About

Live only a few minutes walk up the hill from the famous surf break Playa Maderas at our Surf Hostel in southern Nicaragua.

During your stay at Hostel Clandestino, you can combine surfing with skateboarding in our private skate bowl, socializing with fellow travellers and enjoying the lush jungle from our yoga deck.

We know how important it is to have a nice place to cook up some fresh, tasty and healthy food before or after a long surf session.

No matter if you plan on cooking together with fellow travellers or just need a place to chop up some fresh tropical fruit bought from the food truck that comes by every five days to make a refreshing smoothie, our open communal kitchen is the perfect spot!

Make sure to bring some groceries (oil and spices,too) from San Juan del Sur in case you plan on using our guest kitchen.
There are a couple of restaurants (more pricey than typical Nicaraguan food) and surf shops around but no stores at all.
These days, a fruit and vegetable truck comes to the hostel two times a week (usually Tuesdays and Fridays).
Payment is made in cash (CORDOBAS) directly at the hostel, the closest ATMs are in San Juan del Sur.

Stay and be part of the Clandestino family.

Hostel Clandestino Policy and Conditions:

Cancellation Policy: 7 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 13.00 to 20.00
Check out before 10.00

Payment upon arrival by cash only
Taxes included
Breakfast not available

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Book Exchange
  • Board Games
  • Wi-Fi
  • Gaming Consoles
  • Filtered Water Dispenser
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Reviews

10Superb(9)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    10.0
Stayed in Apr 2025
10
M
Malvika
Female, 25-30, England
Clandestino is one of the nicest hostels I've been to! It's in a perfect location just 10 minutes walk from Playa Maderas, and close to a few cafes & restaurants too. The hostel is really nice and clean, the kitchen is big and well equipped and the dorms and private rooms are nice. The staff & volunteers are great and the hostel has a really sociable but chilled atmosphere and there are activities most days so its a good place to meet people!
Stayed in Jan 2025
10
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Nikas
Male, 18-24, Germany
Great Hostel, good vibes, good kitchen. Quiet, close to the beach!
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Location

500 mts east of Playa Maderas, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
5.9km from city centre