Santa María del Mar 11, Aposentillo, El Viejo, Chinandega
What's nearby
Santa Maria Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Puesta del Sol Marina - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
Marina Puesta del Sol Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
Iglesia El Calvario - 38 min drive - 34.4 km
Las Penitas Beach - 94 min drive - 96.0 km
Restaurants
Al Cielo - 10 min drive
Aryana’s - 4 min drive
About this property
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel
Hostel near Santa Maria Beach
Located close to Marina Puesta del Sol Beach and Puesta del Sol Marina, Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a free daily manager's reception. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, aromatherapy, or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant, Restaurante Las Dunas, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free secured self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Restaurante Las Dunas
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Children's pool
Hiking/biking trails
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Coworking space
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Room service
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Air conditioning
Dryer
Individual decor
Laptop workspace
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Las Dunas Surf Resort Hostel Aserradores
Las Dunas Surf Resort Hostel El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Aserradores
Las Dunas Surf El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Hostel El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel El Viejo
Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel pet-friendly?
Yes, this hostel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies.
Where is Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel located?
Situated in El Viejo, this beach hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Santa Maria Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Puesta del Sol Marina. Marina Puesta del Sol Beach is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away.
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Las Dunas Surf Resort - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 17 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
27 December 2024
Make sure workers are cared for
I’ve heard the hotel had a fire. I hope the wonderful staff is taken care of by the owner.
Fantastic place. Went with my wife and dog. Food is really really good, place is nice, quiet and clean. All around a great stay. Definitively planning on visiting again.
Dr. Luis E. Fernández
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Heather
20 March 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately there was construction happening because of a fire that destroyed the roof over the dining area recently, so that meant noise and the pizza oven wasn't running.
There was a misunderstanding about the cost of transportation from the airport. The Expedia ad quoted $45 but I was told that it was an old price and that I needed to pay $100.
The room itself was nice and clean, unfortunately there wasn't a light in the bathroom. The pool and dining area was also clean.
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Guillermo
20 August 2023
I couldn't stay in the place because there were no rooms available unfortunately I have no explanation what happened if the system allowed me to make the reservation and when I arrived at the place I was not available
Guillermo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
2/10 Terrible
Stryker
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t waste you time…
This place is not actually on the beach, to surf the boom of s about a 30-40 minute walk. The staff was awful with exception to their new lady I believe the manager. She was a breathe of fresh air. Wi-fi never worked and the power was out one of the 3 nights we were there. They had a generator but only turned it on for an hour so no fan and no air conditioning was an awful way to end. Also we never got our 3rd breakfast we pre paid for because the power was off, but they conveniently turned on the generator a few minutes after breakfast window was closed, so we paid for lunch. I would never stay there again. Definitely our worst experience in Nicaragua.
Realmente cumplieron mis espectativas, el lugar es muy lindo, bien cuidado, todo muy limpio.
El personal en general es gente muy alegre y amable, la comida es riquísima y hacen unas pizzas artesanales fenomenales.
Volveré sin duda.
Llegamos y el personal fue muy atento al recibirnos, la playa está a 10 minutos caminando, es un espectáculo, cuidaron cada detalle durante nuestra estancia.
I was disappointed by this hotel. There was no formal check-in procedure, we were given keys to the room and that was it. As it's a hotel that is supposed to be about surfing I needed to know about the local beaches, transport, hiring, tides, and other recommendations. I was given none of these things.
The closest beach isn't very nice and only has surf once a day. This place is very remote, there's no shops or restaurants in the vacinity. This is fine if you have your own transport, but we didn't, so we were essentially stuck at a hotel for 3 days instead of enjoying the surf.
The on-site restaurant provides basic, uninspired food for relatively expensive prices, 30-40% above market rates. Surf board hire is US$20 per day, double what you pay in better surf spots like Playa Manderes.
There's no reason to go here instead of other, better beaches.
I booked for 3 nights, would have been happy to leave after the first.