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Buena Onda Backpackers

Hotel

Barrio Frente Sur, de Casa Dragon 50 m a mano izquierda

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$880

Includes taxes and charges

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$880

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Hostel has a great lounge/deck overlooking SJDS

Both owners were very friendly and help me to get a taxi from Managua

Great location
8 mentions

Lovely stay in a really nice location

Nice location on the hill (great view over town), great areas to relax on the ro…

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Close enough to the town but far away enough that you’re tucked in on a quiet st…

A great place that attracts good people, quiet setting, quiet part of town, but …

Pool
6 mentions

Nice to have a pool and terrace with amazing views

Nice to have the pool table, kitchen and pool area with great views

Breakfast available
4 mentions

The breakfast and the views were exceptional and really good

Very good breakfast

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Breakfast and coffee were great too and everything was clean

The shared areas clean, the view great, the breakfast on special request served …

Overview

Buena Onda Backpackers is set in San Juan del Sur. Built in 2008, Free WiFi is provided. Buena Onda Backpackers offers some rooms that have sea views, and the rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. The accommodation offers a terrace. Speaking English and Spanish, staff are always on hand to help at the reception.

Traveller reviews

Z

Zoe

couple

May 25, 2026

10

Lovely stay in a really nice location. Close enough to the town but far away enough that you’re tucked in on a quiet street.

D

Daniel

solo_traveller

May 24, 2026

9

Hostel has a great lounge/deck overlooking SJDS.

D

Dillon

solo_traveller

May 2, 2026

9

Nice location on the hill (great view over town), great areas to relax on the rooftop.

J

JÚLIA

solo_traveller

April 7, 2026

10

They offer different places and beaches to see. I only spend there one night but it was really good!

The breakfast and the views were exceptional and really good. Both owners were very friendly and help me to get a taxi from Managua.

H

Hannah Marie

couple

March 22, 2026

9

We had a wonderful stay at Buena Onda! Once you got up there, you don’t want to leave anymore. The place has an amazing view, great chill areas and everything you need for enjoying San Juan del sur. The hosts are super kind, they gave us a lot of tips (even for other places in Nicaragua) and contacts for where to rent a scooter or book a Zipline tour. Breakfast and coffee were great too and everything was clean. There is a good atmosphere in the hostel.

J

Joshua

solo_traveller

March 13, 2026

9

Quiet setting. Beautiful People.

A great place that attracts good people, quiet setting, quiet part of town, but easily walkable to all that San Juan del Sur has to offer. Sandra and Elvin were fantastic and always ready to help with recommendations and whatever I needed. (even a bar of homemade soap!) Thank you x a thousand.

G

Gemma

family_with_children

February 25, 2026

10

Super chill relaxing place to stay

Great location and facilities. Friendly staff. Nice to have a pool and terrace with amazing views.

K

Karo

family_with_children

February 16, 2026

10

Everything! The bed was amazing and comfy! The shared areas clean, the view great, the breakfast on special request served early for me to accommodate my schedule. I had an amazing stay, thank you!

K

Kristina

family_with_children

January 22, 2026

10

The hotel is very clean and the owners are very friendly.

A

Aurelie

couple

January 9, 2026

10

Wonderful!

Amazing place to stay, the staff were all very welcoming and helpful. The location is perfect, with a beautiful view. Thank you very much for everything!

L

lucy

couple

January 8, 2026

7

Good for a couple of days in San Juan

Good value for money. Nice to have the pool table, kitchen and pool area with great views. The couple running it are lovely and very helpful.

C

Celina

couple

December 30, 2025

9

One of the best places we have stayed in San Juan. Recommended!

Great facilities and great view! Friendly staff! Very good breakfast!

J

Jana

couple

November 17, 2025

8

Good place for a night

It's a really nice place overlooking San Juan. The people are very friendly, and the rooms are large. They seem to be in the process of remodeling or rebuilding some rooms, so I'm sure it will get even better!

N

nanja

family_with_children

August 18, 2025

10

Amazing views, lovely rooms and just comfortable stay!! 10/10

The location was perfect, just on side of town but only 5 mins walk. With the most amazing view of San Juan! It was so nice just to sit in the communal place or even better in the swimming pool and see the sunset.our host elvin was lovely and very helpful. Also if you stay here you must go and get a coffee with the lady just around the corner from the hostel, we went here everyday to get our morning coffee, run by a lovely couple from their home and very nice coffee!

E

Eleanor

couple

August 12, 2025

9

A comfy and clean hostel with friendly staff.

The bedroom was comfy and the staff were incredible - shoutout to Elvin who was really helpful; he got up in the middle of the night to help us, and gave us lots of tips on where to go and where to eat.

M

Maya

solo_traveller

July 31, 2025

10

Such a great place over looking the beach. A little up the hill in a quiet environment. Great facikities on the top floor - pool, kitchen, pool table and much more.

S

Stefan

solo_traveller

July 14, 2025

1

Not really recommended.

The location, a little bit in the hills, is actually quite nice, but that's about it.

G

gareth

solo_traveller

July 9, 2025

7

The view is the only reason to stay.

The view is the one good thing going for it.

R

Rob

couple

June 20, 2025

7

Great view Very friendly staff - good recommendations Pool table Swimming pool

M

Matt

solo_traveller

May 1, 2025

8

Great place 5 mins from the centre.

You go here for that view on the relaxing balcony, and its fantastic. Sandra, Jimmy and Elvin, who run it are all great and happy to answer any questions. And they'd just opened up the pool area when i got there for sunbathing

Facilities

Activities

Massage, Billiards, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Beach, Walking tours

Cleanliness & disinfecting

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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Indoor play area

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Adult only

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Parking on site

Physical distancing

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

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available

Services

Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Barber/beauty shop, Vending machine (drinks), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Double Room with Private Bathroom

The double room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

The double room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The double room has garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private External Bathroom
Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Sea View
Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Sea View

The double room includes a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. The double room has sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Max 3 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Studio - Split Level

The studio's kitchen, which has a refrigerator and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This studio is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 10:30
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 printFor security reasons only the guests are allowed in the hostel.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 3:22 PM

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Buena Onda Backpackers - 1 Star Hotel in San Juan Del Sur