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Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina

2.5 star property

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A pool area with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a hanging light fixture, and a doorway leading to a bathroom.
A garden area with a circular stone fire pit, a wooden fence, and a thatched-roof structure.
A group of people dining at a restaurant with a wooden interior and a bamboo backdrop.
A DJ booth with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Calle del Morro s/n, Colonia Marinero, Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX, 71980
  • Place, Zicatela Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Marinero Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Commercial Walkway
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a suitcase, and a red door.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a thatched roof, a bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the sea.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a wall-mounted mirror, and a mural.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a table, and a wall with a leaf design.

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall mural.

Compact Room Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bunk beds, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a thatched roof, a bed, a small table, a bench, and a view of the ocean.

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Tepee Tent

A thatched-roof room with a bed under a white canopy.

Tepee Tent

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Suite Ocean View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

Premium Suite Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden ladder, a small table, and a wall with a geometric design.

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden ladder, a small table, and a wall with a geometric design.

Private Dorm, 6 beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden ladder, a small table, and a wall with a geometric design.

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Puerto Escondido

Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina places you steps from Zicatela Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Marinero Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and a beach bar. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour business centre. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and noon. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Puerto Escondido hostel include Punta Zicatela and Carrizalillo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Zicatela Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marinero Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Commercial Walkway - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Principal Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Zicatela Market - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM-Puerto Escondido Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cafecito - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paraiso - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Xcaanda - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flori-tao - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Coste - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina

Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina.

This Puerto Escondido hostel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: USD 13 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 8 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 23 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 55 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 13 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 55 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 23 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Selina Puerto Escondido Hostel
Selina Puerto Escondo Hostel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina?

Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina?

Yep, Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina is a short 1-minute walk from Zicatela Beach.

Does Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina have a pool?

Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What makes Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina.

Does Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina?

No, Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Nílu Puerto Escondido by Selina Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 368 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful. Staff is great and room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quirky, fun, hostel-like property. We stayed for two nights and enjoyed both pools and the area. It's a chill, relaxed environment at Nilu and the area. My morning routine was to get a cappuccino nearby at 360, walk to the beach and watch the surfers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erik

Room was clean, staff fr
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kereny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic specially Monse !! Very cool staff good food and nice vibe !! We even did salsa lesson and after they had a live salsa band!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Justin

What bar?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect, and property is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay at the Selina in Puerto Escondido, clean room excellent staff great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great everything
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Both pools were actually gross, oily murky water, loud at night, would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Karen Lopez

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Front desk was not responsive and not helpful, however, the room was clean and was in a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Zicatela and Playa Marinero.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan Gonzalo Zumbado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place to relax and co work
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is probably the prettiest hotel I've stayed in, not luxary but beautiful, natural and enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to get involved into a international context highly recommend this hostal as 1st option good and cheaper
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricio López

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love my stay ! Super walkable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The private loft room is absolutely gorgeous, especially with the balcony that overlooks the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall great property but staff is not great and location is ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property supassed my expectations. Really cool place with a lot of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024