Lazy Crab Hostel

Lazy Crab Hostel Bed and Breakfast in Nicaragua

About this bed and breakfast

Situated in Nicaragua, this lovely bed and breakfast for $10 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Set in Balgue, Lazy Crab Hostel has a garden and a terrace. The property is located 1.5 km from Maderas Volcano. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Nicaragua

Nearby attractions

Cerro Musun

104.57 miles

Circunvalacion Rio Blanco

100.91 miles

Salto Mulukukú

121.31 miles

Cascada La Golondrina

104.69 miles

Lazy Crab Hostel

3.9

Good(133 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Nicaragua

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

$$$$

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Nicaragua

Nearby attractions

Cerro Musun

104.57 miles

Circunvalacion Rio Blanco

100.91 miles

Salto Mulukukú

121.31 miles

Cascada La Golondrina

104.69 miles

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(133 Reviews)

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8.0

Jul 2023

Clean and comfortably value hostel

Quiet and clean with friendly staff- good value in Balgue and less mosquitoes than other accommodation

2.0

Jun 2023

Very poor

Friendly and helpful staff

Room smelled bad all the time, and extremely hot even with a fan. Bugs everywhere and not clean in room. Dated decor setting but I guess that's the vibe. Shower was annoying with only the few streams of water pointing all wrong way

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The atmosphere was exceptional. The stuff was great and very helpful. The location is perfect. There are many options for restaurants. No matter where you're on this island, you need a scooter to get to the beach & sightseeing. But Lazy Crab has a good distance to the most attractions. They have a kitchen with room for your own purchase. The breakfast is really good too and they have free coffee for breakfast.

9.0

Mar 2023

Nice place to stay!

Nice hostel with a lot of hammocks, basic rooms but friendly staff. perfect location!

10.0

Feb 2023

amazing stay

super nice and relaxed vibe, great staff and amazing breakfast. good location as well. we extended twice!

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

great great stuff the rooms are great really clean

10.0

Jan 2023

I really felt sad leaving.

I’ve been 5 months on the road and The Lazy Crab has to be one of the best places I’ve stayed. Such a chilled vibe and the staff are out of this world. Lots of areas where you get your own space or be with with other people.

The Wi-Fi would occasionally drop out in my room.

10.0

Nov 2022

We were welcomed warmly and had a great time at the hostel that also helped us to organise trips and transports.

great common/ chill area, lots of space, drinkable tap water, super friendly and helpful staff

4.0

Aug 2022

Disappointing

The staff was great and very helpful! Breakfast was delicious!

No hot water or water pressure in the shower (private room).

7.0

Aug 2022

Cute and funky place. Lot of bugs but thats island life. Nice staff :)

Location was great. Most of the stuff on the island is around here. Cute spot, lots of room for hangout and working if you need. They have cute bunnies.

We left early because of the bugs. I understand your on an island and theres no AC and what not. We ended up getting literally bitten by a huge cockroach. The beds have no mosquito nets and the doors and windows are not sealed so things get in pretty easy. We also picked this place cuz they had an electric shower, when we got there it was broken though..

3.0

Jul 2022

It was OK

It was cheap

The mouse falling on you from the ceiling

6.0

Jun 2022

Pleasant

wasn’t aware that in Ometepe you can’t get anywhere without bikes so make sure you factor that into the cost of your stay if your on a budget. £8 ish for a bed but then an extra $15 /20 dollars to rent a bike each day.

7.0

Jun 2022

great location social hostel

didn’t see much but looked like a nice hostel in a good location

7.0

May 2022

Good

Vibe and people

Rooms need a bit of a refurb Bathrooms don't get clean very often

7.0

May 2022

Good

The chill area's in the hostel.

The 8 persons dorm is very war. There are not enough vans, space for your backpack and good ventilation.

6.0

May 2022

Pleasant

Sunsets two minutes away from hostel. Friendly staff especially Eric who really went out of his way to help us. Nice areas outside our room to relax.

Rooms a little small.

7.0

May 2022

Good

Very helpful staff, nicely decorated place

Kitchen ist not very well equiped; dorm gets very hot at night as no air is moving through (there are 2 fans at the ceiling which help a little)

9.0

Apr 2022

Superb

Lazy Crab home from home! Love the vibe here and how it’s just a little family. Lovely big open plan hostel with loads of chilling areas. Cooked breakfast is very good and very cheap. Ryder is such a friendly lovely owner and will always help you with whatever question you have :)

Water sometimes can not work, or the pressure is a bit off but apart from that nada!!

7.0

Apr 2022

Very basic room in a good location

Balgue is a great location, staff was friendly and room seemed clean.

Room was dark and super hot, also the wifi was not really working in the room. Value for money a bit less than the rest of Nicaragua.

8.0

Mar 2022

Good for a few nights

Great place with lots of hammocks and a good pool table, social vibe and nice people Bikes to rent was really helpful

Lovely staff but volunteers usually don't have the end answer. Questions go through a few people but you do get the answer in the end.

3.0

Mar 2022

Poor

The hostel was not a great experience. When I went to bed there was already someone laying in my bed as it turns out they double booked the bed. This was only around 10pm so I went to reception but there was no one around. I ended up sleeping outside on one of the mattresses on the 2nd level terrace. This wasn’t a big deal because I had earplugs and an eye mask to block the light but I was bothered by the disorganization of the hostel. Upon arrival I asked about the advertised daily breakfast (for $3). The next morning they were not serving breakfast due to a big party on the island the night before (too many hungover guests = not enough demand for breakfast). Had they told me this prior I would have bought some food to make in the kitchen. I rented a motorbike through the hostel for 3 days. After 2 days I realized I needed to leave the island early in order to get a covid test. The hostal reception would not give me a refund. The Lazy Crab Instagram posts a lot of stories which gives the impression of planned hostel activities however there was nothing planned while I was there. Lastly, the property is listed as “beachfront” on booking.com but the truth is it’s about a 150 meter walk down the road to the rocky shoreline. Aside from an average hostel, the island is stunning and worth going to for at least a few nights!

10.0

Mar 2022

For that price you cant sleep better

The workers and especially the owner are really nice. They helpd us with everything we needed and the hostal has a great vibe. The Wifi was really good and I had no problems to work online

10.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

Loved everything about the Lazy Crab. One of my favorite hostels I’ve ever stayed in

9.0

Mar 2022

chill place, good vibe :)

the staff was really welcoming and always ready to help us and present to answer questions :)

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Nicaragua?

The average price for a rental in Nicaragua is $75 per night. This rental is $65 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lazy Crab Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Lazy Crab Hostel pet friendly?

Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Lazy Crab Hostel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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About this bed and breakfast

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Lazy Crab Hostel

Bed and Breakfast in Nicaragua

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Nicaragua

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Nicaragua?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Lazy Crab Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lazy Crab Hostel?

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