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Lagoa Hostel Reviews

R. Jose Henrique Veras, 469, Lagoa da Conceicao, Florianopolis, Brazil

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90%

The staff was really nice. The location is good. Close to the night action but a little far away from the best beaches. Just one advice: It should be mandatory to leave the rooms for a couple of hours. I had a guy in my dorm that didn't leave it. Result... the room was not cleaned. Plus, you should put a bigger lockers for backpacks.


70%

Nice location and facilities. Staff training needs improvements.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


76%

Some of the staff (not the new ones!) hasn't been very friendly with the non-brazilian guests, but the offered activities and the location are excellent.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


83%

I stayed at the hostel in beginning of January 2012. The staff was great and their service was way bether than you can expect. Nice location near to centro of the lagoa with bars, clubs and restaurants. Breakfast was average but lots of fruits - nice. No problem recomending this place:) Ole, Norway

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Great hostel. Very clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


66%

I made a reservation for the New year's holidays about 6 months before my arrival, I was in a group of 7 friends sharing the same accomodation, we did not like the room we stayed, all of the other rooms were bigger than ours. Breakfast was great!! however, It was the first time I had to wash the dishes I used after having it. Restrooms and showers are not enough for all the guests, we had to wait a little in order to use them.

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


53%

It's a very expensive place for the location and the season was booked. But at least you expect something more clean and comfortable. Staff is not as kind as you expect.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

The hostel is very good located near to the bus station and the pubs/restaurants (nightlife). The staff organizes trips to the beaches and they offer dinner every night.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Couple 31-40
  • (18 reviews)


100%

We loved everything about lagoa hostel, the staff was the best! it was very many activites arrenged by the staff and many acitivites inside the hostel. We booked a ten dorm room but got a six dorm room for the same price!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

When the hostal is full, there is not enough space for the number of people.. i felt a bit claustrophobic

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


70%

The air conditioning didn't work the first day because the manager wasn't there to give us the proper controler. We had to ask for towels. No soap in the bathroom. The room is TOO tiny. Nevertheless, it's very well located, clean, good breakfast, nice staff. The address is not correct, can't find by yourself.


96%

A great hostel for anyone- good party atmosphere up until lights-out at midnight, so then good for sleep to be ready for the beach in the morning. The staff is super friendly and can help you with any recommendations. Beach bus available to see more of the island easily. I'd stay longer if I had the chance.


100%

Great place. No regrets. Awesome bar.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Male Group 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


86%

Good hostel. Althou we stayed in a private room for a few nights and for the price towels should have been included but these were additional cost. Staff were really friendly. There is a bar in the hostel too.


96%

Staff were very friendly and helpful in answering any questions. A great place to stay

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


83%

we stayed just one night but the hsotel was in a very good location. close to every attraction you need in floripa...


100%

I loved my stay in Lagoa. Thank goodness I'm living quite close even now so I can continue to go back and visit (watch out, guys). The rooms and the bathrooms were kept spotless, the communal area was well appointed and pretty chill, and the drinks were strong and cheap. I made a rap with the manager and two guys from Holland- ask Sergio to listen. Pretty random and cool hostel experience. Seriously though, don't forget to put on your sunscreen. You'll be pretty fudido if you don't.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

Quite a loud hostel at night and a long long away from the beach.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


96%

It's a very neat hostel, with nice features like the pool, nice tv room, jacuzzi, and rides to the beach by the morning with Juan, who seems to really enjoy driving the van hahaha. Even being very well organized and enforcing it (sergio xarope), they try to flex with the times and rules to help when u need. Its nice too when u cant sleep to have the company of pablo whos always painting something overnight. Rafa and Lena are very good people too, gonna miss them. Abraços a todos! Esper voltr log


90%

Raphael was the nicest guy and so helpfull, Sergio was very nice too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (1 review)


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  • 08 Feb 2012 (90%)
  • The staff was really nice. The location is good. Close to the night action but a little far away from the best beaches. Just ...
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