Socialtel Maderas - Formerly Selina Maderas

I LOVED my stay at the Selina (Societel) Maderas...it's located closer to the best beaches in the area. And the staff was AMAZING. Gustavo made sure that we had everything that we needed! Heidi, David and Chef Danilo had my regular dinner order memorized by my third night...and the morning yoga with Aisha was a highlight of my trip. Her restorative approach ensured that with all the travel my body and spirit was grounded for the 2 weeks I was there. The shala was beautiful and open where we could see horses grazing during morning sessions. To get you ready for long days of play and surfing, her yoga classes are exactly what you need. After spending time in San Juan, I was REALLY glad I booked something quieter and closer to Playa Maderas. You can hop the Oro shuttle into town (just $7 round trip) when you need or rent a Moto. [Insider tip...go to Machete for brunch (just a 10 minute walk) and get the egg sandwich on homemade sourdough bread...you're welcome!] We even had horseback riding at sunset that picked us up via horse at the hotel! We then rode to the beach for an amazing ride, grabbed food, caught the sunset and rode back. One of my favorite activities of the trip. Just ask Gustavo to book it for you. Another great excursion was a catamaran trip with Nica Sail for a full day adventure of paddle board and sunset sail that took us to a private beach. So much to do in San Juan del Sur but do yourself a favor and make the Societel Maderas your base for adventures.

My time here was amazing. The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating - even for people who do not speak Spanish well (like me haha). There are lots of opportunities to connect with other visitors through the hostel's programming. My favorite night was karaoke where everyone - some staff included - had fun participating together. The yoga classes were also a highlight. The open air shala is beautiful and the teacher (Aisha) was such a grounding presence. A perfect way to start the day! Lastly, you're close to the beach and local restaurant (Machete) here. I found it a great stay with my group.

Great service and amazing people the place is overall nice and clean well Maintain and the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.

Selena was a really nics experience. Make sure you ask for fresh towels and to clean your room. Very nice staff.

Nice place reasonably priced and tasty food. Common areas especially communal kitchen, dining area not cleaned well. Library full of spiders and not cleaned. My room had wooden shutters and no glass on the windows. Spider found in room, had to buy insecticide. Concrete floors no rugs. Good air conditioning.

The Selina "Maderas" hotel is a budget hotel, so you can't expect much. I assume the name is because Maderas is the closest beach, but the hotel is not actually on the beach. You have to drive about 4 km of dirt road to get to it. The staff service is quite good and the breakfasts are good.