Salty Dog Hostel
Salty Dog Hostel
Set in Telukdalam, a few steps from Baloho Beach, Salty Dog Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Asian cuisine. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature sea views. All rooms will provide guests with a toaster. You can play billiards at Salty Dog Hostel, and the area is popular for snorkelling. Binaka Airport is 92 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- WiFi
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Matthew
United Kingdom“I had a fantastic stay at Salty Dog Hostel- my only regret was I couldn't stay longer!. Arif, Axel and the whole family create a really nice family vibe in the hostel and will always go out of their way to make sure you get the most from your stay...” - Albéric
France“Arif the owner speak English perfectly and you can ask him everything the place is cool !” - Windle
Australia“Arif was the sweetest most accommodating host, as far as amenities go I can summarize with; clean, comfortable and cheap.” - Maja
Poland“The owner was so nice and talkative. You will feel in the hostel like right home. The rooms were clean and spacious. You can use kitchen and cooked for yourself which is really nice tho. Surely if I will be back in Nias I will come back to the...” 
Eden France“- Arif is a super kind, welcoming and funny host! - Location on the beach is magical - Friendly dogs and a super cute funky puppy named Coco - Good price for backpackers :) - Lovely community & atmosphere - The best place to stay in Nias for sure!”- Eden United Kingdom“Absolutely loved the vibes at salty dog, met some amazing people from all over the world and Arif and his family. Best social environment on the whole island in Nias but also very chill, Arif went above and beyond with sorting everything from...”
- Rebekka
Germany“This is the best place you can stay at. The hostel owner Arif is the most kind and helpful person ever and makes you feel welcome and happy to stay at salty dog. We planned to stay for 7 days and ended up leaving after 22 days but we could stay...” 
Audrey
Switzerland“The hostel is right next to the sea, where you can sit and enjoy the view or go swimming. It is a very peaceful place, where you can meet other travellers to chat with, read a book in a hammock or just relax. If you don't surf, there are other...”- Mark
Sri Lanka“When I arrived at Salty Dogs I immediately felt that I wanted to stay here longer. Aryf and his family are really great people who do everything they can to create a good vibe. Nias is a great place for surfing for beginners and advanced...” - Sita Germany“chill, fun & cozy hostel. A place where one could and can write a book 😉 highly recommend if you’re looking for a place to just be and relax 🌞”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- WAX Warung
- CuisineAsian
- Open forBrunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
Facilities of Salty Dog HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- WiFi
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Snorkelling
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Billiards
- Games room
- Fishing
Living Area
- Dining area
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
General
- Minimarket on site
- Air conditioning
- Tile/marble floor
Accessibility
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
- English
- Indonesian
House rulesSalty Dog Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Salty Dog Hostel 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.
A damage deposit of Rp 100,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
