mamacita cafe house

The owner is really nice, flexible and always helpful. Really good value for the price asked

It’s a really basic hostel with bare-bone facilities (outdoor cold shower and toilet, cement floor, hotspot as WiFi) so if you are looking for a fancy place that’s not appropriate

I booked last minute and the host hadn’t been informed before I arrived but she was happy to welcome me and prepared the room immediately. It’s not a usual hostel and there is just one dorm room out back with basic toilet and shower outside too. I was the only guest so had the room to myself. The host is very sweet and invites you to make yourself at home. The wifi is reliable and I was able to work from the restaurant in the morning. The host made me the best gallo pinto I’ve had in Central America. It’s cheap and only 15 minutes walk from the ferry port so it’s convenient if you arrive late but it’s a bit far from the action and activities of Ometepe. The facilities are basic but clean and comfortable enough for one night and it’s a nice local family setting.

Everything was clean. The owner is nice. She let me wash my clothes :)

Communication was a bit difficult and since I was the only guest it felt a bit awkward. (Even though I speak Spanish). Stay is very recommended.