Name: Buena Onda Backpackers
Address: Barrio Frente Sur, de Casa Dragon 50 m a mano izquierda, 99999 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, Barrio Frente Sur, de Casa Dragon 50 m a mano izquierda, Rivas Region, 99999, Nicaragua
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $18 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

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Hotel Buena Onda Backpackers

Barrio Frente Sur, de Casa Dragon 50 m a mano izquierda, 99999 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua –

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Beautiful accommodation close to the centre but far enough away from the noise. Lovely chill out area and kitchen upstairs with view over San Juan and comfy hammocks. Cold beers and water always available, amazingly helpful owner (and dog!). Highly recommend staying here if you want quality over ‘Sunday funday’ noise!

Caroline

New Zealand

Baba is relaxed and helpful.. he helped me when I was sick and accompanied me to the doctor. View is very nice from the hostel..

Kim

Netherlands

Really chilled and wonderful haven from the hustle of the town.

Anna

United Kingdom

What a chill place to stay at! We had a nice spacious room, there’s a cosy area to hang out with an amazing view. Beautiful sunsets to watch. Baba is really friendly and helps you with all your questions. He has many information about where to go. One day we even got to try his homemade sushi! Also free coffee in the mornings.

Lindsey

Belgium

The views from the rooftop are absolutely amazing. The location was close to downtown and the beach, and easy walk away, but it was far enough away that you didn't get all the noise.

Dana

Canada

Baba is a super friendly and helpful host. The rooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable The location and views from the hammocks were probably the best in the area Nice relaxed atmosphere Good value for money

Jake

South Africa

A great place to stay. Great location, amazing views over the bay. Short safe walk to town and beach. The room was very spacious, exceptionally comfortable pillows and mattress. Very safe and secure. Great kitchen and coffee in the mornings. Baba, the owner is super helpful and a really great guy.He will recommend the best places to go to. This is probably the cleanest hostel in central America, absolutely immaculate!

Laura

Spain

Place was great, very comfortable and clean. Baba was very accommodating at the hostel and gave great tips for getting around.

Brooklyn

Canada

We really enjoyed the atmosphere here, the view from the hammocks is beautiful, our room and the bathroom were very clean tidy and huge, and a small random thing I really appreciated was having so many hooks/hangars around - its amazing how many places we have stayed where there is nowhere in the room even to hang your towel! Baba was friendly and full of great tips, and has a very convenient beer fridge upstairs so you don't even have to make a stop at the supermarket before beginning your relaxing stay.

Maria

Honduras

I stayed there for more than 10!days and I felt like home. Baba, the owner is so friendly and chilled, he really made me feel very welcome and comfortable. I felt very safe and the people/locals are all very friendly. I can really recommend going to Nicaragua and to Buena Onda.

Angelina

Germany

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“Beautiful accommodation close to the centre but far enough away from the noise. Lovely chill out area and kitchen upstairs with view over San Juan and comfy hammocks.”

Caroline New Zealand
“Baba is relaxed and helpful.. he helped me when I was sick and accompanied me to the doctor. View is very nice from the hostel..”

Kim Netherlands
“Really chilled and wonderful haven from the hustle of the town.”

Anna United Kingdom
“What a chill place to stay at! We had a nice spacious room, there’s a cosy area to hang out with an amazing view. Beautiful sunsets to watch.”

Lindsey Belgium
“The views from the rooftop are absolutely amazing. The location was close to downtown and the beach, and easy walk away, but it was far enough away that you didn't get all the noise.”

Dana Canada
“Baba is a super friendly and helpful host. The rooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable The location and views from the hammocks were probably the best in the area Nice relaxed...”

Jake South Africa
“A great place to stay. Great location, amazing views over the bay. Short safe walk to town and beach. The room was very spacious, exceptionally comfortable pillows and mattress. Very safe and secure.”

Laura Spain
“Place was great, very comfortable and clean. Baba was very accommodating at the hostel and gave great tips for getting around.”

