# La Ventana Hostel

> La Ventana's original hostel — open since 2016. Five-minute walk to the beach in La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Hotel-quality rooms at hostel prices, dorm beds, sea views, full guest kitchen, rooftop deck, and a smoothie bar downstairs. Beloved by kitesurfers, wind-sport travelers, and Baja road-trippers.

## Quick facts
- Address: Cjon 7 Calle Medusa, La Ventana 23232, Baja California Sur, Mexico
- Phone / WhatsApp: +52 612 120 8803
- Booking: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/rmDkzN
- Founded: 2016
- Rooms: private rooms and shared dorm beds; live room inventory is shown in Cloudbeds
- Languages: English, Spanish (Mexican)
- Check-in: 2:00 PM · Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Pet-friendly · Non-smoking rooms · Cash + credit card · MXN + USD accepted

## Rooms
- **Deluxe King Sea View** — Private room, king bed, lush finish, sea view, en-suite bathroom. Ideal for couples on a treat trip.
- **Queen Room** — Private room, queen bed, en-suite bathroom. Best balance of price and comfort for solo travelers and couples.
- **Bunk Bed** — La Ventana's original bunk room. Dorm beds, social vibe, sea-view kitchen down the hall. Backpacker / budget-traveler favorite.

## Amenities
Free high-speed WiFi · Community kitchen with sea views · Rooftop deck · Lounge areas · Smoothie bar (open to guests + walk-ins) · Coffee and tea available · Hot showers · Air conditioning in private rooms

## Activities & access
- **Kitesurfing / wing-foiling**: Peak El Norte season November–March. 5-minute walk to the launch spots in town. Several kite schools nearby.
- **Surf-style waves**: La Ventana is on the Sea of Cortez side; for surf-style wave riding, ask about Pacific-side day trips.
- **Mountain biking**: Sierra trails right outside town, year-round.
- **Fishing**: Local fishing trips can be arranged seasonally.
- **Snorkeling / day trips**: Isla Cerralvo and Sea of Cortez marine wildlife. Nearby hot springs. Espíritu Santo island day trips leave from La Paz.
- **Beach**: 5-min walk. Bars and restaurants in same radius.

## Getting here
- Closest airport: La Paz International (LAP), about 45 minutes by car or taxi
- Backup airport: San José del Cabo / Los Cabos (SJD), usually about 2 hours by car
- Shuttle from LAP can be arranged on request — message ahead
- Bring pesos cash from La Paz; in-town ATMs can run dry in high season

## Seasons
- **November–March (high)**: Kite/wind season. Book early during busy wind weeks.
- **April–May, October (shoulder)**: Warmer water, calmer winds, good for snorkeling and quieter stays.
- **June–September (low)**: Hot, humid, quieter, and usually less crowded; live rates vary.

## Booking + cancellation
Real-time availability and rates at https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/rmDkzN — secure checkout via Cloudbeds. Deposit, payment, and cancellation policies can vary by rate type; check the policy shown in Cloudbeds before confirming.

## Contact
- Website: https://www.laventanahostel.com
- Email: laventanahostel@gmail.com
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/5216121208803
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laventanahostel
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laventanahostel

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