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El Guembe Hostel House Reviews

Avenida Guarani/Esquina Gobernador Lanuse, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

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76%Overall Rating

From 40 ratings
  • 72%Character
  • 72%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 79%Staff
  • 75%Atmosphere
  • 74%Cleanliness

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57%

The place was just ok. The staff was very helpful but cleanliness was not enough. There were plenty of dead mosquitoes on the wall. Moreover, there were just two bathrooms with WC and shower at the same place. I would look for a better place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Couple 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


60%

The kitchen is not well equipped at all.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


53%

The washrooms were not enough even though the hostel was not fully booked. Unfortunately the shower was combined with the toilet so waiting for the toilet was waiting for someone to finish showering. unless you have your own bathroom in your room. On top of that was one wall in our room partly covered with mould what led to a not nice smell in the room and my clothes that is still saying hello when I open my backpack. I can not recommend this hostel and especially this room!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


63%

hostal is 5 min from busterminal, thats nice,we had a double room which was small, but ok, El guembe is amongst cheaper hostals in Iguazu (where all places are more expensive than at less touristy places, naturally...),everything at the hostal is still working but a bit broken (doorhandle, tap, ...) Kitchen ok and sitting area fine too, good internet,staff ok, annoying that loud radio is played from 8 in the mornig which can be heard everywhere, ok stay but I'd look for nicer place next time

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
OK, but if you had a reservation for 2 nights, I do not understand who stayed 1 night more???????

83%

We stayed two nights here. We had good time, staff is nice and kind. Only the building might need a bit renovation. Over all it is good for money you pay here.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 25 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Couple 31-40
  • (11 reviews)


60%

Staff was friendly but didn't speak english well at all...while this wasn't a problem for me I can see how it would be an issue for many others who don't speak Spanish. I would expect good english speakers to be working in international hostels. Otherwise, good stay, nice and quiet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


97%

Extremely accommodating and friendly staff. They were super flexible with our check out. Great atmosphere and location near the bus terminal and super markets etc. Very helpful with schedules and other tourism information and competent English speaking receptionists. Kitchen facilities are complete and the breakfast was good. The patio is awesome for hanging out and there is plenty of room. Beds and bathroom were very clean and well-maintained

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Thanks guys we had a really great stay and were very impressed with everything you did to make us feel welcome and help us out :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Nice, quiet hostel with a great pool! Room and kitchen very clean! A place to recommend...Breakfast ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Female 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


70%

The pool was nice, also the garden with hamacs. The kitchen facilities was very poor, bathroom/toilette also.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


70%

We had a problem with this hostel. On hostelworld all it gives is option for 5 or 4 person dorm. We chose 4 person and paid a little extra for that as we like to have less people in the room. However we were put in a 5. Due to no English being spoken by reception and very limited Spanish by us we weren't able to understand why until we were checking out and found out that 4 person means air-con room and 5 person means non-air con. So to future bookers keep this in mind! Ok hostel other than this

  • Globetrotter
  • 12 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (26 reviews)


60%

The rooms are for 5 people and no four. And the doors are always open, then the security is not really high. There is no big lockers for the bags. Ans the swiminpool is really small.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

Nice place to stay. Room 5 (off the kitchen) was reasonably noisy late at night and early in the morning but not too bad. The door to our room locked but unfortunately there were windows that would have been easy for anyone to climb through that were unable to be locked. The poll was great after a hot day

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


77%

The pool needs a clean!! The water was absolutely filthy.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 06 Feb 2012
  • missrainbow
  • Australia
  • Female 31-40
  • (15 reviews)


87%

Really nice and helpful staff, very close to the busstation, and amazing pool:)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Keep the homely atmosphere and freindliness. This is what maeks hostels so appealing.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 41+
  • (2 reviews)


93%

very good hostel overall just 2 blocks from bus station. beds fine, rooms fine, breakfast basic but ok , staff friendly and helpful, kitchen good, has a pool and parrilla. very recommended

  • Avid Traveller
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (12 reviews)


87%

Nice quiet hostel, but lots of kids running around in the pool made us a little hesitant to go in. Very short walk to the bus station (under 5 mins), where you get the bus to Iguazu Falls or anywhere else in the country/ surrounding countries!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (13 reviews)


67%

Nice garden and swimmingpool. Room is spacious and has airconditioning. We had a good stay. Reception only speaks spanish.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Couple 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


100%

Good facilities, ok breakfast and great customer service. Recommended.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ecuador
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


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