Brooklyn Canada
“We really enjoyed the atmosphere here, the view from the hammocks is beautiful, our room and the bathroom were very clean tidy and huge, and a small random thing I really appreciated was having so...”

Maria Honduras
“I stayed there for more than 10!days and I felt like home. Baba, the owner is so friendly and chilled, he really made me feel very welcome and comfortable.”

Angelina Germany

Buena Onda Backpackers is set in San Juan del Sur. Built in 2008, Free WiFi is provided.

Buena Onda Backpackers offers some rooms that have sea views, and the rooms include a private bathroom with a shower.

The accommodations offers a terrace.

Speaking English and Spanish, staff are always on hand to help at the reception.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in San Juan del Sur! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua
1.2 miles
Playa Maderas
4.2 miles
Gigante Beach Nicaragua
14.7 miles

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El Pollito Pescador Restaurant
0.3 miles
La Cerveceria Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles
Pulperia Sanchez Supermarket
0.3 miles
Mercado Market
0.3 miles

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Pacific Ocean/Sea
0.4 miles

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San Juan del Sur Beach White sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing

1,750 feet

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Liberia Airport
50.4 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“The views from the rooftop are absolutely amazing. The location was close to downtown and the beach, and easy walk away, but it was far enough away that you did...”

Dana

Canada

9.5

“A great place to stay. Great location, amazing views over the bay. Short safe walk to town and beach. The room was very spacious, exceptionally comfortable pil...”

Laura

Spain

“We really enjoyed the atmosphere here, the view from the hammocks is beautiful, our room and the bathroom were very clean tidy and huge, and a small random thin...”

Maria

Honduras

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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Children & Beds

This hotel does not accommodate children.

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

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Pets are not allowed.

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For security reasons only the guests are allowed in the hostel.

Staff 10
Facilities 9.7
Cleanliness 9.7
Comfort 9.6

Value for money 9.4
Location9.2

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“Beautiful accommodation close to the centre but far enough away from the noise. Lovely chill out area and kitchen upstairs with view over San Juan and comfy hammocks. Cold beers and water always available, amazingly helpful owner (and dog!). Highly recommend staying here if you want quality over ‘Sunday funday’ noise!”

“What a chill place to stay at! We had a nice spacious room, there’s a cosy area to hang out with an amazing view. Beautiful sunsets to watch. Baba is really friendly and helps you with all your questions. He has many information about where to go. One day we even got to try his homemade sushi! Also free coffee in the mornings.”

“The views from the rooftop are absolutely amazing. The location was close to downtown and the beach, and easy walk away, but it was far enough away that you didn't get all the noise.”

“Baba is a super friendly and helpful host. The rooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable The location and views from the hammocks were probably the best in the area Nice relaxed atmosphere Good value for money”

“A great place to stay. Great location, amazing views over the bay. Short safe walk to town and beach. The room was very spacious, exceptionally comfortable pillows and mattress. Very safe and secure. Great kitchen and coffee in the mornings. Baba, the owner is super helpful and a really great guy.He will recommend the best places to go to. This is probably the cleanest hostel in central America, absolutely immaculate! ”

“We really enjoyed the atmosphere here, the view from the hammocks is beautiful, our room and the bathroom were very clean tidy and huge, and a small random thing I really appreciated was having so many hooks/hangars around - its amazing how many places we have stayed where there is nowhere in the room even to hang your towel! Baba was friendly and full of great tips, and has a very convenient beer fridge upstairs so you don't even have to make a stop at the supermarket before beginning your relaxing stay.”

“I stayed there for more than 10!days and I felt like home. Baba, the owner is so friendly and chilled, he really made me feel very welcome and comfortable. I felt very safe and the people/locals are all very friendly. I can really recommend going to Nicaragua and to Buena Onda. ”

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Reviewed: July 10, 2019

Kim
Netherlands
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Baba is relaxed and helpful.. he helped me when I was sick and accompanied me to the doctor. View is very nice from the hostel..

