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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Desert Heart Hostel in San José del Cabo offers free WiFi, air-conditioning, and shared bathrooms with showers. Guests can relax in the lounge or prepare meals in the shared kitchen. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides a minimarket, evening entertainment, express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and air-conditioning. Prime Location: Located 5.6 mi from Los Cabos International Airport, the hostel is an 18-minute walk from San Jose Estuary. Nearby attractions include Hotelera Beach (1.2 mi) and Puerto Los Cabos (1.9 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive staff, and excellent service support. Guests appreciate the property’s excellent service and support.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Abegya
United States
“It is the best hostel in San Jose with the best location. The people are amazing and they feel like going home. The location is in the center with immediate access to everything from galleries to breakfast and dinner places.” - Javier
United States
“Always, the staff. The location to Centro and Dive locations nearby accessible by city bus. RUTA DE DESERTÓ runs every 10-15 minutes to and from SJD” - Javier
United States
“Location to Centro Art district, Staff amazing kudos to Chava he helped me locate various snorkeling/diving locations by taking the local buses. It would’ve taken me 2 weeks to find these exact spots I wanted to explore” - Wilson
Canada
“The location was excellent. The room and bed were very comfortable for one night in Cabo. Staff were friendly and helpful. No real complaints.” - Anthony
United States
“Everything. Exactly what a hostel should be - comfortable, colorful, mellow, upbeat; a special atmosphere of wonderful people from around the world connecting, chilling, and maintaining a positive, ephemeral community.” - Donielle
United States
“Desert Heart Hostel is a true gem. Miguel and the volunteers go out of their way to make you feel like family from the moment you arrive. The hostel’s central location makes it perfect for exploring nearby galleries and restaurants. Miguel’s...” - Raphaël
France
“Clean, nice vibe, really nice location and friendly staff! I recommend definetly.” - Gloria
Switzerland
“The staff is super nice and accommodating! I very much enjoyed our game night on New Year's Eve with them and the other guests. The hostel is also right in the center of San José, next to many restaurants, coffee shops, and cure boutiques.” - Oscar
Mexico
“Cozy and nice place, decoration and room was really good.” - Pamela
United States
“Warm welcome, very nice hosts, peaceful setting, comfy bed, quality linens, great remote work spot and relaxing pool.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.