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Deco Walk Hostel Reviews

928 Ocean Drive, Miami, Florida, USA

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82%Overall Rating

From 213 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 79%Security
  • 97%Location
  • 77%Staff
  • 79%Atmosphere
  • 77%Cleanliness

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80%

Cool,decent,acceptable place that is worth the money in the conditions that it is :) U can have good fun there !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Great location, located directly at Ocean Drive and beach. Great party offers including drinks, but you can also have a pleseant stay without party. Cleanliness is average after all it's a hostel and you get what you pay for but still ok. I would stay there again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


83%

8-bed all-female room (Room #2) was much cleaner and spacious than the mixed-gender 10-bed room that I had stayed in. However, room #2 did not have a heater or air conditioner; that did not matter much. Extra downstairs toilets. Entrance elevator had problems. The location on Ocean Drive puts the hostel in the midst of a crowded, crazy sidewalk, where restaurants have tables on both sides of the sidewalk. An employee did not have a map of the area to give me; however, later I found a free map.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

The staff was pretty friendly, though the only one to stand out was the gentleman working the night shift who was quite nice and chatty. The hostel was clean, and the facilities well-kept, though the shower in the female-only dorm didn't quite work properly and was confusing to get going. Didn't like that the doors to the rooms didn't automatically lock and more than once I came back to find the room door unlocked with no one inside. Nice location if you like partying, but quiet enough to sleep.


80%

The facilities were great, especially for the price, however, the friendliness of the staff is severely lacking. They don't say hi when you walk in, shoot, they don't even look at you. Even the guy that seemed to be the manager or owner. The cleaning lady did smile and say hi. I work in hospitality, so this really bothered me. Please share with your employees. I would stay again because the location is great, computer use is great, they hàve cameras in the common areas, which is a plus.


70%

The room was clean, we had our own bathroom in the room, fridge and tv. The beds were comfy, and didnt have that loud plastic sheeting. The location was great for the beach and clubs, however VERY loud outside, very hard to fall asleep before 3am. Late night desk keeper was a bit rude, but early morning person was really sweet. Parking is terrible, so be prepared to pay $15 to valet your car a night, and drive around for 30 minutes trying to find the valet in traffic. OVERALL, nice place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

This hostel has the best location ever! The lobby is beautiful and has a great view on Ocean Drive. The staff is polite and especially Victor makes you feel welcome in a very friendly way. The hostel has a few strict rules which is good, so that it remains relatively quiet. They have a nice bar and great options to go out in groups - and one of the biggest clubs is just around the corner! I met some really nice people from all around the world there.


90%

I´d stayed by only one day in the hostel, but was wonderful. I love this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

I really loved the location! Clean facilities, nice atmosphere and helpful staff. The only negative was that the breakfast was so early and so limited. More food and later breakfast and it would be perfect!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

Great location, right on ocean drive and within walking distance to all the local sights. Staff wasn't very nice, they did what they had to, nothing more. Printing is very expensive compared to public libraries. Overall a good experience and a great place to meet new people

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2012
  • sufa2000
  • Israel
  • Male 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


100%

Great Location....The staff was great I was able to check in early. everything was clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


87%

Would be nice to have some chairs in the rooms. Also clean the bathrooms more often: as a bath or sink.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


50%

cleaning/cooking lady ate my muffin! like 2 minutes after the oficial breakfast time she stuffed the thing into her face when she saw me lookin at it! place has no personality, horrible vibe, looks nice and all but the furniture is cheesy all flash no substance. loosen up


70%

The location is excellent - right amidst all the South Beach action!! Don't expect anything fantastic though - the bathrooms are pretty ordinary, the kitchen use is limited...but they have wifi, and 2 computers, and one of the best Happy Hours in the area!! The staff at reception were pretty friendly, but the cleaners were quite terse, and they got frustrated when we wanted to use the bathroom at 5:00pmas they wanted to mop the floor.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • natsully
  • Australia
  • Female 31-40
  • (10 reviews)


50%

It\'s a very average hostel compared to others. They are not accomodating. They serve breakfast between 7am and 9am,at a time when most people are sleeping to limit serving breakfast to everyone. They close the kitchen from 11 am to noon and in the evening afte9pm, non one can usue the kitchen. The Ac is turned down so low that you freeze cold at night. Thery tend to forget that people are vactioneing in miami to get warmth not a cold. Do not recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


50%

regulation mad (perhaps just on a power trip) inflexible and bloody-minded staff Deeply lacking that warm, friendly, community hostel feel that one hopes to find

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Make better use of the rooftop. I think that fixing it up a bit would make the hostel much more lively.


20%

Breakfast: 2 toasts 1 jelly,1 butter,1 cup of coffe,1 cup of juice,all little. The staff:awful! Except for victor, the rest hell!! Cleanliness: nothing is clean, when you are sleep someone enters the room and put rat poison behind de freeze, no joke, absolute dirty place. Welcome kit?. The lounge area on the rooftop is close,Jacuzzi close.Kitchen close after 9pm. The only good about this place: location, the rest is a cover. no free transport to airport. Recommend south beach hostel by far!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Breakfast is complementary, that means is not include it on the price same as internet, wifi, towels, all is free to use. This is a hostel and people will go in and out the whole time, and we provide weekly pest control to avoid any kind of bugs, WE DO NOT HAVE RATS of any kind of animal because we cleaned everyday!!!! The lounge and rooftop is always open, the jacuzzi is close because is winter, and if someone wants to use it, they can just request..

87%

Very cool international atmosphere with a lot of friendly guests and staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Great location on South Beach


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