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 7, 2019

Anna
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Really chilled and wonderful haven from the hustle of the town.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 7, 2019

Lindsey
Belgium

4 helpful votes
8.3

“Very relaxed place!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room we stayed in was very hot, the placement of the plugs and the short cord of the fan made it difficult to feel the breeze of the fan. We didn’t get the best sleep because of the temperatures. But we saw another room of people we met and they did have fans next to the bed, so i guess it depends what room you’re in
What a chill place to stay at! We had a nice spacious room, there’s a cosy area to hang out with an amazing view. Beautiful sunsets to watch. Baba is really friendly and helps you with all your questions. He has many information about where to go. One day we even got to try his homemade sushi! Also free coffee in the mornings.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 28, 2019

Dana
Canada
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
The views from the rooftop are absolutely amazing. The location was close to downtown and the beach, and easy walk away, but it was far enough away that you didn't get all the noise.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Caroline
New Zealand
Age group: 35 – 44
10

“Perfect!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful accommodation close to the centre but far enough away from the noise. Lovely chill out area and kitchen upstairs with view over San Juan and comfy hammocks. Cold beers and water always available, amazingly helpful owner (and dog!). Highly recommend staying here if you want quality over ‘Sunday funday’ noise!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Jake
South Africa
8.8

“Location with best views and super friendly host”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small things but not significant enough to even write about
Baba is a super friendly and helpful host. The rooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable The location and views from the hammocks were probably the best in the area Nice relaxed atmosphere Good value for money

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 6, 2019

Laura
Spain

1 helpful vote
10

“Fabulous!! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A great place to stay. Great location, amazing views over the bay. Short safe walk to town and beach. The room was very spacious, exceptionally comfortable pillows and mattress. Very safe and secure. Great kitchen and coffee in the mornings. Baba, the owner is super helpful and a really great guy.He will recommend the best places to go to. This is probably the cleanest hostel in central America, absolutely immaculate!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 31, 2019

Brooklyn
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Place was great, very comfortable and clean. Baba was very accommodating at the hostel and gave great tips for getting around.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 10, 2019

Maria
Honduras
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
We really enjoyed the atmosphere here, the view from the hammocks is beautiful, our room and the bathroom were very clean tidy and huge, and a small random thing I really appreciated was having so many hooks/hangars around - its amazing how many places we have stayed where there is nowhere in the room even to hang your towel! Baba was friendly and full of great tips, and has a very convenient beer fridge upstairs so you don't even have to make a stop at the supermarket before beginning your relaxing stay.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 25, 2019

Angelina
Germany
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 12 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I stayed there for more than 10!days and I felt like home. Baba, the owner is so friendly and chilled, he really made me feel very welcome and comfortable. I felt very safe and the people/locals are all very friendly. I can really recommend going to Nicaragua and to Buena Onda.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Jan
Germany

4 helpful votes
10

“Stayed for 4 nights and simply loved it!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place is just great and Baba (the owner) makes everything to make you feel like home. This was one of the best hostel experiences in my life. Great seaview from the bed and the shower! Above that I felt unbelievably safe in San Juan del Sur. Quite much safer than in Costa Rica. Media exaggerates the danger of traveling through Nicaragua these days. I’ll definitely stay here again. Thank you Baba for the “buena onda” feeling!

Stayed in January 2019

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room features a balcony, dining area and toaster. Room Facilities: • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Bathtub or shower • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This twin/double room has a balcony, stovetop and toaster. Room Facilities: • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Bathtub or shower • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Ocean view • Garden view • Landmark view • City view • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room Facilities: • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Bathtub or shower • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Ocean view • Garden view • Landmark view • City view • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room Facilities: • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Bathtub or shower • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Ocean view • Garden view • Landmark view • City view • Linens • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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