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Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
We booked two nights because the location looked good and the bar seemed fun, but it wasn’t worth the cost. At check-in the staff didn’t know which beds were available and had to search for spare ones. The three of us ended up spread across different floors. Nobody apologized or explained what was going on, and the staff came across as rude and unwelcoming. The rooms and bathrooms were pretty disgusting. Sand was tracked everywhere, and the place barely seemed to get cleaned. There was nowhere convenient to refill our own water. We only found that out later in the evening, when the bar was closed and staff said we couldn’t buy any. Four or five staff members refused to fill our bottles before one manager finally agreed to help. That’s poor service for a hostel with no shop nearby, especially one that stays open late as a venue. The hostel wasn’t cheap, and its bar charged much more than other places on the island. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Che Lagarto confirmed my booking months ahead, so I bought my flight for those dates. Weeks later they canceled, citing technical issues they couldn’t resolve. By then, prices at their other hostels and alternatives in Rio had doubled, and I couldn’t find another dorm for less than €100 a night. I contacted them politely, though I was upset, but they wouldn’t offer any accommodation or other help. They essentially told me tough luck, then ignored and blocked me. I’d avoid doing business with Che Lagarto.
A great hostel in IIhla Grande, especially if you’re in the mood to party at night. They bring in artists to perform too. I got to see a Jamaican act and live Samba, which was pretty cool. Highly recommend it.
US$200 was stolen from my room! Don’t go there. Management made no real effort to resolve it and only said I could cancel my booking if I wanted.
The shower barely worked, and the food service was a mess. I ordered ceviche that was supposed to take 15 minutes, but it took 50, by which time all my friends had finished eating. When I complained, the kitchen guy laughed at me. They then agreed to switch my order to a pizza and refunded the price difference, but I’d asked for a margarita and they brought a different pizza. It started to feel deliberate. The manager offered me any drink as a courtesy, something I’d already asked for while complaining about the way I was treated, and they served it in a plastic cup. I’ve never felt so mistreated somewhere. Worst hostel experience of my life. It seemed like they almost enjoyed it. I’ll never stay here again.
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583 m 7 min walk
12.3 km
150 m 2 min walk
38 m 1 min walk
