About

Casa Oro is the first hostel and surf school in San Juan del Sur. Before that it was an obligatory spot on the historic gold route through Central America. It is an icon and active citizen of our beautiful beach village community.

Just a hop, skip and a jump from the beach, Casa Oro offers a variety of budget-friendly accommodations designed with conscious backpackers in mind. We have both dorms and private rooms designed for travelers, by travelers. All dorm beds come equipped with privacy curtains and lockers (bring your own lock). The second and third floor boast a balcony that wraps around the entire building. Your stay includes a free delicious local breakfast. Also included in your stay is: massive communal kitchen, free fiber optic Wi-Fi, and free filtered water. There's also free hugs.

Also offered on site:
Dependable beach shuttles every day
Surf Board rentals and lessons
RestoCafe + Bar (much of the food sourced from our own organic farm)
Bean to Bar Organic Chocolates
Best brownies in town
Every tour imaginable
Transportation services all through Nicaragua and Costa Rica

We are proud to be part of the Casa Oro Group, a collection of for-purpose businesses dedicated to service, hospitality, adventure, relaxation and real food. We use business as a tool to regenerate human and environmental abundance.

We’re curious about the story of your life, and what wonderful synchronicity brought you to this place. Thanks for giving us a chance to create this. We’re grateful you’re here.

A few things to note:
Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival.
Check in from 14:00.
Check out before 11:00 .
Payment upon arrival by cash.
Taxes not included.
The reception service is open 24 hours per day.
No curfew.
Non smoking.
This property might pre-authorize your credit card.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Not Included

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Facilities

Free Breakfast
Free Parking
Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Bicycle Parking
Meeting Rooms
Airport Transfers

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Reviews

8.0Fabulous(336)

Value for Money
8.0
Security
8.0
Atmosphere
6.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Staff
10.0
Location
10.0
Facilities
4.0

Summary of traveller reviews

Casa Oro in San Juan Del Sur offers a fantastic central location, perfect for exploring. Guests frequently praise the incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Many enjoy the convenient shuttles to the beaches and the clean, comfortable rooms, especially those with air conditioning. Some recent feedback notes that rooms can get hot without AC and that the kitchen facilities are basic.

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Stayed in Jan 2026

9.7

Talia

Female, 18-24, England

Amazing staff! so kind and helpful, every one of them!! Feels more like a hotel than a hostel, very clean and there are always workers around cleaning. Great free breakfast and surf board rental, perfect central location and amazing shuttles to the beaches. Thank you🫶

Stayed in Apr 2025

7.4

Alex

Male, 31-40, Canada

It's a really good location but for that reason it's really loud, would suggest earplugs for sleeping for sure. If you get a top bunk they do tend to wiggle a lot so beware. The shower/bathroom situation in the nicer dorm with AC was good but we were in a shared dorm with 2 girls (we're two guys) and let's just say I felt for the girls in the morning with the single bathroom. Location couldn't be better and the cheap shuttles to the beaches and back were awesome.

Stayed in Mar 2025

Walter

Male, 25-30, USA

Honestly one of the best hostels in San Juan Del Sur! It feels more like a hotel and if you’re looking for a social hostel then this place may not be for you. However for me that was perfect and the location is everything, so close to the beach and restaurants. This really helps as taxis can be so expensive and they offer shuttles to some beautiful beaches! The rooms were decent and good working A/C however the walls are very thin and you can hear the movements from your upstair neighbors.

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