Hostal Rutamar

We didn't take breakfast but many others did, do presumably they were happy with it.

We hoped to be able to cook our own breakfast but this was not possible because the shared kitchen was in use to cook breakfasts for everyone.

This is a very pleasant hostel, staff hospitable especially the head lady. Outdoor area a bonus with outside entrances to each unit. Very clean and well maintained. Great location to the beach and many restaurants and stores.

Avoid the top corner unit facing the street as this is right next to neighbours’ terrace where they keep their dog at night, the dog continuously barked all through the night, every night. Sounds like he is actually sharing your unit. Also very narrow steep stairs to third floor if you have mobility issues.

For me, the location was perfect - one street back off the beach - there are 'beachfront' properties, but they look out onto the road and people walking up and down - this location was a 2 minute walk from the beach (we nipped back and forth all day), but much quieter. The design is so cool, and very laid back. There is hot water and a fan in the room. We had breakfast one morning, which was lovely, but a tad expensive. There are lots of other places you can get breakfast - we tried a different place each day. I didn't want to leave!

unique boutique backpackers property. it is off the Main Street, so quiet and not quite so dusty. nice dog, not threatening. there were no bugs.

very small rooms. no hanging space, could use a bit more space for shelves, hang towels, etc. no night/reading light by the beds, just one big light in the ceiling. pictures look nice of people lounging in hammock it sitting on balcony, but only a few of these spots and unless you are the lucky one to get a room next to it it’s not useful. everyone smokes inside and out.

There are hostels where you’ll find a place to sleep…and then there are places like this. With it‘s tranquility, beautiful backyard, right-at-home feeling and heartfelt hospitality of Javier and the whole Rutamar family it‘s the perfect place to rest and charge your batteries. Nestled in laid back Canoa with it’s authentic surf culture (and amazingly empty line ups!), there’s waves for everybody. In case you want to get your first surf experience or refresh your dusted skills, David, the on-site surf instructor comes highly recommended. He made sure that my pop-up was flawless, which really paid off in the water (after hating him on the beach for it, of course).

The staff where so lovely, helpful, relaxed and kind.