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Reviews of Hostal Cuca Macuca

Niños Heroes Smz 1 Mz 8 Lt 7, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Mexico

#31 of 57 hotels in Puerto Morelos

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Review Score

Based on 160 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location. View. Staff. Kitchen balcony off rooms. Rooftop. Beds were comfortable Price

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    7.0
    Only hostel port-side
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It could be a great hostel, but it's kinda meh because rules, no alcohol and no shade on the roof. I think maybe the town doesn't like hostels and has clamped down on them at some point. Still, it's the only one portside. Nice kitchen.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    8.0
    So close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sheets were cheap and pulled off the bed constantly. It got pretty frustrating. This was also the only place in mexico I encountered a cockroach. Take that as you will. I don't think that makes this place dirty, I think they just live there.

    The location was fantastic!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booked a female dorm for 3 nights, but was put in a mens dorm due to overbookng for the first two. The female dorm is very small, you can not move.

    Great location in Puerto Morelos. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very cozy hostel in the heart of Puerto Morelos
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel has a cozy and welcoming feel. The kitchen is very well equipped and is a good space to socialise with other guests. The rooftop terrace is a nice addition.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    8.0
    Great location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Walk up. but we are not complaining. They advertised the walk up honestly so we knew what to expect.

    The location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower in the girls room had low water pressure. But the one near the kitchen was great.

    Very nice hostel! Beautiful paintings on the walls, great kitchen, nice rooms. Very good location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    9.0
    What I needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was perfect.. near the beach..

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay, but no airport transfer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The communication beforehand was sometimes a bit difficult. We booked this accomodation for the specific reason that it said online that they have airport transfer. This was important to us, because we arrived late on new years eve and thought it might be a struggle to get somewhere otherwise. The hotel itself does not have transfer! It cooperates with another company for that and if they have no availability, you're out of luck - which was the case for us. So after ~24 h of travel we were ripped off by the (official) taxis at the airport, had to take a collectivo and another taxi to arrive at the hotel well after midnight, having lost ~ 130€ on the way.

    Nice common areas with roof top, free drinking water. Staff was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    8.0
    Highly Recommend- Excellent Location and Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No mirrors in the bedroom space make getting ready in the morning a bit of a challenge.

    Excellent Stay. The location is fantastic and the common kitchen area make saving money and cooking meals a breeze. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2024

    8.0
    Great energy, a nice place to set up camp for a few days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t any drinking water provided. This was a little surprising as any hostel I’ve stayed in will supply that.

    It’s a cool space with a very central location. There was a great synergy created with all the travellers. It attracts a lovely people.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super hot , a small building, without air conditioner on the hallsways. Reception on 3rd floor. Toilet didnt flush well, shower old and dirty. The view on the balcony is to an empty, abandoned area.

    The price and location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    9.0
    Perfectly OK for the price. Not a hotel but if you like backpack travel this is perfectly good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The desk is not manned 24 hrs, some guy forgot his key was too drunk and banged on the door for over an hour from 5am. Not the hostels fault, there are idiots everywhere in the world. Mosquitos everywhere. Location is across from jungle and a few blocks from ocean so only way to cool the property is all windows open in day with breeze, then at 9 on goes the bunk dorm rooms AC and close the door! If you are in the female dorm small room you Could, i fyou wanted to... buy a mosquito killer machine from the grocery to blast the room at night, but be aware that the door to the room is kept open to try to keep airflow through the property all day.

    At present this hostel works out to about 17USD a night. In MX, mosquitos are everywhere, this hostel provides AC in the room at night, this keeps the mosquitos down at night, otherwise they are everywhere and it is advisable to make sure you have serious mosquito liquid for your skin, use it as soon as you get up, on any exposed skin and do it again after you shower or enter the ocean. The hostel has a full kitchen with stove, pans, plates, a large fridge, but no microwave. NO Tv. A nice book shelf with books. Nice rooftop space but its closed after 9pm. Power outages are common in Puerto Morelos. They do have bicycles for rent. it is 4 flights of stairs to reception. This is the only hostel that is Port side, otherwise it is a 2 mile road across to the Colonia Town for any other hostel style accomodation. There is an excellent Grocery nearby. There are also petite built in lockers with keys big enough for personal bits and laptop for each bunk.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The AC only works at night which they mention but it does get quite hot in the room. The lobby and the dorm room are at the top of some very steep stairs.

