Selina Puerto Escondido, Puerto Escondido

So I’ve stayed in a LOT of hostels in different parts of the world. This one being so cheap, I was *sure* it would be terrible, so I just booked a couple nights to get myself to the area, assuming I would find something better locally. From the second I arrived, I didn’t want to leave. I stayed in the 8-bed dorm and it’s better than most places I’ve stayed, clean sheets, a double power point for each bed, separate shower and toilet for ease of use, and the pool right outside the door. The decor is island chic and you step out the front of the hospital literally across the road from the beach. I’m afraid to talk it up too much because then it will get too popular, but this is seriously a perfect hostel. I have extended my stay and probably will again, if work keeps letting me work remotely (from the coworking space and decent - not amazing but decent which is good for the area - WiFi that I can even reach FROM the beach itself!

Pretty good experience overall! Good place to make friends. Pros: location +++, vibe and atmosphere, very friendly, parties, music, DJs on Friday/Sat. Daily tours. There's a coworking space too, if you need to get some work done. The premises are so pretty, loads of palm trees, decoration, several levels and different type of rooms. Cons: can get very loud during Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Bring earplugs and you'll be fine 🙂. There's a kitchen to cook, but a lack of silverware and plates! Some employees are more knowledgeable than others 😉. And the food served at the bar is really expensive compared to what you find nearby! Check out the vegetarian restaurant at Hotel Santa Fe, right in the curve of the road to get at Selina!