Hostal Mamacocha

I liked the location and the affordability.

I didn’t like the dorm room which was small even for a dorm room. There was no where to put your stuff, the sheets didn’t seem clean, they didn’t have enough keys for all 3 of us, and the beds were children’s bunk beds. The vibe of the hostal was strange in general, the guy who checked me in seemed totally out of it and was difficult to track down when someone needed to check in, pay, etc.

The owners and volunteers are very friendly, there’s free drinking water and the location is great—close to the beach and the lively areas but still quiet.

The experience was not comfortable. The shower only had cold water, the air conditioning didn’t work - both basic necessities - and the kitchen cabinets had cockroaches.

What an exceptionally lovely hostel! All the staff and volunteers go out of their way to be friendly and helpful, and as a result the hostel has a very welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place for solo travellers as it's really easy to feel at home at the hostel, particularly with the activities offered (e.g. group meals). Wonderful location and vibes, wish I could have stayed longer!

Hostal Mamacucha was my first ever hostel experience..... and one I know that will be hard to compare to others. As a young female traveling solo, I felt so safe and "at home" staying at Mamacucha. First, Colorado, the owner, ensures you feel at home and that you have everything you need. The volunteers at the hostel were fantastic, many of which grew to be my friends. The hostel offers many experiences- I visited incredible hot springs, went whale watching and scuba diving, played pool, watched movies, had fires on the beach, and enjoyed many meals with the volunteers and other travelers. A few times a week, Colorado offered shared meals, where all of the volunteers and guests were welcome to enjoy a meal together, for only $2-5 per person... and his cooking is amazing and made with love. The hostel is located a 1 minute walk to the beach, which is really nice if you like to swim, lounge on the beach, or surf (I took a few surf lessons then rented a surf board close to the hostel!) I would recommend this hostel if you are looking for something more tranquil, as Montañita is loud and filled with parties. Mamacucha feels like home, first and foremost because of the people I met here. But also because of how beautiful and calm it feels- it is filled with plants and so much greenery, so if you're a plant-lover, you will love this gem of a place. I could not recommend Hostal Mamacucha more. Cheers to the friends I made, the liveliness of the plants that surrounded me, the delicious meals I enjoyed, and the many adventures I embarked on! 10/10 experience... here's your sign to book now ;)

staff were super friendly, free water, got upgraded to a private double! nice place away from the noise

kitchen was pretty bad, and every time it rained it woke us up as it was a metal above us with no insulation.

It was so refreshing to have a large bed in a dorm shared with a few other people but with quite lot of spaces compare to most other hostel I've been. The staff were so nice and welcoming.