Hush Maderas

San Juan del Sur · Nicaragua

Hush Maderas

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 💻 Coworking Space 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (22)
Free WiFi Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Book Exchange Board Games Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Linen Included Towels Included Ceiling Fan Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Panoramic Views 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box First Aid Kits

Prices

Dorms $26 / night

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Worst reviews

Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 24, 2023 2.0/10

Worst place I’ve ever stayed at!!! It’s moldy and smells super bad, so you can’t sleep there. Very hot, no AC. Extremely bad food (we tried almost the whole Menu). Can not recommend at all! Only the view is nice but that’s it.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Oct 28, 2024 4.0/10

this place has stunning views but there was no atmosphere at all. i was litteraly the only guest, and yet the staff didnt make me feel welcome, didnt give me any information and just wanted me to pay. their path to the beach was blocked, so it now takes a 20 minute walk over a road under construction. And there were a lot of crabs in the dorm, even on the bed.

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Jun 13, 2024 4.0/10

Overall had a great stay. Location is remote, not much to do but go to the beach and hangout in the hostel. Food is a bit pricey for what you get and theres no snacks. Room was lovely though and plenty cool with the fans.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Aug 6, 2023 4.0/10

Mega Aussicht!!! Sonst eher weniger gut… Essen ist nicht besonders gut, weiter weg nach San Juan, Zimmer sind nicht richtig sauber, personal ist sehr unfreundlich… In den Duschen kommt nur Salzwasser!!! Man fühlt sich dreckiger wie vor dem Duschen…

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Mega View!!! Otherwise rather less gut... Essen is not particularly gut, further away to San Juan, Rooms are not really clean, staff is very unfriendly... In the Duschen comes only Salzwasser!!!

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Slovenia FEMALE 31-40 Feb 10, 2026 6.0/10

Amazing views, pool and the food. The room was dark with not very good lighting and it looked in a poorer conditions than in the photos. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. Ohh and I loved their mini gym in the garden!

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Serbia FEMALE 31-40 May 9, 2023 6.0/10

Mixed feelings about Hush. Yes, the view is hard to beat. The decks with the hammocks and the sunsets are amazing. Food is overall pretty good. But besides that, it seems the hostel has little to offer. The dorm was so hot I could barely sleep at night. The salt water in the showers makes you feel like you're never really clean. There were cockroaches in the bathroom. The whole place felt dirty, even though it was cleaned every day. I would definitely not stay there again - but would be back fo...

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England MALE 25-30 Feb 18, 2023 6.0/10

Enjoyed chilling at Hush for a couple of days, the free breakfast, sunsets, pool and taco night were great! But there were a few issues that meant it did not live up to the ‘boutique hotel’ branding. The toilet in the dorm room smelt really bad, was dirty and not cleaned regularly and some nights many of the double beds in the 6-person dorm were occupied by multiple people which meant that it was very crowded.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 17, 2026 8.0/10

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit und der Ausblick vom Hostel ist traumhaft. Auch die Mitarbeiter und das Essen ist wirklich toll. Leider ist es nicht sehr social. Ich würde empfehlen mehr Dorms zu installieren. Leider ist die Lage aber furchtbar. Wenn man nur zu Fuß und alleine unterwegs ist würde ich es nicht empfehlen. Zum Strand führt ein sehr steiler Weg mitten durch eine Baustelle. Wir (2Frauen) wurden hier recht stark angemacht und gefilmt. Dadurch fühlte man sich sehr unsicher/unangene...

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We had a great time and the view from the hostel is traumatic. Also the staff and the food is really great. Unfortunately it is not very social. I would recommend installing more dorms. Unfortunately the location is terrible. If you are only walking and traveling alone I would not recommend it. There is a very steep path to the beach in the middle of a construction site. We (2 women) were quite strongly approached and filmed here. Dadurch felt very insecure/uncomfortable.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 16, 2026 8.0/10

The view is amazing, and the terrasse & piscine are very nice to lay around. Sunset is amazing to watch, and they offer quite a few transportations/activites. But the food isn’t that, the nachos and breakfast were good but everything else we tried (burgers & dorade) we did not really like.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2025 8.0/10

It’s more of a hotel with a restaurant than a hostel, but i found it very nice and chill for a couple of nights to get away from the backpacking hustle.

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Recent reviews

Canada FEMALE 31-40 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Quelle vue magnifique!! Je n'en revenais pas d'avoir accès à cette vue sur l'océan et sur les couchés de soleil! La nourriture du restaurant est très bonne. Lits confortables. Je n'ai pas pu utiliser la fan à coté de mon lit, car avec la vibration elle se déplaçait toute seule et allait tomber d'en haut. Autrement, c'était vraiment parfait!! Plusieurs petits espaces de repos confortables. Un des employés en particulier était tellement gentil et chaleureux, c'était un gros plus ! :)

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What a beautiful view!! i couldn't wait to have access to this view of the ocean and sunsets! the food in the restaurant is very good. comfortable beds. i couldn't use the fan next to my bed, because with the vibration it moved by itself and would fall from above. otherwise, it was really perfect!! several small comfortable rest areas. one of the employees in particular was so kind and warm, it was a big plus ! :)

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 80%

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit und der Ausblick vom Hostel ist traumhaft. Auch die Mitarbeiter und das Essen ist wirklich toll. Leider ist es nicht sehr social. Ich würde empfehlen mehr Dorms zu installieren. Leider ist die Lage aber furchtbar. Wenn man nur zu Fuß und alleine unterwegs ist würde ich es nicht empfehlen. Zum Strand führt ein sehr steiler Weg mitten durch eine Baustelle. Wir (2Frauen) wurden hier recht stark angemacht und gefilmt. Dadurch fühlte man sich sehr unsicher/unangene...

