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Venice Beach Cotel Reviews

25 Windward Ave, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, USA

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96%

staff were really welcoming!! great hostel and friendly people, great party vibe thanks kerry!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)

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ohhhhh darling, thanks a million!!! You boys were FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!! Much love, Kerry

80%

The staff were wonderful & everyone was encouraged to meet in the lounge in the evenings to have a few drinks & get to know all the other people staying there & after we would go out as a group to the surrounding entertainment venues which is great esp if you're travelling alone.Its right on the beach & the markets & food stands are right there. The rooms & bathrooms were clean & rooms had lockers(you just had to provide the lock & key) I made alot of new friends & would def return.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

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PRINCESS OF OZ, thank you sooooo much !!! I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We sure enjoyed your company!!! See you soon!!! LOTS of love!!!!! Kerry

56%

Have to buy for 2 person to have a single room and impossible to have guest.... room done but not fully. Really noisy. Not on the best place(as soon as you go out, you're in front of homeless people and their putbull...). I don't think i'll come back one day...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Mon cherri, the reason we do not allow outside people inside the building or your room is for the safety of all the guests. As for the location, Venice is known to be a unique place with unique people ... that is what VENICE is all about. I am sorry you did not enjoy it as the rest of the people... I guess we all have our own taste :) Thank you for staying with us though! Kerry

83%

Pretty good hostel... great location right on Venice Beach, good vibe and common room. Rooms were hit and miss though - some were large and airy though the one we stayed in (3 bed mixed dorm) was tiny, stuffy and smelly... air didn't circulate at all. Bathrooms were okay and quite clean. Staff super bubbly and helpful. Would be great if the internet was free... you even have to pay for wifi which is a huge pain. Would probably stay again.

  • Globetrotter
  • 22 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (71 reviews)

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Thank you so much, lovey. I am trying to get better air circulation for the rooms, although it is a bit hard as the building was built this way ... but I will find a way :) Thanks again for staying with us and I promise to stay bubbly and helpful for the next time you come :) Love, Kerry

73%

There was no free wifi, however you you can buy for a reasonable price. The rooms were large (4 bed female dorm) with own sink which was good there was a lack of shared showers, which was disappointing but actually didnt prove to be a problem overall the inside of the hostel is better than looking at it from the outside free off street parking a short walk away as well which was a bonus.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Thanks darling :)) Kerry

100%

This is one of the best hostels I've stayed in. The staff is SUPER friendly, the location is AWESOME and you meet great people. Just walking down Venice beach is a RELAXING experience, one see so much people from different backgrounds that enriches your OWN. So bad I had to left earlier than expected !!! Kerry, keep it up. Much LOVE for you and your people !!! Hector

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Thank you soooooooooooooooo much, Hector!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU TOOOOOO!!!!! Until next time .... xxxxxx Kerry

93%

Staff were awesome and in the best location!!! Great place to either get legless and party or chillax :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Thanks a million lovey!!! Much appreciated :) Kerry

80%

It is perfect if you want enjoy Venice life!

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Graztie amoreeeeeee!!! Kerry

90%

Very cool hostel. big rooms, clean, very friendly staff!!! go there!!!

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Danke schon meine liebe!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxx Kerry

80%

Really nice hostel but very the room was very hot and stuffy, could do with some air conditioning!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Cheers lovey :) I am working on getting air condition for next summer!!! Fingers crossed! xxx Kerry

76%

Best location for a hostel in venice. It upped its prices for labour day which was annoying, but understandable if you're trying to make money. if you have a hire car, parking near can be tricky.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (8 reviews)


90%

Awesome hostel, well-located, easy to meet people, clean... The staff was really friendly and helpful. On the down side, it's a little expensive.

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Thank you so much :)) Kerry

100%

I had the greatest time at the Venice Beach Cotel. The location doesn't get any better. The staff were always helpful and the atmosphere was very loving and personal. I will definately recommend the Cotel. Thanks again for a super fun stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

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YAYYYY!!! I am so happy you enjoyed your stay princess!!! We love you too and we will dance to "Hot" by Nik & Jay and think of you girls!!!! Love, Kerry

100%

Epic location, don't bother with the rest of HelL A venice Beach has more characters and colours and fun then the rest of the city combined. Hostel is right on the beach, has a bar which serves your drinks you buy from a general store (cheap). Cool staff, cool people, rad area.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

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Thank you my darling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxx Kerry

90%

The internet is not free, very expensive! Also wifi for laptops.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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motek, I am working on getting it free. Sorry :( and toda!!! Kerry

93%

Good hostel very fun

  • Avid Traveller
  • 26 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (13 reviews)


60%

Have just come back from a trip round the world including Russia, China, Japan, Korea and lots of America. This place was the worst I stayed in. The whole area was very dangerous and very depressing. The hostel was ok. And I have stayed in a lot. But not one that had noisy parties most nights til well gone midnight like this one. Definitely not the place for a Brit of my age.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (6 reviews)

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I am sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your stay with us :( We can be noisy but we do that outside the hostel after midnight, so anyone who wants to sleep can do that too. As for Venice, it is not dangerous at all. It is just unique. Yes, some characters can look crazy, but that is what makes Venice so special. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip. Kerry

100%

Thank you for everything, it is the best hostel Ive ever stayed in= ))

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

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It was our pleasure, Mr. Russia :) Kerry

93%

Perfect place for exploring Venice Beach!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male 25-30
  • (6 reviews)

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Thank you sooooo much :))) Kerry

86%

Great location. Nice, friendly staff.

Owner Comment (Show)
Tack solstroleeeeeeee!!!!! Kerry

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