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Hostal los Chamos - Hostel

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A beach with chairs and tables, a sunset, and boats in the distance. - Hostal los Chamos - Hostel (San Juan del Sur)
A single bed with white bedding in a room with a brick wall and a window with curtains. - Hostal los Chamos - Hostel (San Juan del Sur)
A person sitting at a table with a laptop, a mug, and a jar of peanut butter. - Hostal los Chamos - Hostel (San Juan del Sur)
A white van with "Los Chamos" branding parked in front of a hostel. - Hostal los Chamos - Hostel (San Juan del Sur)
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Located close to San Juan del Sur Beach, Hostal los Chamos - Hostel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like surfing/body boarding and windsurfing at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

A room with a bed, a standing fan, and a curtain.

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a patterned floor.

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A single bed with a white mattress and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a framed picture of sailboats on the wall.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, an air conditioning unit, a painting, a potted plant, and a tiled floor.

Family Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a patterned floor.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Centro, a neighborhood in San Juan del Sur, Hostal los Chamos - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. San Juan del Sur Port and Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Juan del Sur Beach and Ostional Private WildLife Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our San Juan del Sur travel guide
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San Juan del Sur, Zona central, frente donde fue la cabañita 1/2, San Juan del Sur

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a statue on a hill overlooking a beach and a marina.
    San Juan del Sur Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Church of Saint John the Baptist
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Lighthouse Trail
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ostional Private WildLife Reserve
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Christ of Mercy Statue
    8 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)
    148 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Timon
    2 min walk
  • Taco Spot
    1 min walk
  • Ikal
    1 min walk
  • Dale Pues
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Brisas Marinas
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 1 (up to 10 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal los Chamos - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Hostal los Chamos - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 AM.

What time is check-out at Hostal los Chamos - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Hostal los Chamos - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostal los Chamos - Hostel located?

Located in Centro, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of San Juan del Sur Beach and Church of Saint John the Baptist. Old Lighthouse Trail and San Juan del Sur Port are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostal los Chamos - Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
simple experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy acogedor exelente para viajes con la familia exelente ubicacion, una atencion amable dela resepcionista y encargada del hostal selos recomiendo seria una buena inversion
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El precio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recomendado
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great place to stay

Very helpful and happy staff, great location, would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst experience of my life
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Bien situé et propre. Cuisine et déjeuner appréciés. Tout s’est bien déroulé.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice people. Great water pressure in the shower. Two large oscillating fans. Located safely in the town center with markets, bars and beach close. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very basic

The staff were friendly and the location is ok but the rooms are incredibly basic and lacking in character.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel con ciertas deficiencias.

Depósito para la entrega de toallas. Cobijas solo a solicitud.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was very basic

Location was good but it was very basic. It was all we could find for new year's eve so we took it. If you are a budget traveler go for it, but otherwise don't.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value!

It was a a good deal. Nice to have ac in Nicaragua!