Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina

2.5 star property

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Premium Suite Ocean View | Free WiFi
2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Beach bar
Premium Suite Ocean View | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead
Premium Suite Ocean View | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Calle del Morro s/n, Colonia Marinero, Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX, 71980
  • Place, Zicatela Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Marinero Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Commercial Walkway
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Compact Room Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Tepee Tent

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Suite Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Private Dorm, 6 beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina

Spend the day on Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina's beach or relax by one of the hostel's 2 outdoor swimming pools.
Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
During your stay at Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina, you're just a quick walk from Zicatela Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a beach bar and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 3 meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • Steps from Zicatela Beach and 8 minutes by car from Punta Zicatela
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina.

This Puerto Escondido hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to noon.
Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: USD 13 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 8 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 10 2026 to June 17 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 23 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 55 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 13 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 55 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 23 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Selina Puerto Escondido Hostel
Selina Puerto Escondo Hostel

Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 364 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful. Staff is great and room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erik

Room was clean, staff fr
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kereny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic specially Monse !! Very cool staff good food and nice vibe !! We even did salsa lesson and after they had a live salsa band!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Justin

What bar?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Both pools were actually gross, oily murky water, loud at night, would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karen Lopez

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Front desk was not responsive and not helpful, however, the room was clean and was in a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay at the Selina in Puerto Escondido, clean room excellent staff great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect, and property is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great everything
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Zicatela and Playa Marinero.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Juan Gonzalo Zumbado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place to relax and co work
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is probably the prettiest hotel I've stayed in, not luxary but beautiful, natural and enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Lots of steps not very well maintained . Front desk not very helpful. Checked out early
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to get involved into a international context highly recommend this hostal as 1st option good and cheaper
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricio López

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love my stay ! Super walkable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall great property but staff is not great and location is ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The private loft room is absolutely gorgeous, especially with the balcony that overlooks the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property supassed my expectations. Really cool place with a lot of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the distance to the bars. Not too close but not too far. You don't hear the music as much as other hotels.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025