Maralagua

I came away feeling completely refreshed. There’s a calming, almost therapeutic feel to the place from the moment you arrive. My capsule was clean, quiet, comfortable, and air-conditioned, with my own private space for just $250 a night. The pool and shared spaces were lovely, very clean, and clearly cared for. Daliah and everyone I met were so kind, and the staff were really accommodating. I rented a scooter right there and had a great day riding out to the hot springs. The other travelers were laid-back and lovely too, so it’s still easy to meet people. If you want somewhere affordable to rest, get some privacy, and recharge, this place is amazing.

The dorms have big lockers that you can secure with your own lock, and the Wi-Fi worked all over the property, which I hadn’t found at some other places. You can also rent scooters right there. It’s a gorgeous, peaceful spot, with a beautiful clean pool and lovely staff. This was the cleanest and tidiest place I’ve stayed here.

I planned on a week and wound up staying six. It’s one of the best hostels I’ve been to, and it’s easy to meet people and make friends. Dalia, the owner, is wonderful and caring, and she’s there if you need to talk or need anything. They clean daily, and there’s security at night, which made me feel safe. It’s near the beach and the main road, but far enough away that it stays quiet. Highly recommend if you want a nice stay in la punta. Call Dalia :)

The cubes are great, the pool stays cool, and the spot works well for surfing and getting into town. We were supposed to stay three nights, but they overbooked us and made us leave after just one.