Hostel Casa Madera — Hotel in Sololá

Casa Madera is a beautiful property and very chill. It is laid-back and has a good hostel-like vibe. There is a kitchen if you want it, and the people working their when I showed up were great. Loved the hangout area on the second floor with mattresses and hammocks. My room was simple, of course, but my bed was quite comfortable. The walls between the rooms are just planks, so you will be able to hear a lot. This is the one downside overall. The bathrooms and common areas were kept clean. The barking of the dogs around the hotel at night was often incessant and very loud. Next door, the man on the church loudspeaker started yelling nice and early one morning...twice! There's only so much the property can do about this, but it's good to...

The personnel was nice and the check in was done quickly.

The private double room without bathroom was big and clean. But the bathroom was down the stairs and I mean downs too many stairs ! It was actually stressful to go to the bathroom.

During the day time they don’t have enaugh water for the shower, so you need to be sure to plan when you want to have a shower, also knowing there is only 2 toilets and 2 showers for everyone..

The rooftop/smoking area is up to so many other stairs !

The noise … if you don’t have earplug you cannot sleep, it is simple as this. There is so so many dogs barking at time, all night long. And I am not talking about the chickens.

We cannot really recommend this place as we did...

I had a great stay at Casa Madera! It’s a family-owned place with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The kitchen is well-equipped, making it easy to cook your own meals. The open space area is really nice to hang out in, and everything is always kept very clean—without the use of strong chemicals, which I really appreciate.

The bunk beds are comfortable, and the vibe here is calm and respectful. It’s not a party hostel, so if you’re looking for a peaceful place, this is perfect. The staff is super flexible and accommodating, which made my stay even better. Plus, the hot showers were a great bonus!

Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a cozy and well-maintained place to stay....