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Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Terrace/patio
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Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

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Map
Santa María del Mar 11, Aposentillo, El Viejo, Chinandega
  • Santa Maria Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Puesta del Sol Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Marina Puesta del Sol Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel

El Viejo hostel walkable to Santa Maria Beach
Guests at this beach hostel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a picnic area.
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This El Viejo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include body scrubs and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The hostel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hostel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities consist of a business center and coworking spaces. This beach hostel also offers spa services, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary secured self parking is available on site.

Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Restaurante Las Dunas - Overlooking the pool and garden, this family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Las Dunas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Las Dunas Surf Resort Hostel Aserradores
Las Dunas Surf Resort Hostel El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Aserradores
Las Dunas Surf El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Hostel El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately there was construction happening because of a fire that destroyed the roof over the dining area recently, so that meant noise and the pizza oven wasn't running. There was a misunderstanding about the cost of transportation from the airport. The Expedia ad quoted $45 but I was told that it was an old price and that I needed to pay $100. The room itself was nice and clean, unfortunately there wasn't a light in the bathroom. The pool and dining area was also clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with group

Make sure workers are cared for

I’ve heard the hotel had a fire. I hope the wonderful staff is taken care of by the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Luis E. Fernández

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place. Went with my wife and dog. Food is really really good, place is nice, quiet and clean. All around a great stay. Definitively planning on visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Guillermo, Hammond

Traveled with family
I couldn't stay in the place because there were no rooms available unfortunately I have no explanation what happened if the system allowed me to make the reservation and when I arrived at the place I was not available
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stryker

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t waste you time…

This place is not actually on the beach, to surf the boom of s about a 30-40 minute walk. The staff was awful with exception to their new lady I believe the manager. She was a breathe of fresh air. Wi-fi never worked and the power was out one of the 3 nights we were there. They had a generator but only turned it on for an hour so no fan and no air conditioning was an awful way to end. Also we never got our 3rd breakfast we pre paid for because the power was off, but they conveniently turned on the generator a few minutes after breakfast window was closed, so we paid for lunch. I would never stay there again. Definitely our worst experience in Nicaragua.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Luis, miami

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

6/10 Okay

Ines

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milton Antonio de

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Amazing place. My second time there. A true gem. Paradise. Food is excellent. Service superb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it, many better beaches and hotels

I was disappointed by this hotel. There was no formal check-in procedure, we were given keys to the room and that was it. As it's a hotel that is supposed to be about surfing I needed to know about the local beaches, transport, hiring, tides, and other recommendations. I was given none of these things. The closest beach isn't very nice and only has surf once a day. This place is very remote, there's no shops or restaurants in the vacinity. This is fine if you have your own transport, but we didn't, so we were essentially stuck at a hotel for 3 days instead of enjoying the surf. The on-site restaurant provides basic, uninspired food for relatively expensive prices, 30-40% above market rates. Surf board hire is US$20 per day, double what you pay in better surf spots like Playa Manderes. There's no reason to go here instead of other, better beaches. I booked for 3 nights, would have been happy to leave after the first.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tropical paradise!!!

Las Dunas is a beautiful place with great food a wonderful staff and an incredible vibe. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heyling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Realmente cumplieron mis espectativas, el lugar es muy lindo, bien cuidado, todo muy limpio. El personal en general es gente muy alegre y amable, la comida es riquísima y hacen unas pizzas artesanales fenomenales. Volveré sin duda.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Llegamos y el personal fue muy atento al recibirnos, la playa está a 10 minutos caminando, es un espectáculo, cuidaron cada detalle durante nuestra estancia.

10/10 Excellent

Jose Orlando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar acogedor! La cabaña estaba limpia, la piscina, el restaurante sirve una pizza y costillas de cerdo deliciosas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023