peaceful, great hosts, very very kind! and the value for money is 10/10, you have a good breakfast. you have shops to buy sth to cook in the kitchen or you may buy some pasta or pizza inside the hostel. you also have 6hs tour with a great guide to the jungle

Stayed in August 2025

Hostel was fine, just a bit of a pain to get to but not too difficult. If you are using Apple maps be aware that it has the hostel in the wrong place - when you get off the bus it is c50 yards back the way you gave just come.

If you want a place in the jungle then this place has a great location. If you want the benefits of being in the town it will score low in terms of location. Staff are great, good food available, beers too. The dorm is the biggest I have been in on this trip, loads of space to spread your stuff out. Beds good too.

Stayed in July 2025

It was just a little far away

I like the room, it was clean, nice deco and the bed was big and the breakfast is a plus definitely

Stayed in March 2024

The location, so beautiful and surrounded by nature Clean and comfortable Vanessa was so friendly and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

They send the booking no show, although we stayed there

Really nice rooms, nice location, friendly and helpful staf

Stayed in December 2023

i had a very good time there. the beds were very comfortable and the area is perfect to calm down and enjoy the nature. also mario one of the staff members is a very nice person :)

Stayed in November 2023

Nice location.

Stayed in August 2023

If it is properly managed it would be a 9... if they tried to propose properly organised tours it would be a 10

The hostel is in really beautiful place on the "last road" before the forest. The dormitorio is really nice and all the structure give you really a fantastic peaceful mood. The two host was ok, they give you suggestions, but It seems like things aren't being handled, things happen but aren't part of an organized management.

Stayed in September 2023

While my stay at Guest House Great Hostels Amazon was an incredible experience overall, there were a few minor drawbacks. First, the cold showers were less than ideal, especially after a long day of exploring. Secondly, the kitchen facilities, while available, could benefit from some improvement to make cooking more convenient. Lastly, the hostel's remote location, though providing an authentic experience, might pose a challenge for travelers seeking more immediate accessibility. However, these minor inconveniences were overshadowed by the exceptional positives of the stay and the unique Amazonian adventure it offered.

My stay at Guest House Great Hostels Amazon was, without a doubt, the absolute highlight of my entire Amazonas trip in Ecuador. To begin with, getting there might require a bit of effort, but it's entirely worth it. You can catch the Centinela bus from the Mariscal market (just search "Cooperativa de Transportes Centinela del Oriente") which runs three times a day to Parroquia Tarqui (at 6 am, 12 pm, and 4 pm). Once you arrive, you'll be immersed in a genuine local Amazonian experience. The hostel is truly a hidden gem. They not only provide valuable guidance on visiting local communities, viewpoints, and waterfalls but also offer an authentic taste of Amazonian life. The surrounding area boasts a few local restaurants, and the hostel itself serves a complimentary breakfast and has its own restaurant. Additionally, there's a small kitchen available for guests. However, the absolute highlight of my stay was the tour with Enri. It was a genuine local experience and a steal at just $25 for the entire day. This price is significantly lower than what you'd pay for the more touristy tours offered in town or in Tena and Baños.

Stayed in August 2023

The food at the hotel restaurant is overpriced. A restaurant nearby offered great typical food for a good price so that was fine. Breakfast could have been better.

Amazing place very close to the waterfall. You feel kind of in the jungle. There are some things around to do like the cocoa farm, waterfall and viewpoint (3km walk or bike). Some restaurants nearby as well.

Stayed in August 2023

Absolutely nothing

Fabulous location, so close to the waterfalls and "the swing" and a lovely place to unwind and relax. Great breakfast and dinner, and super friendly and kind owners!!

Stayed in July 2023

They do an excellent job of keeping the bugs out, but of course some critters will find their way inside. You can't be too squeamish in the jungle. If it's a big bug they will carry it outside for you with a broom and shovel. The dorms would heat up during the day and it's like an oven in there, but at night it's pleasantly cool so don't worry about not having an AC. When it was pouring rain, some water dripped on my bed, there was a small hole in the roof, but it wasn't a problem to just switch beds because it was only three people in the 10 bed dorm. When you want to go to some waterfalls that are farther away, like Arcoirís or Pailón del Ángel, make sure that they're not closed.

The location, when you rent a bike (7 $) you can reach all the sites in the vicinity. I definitely recommend Cascada Vida Natural. The hostel had a very rustic feel, but there was hot water. Breakfast was great! Really liked the hammocks. The staff was always nice and there are two very cute cats living on the property. I can definitely recommend going there! I can also recommend doing a hike in the jungle with Henry, it was really adventurous.

Stayed in July 2023

I love this place! The nicest staff ever! Also the german volunteer was so friendly and helped us with everything. Everything super clean, great location, great food. I loved the fact that bike rental is possible, would highly recommend this wounderful place to everyone

Stayed in July 2023

Perfect location, two kitchens, cozy rooms, nice staff, very good prices, fast Wifi. This hostel has everything you need in Baños. I totally recommend.

Stayed in July 2023

Incredible stay. So glad we decided to come to Puyo for a few days and stay here. Wifi was surprisingly good, and a very comfortable quiet room. I know Puyo wouldn't have been as of a great experience if we didn't stay here. Rented bikes and did a tour from here. Would recommend.

Stayed in June 2023

Close to the jungle and attractions around, great Staff we had a lot of fun with (shout out Daniela!), Good tour that was organized through the hostel

Stayed in June 2023

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Everything. High quality dorm, extensive grounds, nice dining and shared area. Lovely staff

Stayed in May 2023

Acoomdation is basic , but value for money is excelent.

Nice propperty , Daniela who work there was verry kind ( and busy) . She made for us delicious pizza. Bathing in Hola Vida was super nice. Next door cacao farm was also nice expirience.

Stayed in April 2023

The hostess was super friendly and the place is right next to various cool possibilities, like a wonderful waterfall, a breathtaking mirador and indigenous communities as well as a coffee plantage. Would stay here again.

Stayed in April 2023

Good breakfast, very good service from Daniela and co. and beautiful location in the nature.

Stayed in April 2023

I don’t think it is an amazing place to meet people as it is rather small (which makes it really cosy). I could not find any information beforehand how I could reach the place which would have been very helpful considering the location

Juan is a very friendly host and recommended a variety of activities in the neighborhood. The place is amazing and I really liked the ambiance

Stayed in December 2022

A lot of the hostel’s pictures are from the surrounding area. I booked this for the view with the hammock, however it’s about a 45 minute walk from the hostel get there. Not many travelers stay here. More so Ecuadorian families needing a place to stay for the evening. The families were pretty loud. I recommend spending 1 night here.

If you’re looking for something off the beaten path and to chill this is it. WiFi was significantly better than mine in the US, was shocking how awesome it was haha. Sleeping arrangements seemed bug proof. Breakfast was simple, but good. Owner was nice. Bike rental was affordable. A few things to do for a full day in the area; the scenic sunset spot was incredible worthy the trip out here. The resturant across the street easily had the best Ecuadorian food I’ve had. Went there 3x in 2 days.

Stayed in April 2025

Dirty, Staff

Nature

Stayed in January 2025

the beds don’t have mosquito nets, so you will have to shower with repellent

surroundings are amazing and spend the night here it’s a symphony of animal sounds, love it

Stayed in March 2023