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Boasting a shared lounge, Desert Heart Hostel is situated in San José del Cabo in the Baja California Sur region, 2.2 km from Hotelera Beach and 1.6 km from San Jose Estuary. The property is set 3.3 km from Puerto Los Cabos, 6.5 km from Club Campestre and 8.5 km from Palmilla Golf Club. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Amazing place, incredible staff. Highly recomended.

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8.6
Excellent
138 reviews
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£20
per night

Situated in San José del Cabo, within 1.8 km of San Jose Estuary and 4 km of Puerto Los Cabos, Aloha Surf Hostel offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 5.6 km from Club Campestre, 8 km from Palmilla Golf Club and 10 km from El Dorado Golf. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from Hotelera Beach.

This hostel is SO UNIQUE in many ways ! Great Location, creative interior design, comfort, and nice staff ! . The location is prime ! 5-10 min walk to shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries, ATM, etc My bed was neat and comfy, I slept so good. lots of space to hangout. It’s an oasis in the city! , and the staff is super friendly and resourceful. Had a blast! The hostel offers surf lessons and bike rentals, I did both. Roads are very easy to tour around town, and took surf lessons… was able to surf the same day!!! an amazing experience! highly recommended!

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8.7
Excellent
10 reviews
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£19
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in San José del Cabo

  • Avg. price/night: £103.43
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 89 reviews
    The apartment was amazing. Very clean and comfortable with a full kitchen that I didn’t use as I was only staying overnight. The owner is beautiful and so helpful. She spoke English though most other staff members had no English. It was close to the airport and they arranged for me to be taken there by one of the staff who was friendly and helpful. The pizza from the restaurant downstairs was one of the best I’ve had. Homemade breakfast was yummy. There is a laundromat underneath which is relatively cheap.
    Cheryl Kerr
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £39.57
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 41 reviews
    Great location, very nice terrace, very basic but totally fine for some days
    Funke
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £123
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 845 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff and so quiet!
    Susan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £491.69
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 312 reviews
    Omelettes were delicious. The menu changed daily to feature items. Staff were friendly and polite. Loved our room and the balcony and the locking safe. The reservable restaurant was a nice dinner. There is a supermarket, Starbucks and more only a short block away if you forget to pack anything! Short Uber ride into town. The restaurants in town are very expensive making the resort food excellent value.
    Theresa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £127.76
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 96 reviews
    Great location. Clean and safe. Will be staying again. Location was perfect to walk the city to eat and drink
    Damerow
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £80.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 451 reviews
    great location, up a hill, away from the road then noise and others!
    Gareth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £55.05
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 286 reviews
    Great location in the heart of San Jose del Cabo! Nice common area and staff. Would recommend to those visiting for basic accomodations
    Ruth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £54.22
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 138 reviews
    Like all good things in life, if you pour love into something it blooms. Davi and the volunteers have mastered this at desert heart. I came alone and was treated to pure magic. The building is located in the heart of the arts district and is clean, safe and warm. Best hostel stay I've ever had - topping many hotel stays. Thank you for an incredible trip!
    Hay
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £54.22
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 138 reviews
    Everything was amazing General atmosphere, the team, the location, I had the best time I could ever hope in San Jose ! Best hostel I have been to in Mexico Thanks for everything team, really felt like at home !
    AUDREY
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £55.05
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 286 reviews
    Its my second time in this hotel, I love it here, it feels just like home and literally a beautiful setting just near the beautiful church and centre of san jose del cabo. All restaurants and top spots are a few steps away. Staff are nice especially Alejandro very helpful, place is clean and very good priced for a wonderful safe location. Internet was fast too. Good kitchen with ample space to meet other travellers. Definitely the best budget hotel with the best location of San Jose del Cabo.
    Martin
    Solo traveler