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Maria Sabina Hotel & Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Calle 6 Norte, n 796, (between 5th &10th Avenue), Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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76%Overall Rating

From 18 ratings
  • 72%Character
  • 67%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 81%Staff
  • 77%Atmosphere
  • 67%Cleanliness

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93%

That is nice and clean hotel, what offers good breakfast. The staff is friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


87%

Sensational location! Second time we have stay here and would stay again.

  • Globetrotter
  • 16 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 31-40
  • (21 reviews)


70%

The hostel was hectic at best, but as are most hostels in Playa Del Carmen so i hear. the staff are awesome, super nice, always down for talking, giving advice,and its so close to the beach you really can`t go wrong! The kitchen is good as well and the chill area, although windy at night, is pretty good. My only real complaint is the lack of bathrooms, only one outside of the rooms, and if ur like me and get stuck 1 guy with 7 chicks in your dorm, you will NEVER get the bathroom. overall good!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2012
  • MateofromCanada
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

on hostelworld the advertise lockers, not the case. extremely noisey, fans in room didnt work.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


83%

Its a Nice hostel , very relax and u can meet a lot of nice persons .


70%

I was headed to a concert and was almost late because I had to wait over an hour to get a room EVEN with reservations and then, I gave them plenty of time and came back and waited another 30 minutes or so for someone to show up at reception and let me have my room. The toilets broke in the common area, but it seemed laid-back otherwise. Not a fan of the saran wrapped mattresses it was uncomfy, bring your own sheets/blankets because it gets cold!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


40%

There is no living room/social area whatsoever. just check in and go 3 florrs on stairs with your bag and sleep. My bed was not ready until 5 pm...but the worst thing is they DONT HAVE LOCKERS. When I asked for a Locker the guy answeared me " We dont have lockers because people can break them and steal anyway"... So you must aswell remove the doors ! I endend up having to book somewhere else...BUT playa del Carmen is the most amazing city!!!!!! Try Fusion o Popul Voh !


93%

This hostel is such a great deal for the close proximity to the beach. The balcony i had in my room made the stay more relaxing. Hot water was hot and daily cleanings were very helpful to keep things tidy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

its an amazing hostel with many different people everyday!! one of the best experiences of my life love you all y gracias otra ves!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


83%

The staff is great, the atmosphere and location of the hostel, maybe It´s not so clean the place but It´s ok for the price. there were many backpacker from all over the world and they hang out in the terrace. I liked the hostel, I really enjoyed while I was there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


53%

The location is great. But that's the only great thing. The room is cramped. The lookers don't work. The bathroom is wet allover. The beds are awful. I woudn't stay there anymore. Worst thing: some of my clothes were stolen out from my backpack. Nice place, I tell you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


80%

Location is GREAT! 2 minutes to the beach an à few minutes more to the bus station. However not recommended if you are looking for a good night's rest: our bed was not really confortable and we had a lot of noice from the street at night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Great location - you can see the sea when standing in the balcony. Staff was helpful. Some valuable things of mine were stolen but to be fair, it was not their fault. I should have put them in a safe... I will stay here next time I come back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)




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