Selina Isla Mujeres
in Mexico 🇲🇽 and 7 other locations selina.com 
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The largest network of hip spaces across the globe, most being hostels with shared or private rooms for shorter stays. Some offer dedicated coworking (extra cost) and other facilities such as pool and restaurant.
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My recent stay at Selina Hostel left much to be desired, with numerous issues detracting from what should have been a pleasant experience. It became clear that SELINA capitalizes on selling an image and values that appeal to social media admiration, yet the actual experience falls far short of the price tag.
Out of the four breakfast options one was unavailable for our entire stay and portions are way too small. And apparently if you miss the narrow breakfast window until 9.30am (even on weekends), you'll be charged for it. This, coupled with the lack of fruit options, makes the breakfast add-on not worth the additional cost.
The air conditioning in our room did not only drip onto our bed every night, but it occasionally turned into a stream of water. The staff's solution? Merely handing us an extra towel. Combined with the absence of hot water in the evenings and poor air circulation, these issues contributed to a pervasive musty odor throughout the room.
During our stay, the WiFi was down for several hours one evening. When we brought this to the staff's attention, they offered no solution, merely acknowledging the issue. Reliable internet is essential for many travelers, particularly if you work remotely.
The sun chairs around the pool and outdoor area were not complimentary but required an additional fee which is pretty ridiculous, especially considering the hostel's premium branding. Additionally, the consistent lack of drinking water in both the coworking space and the common kitchen added unnecessary inconvenience to our stay.
The staff's unfriendliness, particulary of the crew at Marea bar - with the exception of a two nice guys that were in charge of breakfast - further marred our experience. Guests were often made to feel like a bother, as the staff seemed more interested in their own enjoyment rather than catering to the needs of those staying at the hostel.
One particularly concerning incident occurred when retrieving my ID, which I had provided as a deposit. Rather than verifying its authenticity, the staff allowed me to select one seemingly at random from their stash, raising serious concerns about the hostel's security protocols.
The only redeeming aspect of the hostel is its amazing pool and outdoor area. The design is stunning, evoking a tropical wonderland that provides a brief escape from the hostel's myriad shortcomings. Additionally, the community of travelers you can meet here is a great part of the experience, adding some value to the stay.
In summary, our experience at this supposed "Premium Hostel" fell far short of expectations. Selina clearly capitalizes on selling an appealing lifestyle, but the actual experience does not align with the price.
10/10 experience. Stayed in a tepee on the beach, all staff was super nice and helpful.
we especially enjoyed the yoga at the beach & the co-working space.
However, we cannot understand, the regulation regarding the free yoga lessons - If you stay in a dorm as a couple, you’ll get two vouchers a day for the yoga. But if you stay in a private room, where you pay way more money, you’ll only get one voucher?! So in total we spent 500 pesos extra for yoga classes. Would be really nice, if this regulation would be changed in the future.
We loved it!
Beautiful hostel& rooms, great location, very close to one of the most beautiful beach ever. Great stuff & everyday activity to have fun and keep yourself up!
Love The Hostel!
Many different facilities including: Volleyball net, bar, breakfast, an access to a beautiful beach and most importantly Wonderful, beautiful people who are super friendly and helpful.
Private room was really nice, AC was blasting cold.
the only setback I had was that the WiFi in my room didn't really work, besides that everything was perfect.
I have some to love my stays at Selina. much has to do with the outstanding and kind staff there. Jose always greets me with kindness and a smile. I don’t feel like a number there, but rather a valued guest. Also, Pedro and Avdi are so helpful and with a smile.
I love the deck there on the premises. It’s a place where I can read, catch a nap then workout. Maria, who also leads yoga, is sometimes there with her kindness, too.
I feel so good when I am there at Selina and have already booked my next 2 trips there.
I took the candy workshop and Samantha was so nice and trying all the candies was fun to do. I am looking forward to the bracelet workshop. This is a nice property. They have nice areas to relax and chill. I also did the yoga in the morning. It’s a nice way to start the day.
I’m so happy with my experience here:) social events daily like volleyball, yoga and welcome drink. I was able to make friends this way. Jared was the event coordinator and he was so attentive and inclusive and so kind! North beach was a 5 minute walk away and so was the Main Street where all the restaurants and bars were. So so happy thank you Selina and reception team as well!
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