the loving community there is amazing! so kind and helpful! enjoyed my stay alot!

Stayed in May 2022

Very nice host - Rosa with great breakfast! Very convenient to the beaches.

Stayed in May 2022

What I less liked is that there is waste everywhere on the island. Maybe they could clean up around the hostel building and garden. Also I highly recommend to put locks on the showers and offer lockers for the valuable personal belonging of the guests. It took me only 2 days to get used to it, but some guests might need longer ;)

The Hostel is not situated at the bustling center of San Andres but rather at a quiet area near the east coast ( 5 mins walking distance) where the locals live. So if you are interested in living among the locals, then that's definitely a good option. The hostel hast 3 rooms with 4-6 beds, so there aren't many guests and therefore everyone meets and gets to know everyone. This was fun. During my 9 nights stay I was blessed to have had a great group of people in the hostel. we ended up going on bike tours together, diving, celebrating birthday and what not together :) The breakfast is a typical and local type, simple (omlette, white bread and fruits with fruit juice and good coffee) but it was enough and i liked it very much. The best part are the hosts, especially the marvelous cook and owner Rosa and the manager Keivin- he is a treasure always there if we needed help, recommendation on where to party with the locals or just to pick a fresh coconut from the tree next to the hostel. Don't miss the opportunity to get free fresh coconut from their garden! it's delicious! I planned 4 nights and ended staying 9 nights. I can definitely recommend this hostel for people who are interested in meeting other nice people and getting to know the local culture and prefer simple living style and don't mind to be a bit far from the center (15 mins by taxi or 20 mins by bus).

Stayed in April 2022

Is a little hard to find, I would suggest a sign on the main road. The toilet and the shower are combined as there are only two, waits to get in can be long. The lockers do not have the capability to be locked with a padlock.

This is a family home and I loved being there. Every member of the family is so kinda and friendly. They make you feel like you’re part of the extended family. And the house is filled with laughter and chatter. Breakfast every morning was small but changed daily and there was always a hot pot of coffee to help yourselves to. Very close to the beach and restaurant options for those who don’t want to cook. However, I recommend you ask Rosa to cook for you one evening. Beds are really comfy and each one comes with a personal fan.

Stayed in April 2022

A bit out of town, however, the place is well ventilated/breezy and you actually live along with the locals

Amazing hospitality and the staff were accommodating! Delicious breakfast!

Stayed in April 2022

very poor wifi, or very weak or totally gone. The bathrooms aren't the nicest.. combined shower and toilet in one and not much privacy. no air conditioning, but there are fans

family atmosphere, very friendly staff and it's a some sort of community so there a lot of people passing by, helping and spending time there. Fairly quiet. coffee available all the time as well as water. beds are comfortable. nice open space and common areas with hammocks

Stayed in March 2022

Cons: - The place is of a ~15mins bus ride from the city center. As public transportation stops from around 8 pm till the morning, your only option to reach downtown or get home in the evening are taxis. - I did not mind it at all but it might be relevant to somebody: no hot, or any, nightlife in the neighborhood, only some stores and restaurants /diners (but again, if you want to party, you can easily take a taxi or just ask for a scooter ride to downtown)

Pros: - Easy to find with GoogleMaps /GPS (accessible even from the downtown with a ~15 mins ride, public buses leave every 10 minutes and the ticket costs less than 1 EUR/USD) - Really clean facilities - Calm neighborhood - Beautiful beaches in walking distance, without all the crowd. Almost could not believe that I was so lucky that barely a few people were sunbathing and swimming at those huge, sandy beaches. - Rosa and her family was happy to help with arranging whatever I needed, let that be renting a scooter, bike, attending island tours and all the goodies. - Breakfast is included in the price but Rosa can prepare you lunch and dinner as well upon request. The food was amazing, the portions were massive and I believe it costed much less than it would have anywhere in the city. - You can rent scooters and bicycles in the neighborhood to explore the city with. - The botanical garden is within walking distance and the Manglares National Park is only a short bust ride, if you’re into such things. - Rosa and her family gave lots of advice re. the realistic prices of certain trips and services on the island. As a result, I managed to negotiate discounts of 30-60%. - And finally: Rosa. I never liked staying at a family’s place before because I desperately need my privacy. Nevertheless, Rosa and her family, with all their hospitality and caring, were easily one of the best things I experienced on San Andres.

Stayed in March 2022

A little bit far away from the city center but can be easily join with the bus, or taxi or moto taxi.

The host Rosa and her family are genuinely kind people, who will treat you like family. The food is always made with love and care. It’s a quiet place, far from the noise of the city. Five minutes away from the beach of San Luis.

Stayed in March 2022

There is just nothing to say…

An absolutely great stay with Rosa and her family. It is more of a homestay than a hostel. You live together with the family. Wonderful conversations with Rosa about the island and the Raizal community! Thanks for everything.

Stayed in March 2022