If only they would scrub the floors and put some effort into cleaning it properly, it would be acceptable. Before I stayed here, I read the reviews and they weren't great but I saw one or two that were satisfied. I booked 2 nights here but ended up only stayed 1 night. I was disappointed how dirty it was for that price. If they would have made the effort to clean it well, I would have stayed the 2nd night. Instead I went up a couple blocks and stayed in the hammock at the El Indio Viejo which was a great place to meet people and get good food and beer.

Didn't plan on staying in Moyogalpa. Original plans were to stay out at Playa Santo Domingo, however after running into distant relatives who live near town, staying in Moyogalpa seemed to be the 'better' choice. Good points; the AC worked pretty well, and the bedding was crisp and clean. The food at the restaurant was a bargain. The help were friendly though not so helpful in terms of setting up guides and so on. Being in town meant being close to Concepcion, so getting up the volcano was convenient. Good selection of restaurants in town, as well as several internet spots, and as far as I know the only ATM on the island. Not so good points; no hot water, well you get used to this traveling about the country....but still it would have been nice, a mirror in the bathroom would have been nice, an attempt to provide something/anything so I could shave in the mornings would have been a plus. Back to the bath, just not clean, not up to expectations. No TV, and after three days had to request a room clean (I dunno I sort expected them come in and at least dump the trash). Broken window, ya know like forget about security...and handing off my valuables at the front desk was better than nothing, but I had no idea nor warm fuzzy feeling that my valuables were truly secure.

Don't stay there our room was shabby, the walls were mouldy and you could smell the mould, the wash basin was filthy black, the toilet pan had not been cleaned for weeks, there were also bare live wires in the shower area. Food was pretty good though and the waiting staff were great

I was surprised to see such negative reviews on this place.

The rooms were basic but clean and functioning (although the TV didn't work). We didn't look elsewhere but recommended it to some travellers on the street who ended up staying and saying that it was a far better option than other hostals they had viewed in the area. We paid $15 a night for a double without aircon.

The hotel served good food (by local standards) at a reasonable price.

...Perhaps the management has got its act together!?!