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Lagoon Backpackers Reviews

Rua Rio de Janeiro, 228, Buzios, Brazil

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85%Overall Rating

From 54 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 92%Security
  • 80%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 90%Atmosphere
  • 74%Cleanliness

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83%

Staff were very friendly and helpful. We loved the communal evenings. Only 10 mins from the town and close to the beach. No bar but very good value for money. Thanks for a great time :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


60%

Nice staff, very helpful! The hostel needs maintenance and the girls bathroom serious improvement.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Costa Rica
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
serious improvement? like what? for a few hours one of the showers was cold until someone notice us.

100%

Just go there and you will have the time of your life!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Great place to chill and relax for a few days. The breakfast was one of the best I've had in S. America. Really spacious kitchen with lots of pots and pans etc. Excellent value for money. Would def recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


97%

one of the best hostels i have stayed in for a long time. it was a hostel both for the party people and for people who just want to relaxe, the dorms were in the 1st floor and the reception, kitchen and tv room were on the 2nd floor. kitchen were very big and clean, good possibility for cooking many people at the same time. loved the stuff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female
  • (3 reviews)


93%

I initially booked to stay for only a couple of nights but ended up staying a week! location is close to centre by van - they are very frequent, even in the late hours and only cost 2R. 10min walk to geriba beach. There is good wifi and decent breakfast. The atmosphere was great and the owner/staff are super friendly and helpful. The kitchen is clean and plenty of utensils for cooking, a good supermarket is 2mins walk away; cooking is easy and can bring your own alcohol.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


70%

Amazing place to stay!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Great hostel, with really nice staff. Dorms are bit crowded, but comunial areas are great and location is relaxed. Good value for money in buzios.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


90%

A good place to stay in Buzios..... nice area.... helpful persons..... really good breakfast....... and a wonderful view from the terrasse to the sea. Beds are comfortable, bathroom is clean and there enough place ....... so the price compared with the things you get is really good! I would go there every time I am in Buzios !!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


57%

They dont accept credit or debit cards. The owner is aggressive. A big cockroach appeared in the room. Also the wardrobe of the private room was used by the owner. The didnt change the sheets during seven days. The girls of the Staff were very friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
I'm sorry that u had bad time here but that's a unfair comment. The only way of the cockroach appears is because u left open the insect net window open and the if u had didn't asked to change sheets. I just talk hard to control the behave of the guest and keep the hostel super clean but I solve any problem of my people. I remember that u were that couple that don't make any friends, shared any drink, take any photo, never smiled, never showed happiness. U gave a 30% even for security to the only hostel that has fingerprint access control!!!

80%

Nice hostel on the lake which is 10 minutes from the main centre on a shuttle bus that comes every few minutes. geriba beach is only a few minutes walk. the hostel has a good kitchen to cook and you can bring your own drink. the dorms are basic enough but the beds are good quality. owner and receptionists are very helpful

  • Avid Traveller
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (18 reviews)


100%

This is one of the best hostels I went during my trip trow south america. The staff is really nice, the location is perfect (very close by the best beach Geriba where you have a good surf) , you can bring your own drinks what means a lot of parties. Because the hostel is not that big you get very fast a close group of people. What mad the stay in Buzios a 100%. Thanks a lot Renan (the owner)!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

very nice place to be!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

I stayed in the 4 bed dorm which was clean, comfortable and had a balcony which looked out over the lagoon. The staff were both helpful and fun. They helped me plan my trip and also organised the entire hostel to go into town for drinks. Would highly recommend it for anybody spending time in Buzios.


97%

I loved staying at lagoon backpackers! They are a new hostel but renan and Hamilton went out of their way to help us and show us around town! There Is an awesome per kilo restaurant nearby, supermarkets and is 5 mins by shuttle Bus to centro! also very close to geriba beach! A lot of work has been put into the hostel and I would definitely recommend lagoon to anyone staying in buzios!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Best place by far for accommodation in Buzios, cheapest, every thing is new, close to the best surfing beach, and a generally cool house with a good vibe!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Located in front of a beautiful lake with a great sunshine view, Lagoon Backpackers is a amazing place to stay. Everything in the hostel is brand new and the property has a great and huge space! The place is perfect for independent people who want feel home during the trip. The owner is a great and professional guy, who's always looking for new ideias to improve even more the hostel. In otherhand of the mostly of low costs acommodation, he dont force guests to buy drinks in the hostel only!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

I really enjoyed ! it was a bit empty to be new but staff makes you feel very welcome. Very clean and cozy hostel. Market and beach are nearby.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

I had a great time with the guys at this hostel! It is in a really beautiful area and is super close to the most popular beach in Buzios, and also the lake (Geriba). The people that run the hostel are so nice and helped me with everything I needed. I highly recommend staying here!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

This place really was more than I expected, given the price. It is SUPER clean, the owners are really friendly and willing to help, and it is an easy walk to some beautiful beaches in Geribá. It may also be one of the only hostels where you're free to bring drinks from outside with no hassle. The breakfast always offered fruit, fresh juice and sandwich options. They're a new hostel and I have a feeling the character will grow over time. Go with an open ticket. You won't want to leave!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)




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