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85%Overall Rating

From 45 ratings
  • 83%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 91%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 88%Cleanliness

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57%

We were the only guests there, very quiet. The lady was nice but not that helpful. Breakfast was not good.Room was ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


70%

It is an okay hostel, but there are 2 bathrooms (separate from our room) attached to the kitchen with an open ceiling, so you can hear everything (!) You had to pay extra for towels and the room that we slept in had no window and was very humid.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comment. As it is mentioned in hostelworld's webpage the room you booked is without windows and this is one of the reasons why is cheaper than the other double ones we have, the one you booked later for the second day you choosed stay in our hostel. Unfortunately you did not mentioned it. We apologies for this issue.

77%

The Hostel was fine, the staff friendly, the only reason why I rated the athmosphere lower, is that it was very quiet and there where no other guets. Probably very different in the weekends:)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


93%

It was a good hostel for colonia... I was there only one night but it was very useful for that time. Good staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Esperamos volver a verte. Atte.-

57%

I was pretty dissapointed in the "service" I received from this hostel. After I checked in, I was basically left to my own devices to find the bathrooms, kitchen etc. I felt like I was a nuisance, not a guest. There is also no information on the website about a dog (at least not that I saw?) which lingers around and begs while you are eating, which is awful and awkward. There is no lock on the front door which to me was strange.... But they do provide sturdy lockers with a refundable deposit.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Really sorry for this issue. We should have informed you about the dog. Fortunatly in colonia we can still leave the door opened. Best Regards.

100%

excellent hostel.....clean and very comfortable. the host is amazing with lots of local knowledge and will make sure you know the town before you leave. Thanks guys....had a great stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Rellay nice to meet you. Great girl. Hope to see you again.

93%

Great location, beautiful old house and the owners are great! I highly reccomend!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Nice to meet you. It was funny to talk to you and learn with you. Thank you very much for your comment. Hope to see you again. Best Regards

100%

I stayed here only three night.But, i wanted to stay more. cause, staffs are very nice.City is great. breakfast is great.Hostel is clean.This is the place to chill out !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
You were awesome. Really nice to meet you. we miss you. Best regards.

80%

Nice little hostel, room sizes were great and there was a good spread for breakfast. Lots of space to chill out, and water pressure in the showers was amazing!

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your comment! Hope to see you again. Best Regards.

77%

We were on a tight budget but finally decided we wanted some "alone" time during our brief stint in Colonia, so we opted for the private double room as a special treat. The room had thin wooden sliding doors on three of the walls, one of which was DIRECTLY next to the reception. Not really our idea of privacy when it's the first time we've ever had a room to ourselves. The room was nice and clean but quite bare and looked empty. There were also only two ensuites for the whole hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Pros: Friendly staff. Good music in lobby but if youd rather have quiet this is a con. Clean shared bathrooms. Big kitchen, patio area. Lobby was very chill with good wifi Cons: we got the private room with matrimonial bed, room was big, but hot and air con was weak. No window in room. You have to rent the towels for $2 us.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks your comment. It is mentioned in hostelworld that the room you booked is without windows and this is one reason why is cheaper than the other double ones we have. Sorry for this issue.

47%

Staff were unfriendly and very unwelcoming on arrival. This set the tone for our stay. Breakfast very plain - only tea/coffee, bread and cakes! Problems with payment at the end of our stay, girl tried to charge us extra. We would not recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Really sorry for this issue with you. Our Breakfast is regional as mentioned in hostelworld , typical breakfast from this region, what we usually eat and drink. What happened at the moment of payment, is the exchange rate, that is also mentioned in hostelworld webpage, and it´s that we consider official uruguayan exchange at the moment of the payment. Sorry.

97%

Loved this charming, new hostel option, in an historic bldg, located at the end of Lavalleja ST., nearest the beaches of Colonia, close to the main city plaza, restaurants, bars and sites. Our hosts, Pablo and Rosa are charming, helpful and patient and hosted a typical Argentine/Uruguayan asado, one night, for us.....so familiar and fun!! The only thing is they were waiting for fans and a/c, at that moment, so, a little hot/humid, which may be changed, as we speak.

Owner Comment (Show)
It was a pleasure to meet you. great and funny woman! we hope to see you again. best regards

73%

Adequate facilities, really nice staff who live onsite. Important to note is the dorm rooms and 1 double (where we stayed) don't have any windows, are located in interior rooms, so they get REALLY stuffy at night and even more so in hot weather! We wouldn't stay here again for that reason alone!

  • Globetrotter
  • 06 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (39 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comment. We have improved our service, we have air conditiong in every room. Regards.



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