Panajachel · Guatemala
Dreamboat Hostel
Reportes de chinches
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Confirmado Hostelworld
I wouldn’t recommend booking this hostel to any person. The atmosphere is strange and the place was is very unclean (we found both ants and bed bugs). The high rating is probably boosted by volunteers offering a free shot if one gives a perfect rating. We enjoy partying, but the vibe here was uncomfortable. By 7 pm, a small group of people (including volunteers) were extremely drunk at the bar. It felt less like a social hostel and more like a place for middle aged alcoholics.
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Confirmado Hostelworld
Bed Bugs. Found a large one after the 1st night and they weren't the most hospitable. They did seem to react quickly though. Overall its a pretty fun, but small social hostel. The staff likes to be the life of the party and including the guests which makes for a social atmosphere, but an interesting dynamic. Good for solo travelers assuming the bed bug issue is treated. Also they'll charge a 10% markup for card and the atm down the road charges a 9% markup so expect to pay more.
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Confirmado Google Maps
First thing I want to say about this hostel, is that staff is some of the most welcoming and friendly and just overall lovely group of humans I’ve met in a hostel. Just totally amazing. The view from the roof top of the volcanos is breath taking, and the food is REALLY good here! If I wasn’t staying there I would’ve gone just for food. I stayed in a 4 person mixed dorm and it was very hot (end of May) so not having a fan in the room made the first couple nights a little hard to sleep in, had to keep the windows open but they desperately need a bug screen. They always have some sort of activity but it’s quiet time by 10pm which is nice, you can always go out and check out the local bars if you want a late night. The showers here by the way are sooooo nice!! I did however find a bed bug one night that I killed but there would obviously be more, the other bunk in my room didn’t experience this so my friend and I in our bunk got tore up. I cannot blame the hostel for this, really does seem like a one off, that happens in dorms, but we did ultimately stay there because trust me, it’s so clean!! We told one of the staff members and they took care of it straight away. You have to be mindful in any hostel to check your mattresses and I didn’t. But trust me, this place is wonderful, I would definitely recommend this hostel.
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Confirmado Hostelworld
Hostel was good- unfortunately we found bed bugs in plug socket and around bed spaces. We were moved to a hotel next door which we were thankful for. However the next day we were asked to pay for the difference in price for a more expensive room. We lost out money and a good nights sleep.
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Confirmado Google Maps
Friendly staff and a great location! The music was too loud and persistent for me though, and I suspect I was bitten by bed bugs.
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Análisis del ambiente
Dreamboat Hostel está construido alrededor del bar en la azotea: los juegos de bebida, el karaoke, el beer pong y los eventos nocturnos son el pulso principal. Funciona mejor para una estancia joven, ruidosa y de alcohol donde conocer gente es más importante que dormir. La ubicación es uno de sus puntos fuertes más claros, cerca de la calle Santander, restaurantes, el muelle público, taxis acuáticos y el lago a pie. El desayuno suele ser una ventaja, y puede haber café gratis, agua filtrada, una pequeña cocina, un cuarto de televisión, casilleros, un trastero, terrazas y una pequeña piscina junto al bar. El tradeoff es real: los dormitorios pueden ser muy pequeños, las camas pueden crujir o ser incómodas, y los baños/duchas son inconsistentes, con problemas recurrentes de agua caliente y presión de agua. La limpieza varía mucho, desde habitaciones limpias hasta baños sucios, moho, olores a aguas residuales, insectos, pelo en las sábanas y un edificio cansado. El personal puede ser amable y útil, especialmente en la recepción y con las actividades, pero la escena de los bares con muchos voluntarios puede parecer un grupo o una presión si no estás bebiendo. Las horas tranquilas de las 10 u 11 pueden reducir la música, pero el ruido del pasillo, el ruido de la calle, los perros y las paredes delgadas pueden hacer que el sueño sea una apuesta.
Señales a revisar
- Hostal de fiesta, no es una buena opción para descansar, noches tempranas, o una base tranquila en el lago Atitlan.
- Los dormitorios son estrechos y pueden carecer de cortinas para mantener la privacidad; las habitaciones privadas pueden no parecer que valga la pena el gasto adicional.
- Las duchas pueden ser frías, débiles o difíciles de controlar, y el Wi-Fi puede ser débil en las habitaciones.
- Lleve dinero en efectivo para los depósitos y posibles recargos de tarjeta; la ayuda para el transporte o la reservación puede necesitar una doble comprobación.
- La cultura de las fiestas está muy centrada en el alcohol y puede sentirse dirigida por el personal en lugar de por los viajeros.