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Desert Nights Hostelling International Reviews

Boulevard de Huacachina s/n, Huacachina, Peru

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83%Overall Rating

From 41 ratings
  • 79%Character
  • 76%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 80%Cleanliness

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
  • Globetrotter : 20+ Reviews Added
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87%

Comfortable beds, bathrooms were ok, nice hot water. Staff really friendly and helpful and spoke perfect English. There is a restaurant at the front of the hostel which does decent food at a decent price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


73%

The place is nice, there is hot water in every shower. They can hire tours for you. They have a restaurant that seems to be very popular. Every room have a safe and the beds and sheets are confy and clean.


87%

All in all a good stay, only really bad thing is the beds, really unconfirmteba, the resturant out side is great, the a activitis u can do is cun even if the equipment for sandboarding(snowboards) have seen better daysl

  • Globetrotter
  • 08 Apr 2013
  • tobiazcamitz3084
  • Sweden
  • Male, 25-30
  • (22 reviews)


77%

The hostel also had a restaurant at the front and the customers used the same toilets/showers as the dorm rooms. The rooms were never locked so it didnt feel that secure, although we never had any problems. The staff of the restaurant werent always friendly and service could be slow, plus you had to pay for the breakfast. It was a nice hostel though and I would recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


63%

Good: The food was great and huge portions. The staff were nice and friendly. The dorm was bright and big. The location was perfect. Wifi was good. very cheap. nice atmosphere,grt people staying there. Bad: The showers were in the same bathroom used by the public using the restaurant. First time in 6 mths travelling we came across a cockroach in a hostel, huge ones, the dorm had no air flow and so was hotter than outdoors, breakfast not included

  • Globetrotter
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (35 reviews)


87%

Nice staff and good location

  • Avid Traveller
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • FurkyFunky
  • France
  • Male, 25-30
  • (17 reviews)


90%

Had the time of my life at Desert Nights. Was only planning to stay for a day but ended up staying 3 because of the staff and the atmosphere. Their sandboarding tour was incredible and the staff was like family after only a day. Fantastic time and a great place to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

One of the good value for money places in Huacachina, nothing special but ok. Had some sleepless nights because of hot climate in the dorm. The restaurants food was very tasty and sandbording is great fun. The female toilets were sometimes flooded or the flush didn't work.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


97%

A good hostel. the staff is very nice and beds are comfortable. The restaurant offers very good food (very big portions!) although a little bit expensive for everyday. Showers are hot but very small... The sandboarding tour was great and WiFi worked well. I would just have liked some hammocks ;-)

  • Globetrotter
  • 11 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 25-30
  • (21 reviews)


80%

Desert Nights was a wonderful hostel very conveniently located. The staff were incredibly helpful and so nice. The food was really good as well and the tours they set up were amazing! My only issue was security. My room was the one located right by the front desk. Many times I would stop by and the door would be completely open with no one inside or the key will be in the lock (again, I would go inside and no one will be there) Made me very nervous about my stuff, especially when I was on tours.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

great location, great food and great wifi, friendly owners and very easy to sign upto sanboarding and other excursions through the hostel. Would re-visit

  • Globetrotter
  • 07 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (42 reviews)


77%

Nice hostel at a very good price. Wi-Fi worked well in comparison to other hostels here. The food there was really good - although a little out of my budget it was one of the cheapest places to eat and the pancake was massive!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


90%

The staff is really nice and funny. This hostel also has good deals for eating, as everything is kind of expensive in this area. The location is perfect in the oasis, it is the most practical place to eat, walk, and enjoy the laguna. Desert night hostelling also help you prepare activities, for a good price. One of their driver, Edwin, who can be the one to take you to visit wineries and the desert (with a buggy) is so very cool.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 21 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (15 reviews)


93%

Perfect location and great price. Room is clean, but a aircon would be welcome. Hostel does not have breakfast nor kitchen so you end up spending a lot of money in breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overall, seems to be the best option around.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (13 reviews)


83%

Enjoyed staying here - warm water in the showers, but restroom could get dirty at times because it was shared with the on-site restaurant. Breakfast not included, but food from hostel restaurant was very good and not too expensive so that wasn't really a problem. Able to order some dishes with fruits and vegetables, which many people miss while traveling. Hostel located right on the lagoon, so a good location for Huacachina. Staff very helpful with finding tours and booking buses to other cities

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


63%

Not the best smells. Rooms did not have very good ventilation.

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (24 reviews)


77%

Great location, not much party atmosphere, but the staff were very helpful, and for the money the accomodation was great!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 04 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


87%

The staff was very friendly and helpful. I was sick and they tried to look after me!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


97%

If there would be a kitchen and the beds would be more comfortable, it would be even better. Anyway, we like the hotel, the staff is incredible friendly and the sandsurfing is amazing!

  • Globetrotter
  • 16 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (32 reviews)


83%

This is a nice hostel with restaurant and bar. Huacachina is a small place where most people stay from one or maybe 2 nights. This hostel is perfect in that respect, its clean, have tour services, laundry and you can eat very nice food (big portions) in the hostel restaurant. Would recommend it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


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