Beira Mar Hostel & Suítes

We had a really nice, cozy private room with a balcony, and the breakfast was great. But we were right in front of the pier, so there was a lot of noise at night. The island had power cuts in mid January, and with no air conditioning it was hell. I know there wasn’t much they could do about it, but honestly it was the worst experience.

Worst hostel I’ve ever stayed in. A man who either worked there or owned the place screamed at guests in a really unfriendly way. He also yelled at me in Spanish and Portuguese. When I said I didn’t understand either language well enough, he verbally attacked me and threatened me with a broomstick.

The hostel was very clean and in a great location, and breakfast was nice every morning. There wasn’t a common room or any other place where guests could get to know one another, though. I hope they add somewhere for people to gather.

What a miserable stay. The power kept cutting out, the rooms smelled awful, and the staff were unpleasant.