Mountain escape where relaxation meets adventure - a peaceful retreat with an outdoor pool and garden views for travelers seeking both calm and exploration
Selina Maderas - Hostel sits peacefully in the mountains, offering a quiet getaway for travelers. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool, browse books from the library collection, or head out to sample local cuisine and activities in the surrounding area.
Located in San Juan del Sur, Socialtel Maderas is in a rural area and in the mountains. Christ of Mercy Statue and Petroglyph are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Juan del Sur Beach and Ostional Private WildLife Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our San Juan del Sur travel guide
48600, San Juan del Sur, Empalme de Marsella, Playa Maderas,200, mts al norte
What's nearby
Maderas Beach
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Playa Marsella
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Nacascolo Beach
5 min drive - 4.9 km
San Juan del Sur Beach
7 min drive - 5.5 km
El Remanso Beach
19 min drive - 14.2 km
Getting around
Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)
156 min drive
Restaurants
El Timon
15 min drive
RESTAURANTE VIVIAN
15 min drive
Mercado Machete
9 min walk
Rancho La Cubana
16 min drive
Loco Tacos Bar & Grill
10 min walk
About this property
Socialtel Maderas
Hostel near San Juan del Sur Beach
At Socialtel Maderas, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 for adults and USD 9 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Beach yoga
Billiards/pool table
Library
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Art Deco architecture
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private or shared bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
More
Fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 9 for adults and USD 9 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Selina Maderas Hostel San Juan del Sur
Selina Maderas Hostel
Selina Maderas San Juan del Sur
Frequently asked questions
Does Socialtel Maderas have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Socialtel Maderas pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Socialtel Maderas?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Socialtel Maderas?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Socialtel Maderas located?
Situated in San Juan del Sur, this beach hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Maderas Beach and Playa Marsella. Nacascolo Beach and Christ of Mercy Statue are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Socialtel Maderas Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Had a great stay. Staff were nice and helpful. The restaurant had decent option. The place is far from town but they have shuttles running, and you’re right next to Maderas Beach.
The hotel is really close to Playa Maderas wich is great, it just opened about two weeks ago but the facilities are in great shape, it still needs some finishing touches but overall it was a very pleasant stay. Loved the breakfast buffet although it would be better if you can include that in the room price.
Common areas especially communal kitchen, dining area not cleaned well.
Library full of spiders and not cleaned.
My room had wooden shutters and no glass on the windows. Spider found in room, had to buy insecticide.
Concrete floors no rugs.
Good air conditioning.
Very disappointing! We stay at Selina in Granada and we loved our stay so we decided to stay in Selina Maderas. The employees were not really welcoming, always on their phone. We had no explanation about what to do in the area.
We had a shared bathroom, it was always full of sand and hair, not really clean at all! Not even talking about the prices!!! It cost twice the price than everywhere else and the cocktails were served in very small glass. The food is average and also crazy expensive for the area.
I would not recommand this place!
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
2/10 Terrible
Knut
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Fraudulent Behavior - Beware of Scam
I stayed at this hotel over a month ago. I booked it through Hotels.com and paid for it on the platform. However, when I arrived, the hotel claimed they had no record of my payment. They mentioned something about it not appearing in their system.
Trying to be cooperative, I paid again with my credit card, even though I presented confirmation of my prior payment. I was assured the issue would be resolved by the end of the night or the next morning at the latest. However, when it still wasn’t resolved by the time I had to leave, I was promised I would receive a refund one way or another.
It’s now been five weeks, and the hotel refuses to refund my money. Initially, I was told the refund had been processed but would take time due to “international bank transfer rules.” In later correspondence, the hotel stopped mentioning the refund altogether. Now, they have completely stopped responding.
I want to warn everyone about this fraudulent behavior. The hotel clearly knows I am owed a refund and has even admitted it, yet I have received nothing. Don’t make the mistake of trying to be accommodating and falling for this scam.
Additionally, Hotels.com has been unhelpful after dozens of emails, simply directing me back to the hotel as the responsible party.
Pague por una habitación con baño privado pero al momento del check in me dieron una con baño compartido, pese a que incluso les mostré las fotos de la habitación reservada. La habitación requiere de mantenimiento.
Lugar muy bonito y cómodo. A unos 10 minutos caminando de Playa Maderas. Buena piscina y cocina compartida. Agua filtrada y buen wifi. La hamburguesa de pescado y los tacos valen la pena probar en el restaurante. Una experiencia super, volveremos!
Fue terrible una noche me alojaron en una cabañitas pequeñitas que solo caben una cama ni las maletas , baños compartidos a 30 o 40 metros del lugar.
Tome la decisión en la mañana buscar otro hotel con habitación para una pareja y me cobraron $123 por dormir de 11 pm a 7 pm .
Me siento estafado por este Hotel .
La verdad le debería de.dar mucha vergüenza y devolver el dinero.
My stay here was great, it's a very beautiful property. The pool was refreshing, and there was different seating options to hang out. It was not very busy when I stayed here, so it was a very relaxing atmosphere. I would be thrilled to stay here again in the future.
The rooms are clean and beds really comfy. Kinda doesn’t get why this place is in hotels.com because it’s not a hotel it’s a hostel. If you wanna to sleep go far away from this one. The parties are so loud that you can feel the music in your rooms walls and bed. We don’t kinda even get it that there was basicly only couples and the bass and music is quite loud even during the day. The food is a little bit over priced, not good value for your money and the staff isn’t so friendly, half of the times you didn’t even get an answer from restaurant staff. It’s near the beach but that is almost the only good thing about it.
Beautiful, comfortable, and amazing staff. This was a great place to get away from it all and relax. I was a solo traveller and enjoyed it here. With a group of friends this would be an amazing place to stay.
The hotel was located a fair drive away from San Juan Del Sur, but was close enough not to be really inconvenient. Check in was easy and they gave me a suite/private cabin which was fine for me but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with trouble walking as it was up about 10 flights of stairs, but the view was fantastic.The food was fine and the staff was friendly and helpful when necessary.