Reviews of Straw Hat Surf Hostel & Bar
Huayacán, 70934 Brisas de Zicatela, Mexico
#10 of 21 hotels in Brisas de Zicatela
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 33 hostel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
8.2
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
8.2
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Free Wifi
6.6
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Reviewed: October 21, 2024
דולב
Israel1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The crew was amazing we have fun The room was excellent!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: June 28, 2024
Moreira
Mexico4 Reviews9.0“Happy”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 6 nights
Wifi couldve been better.
great staff, good meals, facilities very clean and comfortable. Everyday there was something going on. Prices on food and drinks were reasonable.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Richard
United States1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice pool lounge area, rooms with ac, close to mercado for food and gifts, close to beach.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Jon
United Kingdom28 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Wifi - didn't reach our bedroom (only 25% of the time). We were told this was due to weather conditions. Sorry, but you need to put in more wifi repeaters if this is the case. Storage - there's no desk in the room or anything to put your luggage on. There's some drawers under the beds but it's not well thought through.
Nice place, relaxed vibe. We had a room at the back of the hostal away from the parties / all day music (which isn't our thing)
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Dario
Italy91 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No Wifi in the dorms.
Beautiful Hostel
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Albert
United States8 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Having to climb stairs. Restaurant was not open on2 of our 4 nights stay.
Nice people.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Hannah
United Kingdom19 Reviews7 helpful votes8.0“Enjoyable stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice pool with loungers AC in room Bar with lots of offers and good social environment
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Katharina
Germany15 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good Hostel for a fair price”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hostel lies in between la Punta and Zicatella. Without a Scooter it can be hard to get around after dark. The beach close by is ok, but you can't swim in the ocean. The kitchen was always messy (not a fault of the hostel, I barely saw hostel kitchens where you didn't need to go on a scavenger hunt for clean things to use) and too small for all the people. Plus: I'm a bit too old for the spring break vibes. Haha. Conclusion: Strawhat is perfect for younger people looking for partying and chilling at the pool.
Very clean, every morning the staff cleaned the whole place. Nice pool and bar area. Lovely staff.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Lokiwolf
Switzerland29 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Travelers with friends
- • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooftop was not open. Kitchen and refri way toooooo small. Mostly occupied by staff already. Drug Dealers and Drug Activity. Party was lame. Too far from surf spots, callin it a Surf Hostel seems like Scam. There were some really weird guests.
Cool staff. Pool. Awesome People. Near the sea.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: July 30, 2023
Lara
United Kingdom63 Reviews10 helpful votes7.0“Great new hostel, value for money, friendly staff, would recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location is a bit out the way of everything - the area of the beach it’s near you can’t swim in so have to go to La Punta or the beaches near Centro, it’s a 15-20 minute walk to La Punta for the beach, bars, restaurants, shops etc which is fine in the day but don’t walk in the dark
Nice new hostel, good value for money, great facilities, friendly and helpful staff, pool and bar area has a great vibe, fully equipped kitchen, comfy dorm rooms, activities arranged each day eg bbq, beer pong tournament, salsa night
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Anne
United States1 review10“Super fun with lots of activities”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff makes this such a fun place to stay with fun activities every night and day.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Oscar
Germany3 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A/c doesn't cold down that much.
The staff is really nice, also really clean, a lot of activities and really cool people staying here.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Tigran
Austria1 review10“Amazing can’t wait to repeat”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to complain.
The personell was very nice and professional.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: November 25, 2024
Saif
Mexico1 review1.0“Not worth the money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is the expensive hostel i stayed at so far. I got robbed here. Someone stole my charger i left in my bed along with the universal adapter.The Norwegian girl at the front desk was nice
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 13, 2024
V
Mexico12 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Air condition was so intense so the room was like a fridge. Also too smelly out of mota.
The place is decent to pass some nights. Clean with hot water and a kitchen if you want to cook as well. Its a party hostel so be prepared.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: October 27, 2024
Lukeriya
United Kingdom4 Reviews6.0“Discount love island vibes, quite dirty and chaotic”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
pool was dirty, towels had stains, no hand soap in the ensuite bathroom so we had to take some from the shared bathrooms in a water bottle. Hammocks stunk of sweat :/ Staff didn't speak much English which is normally fine but it was surprising since it was a predominantly English crowd staying there and they weren't very patient to help us with our broken Spanish unlike other places we have stayed at. Vibe seemed a bit sexist with rankings of women's boobs and butts on the chalk board for guests...
air conditioning in the room, nice vibe for younger travellers perhaps
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: August 29, 2024
Marius
Switzerland3 Reviews2 helpful votes5.0- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This review is hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
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Reviewed: June 9, 2024
Vojtech
Czech Republic13 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
for me its pitty i came during low season and there were not as many people i expected (i booked because of parties ect).. but in general very nice place id recommend that
nice location, nice stuff.. overall very good
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Antonio
United Kingdom68 Reviews8 helpful votes10“Top”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Safe, clean, good staff, comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: October 24, 2023
Josman
Ireland103 Reviews12 helpful votes6.0“Great outdoors. Claustrophobic beds and small rooms.”- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms are small and the beds are claustrophobic. I didn't stay more than a day cause I couldn't sleep in the rooms.
Great outdoor area, including the pool, bar and garden. Lots of activities.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: September 25, 2023
Jorjia
Australia13 Reviews6 helpful votes10“A great hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The aircon is only turned on between 9pm-9am, can be hot if you want to go to bed early if sleep in.. wasn’t an issue for us!
This is one of the best hostels we have stayed in! The double dorms are super spacious, comfy beds and pillows. The cleaners come in each day and make the bed and fold any clothes left on the bed. The pool and bar area is great, super social and relaxing. The bar offer good deals and the burgers there are amazing. We extended our stay an extra week, we loved it.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: November 17, 2024
Nicole
Canada6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: August 25, 2024
Francis
United States1 review9.0“Some staff not so friendly, even the paid ones”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 14 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 3, 2023
Tsimerman
Israel5 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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