    Very friendly staff with very good advice. The value is very good for the location, you can get to the beach on foot in 3 minutes and the supermarket is also nearby. The common area is very nice and there is plenty of space to store our food.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This little hostel is perfectly located not far from the beach. Vallarta at the front desk was so nice and super helpful! The roof top is great for watching the sunset.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Cozy and chill hostel a few blocks from the sea. Hostel was clean and well equipped. Staff was incredibly kind and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Easy and affordable stay for the night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The linens, pillow, mattress, curtain for privacy seemed a little outdated and stained could use a refresh in my opinion and not just a wash. That’s my only advice, overall stay was still enjoyable.

    Easy to find and central located to the rest of the town. The staff allowed me to check in early beforehand and made things welcoming right away. Very laid back and quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To get to the bathroom, you had to walk through another dorm and then the only sink was in that room.

    Very good location and amazing rooftop. The beds had curtains and were comfy. The room had air-conditioning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good vibes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress, loud (street)

    Rooftop, Common Area. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    9.0
    My stay was carefree, relaxing and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    I think the shower space could be a little bigger and should have some sort of bench to place clothes.

    The room was comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. Everyone was very honest, which provided a carefree environment. The hostel was generally orderly and no loud music was played at night or anytime. The rooftop offered a unique environment to absorb the fresh air and to unwind. The staff was very friendly and quick to assist.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely staff here, nice social and chilled vibe, lots of stairs though! Good kitchen facilities, thanks a lot :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no privacy in our dorm as the main door was next to the reception but there were curtains so not too bad but noisy at times

    The staff were great! So helpful. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was very social.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My madres was to soft. I dont know if all of them was. Some noise from the trafik. It was very windy weather and the doors slammed.

    A really nice atmosphere. You could feel that the staff also like to be there. Everybody talk more than less with each other in the kichenroom. No party vibe. Really nice view over the ocean. I miss the place.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    PLEASE TAKE ALL OF THIS AS A HEADS UP NOT A DISCOURAGEMENT! Second time staying. 1: Had a slightly weird interaction at check-in when I said that I needed to hang on to my cash and didn't want to make a trip to the ATM I was told that I might as well pay the hostel in cash (their "discount" was 5%) and hit the ATM after because I was going to get a 15% surcharge every time I use a credit card in any shop in town. This was clarified to me at the superchedruai by the slightly shocked manager that in fact, there is just simply a sales tax ( completely fair in a tourist economy). At no point in my visit did anybody offer me a discount to not use my credit card. Anywhere. I am not blaming the person at check-in, I know enough to know this is usually management driven. 2: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. the rooms are fairly cramped, and bunks are rickety and hard . The housekeeping closet was in the room, so starting before 7am, the bedroom you are sleeping in becomes an active workspace (non-stop) for the entire hostel. Great housekeeping staff (hi, guys!) not their fault, but it was kinda annoying, and you should be prepared for this. 3: BE AWARE OF THE NO ALCOHOL POLICY. Everyone seems onboard. A lot of people made their choice to stay here based on this, but you need to pay attention to this ahead of time if you like a glass of wine with your sunset or to enjoy while cooking.. 4: Another heads up if you are new to Mexico and just throwing a dart at the map, Puerto Morelos is not a unique little Mexican town. It is mellow and close to the Cancun airport and should be used as such. Be prepared to bump elbows with more sunburned Canadians than Mexicans. It's a great place to get your snorkeling in or do a little scuba class just to get certified and to have a few drinks and watch the sunset. Great jumping point but not a place to explore real mexico. It is what it is.

    1: Location! Superb, 2 blocks to the beach, right in the center of very chill Puerto. 2: Great views! ( like seriously great views) from the kitchen/lounge. Cool rooftop terrace with yoga and a (small) pool, with amazing views. 3: Great vibe! . Mostly solo travelers of all ages, which is a great demographic for the classic hostel vibe. Everybody's talking and sharing their food and stories. Very quiet, peaceful and respectful. Great spot overall. Second time staying. Have made many friends that have stayed in touch with here. 4: sweet, lovely staff, constantly cleaning, very Interactive and friendly 5: generous hot water and night time AC

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    9.0
    Great location , price and roof terrace
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value wiith excellent roof terrace

    Stayed in December 2023

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