The Mudhouse Hostel: Short Stays Turn Into Weeks · 82% - Good-ish
The Mudhouse Hostel

Mompiche · Ecuador

The Mudhouse Hostel

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82% GOOD-ISH
Medium confidence 275 reviews
Best in Mompiche

A yoga deck, garden hammocks and a well-equipped kitchen fill downtime; mosquito nets help, while bar-side rooms can be noisy at night.

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The yoga deck is the signature move here: a real place to stretch, read, play music, hide from the heat, or drift into hammock mode between beach runs. The grounds lean green and relaxed, with bamboo-and-wood rooms, fruit trees, birds, mangroves, and plenty of shaded corners for either solo decompression or low-pressure social time. Rooms and dorms seem simple, clean, and practical, with comfortable beds, mosquito nets, lockers in dorms, fans, and shared or private bathroom setups depending on the room. A well-equipped kitchen is available, and the hostel also has a bar that can make the place more social at night without turning it into a full chaos machine. The location sits on the quieter edge of Mompiche, still close enough to walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, and surf. The hosts are a major part of the draw: helpful with local tips, surf plans, Spanish lessons, nearby beaches, food, and the small logistics that make a sleepy surf town easier to decode. Wi-Fi seems strong enough for remote work, and backup power may help during local outages.

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  • There may be mosquitoes, so the nets and coils matter here. 3 mentions Last mentioned May 18, 2026
  • Hot showers should not be expected in Mompiche. 3 mentions Last mentioned May 18, 2026
  • The bar can create noise until around midnight, especially for rooms closest to it. 3 mentions Last mentioned May 18, 2026
  • The hostel is near the main road, so traffic or nearby music can sometimes be audible. 3 mentions Last mentioned May 18, 2026
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🍳 COOKER 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (33)
Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Restaurant Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Linen Included Towels Included Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Common Room Lounge Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Recycling Bins