With a stay at The Octopus's Garden in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Bay of Banderas and 7 minutes from Playa Bucerias. .This hostel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Cruise Ship Terminal and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from San Pancho Nayarit Market.
The Octopus's Garden offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. This La Cruz de Huanacaxtle hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features gift shops/newsstands and charcoal grills.
Stop by the hostel's restaurant, Casa De Hule, for dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
Casa De Hule - This family restaurant serves dinner only.
Coffee Bar - This bar serves breakfast and brunch. Open select days.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–noon: MXN 150 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Restaurants on site
Casa De Hule
Coffee Bar
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Lockers available
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Tile flooring in room
More
Designated smoking areas
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 150 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Octopus's Cruz Huanacaxtle
The Octopus's Garden La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
The Octopus's Garden Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Octopus's Garden Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I love staying in Hostels and this was the best experience I have ever enjoyed. I had a private room and so had the luxury of an AC unit but rarely needed to turn it on. The Dorm rooms were all equipped with fans. The shared kitchen had everything you could need in the way of cooking utensils. I shared many a great meal with other guests. The staff there was so helpful and accommodating. Ruben even found a yoga mat for me to use and cleaned it for me. Aruna, the owner was so gracious and welcoming. She had run this Hostel for some 30 or 40 years and was beloved by everyone in the town. There was a beautiful studio upstairs that offered Yoga classes, Tai Chi, Salsa Lessons and many other community events so you could stay entertained without leaving the Hostel. There was also an Italian restaurant attached with the best Pizza I've ever had.
They even roasted and ground their own coffee right on the premises, so it was a popular coffee spot in the morning. It felt like home because of the amazing staff there. I have already rebooked for a month next year!
Great hostel close to bus stop and just six blocks to Marina and town square. Well organized with each room having a shelf space in kitchen. Entire place is open and spacious. Private and Shared rooms. My private room was double bed with AC and a fan. Never needed the AC. Ability to do wash and hang clothes if needed. Quiet and safe. Great pizzeria in garden area for evening meal. Beer, wine and limited spirits available. Fantastic gift shop that should be visited even if not staying here. Definitely will come again if in town.