About

You come to San Juan del Sur for the beach.
You stay longer because of the people.

At Hola Ola, you arrive solo and quickly plug into a small, social group of travelers who surf together, relax together, and head out together.

With 2,000+ reviews, travelers consistently rank Hola Ola as one of the top hostels in San Juan del Sur because everything is easy from day one.

What You Get

✅ Surf trips to different beaches without planning
✅ A pool and bar where meeting people happens naturally
✅ A small hostel with only 30 beds, so faces turn into friends
✅ A social vibe without nonstop chaos

Days are simple. Surf in the morning. Pool and rest in the afternoon. Drinks and good company at night.

You are a 10-minute walk from town, close to everything, far enough to actually sleep.

Best For
✅ Solo travelers who want instant connection
✅ Surfers and beach lovers
✅ People who want fun and balance

👉 Book your bed and discover a new beach every day.

Policies

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival
Payment in cash on arrival
Taxes not included

House Rules

Check In

12:00 - 19:00

Check Out

until

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(1729)
  • Value for Money
    9.0
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.7
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    8.3
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Hola Ola Hostel in San Juan Del Sur is a highly social spot, perfect for solo travellers looking to meet new people. Guests love the organised activities, surf trips, and friendly staff. While a short walk from town, free evening shuttles offer convenience. Some recent reviews mention ants and basic facilities, but the overall vibe remains positive.

Stayed in Jul 2026
8.9
A
Anna
Female, 18-24, Ireland
Lovely hostel with really welcoming staff. The location is about a 10 minute walk from the centre of SJDS but the hostel offers a free shuttle to and from the town every hour in the evening time which was an amazing service! There isn’t a kitchen for guest use but the food to order was fine - the breakfast of the day was worth the money. No hot water, there was AC at nighttime. Overall really nice vibe and would recommend!
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
D
David
Male, 25-30, Spain
Un 10 de hostal!! Especialmente lo que have diferente el lugar es el staff, son muy agradables, han hecho que mi experiencia en este lugar sea mucho mejor!!
Stayed in Jul 2026
5.1
C
Cameron
Male, 25-30, Scotland
the place is a solid option if you're surfing but it's far from town and 2 of the volunteers made me quite uncomfortable. One insulated me the moment I said hi and the other said in the common area that she hates the English.
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Location

De los pozos de ENACAL, 25 metros al norte, Reparto La Talanguera, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
0.9km from city centre