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Hostel Punta Sam

Property class: 2
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beach Punta Sam hostel

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Double Room | Living room
Interior entrance
Interior entrance
Living area
Shared kitchen

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carretera Punta Sam Km. 6, Punta Sam, QROO, 77520
  • Place, Punta Sam Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mujeres Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared kitchen

Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (12 beds) | WiFi (free)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (12 beds)

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Punta Sam

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Punta Sam Ferry Terminal and a 5-minute walk from Punta Sam Beach. Mujeres Beach and El Meco Archaeological Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Punta Sam Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mujeres Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playa Mujeres Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • North Beach - 44 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Dolphin Discovery - 52 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Flamingos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Don Fernando Lobby Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Suspiro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gourmet Hall - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hostel Punta Sam

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beach Punta Sam hostel
Hostel Punta Sam offers its guests an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
Hostel Punta Sam offers 6 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Hostel Punta Sam Cancun
Punta Sam Cancun
Hostel Punta Sam Playa Mujeres
Hostel Punta Sam Punta Sam
Hostel Punta Sam Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Punta Sam Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Punta Sam

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostel Punta Sam to the airport?

Hostel Punta Sam is 16.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostel Punta Sam have an airport shuttle?

Hostel Punta Sam offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hostel Punta Sam to the beach?

This hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Punta Sam Beach and 5 mi (78-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostel Punta Sam offer free breakfast?

Hostel Punta Sam does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostel Punta Sam?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but PlayCity Casino (11-min drive) and Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hostel Punta Sam?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostel Punta Sam?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Hostel Punta Sam have a pool?

Hostel Punta Sam features an outdoor pool.

Does Hostel Punta Sam have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostel Punta Sam to downtown Punta Sam?

Hostel Punta Sam is 0.1 mi away from Punta Sam.

Hostel Punta Sam Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 25 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gustavo d

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decidi no quedarme en ese hostal, preferi perder la plata que quedarme en ese sitio tan sucio y desagradable, por mi parte nunca lo recomendaria, me toco hospedarme en otro sitio mas barato. Reserve dos habitaciones y me mandaron a un cuarto donde tenia que compartir con gente que no conozco. Definitivamente un lugar asqueroso.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible and isolated location

This hostel is literally located in the middle of nowhere, it's difficult to find, there was no cell phone service and it's just the creepiest vibe upon arrival. Did not feel safe as a solo traveler. Could not stay there. Had to look for another place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel near of the beach

The hotel staff is very attentive and helpful, the location is great
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lesya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you don't have money and need to stay only 1 d

This hostel is the best solution if you don't have money and need to stay only 1 night. The hostel does NOT have a warm water to take a shower and this was not indicated on the ORBITZ web site. The one-bed room has only a wall fan. There is no air-conditioner that makes your August nights with 80 F outside too bad to sleep. During the day is also impossible to stay in the room because it is too hot there. It is written on the ORBITZ web site that a room has a fan, but I did not pay attention to that. They did not write that a room has NO air-conditioner. Otherwise, I would never rent such a room. The beach is 7 walking min, but the water there is full of see weeds and stingrays. You can take a ferry to Isla Mujeres and swim there, but it is 1 hour of ride + it is only several times per day and sometimes there is a big line that you can not get on the ferry. If you rent a car, please, be aware that local police will stop you without any reason and will ask you to pay $160 for nothing. This happened to me near a very expensive hotel Villa del Palmar Cancun on my way to the Hostel Punta Sam. I told the owner about this story. He told me that the police is bad in Cancun. The good about this hostel, that they have a very honest and kind housekeeper Marco. He makes that hostel much better! I would recommend the owner of the hostel to triple Marco's salary!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

suggestions

I was a nice hostel very simple. I have few suggestions: - add a net door in the lobby to avoid the mosquitoes (are a lot in the evening) - The internet wifi is bad (I only got the good signal in the lobby), would be nice if they can add repeat wifi signal device around the building. It's important to have a good signal for travelers. People, there were very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb place to stay in Cancun

Affordable, Great place, with a Kitchen, refrigerator and stove to Cook, a block from the beach and public transportation, great service and stuff Fresh sheets and wifi. Management willing always to help in anyway as possible! My favorite place now You won't be disappointed Close to Isla Blanca, the best beach in Cancun!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful doesn't bring to describe...

Ants, absoutely NO hot water and overall...no standards. The word "clean" or "new" doesn't exist in this place. No other guests...I was all alone.. The owner said people were coming...maybe so I will think it's successful but no one came and with reason... Disgusting. Btw, the owner kept saying the hot water would be taken care of..but that never happened..stayed there for 2 days too long.
Verified review

8/10 Good

faby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bonito lugar

Se encuentra en un lugar estratégico para poder ir a Isla mujeres, lo malo ningún oxxo cerca
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bugs, dirty and ripped sheets and towels, no hot water, no shower curtain and some showers don't even have windows just a hole to the staircase. On the map it looks like it is on the beach but this place has no access and there isn't any public beach nearby. The pool is tiny and it does not circulate, there is no cleaning system so noone ever used it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hostal sencillo

Hostal sencillo. La habitación estaba bien, pero no había agua caliente en el baño y olía muy fuerte a vinagre
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honest complaints

