Great Hostels Amazon

Nice location.

Amazing place, loved the dormitory ❤️

The hostel is in really beautiful place on the "last road" before the forest. The dormitorio is really nice and all the structure give you really a fantastic peaceful mood. The two host was ok, they give you suggestions, but It seems like things aren't being handled, things happen but aren't part of an organized management.

If it is properly managed it would be a 9... if they tried to propose properly organised tours it would be a 10

My stay at Guest House Great Hostels Amazon was, without a doubt, the absolute highlight of my entire Amazonas trip in Ecuador. To begin with, getting there might require a bit of effort, but it's entirely worth it. You can catch the Centinela bus from the Mariscal market (just search "Cooperativa de Transportes Centinela del Oriente") which runs three times a day to Parroquia Tarqui (at 6 am, 12 pm, and 4 pm). Once you arrive, you'll be immersed in a genuine local Amazonian experience. The hostel is truly a hidden gem. They not only provide valuable guidance on visiting local communities, viewpoints, and waterfalls but also offer an authentic taste of Amazonian life. The surrounding area boasts a few local restaurants, and the hostel itself serves a complimentary breakfast and has its own restaurant. Additionally, there's a small kitchen available for guests. However, the absolute highlight of my stay was the tour with Enri. It was a genuine local experience and a steal at just $25 for the entire day. This price is significantly lower than what you'd pay for the more touristy tours offered in town or in Tena and Baños.

While my stay at Guest House Great Hostels Amazon was an incredible experience overall, there were a few minor drawbacks. First, the cold showers were less than ideal, especially after a long day of exploring. Secondly, the kitchen facilities, while available, could benefit from some improvement to make cooking more convenient. Lastly, the hostel's remote location, though providing an authentic experience, might pose a challenge for travelers seeking more immediate accessibility. However, these minor inconveniences were overshadowed by the exceptional positives of the stay and the unique Amazonian adventure it offered.

Amazing place very close to the waterfall. You feel kind of in the jungle. There are some things around to do like the cocoa farm, waterfall and viewpoint (3km walk or bike). Some restaurants nearby as well.

The food at the hotel restaurant is overpriced. A restaurant nearby offered great typical food for a good price so that was fine. Breakfast could have been better.

Fabulous location, so close to the waterfalls and "the swing" and a lovely place to unwind and relax. Great breakfast and dinner, and super friendly and kind owners!!

Absolutely nothing

The location, when you rent a bike (7 $) you can reach all the sites in the vicinity. I definitely recommend Cascada Vida Natural. The hostel had a very rustic feel, but there was hot water. Breakfast was great! Really liked the hammocks. The staff was always nice and there are two very cute cats living on the property. I can definitely recommend going there! I can also recommend doing a hike in the jungle with Henry, it was really adventurous.

They do an excellent job of keeping the bugs out, but of course some critters will find their way inside. You can't be too squeamish in the jungle. If it's a big bug they will carry it outside for you with a broom and shovel. The dorms would heat up during the day and it's like an oven in there, but at night it's pleasantly cool so don't worry about not having an AC. When it was pouring rain, some water dripped on my bed, there was a small hole in the roof, but it wasn't a problem to just switch beds because it was only three people in the 10 bed dorm. When you want to go to some waterfalls that are farther away, like Arcoirís or Pailón del Ángel, make sure that they're not closed.

I love this place! The nicest staff ever! Also the german volunteer was so friendly and helped us with everything. Everything super clean, great location, great food. I loved the fact that bike rental is possible, would highly recommend this wounderful place to everyone