About

🌴 La Palmera Hostel – Your Gateway to the Good Life in La Punta Zicatela 🌴

🏖️ 3 minutes flat to the beach. Literally.
Grab your board, your towel, or just your good vibes—whether you're surfing, spiking a volleyball, or soaking in a killer sunset, you’re at the beach before your sunscreen dries.

✨ Fast Starlink Wi-Fi = Remote work with ocean breaks.

🎉 Not just a bed—an experience.
We’re obsessed (in a good way) with creating community and amazing moments. That’s why we offer free bachata classes every Wednesday you won’t want to miss:
💃 Dance classes: Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia… come for one, stay for the afterparty.

🛏️ Cozy rooms, easy vibes.
All rooms come with air conditioning from 8pm to 8am—because cool dreams = happy travelers.
* Room 1: 8-bed dorm (ground floor)
* Room 2: 6-bed dorm (upstairs)
* Room 3: 6-bed girls-only dorm (upstairs)

🌀 Chill central: our sandy front bar under the palms.
Perfect for swapping surf stories, playing games, or simply letting the night unfold naturally. Open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

✨ Whether you’re a solo traveler, surf junkie, digital nomad, or cultural explorer, La Palmera is where connections happen, memories are made, and plans… well, they usually change (because you won’t want to leave).

🚀 Book now—your next adventure is waiting 3 minutes from the waves.

🐱 One important thing to know is that we have a beautiful kitten as our pet her name is Magdalena.

La Palmera Hostel - Terms & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 15:00 to 20:00 .
Check out before 12:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit & debit cards.
This property may pre-authorize your card before arrival.

Taxes not included

General:
Reception hours 8:00 - 20:00hrs, in case of arriving after this time, please lend us know.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Not Included
  • No children
  • No curfew
  • No pets
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Coworking Space
  • Luggage Storage
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

9.2Superb(162)
  • Value for Money
    9.1
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    8.7
  • Cleanliness
    8.6
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.8
  • Facilities
    9.1
Summary of traveller reviews

La Palmera Hostel in Puerto Escondido is praised for its fantastic location, close to the beach and town. Guests frequently highlight the incredibly friendly and welcoming staff and volunteers who create a great community vibe. The hostel is well-suited for solo travellers and backpackers seeking a social atmosphere with organised activities. Some recent reviews mention cleanliness issues and limited bathroom facilities.

Stayed in Nov 2026
6.6
A
Anonymous
Female, 31-40, Australia
This looks way nicer in photos. It didn’t feel very clean, the outside was a bit of a weird space.
Stayed in Nov 2026
10
A
Alexandra
Female, 18-24, USA
I absolutely loved my time at La palmera! It’s the perfect mix of not being a party hostel, so quite and easy to sleep, while also being super social and easy to meet people. The staff is all volunteers and they were so welcoming and really made a difference in my time there (special shoutout to Jay and Anna you guys are the best)! The space was clean and the showers were some of the best I’ve had in Mexico, and you get a discount in the coffee shop which is delicious. 10/10 recommend! :)
Stayed in Nov 2026
10
S
Sarah
Female, 18-24, Australia
We had an absolute blast here. I’ve never been so sad to leave a hostel ever. We only had 3 nights here but wished we stayed longer. The volunteers were so welcoming and truly made the hostel feel like a community. There is a wholesome event on almost everyday from picnics to music jam seshs. You can’t go wrong booking at La Palmera. Until next time Sarah y Cam❤️
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Location

Guerrero 283, Brisas de Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Mexico
4.5km from city centre