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Reviews of Pool House Hostel

a calle oriente entre 1 Avenida norte y 3 avenida norte casa #1 casa color amarillo, 01101 Santa Ana, El Salvador

#4 of 32 hotels in Santa Ana

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 120 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    mosquitos :(

    The staff are really nice. The hostel is next to the city center with the cathedral, bars, resturants and grocery stores. There is a good kitchen for cooking and it's a decently social hostel with people lounging around the main area. They have an arepa making class Mondays or tuesday nights? Good way to meet people. I got the private room and it was very spacious. Quiet at night and very safe. I would recommend staying here if you can .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast for 3 usd is definitely worth the price, delicious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to not like

    Great cosy family run hostel, which felt like home. Great facilities, hot water, fans and 2 cute cats and a dog. Lovely free coffee in the morning and a really relaxing atmosphere. Would highly recommend it when visiting Santa Ana :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for a short stay in Santa Ana. Friendly and helpful staff, equipped kitchen and comfortable rooms!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one toilet + shower for all the private rooms

    Very friendly staff and perfect location in the center of Santa Ana!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    Really nice and friendly stuff, answered all the questions and had good tips. Kitchen good equipted. Pupusa class on mon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice and friendly stuff, answered all the questions and had good tips. Kitchen good equipted. Pupusa class on monday 10/10!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Great location. Friendly and homely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress was a little worn but I sleep well enough.

    Good location. Friendly and helpful staff. Homely feel. Hot water showers! Fans in the room and common areas.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Good location nice breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The most homely vibe! The staff were lovely & I highly recommend staying here

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Great Hostel in Santa Ana Center
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, this is a great little hostel.

    This is a small hostel located 3 blocks off the main square with a small pool in the back yard that is perfect for a dip on the hot days. Loads of useful information provided on notice boards and the owners are always on hand to answer questions and help out. Great value and always clean and hot showers.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms could be cleaner

    Great location and the staff are super friendly!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    nice place very helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bathroom could do with a facelift but apart from this there were no problems during our stay

    The social areas were very nice and comfortable. the staff were very friendly and helpful especially helping us with the buses to our next accommodations and around the area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable and excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One improvement I would’ve made is a bigger fan to the dorm room as it was quite warm in the dorm. However, I saw that they were installing that bigger fan the day I checked out!

    Extremely good value for money and the bed was comfortable. The kitchen facilities were also great and a nice indoor and outdoor relaxing area. The hosts were also extremely kind and knowledgable about the area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    10
    Very nice place to stay on a great location with a lovely host! Recommend staying here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Adri is such an amazing host. She helped us with everything even when we didn’t stay at the hostel anymore because it was fully booked.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    9.0
    Best choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Genuinely kind owner. Here you’ll get to actually meet other travelers.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is not perse something social organised, you have to do that yourself

    The place is super clean and the staff is very helpfull

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It can be nosy to sleep as by road but this is not that noticeable

    Staff were always helpful and loads of information available. Super clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    9.0
    Great value and amazing kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best kitchen i ever had while traveling, so many pans and utensils. Location too. Staff friendly and they are working on improving the hostel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    Good place to stay in Santa Ana
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -The kitten constantly on the dining table and trying to - literally - get on your plate while eating (sounds maybe funny, but it was really annoying and unhygienic) -Showers were too cold for me -Bunkbed was rickety and very wobbly (downbed was doable but upperbed was really shaky). They were starting renovating the place when I left, so maybe they will also replace the beds?

    -6 bed dorm spacious enough -No socket next to every bed, but there were some sockets in the room -Lockers for valuables outside the dorm -Ensuite bathroom in the dorm with toilet + cold shower +another bathroom outside the dorm (also with cold shower) -WiFi worked well (also in the dorm) -Good location: Main Plaza, restaurants, shops and supermarket all within walking distance -You’ll receive a frontdoor key, so you can come and go when you want -Nice rooftop area -Free drinking water+coffee in the morning -Friendly+helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    9.0
    Good place to stay in Santa Ana
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -The kitten constantly on the dining table and trying to - literally - get on your plate while eating (sounds maybe funny, but it was really annoying and unhygienic) -Showers were too cold for me -Bunkbed was rickety and very wobbly (downbed was doable but upperbed was really shaky). They were starting renovating the place when I left, so maybe they will also replace the beds?

    -6 bed dorm spacious enough -No socket next to every bed, but there were some sockets in the room -Lockers for valuables outside the dorm -Ensuite bathroom in the dorm with toilet + cold shower +another bathroom outside the dorm (also with cold shower) -WiFi worked well (also in the dorm) -Good location: Main Plaza, restaurants, shops and supermarket all within walking distance -You’ll receive a frontdoor key, so you can come and go when you want -Nice rooftop area -Free drinking water+coffee in the morning -Friendly+helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    Good place to stay in Santa Ana
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -The kitten constantly on the dining table and trying to - literally - get on your plate while eating (sounds maybe funny, but it was really annoying and unhygienic) -Showers were too cold for me -Bunkbed was rickety and very wobbly (downbed was doable but upperbed was really shaky). They were starting renovating the place when I left, so maybe they will also replace the beds?

    -6 bed dorm spacious enough -No socket next to every bed, but there were some sockets in the room -Lockers for valuables outside the dorm -Ensuite bathroom in the dorm with toilet + cold shower +another bathroom outside the dorm (also with cold shower) -WiFi worked well (also in the dorm) -Good location: Main Plaza, restaurants, shops and supermarket all within walking distance -You’ll receive a frontdoor key, so you can come and go when you want -Nice rooftop area -Free drinking water+coffee in the morning -Friendly+helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    10
    Amazing hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    In the hostel I had everything what I needed. Stuff and the owner are extremely helpful and are so kind. There's hot water, good quality toiletries, breakfast for a request, fans to cool down and get rid of mosquitos, lots of fun activities, such as making pupusas, cool common area, lots of information about the buses, the nearest shops, etc, lovely cats and a dog, drinkable water, fully equipped kitchen. Nothing but to recommend!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Just wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike.The best place of the many hostels I stayed in Central America.

    Hot showers! Very clean. No street noise. Nice travellers. Comfortable beds.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location of the hostel had recently changed so the shuttle bus driver tried to drop me at their old address. I persuaded him to take me to the new address, but we were both perplexed as there was no sign. Google maps was correct but it's difficult to tell it's a hostel from the outside.

    Excellent location, close to the main square and a good supermarket. Friendly staff and a nice vibe.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great staff and accomodations :)

    Stayed in November 2023

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