Spondylus Home

The room was comfortable, just a bit hot but the fan helped. The kitchen was well equipped and the pool was very nice and refreshing. The staff was super nice and let us stay in the room until we left in the evening.

Noémie·Il y a un mois

“i wish i had only booked 1 night - just not a comfortable place.”

I wish I’d only paid for one night – this place takes full payment upfront. I would have left after one night otherwise. It’s right in the town centre (so noisy and hectic), next to a supermarket, and many cafés, restaurants, and an easy walk to the beach area – but there are much better cafés towards the beach. The building is simple and holds heat; this July‑August is a bit warmer than usual, similar to summer. No airflow through the building, sweltering even in the common space. Unbelievably hot to try to sleep. The dorm is on the street, so traffic rumbling and honking is constant all day and night, and people want to close the windows so the inside is about 10 °C higher than outside. Have you ever been in a dorm where one guest has a non‑service dog that barks/growls defensively when anyone else moves? Trying to sleep felt so much hotter – then I checked the sheet label – 100 % polyester! – like sleeping on a plastic bag. Putting a towel on top was a bit of relief. I saw some private rooms when open: the only opening window faces the internal walkway – must be equally hot and uncomfortable. I also saw them trying to find comfort in the mainly airless common space. Because of the heat and lack of comfort, I had to spend day time and evenings in cafés/restaurants with breeze. The pool has no relaxing space or seats – it seems to be really there for diving instruction. Tiled benches aren’t seats. Don’t stay here – look for a place between the main road and the beach – many tucked‑away spots with a pool and shaded relaxing space. Cheap example skinny gringo hostel – no great reviews, but the physical setup and location is so much better. Plus a whole range of other options with better location and facilities. Other places I saw in the central area (off main road) with courtyard pools include Paraiso, Pachamama.

Kevin·Il y a 3 mois

“Excelente estadía”

I loved that it’s super central, they have common areas that help a lot during the stay, I would simply stay again.

Kimberly·Il y a 4 mois

The best place I’ve stayed at in a long time. I wish I could stay 400 days a year.

Francisco·Il y a 5 mois

The common areas are pretty spacious, and the pool is gorgeous. Tap water is available continuously and free of charge. The accommodation sits on the main street near shops and is a 3‑minute walk from the beach. The room is on the top floor under the tables, so it gets very hot. In the evenings there are mosquitoes, but anti‑mosquito coils are provided. The room’s window faces the hallway, and everyone passes by, but the curtain isn’t opaque, so light lets in and we can see inside the room.

Delphine·Il y a 6 mois