This hostel is pretty much the only hostel in Santa Cruz which is probably why it gets away with its ridiculous prices for everything, including the most expensive beers in Santa Cruz! (you arent allowed to bring in your own alcohol) The location is crap, you have to get a taxi to go anywhere and the areas within walking distance... More

This has to be the worst overpriced hostel ever. Guests are there to please the owner and staff, not the opposite. Everything is overpriced, booze, dorms and B-B-Q which has the cheapest cuts of meat and the very cheapest booze which wino's refuse to drink. It is miles from anywhere and one needs to get a taxi everywhere. Some of... More

... that is how you can summarize the Jodanga. Spacious dorms, great pool, fast internet, nice bathrooms, good kitchen, great breakfast, great common arreas, lockers, nice service, a welcome beer of you can repeat the hostel rules (how funny is that?!) About the location: you'll have to walk a little bit, but it is not really a dodgy area. it... More

I was recommended this hostel by another backpacker so I booked here without looking into it, I was shocked with how bad the location of it was. They say it is a short walk to the centre but it is a MASSIVE walk. One good thing is that you can walk to one of the airports, which is a really... More

On paper good amenities (swimming pool, pool table, tv, blah blah blah) however it is well overpriced, has only 2 common bathrooms 1 shower, some unfriendly staff, overpriced drinks (not allowed to bring your own). Rooms are tiny and uncomfortable springy beds. Not flexible with changing bookings and can't check in till 2pm. Also it belongs to HI but it... More

It's just far from the center and from the terminal. But among the expensive places in Santa Cruz, this one offers fantastic service. The pool and jacuzy, wifi, a very clean kitchen to use, and the awesome breakfast are really good. The air conditioning works only at night from 11 to 8, but it is set on perfect temperature, never... More

I lived in Jodanga for a month as I came to Santa Cruz to work as a volunteer. Staff is always friendly and I have never had any problems here. Besides, they are able to help you with any kind of problems. The place itself is tidy, clean and shows a very young atmosphere, with a bar, pool table, colourful... More

We stayed here for 2 nights in one of their double rooms. It was a good space, very clean with enough room to fit all our luggage, so was great. There wasn't always hot water, temperamental times of day! The hostel is very clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Pool is great especially when the weather is... More

Overall, this place is an excellent value for the money. It has a pool, wifi, breakfast with eggs and some very tasty limeade. Normally I don't expect "service" from a hostel, but had a couple really annoying things happen. 1.) We called in advance to see if they had a double room available as I am traveling with my husband.... More