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We had a great time and the view from the hostel is traumatic. Also the staff and the food is really great. Unfortunately it is not very social. I would recommend installing more dorms. Unfortunately the location is terrible. If you are only walking and traveling alone I would not recommend it. There is a very steep path to the beach in the middle of a construction site. We (2 women) were quite strongly approached and filmed here. Dadurch felt very insecure/uncomfortable.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 80%

The view is amazing, and the terrasse & piscine are very nice to lay around. Sunset is amazing to watch, and they offer quite a few transportations/activites. But the food isn’t that, the nachos and breakfast were good but everything else we tried (burgers & dorade) we did not really like.

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Slovenia FEMALE 31-40 Feb 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing views, pool and the food. The room was dark with not very good lighting and it looked in a poorer conditions than in the photos. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. Ohh and I loved their mini gym in the garden!

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USA ALLFEMALEGROUP Jan 14, 2026 Atm 100%

This place is absolutely amazing, I will definitely return. The food was amazing, but I wish there were some healthier options like salad and drinks without sugar. They had Coke zero on the menu but not available the whole time we were there. Shared dorm bed area was big and comfortable however the Shared bathroom and locker area was tiny. The pool is mostly covered so water very cold I would still come. Very beautiful and relaxing.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Dec 24, 2025 Atm 100%

I loved my stay at Hush! So peaceful and a great place to relax and reset! Both beaches are walkable (steep hills but I loved the exercise). But it was also nice to just relax on the property. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out so that it never felt cramped. The food was amazing!! And Elsa was so lovely and helpful! I’d go back for sure. 10/10. The dorm has great beds- I do wish the shower was a bit cleaner but that’s my one suggestion.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Nov 6, 2025 Atm 100%

This place gets an easy 10/10 from us. It's a stunning location outside of town so away from the hustle and bustle of SJDS. The building and facilities are amazing, the staff is very kind and friendly, the value is great, and the views are wonderful. Note that it is a bit of a trek from town (they have paid shuttles for $7 RT or $4 one way), and about a 10 minute (steep) walk to the beach. We'd love to come back here.

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England MALE 25-30 Oct 24, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely locale, no kitchen to cook your own stuff though

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England COUPLE 31-40 Sep 12, 2025 Atm 100%

Easily the most stunning hostel we’ve ever stayed in, cannot recommend this place enough. The pool is insane, the food is great and even had free breakfast. There are no shops close by so just be ready for that, but if you need a bit of luxury and relaxation on your trip for a good price, this is the place! Shout out to Dixon too, amazing service - see you next year!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 May 13, 2025 Atm 60%

I love this place so much that kept extending my stay and I want to go back. Everyone was super nice and accommodating . This place is spotless and the view is amazing. If you are looking to relax and disconnect then this is the place. Also, I took some surfing classes there with their surfing instructor Gabriel and I learned so much with just one lesson.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 20, 2025 Atm 100%

Everything was perfect! Amazing view & sunsets with life music, very cool and chill staff, great food, clean rooms. Highly recommend that place!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2025 Atm 60%

It’s more of a hotel with a restaurant than a hostel, but i found it very nice and chill for a couple of nights to get away from the backpacking hustle.

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Sweden FEMALE 25-30 Mar 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Very nice hostel! The dorms were big and had nice beds! Super friendly staff and the sunsets were amazing!!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 9, 2025 Atm 80%

Magnifique hôtel cependant il est assez loin de la ville à 20 minutes. Si vous n’avez pas de voiture ou de scooter ça risque d’être compliqué. La vue de l’hôtel est magnifique, au sunset c’est incroyable La nourriture est très bonne, les prix sont très correct

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Great hotel however it is quite far from the city at 20 minutes. if you do not have a car or scooter it may be complicated. the view from the hotel is magnificent, the sunset is incredible The food is very good, the prices are very correct

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Germany MALE 25-30 Jan 7, 2025 Atm 100%

We‘ve had an absolutel great time at Hush. Location is one of the best I’ve ever stayed in. The views are just amazing. Staff is super kind and lovely and the food is excellent. Would highly recommend staying here. I’ll be coming back for sure.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Oct 28, 2024 Atm 20%

this place has stunning views but there was no atmosphere at all. i was litteraly the only guest, and yet the staff didnt make me feel welcome, didnt give me any information and just wanted me to pay. their path to the beach was blocked, so it now takes a 20 minute walk over a road under construction. And there were a lot of crabs in the dorm, even on the bed.

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Australia COUPLE 25-30 Aug 7, 2024 Atm 80%

Friendly staff and delicious food! Lovely place to relax for a few days. Only a 15 minute walk to Playa Maderas or you can take the shuttle.

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Jun 13, 2024 Atm 80%

Overall had a great stay. Location is remote, not much to do but go to the beach and hangout in the hostel. Food is a bit pricey for what you get and theres no snacks. Room was lovely though and plenty cool with the fans.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2024 Atm 60%

I think this place is actually really beautiful. A bit “out of the way” but you could just stay here and not leave.. it’s that beautiful! Great resting spot for a couple days. Important to note it’s not easy to get to and you need to get a 4x4 car to get there! Staff super helpful and nice. Laundry was a bit overpriced tbh.. so don’t wash clothes here. Food is a bit higher too. They also almost charged me for someone else’s stay so the staff aren’t the most “on it” but overall ...

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Feb 21, 2024 Atm 80%

Perfect if you are looking for some relaxing days! View is stunning!