Puk's Palace, San Juan del Sur

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309 Reviews
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Puk's Palace is a straight up, no-frills party hostel with one amazing pool and a killer sunset spot.

The Location

It's located up in the hills from San Juan del Sur, and they offer free shuttles at set times in and out of town, which means the distance isn't much of a problem (but if you do need to arrange a taxi in to town, it isn't too expensive). This location makes for some phenomenal views down over the town and an even better sunset stop; even better, it is located right next door to Naked Tiger where Sunday Funday (the main reason backpackers flock to this town) ends.

Rooms and Bathrooms

This is a party hostel and it is quite basic; the dorm rooms are large with hatched roofs, which is not great for the mosquito situation, and we also saw some bats flying through the room one morning. The bathrooms are connected to the rooms; they are large and have what some may call a rustic theme. The problem is that, without any form of sunlight, the bathrooms are constantly damp, which really does not help with the mosquitos. The room has some makeshift lockers that do not seem overly sturdy and plenty of space to keep your bags on the floor. Just watch out for bird/bat poop when sleeping on the top bunks!!

Common Spaces

As it's a party hostel, this is where the main focus of the hostel lies. There is a solid bar and restaurant area and some nice hammocks and seating by the pool, but it is quite a weird set-up. There is a "family dinner" every evening, which is quite expensive (as is breakfast), and the kitchen isn't open for lunch, and there also isn't somewhere for guests to prepare food -- meaning you must venture into town or order in. The bar prices are a little steep and they work on a tab system, holding onto your passport until you check out and pay the total, which is simply given to you as a sum so you have no chance to see what they are charging you for. The volunteers working there seem to be there to party as well, which is fair given it is a party hostel, however there is little interaction with the guests, which could make for some awkward scenes.

Summary

Puk's Palace is a party hostel and a good spot if you aren't looking to stay at one of the Sunday Funday hostels. It's a fair option, just be prepared for the mosquitoes!
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Puk's Palace, San Juan del Sur
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Hannah
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Published on Oct 2, 2019

Location and Contact

Location

• Lot 6, Las Escaleras, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
• https://goo.gl/maps/kWmaT39BBvjzoHsU8
• We offer a free shuttle from 'The Loose Moose' bar in the center of San Juan, the center strip. Also drivers can be arranged for airport pick ups for a fair price.

Map

Map

Address: Lot 6, Las Escaleras, San Juan del Sur Departamento de Rivas, San Juan del Sur, Rivas, Nicaragua

Distance to city center: 2.42 km

Puk's Palace is listed on the following booking sites:

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Website

Website Puk's Palace San Juan del Sur (if you know the URL of their website, let us know and we'll add it)
Phone Number: +91 9035234030
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Facilities and Amenities

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Youth Hostel

Bedsheets

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Airport Pickup

Lockers in Lobby

Luggage Storage

Towels

24 Hour Security

Bar

Board Games

Food/Restaurant

Laundry

Lounge Area

Nightclub

Pool Table

Swimming Pool

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