Name: Lazy Crab Hostel
Address: Calle principal Balgüe Isla de ometepe 2, 00111 Balgue, Nicaragua, Calle principal Balgüe Isla de ometepe 2, Ometepe, 00111, Nicaragua
Rating: 8.4

Lazy Crab Hostel

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Lazy Crab Hostel in Balgue offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and tiled floors. Each room includes a work desk and inner courtyard views. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a private beach area, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, games room, and outdoor seating area. Delicious Breakfast: A daily breakfast is served with local specialties, pancakes, and fresh fruits. The on-site coffee shop offers a variety of beverages. Nearby Attractions: Maderas Volcano is located 7.5 mi from the hostel. Walking and cycling tours are available, along with bicycle hire and a tour desk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed
Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Double Room 1 full bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed
Double Room with Extra Bed 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Double Room with Extra Bed 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Quadruple Room 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed
Double Room 1 full bed
Triple Room with Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Single Bed in Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Audrey

Canada

“It was close to everything! The people working there were so kind and went out of their way to help us and offer us. Wonderful suggestions.! Only a 20 minute walk away we went for a walk to see the petroglyphs and also we went to a volcano fed...”

Maayan

Israel

“Amazing experience, warm people and a sense of belonging. The room was spacious and clean. Lots of places to chill around the hostel. Will come again :).”

Skye

United States

“We stayed here for the kitchen! Many hostels don’t have them on Ometepe and we like to cook sometimes to save money. Locals were hanging around on Saturday night too which was fun. Social vibe if you want to, but also easy to take space and just...”

Eyal

Portugal

“Great vibe, people, location and breakfast Nice for morning strech at the top”

Elisha

Israel

“The place is so beautiful and covered with art on every wall! Staff was super nice, friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. In general there was awesome energy, and I spent a lot of time just hanging in on the hammocks or talking to people… would...”

Secil

Canada

“I slept so well here, I loved the reggae vibes and Anibal + all the staff such lovely people. The breakfasts every morning were really delicious, and the rooftop overlooking a beautiful view. I also loved the colorful murals and chilling in the...”

Roie

Israel

“Staff are friendly and helpful; breakfast was great. The location is also as good as it gets if you want a backpacker vibe.”

Madeline

United States

“The staff was amazing and super accommodating. Very kind and friendly. Helped us out with moto rentals and the food was good.”

Adriana

Canada

“Good location to catch transportation, get to nearby restaurants and events. Nice staff. Good vibes.”

Belinda

Australia

“Its so nice here, staff are friendly. Its a lil out of the way but you can walk or rent a scooter. The island is beautuful to explore by scooter”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.9Based on 116 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Local family hostel

Property info

This is a happy, colourful and super relaxed local and family onwed hostel in Balgue, small town on Isla de Ometepe. A good place to be surrounded by nature and super cool local people with good vibes. We are just down the road from the entrance to the Maderas volcano hike and under a minutes walk the waters edge where you can swim and spend your day. Close the the hostel you can find restaurants and little shops for food. We hire out dirt bikes, scooters and bicycles and run tours from our hostel. We offer diverse kind of accommodations adapted to any kind of guests or traveller. We have dorms, private rooms, double bedrooms, group bedrooms, etc. that will suit the needs of any kind of traveller. Nearest ATM is at Moyogalpa so make sure you have enough cash upon arrival.

Neighborhood info

Small town called Balgue have restaurants, small shop for food and alot of activities to do.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Lazy Crab Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 14 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.