We had booked from Expedia by paying 430 USD before hand itself. However when we went there we were given a very small make shift room which can barely accommodate a single person let alone a family. There were literally no room for a suitcase to keep. So when we mentioned this we were asked 2400 Pesos more for a room which doesn't have a curtains but it was named as Private room. We told the owner politely couple of times but we were told bluntly that's how it works there. Finally the third time the owner's wife understood and gave couple of rug clothes for curtain. About the room cleanliness, the maid doesn't seem to enjoy her work, always complaining attitude. She wants the customers to help her in cleaning our room for which i am paying tips. The water is so scarce and there were too many times it got off in middle of bathing, etc. The management is more concerned only on the money not on customers comfort and their basic needs. We ordered four chicken quesadilla breakfast worth 60 Pesos from the owners as they seem to own a restaurant. However on breakfast we were given 3 previous night christmas eve celebration party's left over turkey quesadilla and 1 cheese quesadilla.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryhann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

PuntaSam 2k17 fever <3

This was one of my best stay ever. The hosts are absolutely delightful. They help you out, are so generous and treat you like their family (they also have their kids there which makes the vibe even more family oriented) without overstepping on the fact that we are young and on vacation. It was such a cozy and comforting place to be at. Abir (the owner's wife) cooks like a queen. She is such a generous person who will make you feel so good and comfortable. Bassel was like family too. He helped us organize our trip to Chichen Itza, always gives you the best local tips such as taking a bus for 8 pesos instead of a Taxi. Such a wonderful couple with beautiful kids. They stayed with us and had a fun time with us. The best part is the people you meet there and how social you can get. The place is big, spacious, so clean (one of the cleanest hostel I have been to although my standards were not as high since the price is so good. Pleasantly surprised). Fully recommend this place for all of the above and more. My stay can't be written down. It was lived. We still are all in contact through this hostel. We have a Facebook group ! PuntaSam 2k17 forever !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lugar muy agradable y muy tranquilo

Todo muy bien y la atención fue excelente es un lugar ideal para ir en grupos, super bien atendido en todo momento.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel acogedor en una zona tranquila

El hostel punta Sam queda retirado del aeropuerto internacional de Cancún pero tomando una combi en la esquina de la calle puedes ir hacia el centro y otros lugares. Muy cerca se puede tomar el ferry a isla mujeres. El personal es muy amable. Faltaría un televisor en las habitaciones privadas.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

chenxi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not book this hostel

Terrible hostel ，do not have hot water for shower do not have AC even do not have any dish and bowl at kitchen only one pot for fry have fridge and microwave ，doesn't have breakfirst ，nothing around this hostel only resort，the beach is private this area do not have any resteraut and OXXO around ，if you want eat or go to beach you need take a van to downtown or go to isla mujeres 。 you can oder food from owner if you arrive at night，best way is stay at downtown nothing here only ferry terminal to isla mujeres walk 5 mins。this price you can stay at downtown 。
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Brenda makes it worth it! She is very nice and friendly and makes you feel at home !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Boubeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bien. Personal muy atento

Repetire.buena ubicacion y buena relacion calidad precio
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extremely welcoming and attentive staff !

The staff is very welcoming! Although the location is distant from the downtown area, public and private transportation are easily accessible. Grrrreat experience!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

뜨거운물이 안나와서

뜨거운물이 안나와서 지금 멕시코겨울인데 씻을때 조금 추웠구요. 시설은 금액만큼하는데 저는 여기서 좋은 추억이 많아서 좋았어요. 근처에 싼 식당이 없어서 마트가서 바게트랑 계란,과일 사서 아침은 해먹었어오. 단기묵으실거면 돈 더주고 딴데 묵으시고 좀 장기로 싼곳은 여기가 좋은듯요. 저는 12월31일날 여기서 무료로 전통식사제공해줘서 그날 즐거웠어요. 이슬라 무헤레스가는 선착장에 있어요. 호텔존하고는 좀 먼데 수영할수있는바다는 걸어서 오분거리에 있으니 수영좋아하시는분들은 참고하세요ㅎㅎ
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After arriving to the place I didn't take it.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Juha

Liked: Cleanliness

Kiva hostelli rannan läheisyydessä

Hostelli on rauhallisella paikalla lähellä rantaa (parin minuutin kävely) mutta muuta ei lähistöllä oikein olekaan. Hostellissa oli (2016/51) perusparannus käynnissä joka aiheutti jonkin verran melua, samoin usean hengen huoneissa oli bileitä jotka kestivät aamuyöhön. Taksi Cancunin hotellialueelle kestää noin 20 min, Isla Blancalle n.15 minuuttia. Rannasta pääsee lautalla helposti Isla Murejeksen saarelle (Puerto Juarezista myös nopeammalla lautalla). Wifi toimi aulassa ja puutaharhassa/uima-altaalla mutta ei huoneessa. Hyvä hinta- laatusuhde.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nora Gabriela

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LA ATENCIÓN POR PARTE DE RECEPCION FUE MALA, LA HABITACION QUE SE RESERVO ERA PRIVADA Y AUN ASI NO CONTABAMOS CON BAÑO PRIVADO (NO ESPECIFICADO EN LA RESERVA)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

José

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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