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Reviews of Hostal Javier's House sjs

Ave Vanderbilt, donde fue la cabañita 50mts al sur, 48600 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

#12 of 16 B&Bs and Inns in San Juan del Sur

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apparently there was complementary breakfast but we weren't told this at check in so never used it. Bed was not very comfortable and pillows were too large.

    Staff are super kind and attentive. Guest house is kept immaculately clean. Nice to have a kitchen to use. Fantastic location 5 mins from beach.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There's only a curtain separating the bathroom and the rest of the private room.

    The location was perfection and was exactly what we were looking for for our weekend in SJDS. Javier, the owner, was also super friendly and helpful during our whole stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soap in main bathroom area for washing hands. Power points behind one mattress only in my 6 bed dorm.

    Clean rooms, central location, not too busy and the team spread residents through the rooms so we had space

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Corner room super hot during the day

    Nice location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was ok. If you’re looking for a party hostel it’s not for you.

    The family who run the hostel are kind, easygoing and always there to help. Location is great near everything.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Great price and location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was really good, maybe getting a kettle for the kitchen would be perfect for our mate!

    Excellent location and unbeatable prices. Javier is very helpful and is always around. There were 3 of us and we had the 4bed dorm all to ourselves, which was great. There is a good amount of toilets and showers which makes it very convenient.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtain separating the bathroom from the bedroom isn’t great but not unusual in hostels here - there are toilets outside the room too that can be used

    Cosy hostel, we stayed over Christmas and the staff were so friendly, nice breakfast with fresh fruit and pancake. The owner even gave us complimentary a/c which was very kind and well appreciated! In a great location too

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, super friendly host !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Right in the center of San Juan del Sur, every commodities are in walking distance. Javier is incredibly helpful and available for any questions you may have. They are a lovely family business, very friendly and welcoming. The hostel is cosy and has all the basic things you may need. We were staying in a private room with AC, perfect for the few nights we spent there. I would go back :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly family, great location in the center of San Juan Del Sur, good breakfast included with free coffee all day

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no big common area, just a few chairs along the hallway.

    The location is great and each bed has its own fan.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room was a bit dark and some spiders, but that can happen in countries like this

    I forgot my lock and the owner runned after me to find me at the busstop. pretty amazing!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it does not feel like hostel more like private rooms building as it does not have common hanging area.

    location of the hostel is great.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    8.0
    Lovely staff and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Power was off a couple of times, so the fan wasn’t working as well as the wifi. Our last night we got free air-conditioning to compensate for that

    Very good location, staff let us drop our baggage a day before

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I couldn't stay longer

    Javier was very accommodating and super welcoming and a good man and his staff was polite and helpful. Would stay again if he wasn't so busy.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the first time I give a review, because the hostel owner was super nice! He even took care of my laundry, because he knew a cheaper place and he is a very funny man. I can really recommend this place because it is also close to the beach and had everything you need in a hostel.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    10
    Very central and Javier and his family are the best to make sure you have the best experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect

    everything was amazing. Javier and his family are the nicest person ever. He was soooo helpful without asking anything in return. Honesty, kindness and caring people, I feel blessed getting to know them. Breakfast is included and it was very central.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    Good facilities and location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    6.0
    Very basic, but ok for 1 or 2 nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    kitchen was very badly equiped bathroom was dirty no nice common area, no place to hang out comfortably, sitting area on the 1st floor seems like a waiting room, hammocks or garden would be a nice addition, also place to dry towls or beach stuff no shuttle servic to beaches available, no information about it

    it was nice, that the room was not very crowded, we stayed in a 4bed dorm, and it was only two of us central location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely helpful and nice place. Does not have AC but few hostels do in SJDS (if you dont pay a lot more).

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    Perfect stay in San Juan Del Sur
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Perfect location in the centre of San Juan Del Sur, close to restaurants, shops, beach and bus stop - Friendly and welcoming staff, Javier was so helpful and made our stay great - Clean and spacious room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy bed, spacious room, perfect location and super kind family. Breakfast was yummy -- pancakes with bananas, and occasionally a típico. We felt very lucky to have been made to feel so welcome, and Javier went out of his way to help us many many times. We would 110% recommend!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location in town, very friendly and helpful family that runs it, I got a room my myself and it was very comfortable and relaxing

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    10
    Highly recommended hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was good.

    Fabulous hostel in the heart of San Juan del Sur. Very clean and quiet. Comfortable. Good price. Very helpful staff. There is a kitchen. Would very highly recommend it.

    Stayed in April 2023

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