Desert Heart Hostel

San Jose del Cabo · Mexico

Desert Heart Hostel

HostelPunk Score
81% GOOD
Medium confidence 135 reviews
Best in San Jose del Cabo

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (14)
Luggage Storage Reception (Limited Hours) Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Security Lockers Common Room Hot Showers Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free WiFi Free Internet Access Board Games Wi-Fi

Prices

Dorms $29 / night
Privates $61 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 60%

A good place to stay in central San Jose, friendly staff, clean bathrooms and showers. Common areas don‘t offer much, limited seating and dorm gets incredibly hot during the day - AC is only turned on at 8PM

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Mexico FEMALE 31-40 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Jared, and their coworkers were super kind, always willing to answer my questions!! I took the surf- Todos Santos day trip with them which was really cool, I was able to see other beach areas, the roadtrip was cool, and the company, was even better!!

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USA MALE 31-40 Feb 6, 2026 Atm 100%

I've stayed in a lot of hostels, this is one of my all time favorites. Friendliest people. Cozy. Comfortable. Perfect location. Quiet. Can't recommend enough

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Canada FEMALE Feb 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Great atmosphere. The staff were great: always helpful and friendly. I enjoyed my stay due to the great location, but also doe to the great staff. Thanks for a lovely stay.

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England MALE 18-24 Jan 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Would defo stay again, good vibes, nice place, fun activities run by hostel 10/10

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Jan 8, 2026 Atm 60%

If you’re looking for a place in the art district at cheap cost, this is the place. The staff is lovely. Don’t expect it to be quiet and relaxing though, it’s located in a noisy and crowded street. At night, you’ll hear music so don’t forget your earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. Facilities were very basic. First, one shower for all the dorms is definitely no enough! Restrooms could use a bit of love… At least, maybe some hooks to hang towels and clothes? And the bunk beds...

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Switzerland ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Jan 8, 2026 Atm 100%

alles top! Ausser Zimmer ohne Fenster.. Leider sehr stickig und feucht..

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Canada COUPLE 18-24 Dec 13, 2025 Atm 100%

This was the first hostel ever stayed at and I’m so happy it was. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, the hostel owner and all the volunteers were so kind and helpful. The location was beautiful, a short, two minute walk from the plaza with lots of convenience stores and little shops near by. I would recommend this hostel to any travellers wanting to make friends on their trip. They offered many great food and activity recommendations as well. Thank you Desert Heart Hostel! 🫶

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Canada MALE 31-40 Dec 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Overall great stay and friendly staff. Some of the facilities could use repair/upgrade

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France MALE 25-30 Nov 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Holaa or hello!!I'm not usually writing comments, but for this hostel I have to.Yes, you — the one reading this comment 👀If you're looking for a perfectly located, cute hostel with a family vibe, this one is made for you.All the staff is incredibly kind, with daily activities, good vibes every day, and always ready to help the guests.Big up to my little nurses who took care of my feet after surfing.Brandon

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England MALE 25-30 Nov 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely staff, social, well located, clean, all great!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Nov 20, 2025 Atm 60%

Cute little place in a great location. Staff were friendly.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Nov 8, 2025 Atm 80%

Felt like sharing a big and quiet appartment. The vibe was super cozy!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Oct 23, 2025 Atm 100%

I really loved staying at Desert Heart Hostel. Not only is it located at the heart of the historic district and so close to the Art Walk (on Thursday nights), but the hostel itself was very charming and the staff were so friendly and helpful! My favorite details include the beautiful art on the wall, the fact that they provide potable water (included), the adorable resident cat and the fact that our room had AC!! I definitely plan to stay here again the next time I visit San Jose del Cabo!

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Mexico MALE Sep 3, 2025 Atm 100%

Tal vez recomendaría dar mantenimiento a los dormitorios mixtos. La ubicación del hostal es buena.

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Canada MALE 25-30 Jun 30, 2025 Atm 100%

This hostel has my heart. Came to Cabo looking to learn to surf and got exactly what I hoped for. The staff is incredible and their surf excursions are a dream. 10/10 would go back. Thank you Desert Heart

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USA MALE 31-40 Jun 30, 2025 Atm 100%

This place was cool, they even had a cat. I would definitely stay here again.

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France FEMALE 18-24 Jun 25, 2025 Atm 100%

super auberge, je recommande!

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Mexico FEMALE May 2, 2025 Atm 80%

Trato muy amable, excelente ubicado, falta un poco en la limpieza baño y habitación mixta, gracias por todo!

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Apr 5, 2025 Atm 100%

Edith was very welcoming. The hostel is nice, clean and well located. A bit noisy at night because of the location but overall, great stay

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