towels but it would also be good to have a little shelf or something in the bathroom to put your things. Bathroom could be a bit cleaner.

2025-12-18 via Nuitee