Congos Hostel

Hostel Horror: Moldy Room, Falling Shelves, and Payment Drama The room was riddled with issues, from the persistent moldy smell to stained blankets, and safety concerns such as a wall collapsing when leaned on, falling shelves, a missing bunk bed ladder. Payment communication was a chaotic mess, with promises of assistance never fulfilled. Poor communication led to a series of stressful messages demanding payment and even threatening me by calling the police. Don’t stay here!

We thoroughly enjoyed our four days at Congos 😊. Ana and Marco were very accommodating and welcoming. Alba, the property manager, was absolutely stellar in all her duties. Up before dawn, she raked and watered the gardens to keep the dust down. She made sure the common areas and bathrooms were always spotless for the guests. The proximity to beach, restaurants and little market was perfect, and the neighborhood quiet for a good night’s sleep. Pepe, the dog, liked to show us around town.

This sweet hostel was accomodating and friendly. A quick block to the beach. And a block to most of the local dining options. The howler monkeys hanging out in the tree above the hammock were a favorite. The room was simple. Functional. Clean. A/C was great. We didn't use the kitchen facilities so I'm not speaking about them.