Buena Onda Backpackers

Hotels
8.8 (335 reviews)
Barrio Frente Sur, de Casa Dragon 50 m a mano izquierda , San Juan del Sur , ni

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Garden
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Lack of advertised breakfast
Some noise from construction

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
Most reviews mentioned clean and comfortable accommodations.
Service
9.35
Hosts were always available and helpful, especially Elvin.
Location
9.39
Great location with beautiful views, near town but quiet.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms described as spacious and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.37
Amenities were appreciated, but some were not available as advertised.
Value for Money
8.83
Good value considering the location and service.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Breakfast was a concern as it was unavailable during the visit.
Overall Experience
8.85
Positive experiences overall despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 17:14

Property Description

Welcome to Buena Onda Backpackers, your ideal retreat in San Juan del Sur!

Stunning Sea Views:
Indulge in the beauty of the sea from select rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom for your comfort.

Relaxing Terrace:
Unwind and bask in the sun on our inviting terrace, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or a sunset cocktail.

Exceptional Service:
Our multilingual staff are dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring your needs are met promptly and with a smile.

Book your stay at Buena Onda Backpackers now and experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and hospitality!

Important information:

Additional unregistered guests are not allowed at the property.

There is an additional charge of USD 7 per night to use the air conditioning.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 335 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Eline • solo_traveller • ni
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Sietse • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Heerlijk locatie, van alle gemakken voorzien. Heerlijk zwembad erbij en een fijne ruime open keuken boven.

Cons:

Eigenlijk was alles top!! Stroom/water viel soms uit, maar werd eigenlijk vrijwel direct hersteld.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Lola • couple • es
10
Curta, però molt recomanable!
Pros:

Molt original, confortable, net i acollidor. Amb cuina oberta a una Terrassa amb piscina , còmodes sofàs i hamaca. També billar.

Cons:

Tot ens ha agradat !

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Mylene • family_with_children • ca
10
Vue imprenable de la piscine !!
Pros:

La vue sur la baie de San Juan dans la piscine est « WOW » !
Elvin a été super accueillant et il a été toujours disponible pour nous aider durant notre séjour !
Juste un petit peu en retrait du centre-ville, donc plus calme.

Cons:

Il faut savoir qu’il y a une bonne côte pour se rendre à l’établissement (c’est ce qui permet la vue entre autre !!!)

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Corina • couple • nl
10
Great great place
Pros:

One of the best places we stayed in!! Super clean and spacious, room was very nice and it had a lot of space to put your stuff. Facilities were great and we were able to use the kitchen. The common area is also super nice you got a pool , chairs, couch, hammocks and also a pool table to play pool.
The hostel is very close to stuff, like 10 min walk max from town. You can also rent scooter from the hostel.

Elvin was super friendly and helpful and he cleaned our room like it’s never been cleaned before. What a legend!! He is literally running the whole place by himself at the moment and he’s doing an incredible job.

At the moment there were no more dogs around in the hostel. There was one super cute cat that comes by but it’s not from the hostel. She is really skinny and I think is starved. We bought her food and left some when we left. Pleaaaase if you read this and you go, feed her with whatever you can!! When she eats she is very sweet and cuddles a lot. If she begs a lot and is annoying it means she is hungry.
The cat made our stay better!!

All in all a great place to chill and to sleep!!

Cons:

Not property’s fault but I did not like the street going up to the hostel at night, although it was completely fine. We walked and scootered around 20-23 o clock and it was fine but I did not like it. It’s quite dark and a seems a bit meh .

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
9
Amazing view
Pros:

Nice terrace to relax, with pool table, small swimming pool and kitchen. Amazing sunset view and we saw monkeys every evening! Helpful staff who speak English.

Cons:

No breakfast provided in rainy season but there was a kitchen to make something yourself. The kitchen was fairly well equipped but needs a better knife for cooking

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • family_with_children • ca
8
Great
Pros:

The privacy, the pool, the location

Cons:

The stairs

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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joris • family_with_children • be
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • ni
10
Pros:

La habitación muy limpia, baño con agua caliente, la piscina, la ubicación

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
9
Loved it here. Lovely room, felt like a boutique hotel. Love San Jyan del Sur
Pros:

The views from the terraces were exceptional. Staff really friendly.Howler monkeys.

Cons:

Nothing, a bit of a hill to get there but worth it for the e views

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Dean • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Zimmer waren alle sehr sauber. Schöner Pool und gemütlicher Gemeinschaftsbereich bei sehr schöner Aussicht. Angestellter war sehr hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Dane • solo_traveller • ec
8
Pros:

It's up on a hill with nice breezes and fresh ocean wind coming in.There are two fans in the room. Great views from the communal area.

Cons:

Not as close to downtown and the beach as some places.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Séjour exceptionnel! La piscine et la terrasse sont incroyables et les chambres tres confortables

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely stay in a really nice location. Close enough to the town but far away enough that you’re tucked in on a quiet street.

Cons:

If you’re a light sleeper you might struggle with the outside wildlife (lots of roosters & dogs) but we were fine as the fan in the room drowned the noise out.

It can also be quite hot so maybe splurge for air con if you’re not comfortable in heat.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Hostel has a great lounge/deck overlooking SJDS.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Verheijen • couple • nl
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • ca
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Katrin • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Lincys Nyana • family_with_children • ni
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee