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Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Santa María del Mar 11, Aposentillo, El Viejo, Chinandega
  • Place, Santa Maria Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Puesta del Sol Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Puesta del Sol Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel

Guests at this beach hostel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a children's pool and a picnic area.
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This El Viejo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include body scrubs and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
During your stay at Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Santa Maria Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and litter trays.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Restaurante Las Dunas, a family restaurant with garden views
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails and bicycles to rent
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Santa Maria Beach and 9 minutes from Puesta del Sol Marina
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and litter trays
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and coworking spaces are available. Spa services, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Viejo hostel.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM. The hostel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Restaurante Las Dunas – Overlooking the pool and garden, this family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Las Dunas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Las Dunas Surf Resort Hostel Aserradores
Las Dunas Surf Resort Hostel El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Aserradores
Las Dunas Surf El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Hostel El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! Staff was super sweet, onsite restaurant delicious - with huge portions, we began splitting most meals. The property is very, very clean and well-kept. Highly recommend.
Good pizza
Excellent cocktails and pool
5 min walk from lovely beach
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soyoup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean and friendly hotel. Close to beach. In hotel restaurant is pretty good considering the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Luis E. Fernández

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place. Went with my wife and dog. Food is really really good, place is nice, quiet and clean. All around a great stay. Definitively planning on visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small resort that needs some updating. It is fairly remote with not much around - the closest beach is about a 5 minute walk away. Food and staff were great though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Make sure workers are cared for

I’ve heard the hotel had a fire. I hope the wonderful staff is taken care of by the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time at this hotel. The layout is one of the best parts—the rooms are creatively arranged around the pool and near the restaurant hut, which gives the whole place a unique, communal feel. The pool itself was very nice and a great place to relax, though it looked like it could use a little maintenance in a few spots. The food was a major highlight. We especially loved the pizzas, which were delicious, and everything else we ate was also very good. The walk to the ocean was manageable, but it would be a huge bonus if a shuttle service were available, even just on demand. Overall, it's a great hotel, and we would definitely be willing to stay here again. It has a lot of charm and we left feeling happy with our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately there was construction happening because of a fire that destroyed the roof over the dining area recently, so that meant noise and the pizza oven wasn't running. There was a misunderstanding about the cost of transportation from the airport. The Expedia ad quoted $45 but I was told that it was an old price and that I needed to pay $100. The room itself was nice and clean, unfortunately there wasn't a light in the bathroom. The pool and dining area was also clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Guillermo

I couldn't stay in the place because there were no rooms available unfortunately I have no explanation what happened if the system allowed me to make the reservation and when I arrived at the place I was not available
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stryker

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t waste you time…

This place is not actually on the beach, to surf the boom of s about a 30-40 minute walk. The staff was awful with exception to their new lady I believe the manager. She was a breathe of fresh air. Wi-fi never worked and the power was out one of the 3 nights we were there. They had a generator but only turned it on for an hour so no fan and no air conditioning was an awful way to end. Also we never got our 3rd breakfast we pre paid for because the power was off, but they conveniently turned on the generator a few minutes after breakfast window was closed, so we paid for lunch. I would never stay there again. Definitely our worst experience in Nicaragua.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atencuon desde la llegada y el estar pendientes del servicio extra solicitado.la comida es excelente (no nos enfermamos) y el ambiente del personal nos hizo sentir bien alojados..!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heyling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Realmente cumplieron mis espectativas, el lugar es muy lindo, bien cuidado, todo muy limpio. El personal en general es gente muy alegre y amable, la comida es riquísima y hacen unas pizzas artesanales fenomenales. Volveré sin duda.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Llegamos y el personal fue muy atento al recibirnos, la playa está a 10 minutos caminando, es un espectáculo, cuidaron cada detalle durante nuestra estancia.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar acogedor! La cabaña estaba limpia, la piscina, el restaurante sirve una pizza y costillas de cerdo deliciosas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milton Antonio de

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

Beautiful location

Amazing place. My second time there. A true gem. Paradise. Food is excellent. Service superb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it, many better beaches and hotels

I was disappointed by this hotel. There was no formal check-in procedure, we were given keys to the room and that was it. As it's a hotel that is supposed to be about surfing I needed to know about the local beaches, transport, hiring, tides, and other recommendations. I was given none of these things. The closest beach isn't very nice and only has surf once a day. This place is very remote, there's no shops or restaurants in the vacinity. This is fine if you have your own transport, but we didn't, so we were essentially stuck at a hotel for 3 days instead of enjoying the surf. The on-site restaurant provides basic, uninspired food for relatively expensive prices, 30-40% above market rates. Surf board hire is US$20 per day, double what you pay in better surf spots like Playa Manderes. There's no reason to go here instead of other, better beaches. I booked for 3 nights, would have been happy to leave after the first.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

Tropical paradise!!!

Las Dunas is a beautiful place with great food a wonderful staff and an incredible vibe. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Verified

6/10 Okay

Ines

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022