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Reviews of Surf House Hostel

zona tanquino norte, 4111 Santa Maria, Cape Verde

#3 of 32 hotels in Santa Maria

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Review score

Based on 110 hostel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Amazing hostel.friendly staff, owner is so helpful and makes sure everything is in order.easy to meet people in the nice common area and outside patio.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Amazing Hostel Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    If mosquitoes like you, I would advise you to use a mosquito net or a good spray or, as with everything, ask Andrea for advice:) With that you gonna be fine!

    If you are looking for a unique hostel experience with great people and passionate kiters this is the place for you! I was welcomed with open arms and equipped with all the necessary knowledge, tips and best spots! Andrea took time to answer all my questions. The price-performance ratio is totally right and the atmosphere in the hostel was very enjoyable, even though it wasn't very busy during my stay at the end of March. Andrea does everything he can to make living together as pleasant as possible, with regular BBQs and joint excursions. I had a great time! If you decide to do this, you're doing everything right :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly, helpful staff. Well located.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Real warming welcome and such an amazing and caring staff !!! ❤️ I stayed for 5 days here and I meet so many nice people and a really great time. The accomodations are always clean and they can help you organize activities on the island too. Recommend 200% !! 👌

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Great experience and the best part of the island is this hostel ;)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    This is an amazing hostel. The owner Andrea and his team takes care of everything and make you feel like at home. Nice community and very very clean (I don't know how the team manages to clean all the team while still being around to have a chat or help with recommendations for restaurants etc.). Would go back for sure!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Best place on the island
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen cooks use newer equipment - pots, pans and knives for cooking

    Great social atmosphere, Andrea the owner is literally the nicest most helpful host I’ve encountered - knows everything about the island and happy to help with anything.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Great place to relax, meet people and go to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's close to the beach. The terrace is great. There is hot water for showers (check times posted).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Andrea is a super nice host and always ready to help. He is also always around and actually interacts with the guests wh
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was very cozy and comfortable to be at.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved this hostel, a really cute interior, clean and a great location! Andrea goes above and beyond to help out! And I love the cat saboula! Made some great friends here too!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water only in the mornings and evenings

    Well run hostel, dorm has lockers, they also provide towels👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Lovely stay in Santa Maria
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, guests and host

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect place when you travel in Sal to (kite)surf to connect to others likeminded travelers! Staff members are TOP. You have super comfortable living room with a big sofa, big table, and also tables outdoor, and BBQ ! You also have big kitchen available to prepare your best delicious dish I would like to be there to taste :P

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Best vibes and staff!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at. The staff is the kindest, the rooms are clean and everyone is so welcoming. Can highly recommend this hostel if you want a place to socialise with likeminded water sports lovers.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Friendly modern hostel Nice and big terrasse Well equipted kitchen Andrea is a openminded and helpful host!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Andrea is a great host! It’s a small hostel and people tend to stay longer than a week so you’ll get to know everyone during your stay, which adds to a great vibe. Further, the location is superb and supermarkets, restaurants and beach are all within a two minute walk. Would definitely stay here again :) PS: the hostel actually looks better in person compared to the photos!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place with fabulous people.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    nice option for a solo female traveler
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nice location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a good place to stay in everything is nice and clean the vibes there are Amazing the staff workers help us with anything we wanted in addition to that the owner of this host is helpful and kind , it will be a good experience to stay at this hostel

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Superb place in Santa Maria
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Andrea is a great host. He makes you feel at home right from the beginning. I enjoyed the food and drinks for the new year party. Clean and tidy dorms. WiFi is strong. The toilets are clean too. Walkable distance to the taxi station to go to espargos and airport. 2mins walking to the beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful staff, clean and value for money.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner..

    Lovely location, spacious living room and outside area to hang out with lots of daylight. Very friendly and helpful staff!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful, clean, welcoming space. Great location. Cute town! Andrea is the best. He's always there for a suggestion or a chat. 10/10 would recommend this hostel. One of the best I've ever stayed at.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    9.0
    perfect location, clean, quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    all good. Andrea is very friendly and full of tips. good facilities, large and comfy common area. clean and quiet. handy individual lockers for storage.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is very close to the beach, in a quiet area. The common areas are spatious and pleasant, there is an internal patio with plants, sunlight and fresh ocean breeze. Andrea is a great host, always friendly, available and ready to help. You can book all kinds of tours and activities directly from the hostel.

    Stayed in December 2023

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