Hostal mandala Evelyn





6.4Average
(133 Ratings)
"It was very cheap and Evelyn was very very nice. They provide breakfast, which was nice and the place is super central. I had a great time. You should definitely consider it. Recommended, loved it."
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Includes essentialsBalcony/Terrace, Garden, Sauna and more
Located in El Pacífico, Hostal mandala Evelyn offers 5-star accommodations with a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The hotel features a sauna and room service.
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Balcony/Terrace
Garden
Sauna
Family friendly
$$$$
6.4Average
(133 Ratings)
"It was very cheap and Evelyn was very very nice. They provide breakfast, which was nice and the place is super central. I had a great time. You should definitely consider it. Recommended, loved it."
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Ratings and reviews
1.0 / 10.0
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- Mould on the ceiling
- Holes and grubby sheets. Blankets look unwashed. Slept very badly
- Mattress looks very old and had a slight dip in it. Pillows were the same, and hard. Used my T-shirt as a pillow instead
- Shower is not great. Have to ask them to turn the hot water on and then wait 5 mins
- Bathroom had water leaking through the floor on arrival
- Plug socket hanging out of wall
- Unsure how much they actually cleaned (dead spider by window)
4.0 / 10.0
The location and view was amazing. Cute baby and young family that run it. I met very interesting people and loved chillin there, the food was very good and a good value. Hot water!!
I booked a family room with a window and a view with a balcony. I was given a jail like "cell" that was freezing (received no sun) and was next to a patio that hard a super bright light on and people chillin outside which was loud. I was told the night I arrived I would get the room I booked the next day. But was told later and later again and I never got to be in the room I wanted. I understand I had to switch my dates due to a getting into an accident and not being able to walk well. I was given more blankets the next night so I was able to sleep in the freezing, clearly hastily finished room.
6.0 / 10.0
Beautiful art, room was clean and cozy, host was kind and welcoming. They speak only Spanish.
If you’re a rugged traveller you won’t mind the bathrooms.
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing, it was horrible
The room smelled bad, it was constantly noisy, the grounds were trashy. And at the end the owner came into our room making a big fuss and demanding an extra 500 pesos for no reason. It was a huge ripoff and I guess that's what I get for choosing the cheapest room available. Would never recommend this place that is run by thieves and liars
9.0 / 10.0
Great hostel. Good food. The lady who runs the hostel is super nice and friendly. Great views from the hostel.
5.0 / 10.0
fair price, nice view from the veranda, hot shower
Uncomfortable beds & pillows, very cold (blankets not warming), no shared kitchen (had to ask to borrow dishes & toilets not clean (had to ask for toilet paper), service not good
9.0 / 10.0
There was no breakfast
the way is up to hill, but it has nothing to do with the place
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing
Everything
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing
We booked a private room with shared bathroom. The shared bathroom was in a horrible state as if it hasn’t been cleaned for months. It was dark, walls were all wet, loads of rubbish on the floor, a rotten plank to step on to have shower, soap to wash hands were full of hair. We didn’t dare to use it more than it was necessary.
The room conditions was very poor. It didn’t feel clean at all. It was also humid and cold. We couldn’t sleep as we didn’t feel safe and also disgusted.
We didn’t dare to explore any other facilities and left the next morning.
2.0 / 10.0
Nothing to like. A place people go to when everything else is booked.
The first thing I encountered after arriving on site - the owner tried to scam me to double-pay for the accommodation, saying that online payment through Booking.com didn't go though (which was a lie) and asking me to pay in cash. I stood my ground and she pretended that suddenly everything was okay.
Rooms extremely basic, just bare concrete. Nothing was clean. Would not recommend to stay.
4.0 / 10.0
I’ve arrived at 12, and I couldn’t get my room, got to leave part of my staff at the kitchen cuz i wanted to go out. Bathroom was clean but to rough. No lock at he rooms door, didn’t feel safe to leave my stuff on my room.
10.0 / 10.0
It was very cheap and Evelyn was very very nice. They provide breakfast, which was nice and the place is super central. I had a great time. You should definitely consider it. Recommended, loved it.
It is an economical place and travelers should be aware that there are things which may not be considered appropriate for more picky people. I wouldn't let this get in the way of a good time, but there were things which were not entirely as they should be. I had no issues with any of these things all things considered.
6.0 / 10.0
Location. Staff. Food.
Mattress, pillows, bathroom
10.0 / 10.0
all in general
8.0 / 10.0
Good location, cheap stay, breakfast included,, hot shower, tasty food and hot chocolate in restaurant
Difficulty locking our door at night from the inside, but we managed.
7.0 / 10.0
I like the style, raw and creative. Cool paintings and room.
Not too comfortable bed / pillow.
7.0 / 10.0
Amazing view and staff
2.0 / 10.0
The food was ok
The room was so cold. The bed was very springy and the pillows were completely terrible. The bathroom was the grossest bathroom I have ever experienced. The staff members were a bit cold to us. For the price, this is a terrible place to stay. They do sell the stuff that everyone comes to San Jose del Pacifico though!
7.0 / 10.0
Located in a beautiful quiet area, the personal that run the hostal and the canteen make one really feel at home and part of the family, wonderful for spending an evening at the fire on the terrace chatting with other guests! The food in the canteen/restaurant is basic, but varied and good and the kitchen is open till late if you feel like a snack before bed. The hot spiced chocolate on a cold mountain night is absolutely amazing, so is their tea from fresh herbs from the garden!
One should not expect hotel-level comfort then all's quite Ok. The toilets might require flushing from the bucket outside, the showers would be cold in the morning, the sound isolation between the rooms is minimal so chatty neighbours might be an issue. Some guests claimed that they had a very hard bed - cannot confirm that myself, but still.
8.0 / 10.0
Really friendly staff, breakfast was included and delicious. Location was very central, easy to walk into town.
Bed was super hard
1.0 / 10.0
Barebones rooms in a ramshackle shack-like building. Old very lumpy pillows and linens of questionable cleanliness. communal toilet is outside the building. It has no toilet seat and does not flush.
8.0 / 10.0
The staff were great, the food excellent, and the company of fellow travelers always good. The view was spectacular, and the stars through my window at night incredible.
A seat on the toilet would be nice. Had to wait to have the hot water turned on in the morning.
9.0 / 10.0
No breakfast. Host did move us away from the busy highway on the second night. The room we have now has a wonderful shower.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hostal mandala Evelyn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hostal mandala Evelyn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hostal mandala Evelyn?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes free parking, non-smoking, balcony/terrace, garden, and sauna.
