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Reviews of Hoosville Hostel

2 out of 5
Hoosville Hostel
20 SW 2nd Ave, Florida City, FL

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 98 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from James on 8 Apr 2024
Thank you for the review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from James on 31 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from James on 17 Apr 2024
Thank you for the review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Steve J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
James and Justin do a great job. We really appreciate their kindness and willingness to work with us for an enjoyable day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from j on 12 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review & we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We always do our best to improve the guest experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon.Justin...............

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Justin / J.......... on 5 Mar 2024
WEe thank you for your response. To help us better serve our guest if you could give a further explanation on your experiences & would be greatly appreciated. We hope to have you stay with us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from James on 16 Feb 2024
Thank you for the review. I am glade that you enjoyed your stay.

2/10 Terrible

Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from James on 22 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review. If you tell us what was wrong, maybe we can fix it.

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from James on 11 Feb 2024
Thank you for the review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from James on 14 Jan 2024
Thank you for the review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay.

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Liked: Amenities
Smells like chemicals
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from James on 10 Jan 2024
Since Covid, sanitation has been a priority in travel. Immediately after cleaning you may smell the cleaning products. Sorry.

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from James on 27 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just Fun! Lots of places to just chill!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from j.............. on 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for your response. We strive our best to ensure guest satisfaction always; Look forward to your visit again with us, as we should have more features as time progresses....J..................

2/10 Terrible

Adolphus

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awful, the host kept talking about crackheads. I didn’t stay, I left after being in my room for ten minutes. The room was in poor condition, the blankets were extremely old and stained.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from J........... on 14 Dec 2023
We apricate all reviews with regards to constructive criticism however; We always do our best to ask guests if they have any questions or complaints or needs, upon and during stay with us. Unfortunately sir; You did not present any which is unhelpful to anyone. We would kindly ask you not use slander in any further reviews. Our establishment always does it's upmost best to accommodate it's patrons and are honored to do as such. We wish you all the best in all of your further. endeavors.Respectfully J...............

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bit different from regular hotel stay, had no issues about anything, nice back yard, quite unique, I would certainly consider staying here again
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from James on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you for the review. I an glad that you enjoyed your stay.

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from James on 22 Nov 2023
Sorry that you did not enjoy your stay

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from James on 2 July 2023
Thank you for the review

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from James on 28 May 2023
Thank you for your review.

2/10 Terrible

Bre

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had trouble at entrance, ring bell speaker full of static. Was denied use of the restroom. Felt unsafe dirty out dated and accommodations Limited. Did not stay and had a problem getting refund. Not a good choice at all. Would not recommend. And Expedia did not help get my money back reported both to the BBB
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from James on 8 May 2023
I am sorry that our accommodations were not satisfactory for you. My records do show a refund was issued, but your contract with Expedia was if you cancel in less then 3 days you need to pay the first night plus taxes. You were charged the first night plus taxes and the rest was refunded.

10/10 Excellent

Joonseung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the place. People are nice and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from James on 3 Apr 2023
Thank you for the review. Glad that you enjoyed your stay.

4/10 Poor

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very low level property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from James on 3 Apr 2023
Sorry that you did not enjoy your stay We are continuing to improve the hostel.

8/10 Good

Douglas, Penngrove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you are looking for an authentic South Florida adventure with character, Hoosville will linger in your memory. Friendly hostel host, outdoor area with unique personality, clean shared bathroom, washing/drying facilities, and a great price. May be not for everyone, but we enjoyed ourselves more than at a boring motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from James on 10 Feb 2023
Thank you for the review, glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff
Staff was very helpful and met all my requested accomiations
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from James on 20 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review.

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff who helped make the stay comfortable. There was a problem with only two restrooms which is not enough. After midnight, other customers stayed in the restrooms for over an hour and would not leave. They were either sick or incoherent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from James on 2 Jan 2023
Sorry about the rest rooms, but I am glade that you enjoyed thee rest of your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there with my girlfriend to recharge after a night of mosquitoes and rain in Everglades National Park. The owner, Mike, and all of his staff are welcoming and sociable. Interior is a little run-down, but clean and vibrant. The backyard will take your breath away. This place is his passion project, he bought it in total disrepair and has put 5 years now into renovating the place for young travelers looking for some nightlife fun and affordable accommodations. He also hosts reggae parties during holidays, with a fog machine, lasers, and DJ. Mike and the crew have big plans for their hostel, and he’ll gladly chat with you all morning about it. Can’t wait to go back for a NYE party once his smoothie bar (using local produce) and his Caribbean food stand get finished. Seriously, if you’re okay with a communal bathroom, come stay at a slice of Jamaican paradise right between Everglades and Key Largo.
Response from James on 26 Dec 2022
Thank you for the review. We try to keep improving and to accommodate our guests. Hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lots of amenities is this hostel which is good, only thing is rooms need upgrade but the affordable makes up for it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from James on 30 Oct 2022
Thank you. We are in the process of redoing our rooms one by one.

