The pool itself didn't seem heated

The facility was funky and fun Very clean The tree house was enjoyable They kept the hot tub as warm as you'd like The staff was also generally helpful The dogs were lovely The food decent Nice bathrooms

Stayed in August 2025

The water in the pool was about as close to freezing without ice forming.

The staff were wonderful and very kind. The food was unreal for a hostel, parallels many restaurants I went to (thanks chef). The property and rooms were very well maintained. My buddy and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed in July 2025

The distance to banos is far away, but everything you need is at this place. The rooms are a lil bit noisy, but the balcony watching the green was nice

Amazing staff, good food, good vibes. Would recommend everyone to chill hear at the pool and jacuzzi and to some yoga in the garden

Stayed in July 2025

The hostel is beautiful, the staff is very attentive, and overall it's a really fun place to be. The food is delicious, the bar is amazing, and the people at the hostel are always friendly, fun, and incredibly helpful.

Stayed in July 2025

Mama Tungu is situated in a lovely location, and my friends and I enjoyed the variety of the menu and the quality of the food.

Stayed in July 2025

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We had a wonderful stay at the Mama Tungu hostal. Unfortunately my friend was sick during our stay in Baños. Carlos from the reception took really good care of her when I was away & the kitchen team made special tea for her! Super kind! The Mama Tungu hostal offers very offordable and really nice tours. The food in the hostel is also great! The location is a bit outside of Baños, but the friendly house taxi driver will bring you for a cheap price to the center of Baños. I would definitely recommend this place (and come back myself ;))

Stayed in June 2025

The atmosphere was really good and people were super nice, staff and other visitors. The hostal is so nice for how much you pay for, it has everything to have a relaxing stay or a lot of fun activities.

Stayed in June 2025

The only downside is if you want to get into town it's a 10min, $3/4 Uber because the hostel is a little outside of Baños' main area. So not a big deal, and it's location is part of the reason the hostel is so nice

We booked to stay here a few nights to unwind after a busy period of travel, which was a great choice. The staff are all lovely and helpful, the location is really peaceful with waterfalls and viewpoints ~15 minutes walk away, and the communal facilities are great (pool, jacuzzi, table tennis, ps5). We were given a free upgrade to a room with a balcony - the room felt like a hotel room, very modern and well looked after, with a bath and a hammock on the balcony. Food is decent and decently priced, and there are bikes to hire for $10 to do the Ruta de las Cascadas, plus you can book rafting, canyoning etc through the hostel. Bar on site too with beer happy hour and a separate cocktail happy hour later on, but it wasnt a party hostel (we stayed in June so high season, but it wasn't too busy). Ended up extending our stay by 2 nights - loved chilling out here

Stayed in June 2025

The mattress in the shared room was wobbly and uncomfortable. The blanket was thin, so I felt cold during the night.

The strong water pressure was great, and having a jacuzzi was a nice bonus.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing - also long as you prepare to drive to Banos by cab every time, which is not too bad but should be expected

The nature was incredible, views were great. Also, the facilities are excellent and food is great. Soy Vikingo also great add on ;)

Stayed in March 2025

No kitchen and food is expensive. $3 taxi to get to town. If you can get an Uber, it’s usually cheaper. WiFi not that good, especially in the room. May is slightly off season(?) it was a bit quiet.

Friendly staff. Good facilities. Hot tub wasn’t super hot, but I prefer it warm. Little area to workout/stretch. Beds are comfortable. Very quiet area with a great view. Close to hikes to waterfalls. Had a bon fire each night I was there.

Stayed in April 2025

Melissa was super helpful and friendly. We’d had a rough day before we arrived and she really made us feel welcome.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing really to complain about. But if we are nit picking then maybe the fact that we do not have access to the kitchen to cook for ourselves or to store our own food.

Mama Tungu Hostel IS great. In fact I would argue that it is the best one in banos. The staff is very professional even when other hostels seem to be empty, Mama Tungu was decently filled which was amazing as an solo traveler trying to socialize. Overall I really enjoyed it.

Stayed in November 2024

Music was way to loud outside and inside. There is no escaping from it if you want to work on the laptop.

Nice location Super friendly staff Beautiful rooms Highly recommended

Stayed in October 2024

I fell in love with the bartender

Stayed in October 2024

On the bad side, it’s far from the city center and from restaurants and shops. You have to go down to the main road if you don’t want to buy overpriced food from the hostel.

The location can be good or bad. Three Waterfalls are within 3-5 minutes walking distance from the hostel. If you like nature, this is your place. The staff were nice.

Stayed in August 2024

+- due to it's location in nature, keep in mind to grab a phone numer of a taxi driver to get around more easily

+ whirlpool + great food + very nice staff ++ in the middle of nature, very calming!

Stayed in August 2024

Was quite highly priced - but there again probably warranted by the facilities above!

A hidden paradise with a mountain-top feel with great views. Friendly welcome from staff who had very good English. Swimming pool, table tennis and hammocks were all great, as was the tree house with good wifi even there! Exceeded all our expectations - felt far more than a 'normal hostel'. Good menu options for meals.

Stayed in July 2024

Loved everything

Pool and jacuzzi, really nice chill area and great rooms. It is a bit outside of town but easy to get back and forth and totally worth the money.

Stayed in April 2024

Bring cash as paying by card adds an extra ~10% to your bill The double rooms are a bit pricy in my opinion - but chilling in your own hammock on the balcony is nice

Such a peaceful & beautiful place outside hectic Banos. The yard with the pool, jacuzzi, fireplace, bar, and doggies is super chill.

Stayed in April 2024

The property is beautiful and secluded yet close enough to town for restaurants. There’s a hot tub and pool which is lovely after a day of adventuring. The private rooms are spacious and comfortable. The staff were soooo friendly and welcoming!

Stayed in April 2024

Area near the door was slightly dirty, a little out of town but this is clearly stated and they have links with a local taxi driver with standard fare to get around if needed.

Enjoyed the atmosphere staff and hot tub after tough hiking. Quick response to request for towels and cleaning of room. Plugs close to each bed.

Stayed in February 2024

The only complaint, and it is a small one, is that the sound insulation between rooms was not great, and we unfortunately had noisy neighbors.

Breakfast offered an extensive choice, was delicious, and was offered for an extended period for those who needed an early start--to those who wanted to sleep in! The staff, (mostly Argentinian) were exceptional. Their weren't many people staying at the Lodge, but they still went out of their way to light us a bonfire, and were helpful getting us bicycles for the Ruta de Las Cascadas, and to help us with many other questions. Great crew!

Stayed in December 2023

In the middle of nature. Outstanding breakfast and Food in general

Stayed in January 2024