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El Viajero-Manantiales Hostel Reviews

Ruta 10 km 164, Manantiales, Punta del Este, Uruguay

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Reviews of El Viajero-Manantiales Hostel

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90%

Very good care, pool and bar are amazing, the hostel is very close to the beach Bikini and is ideal for summer with friends and meet people from around the world.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


76%

Hostel with nice facilities and big outdoor area with a swimming pool, very good mattresses and close the beach. The bars and stores are expensive in this area.


60%

definitely a party hostel. rooms had lockers but most were broken. room doors did not have any locks, so this made security pretty dodgy. hostel staff was great though.. ownership just needs to spend some money and clean the place up.


86%

I'm in disagree with the politic of give to the hostel the security code of my credit card to book the accommodation.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


60%

They don't take enough care about the manteinance on the deck area and I got an accident on my foot. A board on the deck was loose, it was an accident waiting to happen and was me the victim!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Maria gracias por responder la encuesta de HW. Te olvidaste de mencionar que no te paso nada en el accidente, que los chicos del Bar te socorrieron en el momento y luego tuvieron una cortesia mientras solucionaban el problema. Tambien omitiste destacar que el encargado de Mantenimiento soluciono el problema en el acto. Saludos y hasta la proxima.

93%

Great staff, atmosphere and location! It's the kind of place where you book 3 nights and end up staying 3 weeks. A nice pool area with a bar are perfect to get into touch with other guests/the staff for a chat or a couple of drinks. Punta del Este is 20 minutes by bus. La Barra is right around the corner with some fun nightlife as well as some beautiful beaches. There are no lockers in the room, but in the hallway close to the reception, which is manned 24/7. Did I mention the lovely staff?:-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks Katharina!

80%

Otimo lugar, um pouco afastado do centro de Punta, mas perto de La Barra. Todo o pessoal do staff é gente boa, atencioso, boa opção para quem quer conhecer pesssoas de todo o mundo!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


66%

Good fun. Great collection of films. But a little off the beaten track. Bring insect repellant


76%

In the middle of nowhere, but the staff were great and the vibe was chill and fun. No ATMs with a 3 km radius, so get money out before arriving.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


93%

Smooth hostel, friendly staff which was speaking at least 2 languages, great music during the day :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Really good hostel,friendly staff, good location. I recomend

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


80%

A decent hostel with nice outdoor area, comfy beds and secure lockers. It is a 15 minute walk to the beach but by far the most affordable choice around. The area is generally very expensive and the food and bar prices in the hostel reflect this. The staff are really friendly and helpful and the pool is good. Overall, a great choice if you want to do the beach in Uruguay and not blow the budget.


96%

Great place to spent your free time, cozy, clean. Very recommendable!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Uruguay
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks Emilio. See you next time!

100%

Perfect pace for relax, have a sunbath in te swimming pool, and drink delicious daiquiris in the bar al night. Staff is helpfull, I recommend

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Uruguay
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


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  • From 32 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 78%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 91%Fun
  • 82%Cleanliness

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  • 06 Feb 2012 (90%)
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