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Socialtel Maderas

3.0 star property
3-star beach hostel near San Juan del Sur Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Yoga
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Empalme de Marsella, Playa Maderas,200, mts al norte, San Juan del Sur, 48600
  • Maderas Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Playa Marsella
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • San Juan del Sur Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, Terrace

  • 367 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

  • 179 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Teepee, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Teepee, Shared Bathroom

  • 81 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

San Juan del Sur

In San Juan del Sur .Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Maderas Beach and Playa Marsella. Nacascolo Beach and Christ of Mercy Statue are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Maderas Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Playa Marsella - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nacascolo Beach - 11 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • San Juan del Sur Beach - 15 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • San Juan del Sur Port - 16 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Timon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Tostadería - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dale Pues - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Social - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪RESTAURANTE VIVIAN - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Socialtel Maderas

3-star beach hostel near San Juan del Sur Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Socialtel Maderas.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco San Juan del Sur hostel.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socialtel Maderas offers 84 accommodations with fans. This San Juan del Sur hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Socialtel Maderas

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 9 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Selina Maderas Hostel San Juan del Sur
Selina Maderas Hostel
Selina Maderas San Juan del Sur

Frequently asked questions

How close is Socialtel Maderas to the airport?

Socialtel Maderas is 76.5 mi (156-min drive) away from the Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Socialtel Maderas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Socialtel Maderas.

How close is Socialtel Maderas to the beach?

This hostel is a short 10-minute walk from Maderas Beach and 11-minute walk from Playa Marsella. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Socialtel Maderas offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Socialtel Maderas, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 9 for adults and USD 9 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Socialtel Maderas?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Maderas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Socialtel Maderas?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Socialtel Maderas have a pool?

Socialtel Maderas features an outdoor pool.

Does Socialtel Maderas have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Socialtel Maderas have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Socialtel Maderas to downtown San Juan del Sur?

Socialtel Maderas is 3.4 mi away from San Juan del Sur.

Socialtel Maderas Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 49 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is nice place you can feel is in harmony customer service very good overall is a good place to stay 10 15 minute drive to the beach, Madera
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and amazing people the place is overall nice and clean well Maintain and the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Knut

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Fraudulent Behavior - Beware of Scam

I stayed at this hotel over a month ago. I booked it through Hotels.com and paid for it on the platform. However, when I arrived, the hotel claimed they had no record of my payment. They mentioned something about it not appearing in their system. Trying to be cooperative, I paid again with my credit card, even though I presented confirmation of my prior payment. I was assured the issue would be resolved by the end of the night or the next morning at the latest. However, when it still wasn’t resolved by the time I had to leave, I was promised I would receive a refund one way or another. It’s now been five weeks, and the hotel refuses to refund my money. Initially, I was told the refund had been processed but would take time due to “international bank transfer rules.” In later correspondence, the hotel stopped mentioning the refund altogether. Now, they have completely stopped responding. I want to warn everyone about this fraudulent behavior. The hotel clearly knows I am owed a refund and has even admitted it, yet I have received nothing. Don’t make the mistake of trying to be accommodating and falling for this scam. Additionally, Hotels.com has been unhelpful after dozens of emails, simply directing me back to the hotel as the responsible party.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selena was a really nics experience. Make sure you ask for fresh towels and to clean your room. Very nice staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disappointed the room at the top of the hill (unique room) didn’t have running water to shower in the evening or morning. Very short periods only.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice place reasonably priced and tasty food.

Common areas especially communal kitchen, dining area not cleaned well. Library full of spiders and not cleaned. My room had wooden shutters and no glass on the windows. Spider found in room, had to buy insecticide. Concrete floors no rugs. Good air conditioning.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Antonella

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad service, horrible check in, bad room swaps. List goes on…
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Diego

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is not well trained and didnt know its amenities. Place looked dirty and not well maintained. Breakfast ok.

6/10 Okay

Nina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Alberto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i liked the kindness and service of the staff as well as the variety of food offered by them
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Soudabeh

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

Friendly staff, nicely designed in the nature

Relaxing atmosphere, comfortable, one of few places that has hot shower in San Juan del Sur.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good as back up accommodation

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was great, it's a very beautiful property. The pool was refreshing, and there was different seating options to hang out. It was not very busy when I stayed here, so it was a very relaxing atmosphere. I would be thrilled to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

D, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable, and amazing staff. This was a great place to get away from it all and relax. I was a solo traveller and enjoyed it here. With a group of friends this would be an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was located a fair drive away from San Juan Del Sur, but was close enough not to be really inconvenient. Check in was easy and they gave me a suite/private cabin which was fine for me but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with trouble walking as it was up about 10 flights of stairs, but the view was fantastic.The food was fine and the staff was friendly and helpful when necessary.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

selina san juan del sur

very good place for adventurers close to beautiful beach. access road is unpaved.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

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

Amazing!

The only downside is theta the area is far away from everything. Besides that is one of the best hostels I’ve ever been to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

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

AWESOME

The hostel is amazing and the staff is great! They have so many things, from a yoga deck to a cinema room, it’s the nicest hostel I’ve ever stayed. People are pretty chill since everyone staying there is just relaxing, surfing and going to beaches around. The location is a little bit inconvenient but they’ve shuttles to the nearest city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Vancouver, B.C

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

Great Hostel/Hotel close to THE surf beach.

My gf and I had a great time staying at Salena Maderas. It was a great place to unplug and relax. The beach is about a 10min walk away, but what a beach it is; if not one of the best surf beaches I've ever been to. It was clean, and the water was pristine. The staff were warm and friendly. The surf school was great, best instruction and guidance I've had thus far. Thanks Salena Maderas!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Remote location

Check-in took much longer than it should have. There were only two other people in my eight bed dorm, but I wasn't allowed in the room until 3pm, so I had to change in the main public bathroom and wait. The location is remote and the private shuttle they organized for us to leave was over an hour late. Facilities are great, but the organization and service are lacking.