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Comment by Jared, Clare and Ann, France
September 2008
We planned to stay three days, ended up staying for a week. This is a great hostel with a really nice social atmosphere. Recommended surf lessons with Fred -- he's fantastic. Well, everything was really good -- the staff, the facilities, the beach shuttles, and especially the turtle tour. They are so knowledgeable!
Comment by Julie and Byron, quebecer and nica
May 2007
Super, second floor entirely new, room with four double bed and a huge super clean bathroom for 8$ a night is unbeatable. Downstairs dormitory a little more messy but Nothing more comfortable than this little place. Also, Soda Mariel just a corner away is where you can eat the best home-cooked meal away from home for a good price.
Comment by Lencho, USA
March 2007
This place is great! Easy, friendly people from all over the world. Namaste!
Comment by Chelsea and Raol
November 2006
The cheeriest staff that I have encountered in all of central america! They knew our names and we stayed much longer than we anticipated. The only thing was that they were in the midst of a total revamp which meant our room was the converted storage area and the whole place felt like living in a construction site.
Comment by Petra Martensson
May 2006
I was visiting this place back in 2003 so it is a while ago, but I still think it's a cool hangout place with friendly and professional staff. If you compare with some of the other places in Latin America, this is really a place were you feel comfortable and safe at.
Comment by Ariana
December 2004
I was very happy in Casa Oro. Even though I didn't speak Spanish the staff was able to communicate with me and my friends in three languages (French, English and Spanish). Moreover, they were very friendly and gave us the right information.
Comment by Dave Tigar
August 2004
Casa Oro was a pretty damned cool, chilled-out place. It had a nice, friendly atmosphere where you could comfortably spend the day chilling out, reading a book, playing board games, and drinking. Go.
Comment by Anonymous
July 2004
I think I really like this place! New Age surfers practicing yoga until 3 in the morning--now that's a good time!
Comment by Anonymous
January 2004
I had an amazing few days of surf and sun and barbequed shark at this place. The owners are seriously nice and the little "jacuzzi" was a bit of a bonus after a hard day on the beach!!
Comment by Anonymous
September 2003
New age surfers practicing yoga until 3 in the morning, if that's your idea of a good time then you would like this place, if not like me you think this is a load of horsesh*t, don't go!
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