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

8.8Fabulous(1736)
  • Value for Money
    9.0
  • Security
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    8.8
  • Staff
    9.2
  • 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 Oct 2026
2.0
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Nick
Female, 18-24, England
Go to the other popular hostel in town in a good location and not this terrible one they wont help in any way and cancelled on my shuttle i needed in the morning but thankfully the other hostel helped me out. Mould, huge ants and mosquitos in the dorms as they leave the doors open all day including the shower. Dirty pool and to top it off the location is so bad you have to cross a beach and walk 2km from the centre to get there and they claim a shuttle service which only runs at 7pm
Stayed in Aug 2026
9.1
A
Ariane
Female, 18-24, Canada
My stay in HolaOla was great ! A bit far from the city center so you have to walk through the river and the bar street to get there. The hostel itself is really good, the staff is really nice and the owner even gave us a ride to the bus station!!!
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
M
Maxwell
Male, 25-30, Australia
The nicest people!! They looked after me when I was unwell. A great place to stay! Highly recommend.
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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