Jodanga is an awesome hostel to chill out and relax at...Santa Cruz doesn't really have much going on, so it's nice that you can hang out around in the pool, tv room, and patio with other travelers and have a drink or two. The staff is awesome, especially Nair. She was super helpful when my bus got canceled and I... More

I was supposed to spend just 1 night in Santa Cruz but spent over 10 weeks here. The hostel is kept very clean, the staff are very friendly, Nair (receptionist) took me too many cool places and bars around Santa Cruz. If you have some spare time to have some fun, i would recommend a visit to Jodanga and let... More

I came to Santa Cruz only to use as a stepping stone to head north into the jungle, however found I couldn't leave. I had the best time at this hostel, it was clean, friendly, helpful and reasonably priced for Santa Cruz. The best part were the staff. Nair and Jhanisse made my time in Santa Cruz the best it... More

Had an absolutely fantastic time at Jodanga Backpackers, a two day stay turned into seven weeks! The staff are incredible especially Nair, who was such an angel to me! I definitely recommend staying here, as it really is the only place to stay in Santa Cruz. I just hope that everyone else has the same experience of Jodanga that I... More

This hostel is pretty much the only hostel in Santa Cruz which is probably why it gets away with its ridiculous prices for everything, including the most expensive beers in Santa Cruz! (you arent allowed to bring in your own alcohol) The location is crap, you have to get a taxi to go anywhere and the areas within walking distance... More

This has to be the worst overpriced hostel ever. Guests are there to please the owner and staff, not the opposite. Everything is overpriced, booze, dorms and B-B-Q which has the cheapest cuts of meat and the very cheapest booze which wino's refuse to drink. It is miles from anywhere and one needs to get a taxi everywhere. Some of... More

... that is how you can summarize the Jodanga. Spacious dorms, great pool, fast internet, nice bathrooms, good kitchen, great breakfast, great common arreas, lockers, nice service, a welcome beer of you can repeat the hostel rules (how funny is that?!) About the location: you'll have to walk a little bit, but it is not really a dodgy area. it... More

I was recommended this hostel by another backpacker so I booked here without looking into it, I was shocked with how bad the location of it was. They say it is a short walk to the centre but it is a MASSIVE walk. One good thing is that you can walk to one of the airports, which is a really... More

On paper good amenities (swimming pool, pool table, tv, blah blah blah) however it is well overpriced, has only 2 common bathrooms 1 shower, some unfriendly staff, overpriced drinks (not allowed to bring your own). Rooms are tiny and uncomfortable springy beds. Not flexible with changing bookings and can't check in till 2pm. Also it belongs to HI but it... More