10/10 Excellent

Merrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hostel in Miami area
Our first time staying in a hostel. Staff was friendly and room was clean. We stayed in a private room. Hostel, although decorated nicely had a more “lived in” appearance and could definitely benefit from a small facelift. Outdoor common area was really pretty and it had a large outdoor shower as well as a tree house. We stayed in the “Water room” which had mermaid pictures on the wall. It had a mini fridge, smart tv and a portable ac unit Jerry rigged out the window? Oh and there was a $20 deposit for the remote control to the tv in the room. Neat property if you are looking for something mid point between Miami and the Keys or if you want to try out a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from James on 1 May 2022
Thank you for the review. I hope that you enjoyed your stay. The hostel is being renovated one room at a time and I'm sure we will make it to moon soon. As for the TV remote, unfortunately in this industry remotes disappear so a deposit is necessary..

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fun place to stay, so colorful, btight, comfortable double bed in single room, shared shower, the back yard was fun, has a trees house, pool, very colourul and the staff very accommodating even stayed up after check ik n so i could book into my room, i would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from James on 23 Feb 2022
Thank you for your review. Glad that you enjoyed your stay. James, Hoosville Hostel

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is amazing that is all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from James on 17 Feb 2022
Thank you. Glade that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
large cooking facilities as well as a washer and dryer
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Hoosville Staff on 19 May 2021
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Jere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and interesting place to stay
This is an incredibly comfortable and well run place for a hostel. It's great value close to Everglades and The Keys. The backyard garden is beautiful. Bathrooms are spotless. Nice kitchen open for resident's use. Management seems to screen out dodgy characters; I've felt completely safe here during my 6 day stay. Can't say enough good things about it.
Backyard garden
Garden 2
Resident rooster
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you are ok with a hostel you will be ok here. And Michael the owner is fabulous, friendly and helpful. We had a private room which was clean and neat. However all amenities, a/c for example are minimal (we had a non window unit). Shared bathroom was clean too. The building is old and kind of rundown and the kitchen could be more user friendly, kind of old smelly fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Hoosville Staff on 16 Apr 2021
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Hoosville Staff on 16 Apr 2021
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

guinnevere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fun unique experience:)
This was a super cool quirky place. The people running it are super nice. It’s a great place to relax. Everything is communal, the rooms have several sets of bunk beds and you are renting a bed for the evening. There is a community kitchen and eating area as well as to watch tv. If you are cool sharing a room with others, this is a great spot. Felt safe and really enjoyed my time here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Hoosville Staff on 2 Apr 2021
Thank you Guinnevere for your kind review! Please visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 17 Sept 2020
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Sarasota, FL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent the night here before a snorkel tour in Key Largo and was not disappointed. This is not one of those cookie cutter motels, it has a great unique and charming character. Spent the night swimming in a spring fed pool and hanging out in a tree house. Don't know too many other hotels I can say that about. Thank you for the experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 6 Aug 2020
We appreciate for staying with us Adam. Thank you for your kind words.

2/10 Terrible

Molly, Kentucky

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was unprepared for this place. Started off bad from the start you had to ring the door bell to enter and the gentleman that answered was in polite he was being kicked out because of an altercation where a knife was pulled. It was super scary feeling. I did not feel comfortable at all. The lady who showed us to the room and around the property was very mean and unpleasent. I would not recommend this place unless you like to stay in a halfway style place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 30 June 2020
We apologize if there was an incident that happened while you were checking in. We will review with the employee that assisted you & make changes. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very offbeat, yet pleasant. Staff were friendly. The 3-story tree house was cool, as were the two swimming pools. The grounds are a great place to sit with a drink and chill. Occasionally, the staff burned their trash; this was unpleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 20 Mar 2020
Thank you for your great feedback

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was overwhelmed by how adorable this place was!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 11 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying at Hoosville!

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best!
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, nice amenities (washer, kitchen, TV room etc). Good value and a big backyard for relaxing (pool, tree view, gazebo) Location with restaurants and store nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 9 Mar 2020
Thank you Jack! We appreciate your kind words!

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy
Chris on reception was always very happy to help with anything, always with a smile! Thanks Chris, you made my stay very easy and relaxing! Without a car they could have branched out and done mini bus trips to Key West and the Everglades which would make their business boom!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 2 Mar 2020
You're very welcome Nicky. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us! Thank you for your great feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Nargiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place so nice and friendly! I just stayed 3nights. So cozy, need more fix. But anyway it was clean, stuff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 2 Mar 2020
Thank you Nargiz for staying with us! We will be even better if you visit again!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
pool - bugs in the bathroom, very dirty overall, quite gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 18 Feb 2020
We're sorry you did not like your stay but this review is not accurate to what we offer here. We understand if this guest had an issue at the hostel but how could we addrss the issue or follow up to improve with this person if its listed as anonymous. Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Hoosville Crew on 12 Feb 2020
Thank you!

6/10 Okay

Prabha, Chicago

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hostel was close to restaurants, grocery stores etc and very close to Everglades National Park. The property needs work but it was safe and the snowbirds who were at the hostel were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 6 Feb 2020
Thank you for your kind words.

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a bit pricey for the situation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 5 Feb 2020
Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly very keyesy very nice spaces to relax and enjoy the compond
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Hoosville Staff on 27 Jan 2020
Thank you for your great feedback!