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Bikini Hostel Miami Beach Reviews

1247 West Avenue, Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, USA

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79%Overall Rating

From 179 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 75%Security
  • 82%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 85%Atmosphere
  • 72%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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100%

Good location and nice ammenities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Very basic and very good experience at this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


47%

While my Iphone was in the care of a receptionist, he just disappeared, the cameras were not working and the manager did not solve anything.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


53%

I think the only thing I liked was of the service at the reception. My room was stinking and the bathroom without conditions of use. Me and my friend took a shower in the man's bathroom on the other side of the hostel (upstairs). There was nothing to show that have security at the place, someone stole an IPhone5 from some guy and the cameras were not working to see what had happened.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

You have to walk about 15-20 minutes to the bus stop if you are trying to get to the airport (or if you are coming from the airport). The local bus that takes you around the beach area is pretty much across the street. Some of the staff was helpful in knowing when the buses ran, places to see and do...and the other half seemed not too helpful and were sort of unprofessional- kind of brushing off questions. The dorm comes with a kitchen area. The ktichen was ok for cleanliness.


60%

This place has 3 great qualities. It was cheap, the staff for the most part were really helpful and friendly, and the location is amazing. Of all hostels I have stayed at in Europe, Canada, and the US this was the dirtiest. I was in 2 different rooms and there was no difference. The floors did not appear to be cleaned in several weeks to be kind and the washroom was awful. They take good care to sweep and tidy the outdoor lounge frequently and the common washroom in the reception area though

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Very nice place to stay. TV in room wasn't working right. Kitchenette gives you a microwave and fridge right in your dorm, messing the burden on the common kitchen which is tiny. Nice to have enough fridge space. Good location and everything in south Miami beach within an easy walk.


100%

We were afraid before going because of some reviews but It was great!! The rooms are gorgeous, very nice decor, newly furnished, very well equiped, we took the 4 persons dorm and it had a flat screen tv, a new microwave, a new oven, big new fridge, clean bathroom, very nice staff, discounts for the beach and night clubs, close to everything (beach, clubs, super markets) , gd breakfast, pool, jacuzzi... We would definitly go there again! nothing like the negative reviews!


90%

I fell in love with Miami, and the Bikini hostel was certainly one of the biggest part of my experience. Located on South beach, you get to walk 10 minutes only to go to the beach, or bars. The staff is mostly friendly, they took great care of us. The atmosphere is absolutely awesome. Grab a beer, listen to the music (played 24/7) while playing pool or going in the jacuzzi.. Meet new people, make new friendships... If I go back to Miami, I will make sure to go the Bikini hostel :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


77%

My stay was good. however, I was charged U$270.00 (two hundred seventy dollars) on my credit card. The thing is that I paid for my stay on the day I arrived and I have nothing to pay for the hostel. I have already sent the information to ny credit card and they are taking care of of this umpleasent situation. I would like to request the hostel to cancel that charge because all my debt was paid upon my arrivel at the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


47%

Had the worst experience of my life over there. Got robbed from within our rooms. Had to chase the robber on our own. And all this happened even after locking the doors and keeping our stuff close to us.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

The front desk young African American woman was a delight and informative. The visitors were absolutely digusting. You have guest that smell so bad you dont have to be in the same room to get a woof of the odor. It actually is unconcievable how anyone can eat or even have a hard drink with the odor. Aside from that it was good for what you pay and in a great location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

I enjoyed my stay at the hostel because I met many international people. However, it would be nice to get also the whole breakfast briefly before 10 a.m. and that is is no problem to use the common kitchen for cooking (the cleaning woman always wanted to clean during our cooking).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

This place is awesome! Close to everything in South Beach. Very open and friendly/social atmosphere. Meet soooo many great people, was the perfect place to bring in the new year. Larry the maintenance guy was super cool and very helpful, even let me borrow a pair of trunks for the hut tub when the airline misplaced our bags.


43%

It's very noisy to stay in this room, they supply very healthy questionable cover sheet. The receptionists are very hospitable and beautiful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Everything was good: it is clean and secure, atmosphere is nice and breakfast is a plus. But the beds were so uncomfortable (very thin) and noisy. 1 thing to complain about staff: the guy in the lobby said that they provide car service to FLL airport for around 40 dollars, then in the evening the girl said they don't have car service but she can call a taxi which will cost 60 dollars. Although it was much more expensive I accepted, but it costed me 90 dollars to FLL! They should have known that.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

I like kitchen in your own room and the nice bathrooms and the nice renovated apartment dorms...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Egypt
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

A bit far from the beach by foot, but very nice and relaxed hostel with friendly staff and areas to hang out.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


77%

It's a nice location. Bathrooms need help, nice food recommendation from staff, bit pricey for a 8 person dorm

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

We absolutely loved our stay with Bikini Hostel Miami. The staff were extremely helpful and the environment was perfectly social and chilled. We made a tonne of new friends and got to enjoy Miami in style. I highly reccomend this place especially if you are looking to have a good time,

  • Avid Traveller
  • 14 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 18-24
  • (16 reviews)


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