"Pros: Somos is a wonderful place to stay if travelling and looking for a friendly social environment. There is a steady flow of people in and out and it is a very communal place. The building itself is gorgeous and the common areas are beautifully designed. There is a restaurant in the front part of the lobby which is always busy, but then there is a gate that limits the back half of the building to guests only. The pool is placed well, and the 6 bed dorms had two bathrooms. The air conditioning in the room was too notch, I did hear however from my other dorm mates that one night it was broken and the room was stifling. Privacy curtains in the rooms were great. They also had a night of music which was very popular. Although I didn’t have time to take advantage of the exercise classes or gym equipment, it also all looked very nice. The surf community seemed to be the targeted demographic however there were many other types of travellers staying as well. Cons: I do not recommend this property for peace and quiet or privacy. It wasn’t a problem for me but it could be for some. The rooms are designed very modern industrial, but do lack in things like hooks or chairs. The bathrooms and kitchen were a bit grimey, but this place always seems to be full so I am not sure how often they are getting a thorough clean. The dorm rooms are often not locked either, as people always seem to be going in and out. You do have a large locker in the room for your belongings. There are also windows into the rooms from the common area, like I said it’s very communal. The top bunks were a but difficult to climb in and out of due to ladder and hand rail placement. And the light in my bunk did not work so it was very dark but I luckily had a headlamp. I also was not given a towel at check in but knew to ask for one since the other girls in my dorm all had one. This would also not be a great property if you had accessibility concerns. There are rooms accessible without stairs however there is still a lip from the patio door track going into the room." ~Taneisha

"Cons: All outdoor furnishings need renovation urgently." ~Itzel