Boasting a garden and views of sea, Hostel SaltWater is a recently renovated guest house set in San Juan del Sur, 200 metres from San Juan del Sur Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Offering a terrace, some units are air conditioned and feature a dining area and a seating area with a cable flat-screen TV. All units include private entrance. At the guest house, units come with bed linen and towels. You can cook your own meal in the kitchenette and the guest house also features a coffee shop. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around San Juan del Sur, like cycling. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Nacascolo is 2.7 km from Hostel SaltWater, while Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua is 4.1 km from the property. Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport is 126 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in San Juan del Sur, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for San Juan del Sur
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathryn
    Canada Canada
    Helpful friendly staff. Breakfasts were delicious 😋 Very safe hostel lockers provided and a night guard on duty. Beds were very comfortable and being only 2 blocks away from downtown it was quiet. The hostel is kept very clean.
  • Michell
    Canada Canada
    Single room was very nice. Comfortable bed/ pillows and can listen to the waves at night. Great breakfast / location and ocean views.
  • Alexis
    United States United States
    I really enjoyed my stay at Saltwater Hostel, I was happy to extend my stay. The staff were so nice and professional and the hostel environment was very relaxing but also social. My room and bathroom were cleaned everyday, and I really appreciated...
  • Rose
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice location, on a hill so had nice views and was quiet. Nice outdoor areas to sit in. Breakfast was good and filling. Showers were powerful
  • Steven
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    We liked the breakfast, it was near to the beach, the A/C worked fine and it was clean.
  • Lea
    Germany Germany
    Nice breakfast, directly in San juan del sur, but really quiet. Can definately recommend going there!
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly, great breakfast and the terrace is really nice especially for sunset. Rooms are spacious and each bed had a fan and plenty of plug sockets. The kitchen was well equipped as well and plenty of communal areas with hammocks....
  • Lucy
    Jersey Jersey
    Hostel was very clean, had a nice social area. Breakfast and tea/coffee included which was great! Each bed has its own fan. Good kitchen facilities.
  • M
    Michael
    United States United States
    Breakfast was good! Staff was great, owners were great! Very clean Cold Tona (beer)
  • Theodoros
    Greece Greece
    Great location just 3' downhill wallk to the beach. Pretty organised with lockers, ensure bathrooms, breakfast and they also accept cards (without additional charge). It's pretty as sociable as I like and doesn't become a party hostel. Had a great...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hostel SaltWater
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Hostel SaltWater takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Hostel SaltWater in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Hostel SaltWater

    • Hostel SaltWater is 250 yards from the centre of San Juan del Sur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Hostel SaltWater is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Hostel SaltWater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hostel SaltWater offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Full body massage
      • Beach
      • Bicycle rental
      • Pub crawls
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Horse riding

    • Room options at Hostel SaltWater include:

      • Double
      • Bed in Dormitory
      • Quadruple

    • The prices at Hostel SaltWater may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.