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El Viajero - Brava Beach Hostel & Suites Reviews

Av. Francia y Charrua, Punta del Este, Uruguay

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82%

Rating
672 Total Reviews
  • 80%Value For Money
  • 81%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 83%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 80%Cleanliness
  • 79%Facilities

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71%

Stayed at a couple of El Viajero hostels in Uruguay and both had the same problems. Staff not great, can be hard to get their attention and then to hold it! Both also had a pretty terrible breakfast. The juice is Tang, the coffee/hot chocolate is the cheapest, nastiest stuff on the planet and then theres just bread and more cheap spreads. Seeing as they aren't overly cheap for hostels, it all rubs the wrong way a bit.


91%

Nice place. Nice staff.


74%

Was there in the off-season. Staff did their jobs but were kind of indifferent. Nice TV in the private rooms. Hope you like sugar for breakfast. Overall a decent place.

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Hi Ian! Thanks for your comment. We are always working to improve ourselves. Regards El viajero staff

100%

It's like home, but with whole world.


97%

Very cozy hostel, very well located, clean. Enjoyed.


100%

Punta del este is very quiet in winter but worth to visit if you have time. The hostel is cosy, with fireplace, heat on rooms, bar and a pool table. Staff is also very friendly.


94%

Great setup. Dorms are normal size not large but roomy enough with under bed lockers and each has a large bathroom. Has a large dinning space / lounge and a good sized kitchen and is near enough to both beaches and the bus terminal.

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Thanks for your comment Jason ! Regards El Viajero staff

77%

Really nice hostel! It's in the middle of two most famous beaches, Playa Mansa e Playa Brava, near of restaurants, market, stores etc. The enviroment is good, great staff, excelent place to stay in Punta.

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Thanks for your comment Darkio ! we´re glad you enjoyed your stay with us ! Regards El Viajero Staff

89%

Stayed in both a double and a dorm while i was here. Both are excellent value for money. Overall a good place in a reasonable location close to both beaches and the bus station. Staff were friendly and helpful. Kitchen was a good size compared to other hostels i have stayed at recently.

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Thanks for your coment Jason !! Always welcome at El Viajero !! Regards , Viajero Staff

100%

me and my boyfriend spend more than a week there, everything is very good: staff, kitchen,, lockers, room, cleaning, love the cat Lucas! The people from the staff and the owners do very good job, they should be proud. kisses from brazil and france!

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Thanks for your comment Leilane,we´re happy to see that you had a good time with us, Lucas sends you kisses, regards El Viajero Staff

83%

Good location near the beach. Hostel with good atmosphere and the room was very clean

  • 17 Apr 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Thanks Valerian for your coment !!! Always welcome to the hostal, Regards

83%

We had a really good stay in this hostel, however we were out of season and nothing was open and not a lot of people about. Wifi is fast, nice clean and friendly Hostal. Short walk to the bus station and beach. Nothing to dislike.


100%

I tried hard to find something to dislike about this hostel because I didn't want to appear panglossian. But my search was in vain. I liked everything about El Viajero Brava Beach -- even to Lucas the hostel cat. Great stay, great bed, great breakfast, great staff, great en-suite bathroom with copious hot water. A splendid place to stay and chill out in the chill-out capital of South America, Punte del Este. I already have marked my dance card to return to this haven for weary travelers.

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Thanks Bernard, it make us really happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Always welcome, regards El Viajero Staff

91%

Awesome like allways!

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Thanks Nicolas !! It´s awesome that you like to stay with us on your visits to Punta !!! Always welcome Regards El Viajero Staff

71%

Good hostel, great location, but i would say the staff is not so friendly...!

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Thanks Luis Alberto , we´ll talk to our staff to improve their services, regards El Viajero

86%

Excellent bathroom. At night the music was so loud that you could not stay in the living room.

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Thanks for your coment Alon , it help us improve a little more each day. Regards El Viajero Staff

74%

Good place to stay when visiting Punta del Este.

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Hi Camilo, we apreciate your coment, always welcome, Regards El Viajero Staff

100%

Hello! El Viajero Hostel Brava Beach is the best experience of my life. Great staff, clear, peace and all the best of your guest. Thank you! Martina

  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Thanks Martina for your comment, always a pleasure to have you here with us !!

77%

This hostel has a good location, within walking distance of most places. The staff was hit and miss; the girl when we checked it was really sweet and helpful, the girl the following day was less inviting. It was a very laid back atmosphere, but that could have because it was the middle of the week. The facilities were clean. If you just need a place to stay I would recommend it, but if you want more of that "hostel experience" I would go elsewhere.

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Thanks for your comment Rachel, we are always working to improve our services and staff. Regards El Viajero Staff

69%

The internet fell every time and you had retype the passowrd on each minute to reconnect;

  • 01 Mar 2013
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Thanks for your comment Flavio !! We are working to get better Internet devices. Regards El Viajero Staff

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