Selina Maderas

As the second time me and my wife went to selina we are more than glad to say is a really good timing. Quite relax , good customer service and good fixing any inconvinience.

Staying at Selina's hostel in Maderas for a week was an experience I will cherish for a long time. From the moment I arrived, the warmth and friendliness of the staff were palpable, creating an inviting atmosphere that felt like a home away from home. One aspect that stood out was the exceptional service provided by the bartenders, David and Samir. Their welcoming nature and eagerness to go above and beyond made me feel like family. Their eagerness to make everyone feel welcome from the moment they walked into the hostel was truly unique. The hostel itself boasts a charming location, offering a blend of tranquility and adventure. The communal areas were always clean and well-maintained, fostering a sense of community among the guests. Whether it was lounging by the pool or participating in one of the many activities organized by the hostel, there was never a dull moment. The accommodations were comfortable and thoughtfully designed, ensuring a restful night's sleep after a day of exploring the beautiful surroundings. The hostel's commitment to sustainability was also evident in various aspects of its operation, aligning with the values of many travelers today. It was amazing to see the management team drive down to the beach for a sunset beach cleanup. Overall, my stay at Selina's hostel in Maderas was a delightful experience. The friendly staff, especially the remarkable service and close proximity to the beach made it a place I would eagerly return to and recommend to others seeking a memorable stay at playa maderas. The WiFi, staff, and accommodations truly can’t be beat in Playa Maderas and I look forward to coming back in the near future. Thank you for an amazing trip Selinas!

Salinas at maderas was one-one the best experience I have had, despite I have stayed at many Salinas in Central amarica Grab a drink in the bar, and ask for the bartender "Carlos from Granada". Despite being a bit of a character, his amazing drinks, crazy stories and passion of singing hakuna matata will give you a true local experience. Carlos from granada will provide you with travel advises, and tell you information regarding animals in the area, which was extremely usefull for me as a solo traveller in nigeragua.

Located in the foothills about 600 meters from Playa Maderas, Selina Maderas is the best hostel I have ever been a guest at. With a modern yet rustic and festive vibe, an excellent and helpful staff, state of the art pool you definitely want to stay here if visiting this beach and area. The co working space is excellent with views of the mountains, air conditioning, and great Wi-Fi speed. I teach online and did not have any issues. There is plenty to do in the evening and you can arrange a tour, or just chill in any of the comfortable rooms, whether opting for a shared or private room. I stayed in both. I definitely would like to visit again. If you surf, you can rent a board here and pick it up at the beautiful Playa Maderas. Thank you to the wonderful staff for being so accommodating and kind.

This hostel is definitely a place that is very well designed, but just not well maintained. I had a fine stay here but there are a lot of small annoying issues which made it feel like it wasn't worth the far more expensive rates you pay compared to many hostels. For me the most annoying thing is that they didn't have daily yoga on as advertised on their profiles and even in their app of daily activities - it's not running at weekends at the moment, which meant that I could only do it on one of the three days I was there even though this was a big reason I booked. In the room itself, which is basically very nice, there were lots of small issues like a missing handle on the door, a half-working toilet, broken light when we arrived, and no soap in the dispensers. Outside there's only one proper sunbed in the whole place, few hammocks if you're not in a private room, and the brick paths are SO slippery that everyone is sliding around and tripping. The kitchen is pretty nice and well equipped but they clearly don't clear the fridge out, so even though there weren't many people there while I was staying and it's a big fridge, it was really hard to fit anything in. Also didn't love the loud music playing all day but that's probably more personal. There are plenty of positives too - it's very pretty, big and nice dorms, good food (though pricey), beautiful yoga space - but all the small issues made me not want to pay the rates any longer and I moved elsewhere after a few days.

Very tranquil and customer service was amazing (especially Lisbeth and Lijah). Lisbeth made us feel at home and Lijah made sure we ate well and offered us a delivery service when we were hungry. I would definitely return here and recommend this place to others. If you can, get the suite at the top where You can see everything.

Nice and relaxed hotel close to the beach. The location is pretty far from San Juan, and well suited if you want to relax by the pool or surf at Maderas. The rooms are very nice and quiet - you sleep well here. Staff is friendly and you are made to feel welcome.

Nice, comfortable room with a/c and a hot shower. General vibe wasn’t great, the staff were a bit standoffish and cold. Great for surfing on Maderas but not a good option if you plan on going back and forth to San Juan, taxi is $20EW. The hostel do offer a shuttle for $5 but this only goes 3 times a day.