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Lazy Crab Hostel

Guest house

Calle principal Balgüe Isla de ometepe 2

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$524

Includes taxes and charges

20 nights, 2 adults

USD$524

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
16 mentions

Its so nice here, staff are friendly

Breakfast was great and they had lots of options to choose from, Hostel is one o…

Breakfast available
14 mentions

Breakfast was freshly cooked with a choice of 3 options

Really good breakfast included

Great location
10 mentions

Its a lil out of the way but you can walk or rent a scooter

Good location near restaurants etc

Good value
6 mentions

Its worth the value you pay for, lots of hammocks and a cool terrace

Good value for money

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

Comfortable room

Triple private room was spacious and beds were comfy with a big fan per person

Clean rooms
3 mentions

General communal areas were very clean

Comfortable beds, clean facilities, cool rooftop and tasty breakfast

Overview

Set in Balgue, Lazy Crab Hostel has a garden and a terrace. The property is located 1.5 km from Maderas Volcano. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Balgue, like cycling.

Traveller reviews

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Belinda

solo_traveller

April 18, 2026

10

Its so nice here, staff are friendly. Its a lil out of the way but you can walk or rent a scooter. The island is beautuful to explore by scooter

K

Kane

couple

April 11, 2026

7

Breakfast was great and they had lots of options to choose from, Hostel is one of the cheapest on the island and staff were very friendly and really helpful all the time. Its worth the value you pay for, lots of hammocks and a cool terrace.

R

Richard

couple

April 2, 2026

9

Friendly and helpful staff. General communal areas were very clean. Comfortable room. Drinkable water from the volcano. Nice places to sit and relax. Good location near restaurants etc. Good general shop about 50m away and stalls with fruit and veg only a few minutes walk. Breakfast was freshly cooked with a choice of 3 options.

M

Marthanifhla

extended_group

March 19, 2026

6

Really good breakfast included. Location is great right in the centre of Balgue with restaurant options nearby and close to where you can rent scooters/ATVs. Good value for money.

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Quirin

solo_traveller

March 8, 2026

8

Very polite and helpful staff!

B

Bryne

solo_traveller

February 3, 2026

10

The best place for a chill vibe and grounding one self a bit and cool staff helping guests connect.

R

Rachael

couple

November 8, 2025

10

Great breakfast and great value for money!

Great value for money, particularly as the breakfast is also great! Choice from traditional breakfast, scrambled eggs or pancakes, great portion size and cooked fresh. The staff are super friendly. The bikes for rent were in good condition too. The location is good, but you will need a scooter to get around the island.

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Nnn1112

solo_traveller

June 29, 2025

7

Good stay, despite loud guests

Hanibal helped me check in. Kind man, and making sure the guests are helped. VEry good information about the ferry, the bus schedule, etc. Good prices for scooter rentals. Breakfast is included, although it wasn't very much for a hike of multiple hours, but it gets you started. Kitchen is available for guests to prepare meals. Water is potable.

B

Ben

couple

April 29, 2025

8

Friendly vibes

Good vibe! Staff are very friendly and helpful, loads of common areas to hang out and has a pool table. Great free breakfast each morning, also offer reasonable scooter rentals and tours. Plenty of showers and toilets. Free water, straight from a local spring, tasted good!

B

Billy

couple

April 29, 2025

10

Nice hostel with good location near the lake. Comfortable beds, clean facilities, cool rooftop and tasty breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful. Big bonus for ability to rent bikes from hostel.

J

Jack

couple

April 9, 2025

7

Good place to stay and good for the money

Location and price

T

Tomer

solo_traveller

April 7, 2025

8

Great vibe, not a party hostel but a more mature one. Good for a relaxed stay in Ometepe.

M

Meghanne

solo_traveller

April 3, 2025

8

Triple private room was spacious and beds were comfy with a big fan per person. Staff were friendly and super helpful with arranging taxis and scooter hire. Free breakfast every morning was really good and 3 options. Good location on side of island away from ferry port but close to main sights. Basic kitchen and bathrooms but expected for the island. Would recommend!

H

Hendrik

solo_traveller

March 29, 2025

7

Overall the hostel is nice, has a decent kitchen with fridge and freezer and the dorms have an attached bathroom with toilet and shower.

G

George

solo_traveller

March 19, 2025

8

Plenty of space to hang out, really chilled, nice breakfast, good scooters/motorbikes to rent out

E

Emmett

couple

March 3, 2025

9

Breakfast was fantastic with 3 great options. The staff were really great and the location was good too.

S

Sarah

extended_group

March 2, 2025

10

Perfect stay in ometepe

The place is simple but so lovely. It has a really cool roof terrace to have a Beer or Drink some coffee. The breakfast is really yummy, they let you choose between three different things. The owners are so helpful in every way.

C

Claudia

solo_traveller

February 11, 2025

10

Amazing place in Ometepe. Great location and comfortable spacious hostel.

Breakfast was great everyday I was there. We get 3 options, made to order and delicious. Staff was attentive and delivered the plate to the table. Free coffee included. Scooter rentals on site. Great views from the top terrace. Right in town where you can find food options, and fruits and vegetable stands at walking distance. Staff cleaned bathrooms and common areas everyday in the morning.

J

julie

couple

February 11, 2025

9

The staff is very helpful, good location, very nice breakfast and a lot of areas to chill(rooftop, hammocks)

D

Delphine

extended_group

February 10, 2025

10

Very nice

- free breakfast is amazingly good - very well located - staff is super friendly - kitchen - motorbike rental, if you want to explore Ometepe - pooltable - both indoor and outdoor chilling areas (seeing it rains a little bit every day on Ometepe)

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Games room, Massage, Billiards, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Evening entertainment, Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Cooking class

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area

Food & Drink

Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Bar

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Lockers, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Currency exchange, Tour desk

Double Room

The double room features a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Guests can make the most of a balcony and an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

This double room has a shared bathroom, a tiled floor and an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Extra Bed

The double room offers a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The double room has an inner courtyard view. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Extra Bed

This double room has a shared bathroom, a tiled floor and an inner courtyard view. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

The double room features a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The double room has an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

The double room provides a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The double room features an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

This triple room has a shared bathroom, a tiled floor and an inner courtyard view. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room with Bathroom

The triple room features a tiled floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room

This quadruple room features a shared bathroom, a tiled floor and an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 3:23 PM

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Lazy Crab Hostel - 0 Star Hotel in Balgue