2/5
Vincent
01/08/2024
Smells like chemicals
1/5
Adolphus
12/04/2023
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.
5/5
Excellent
Eric
12/02/2023
Bit different from regular hotel stay, had no issues about anything, nice back yard, quite unique, I would certainly consider staying here again
1/5
Bre
05/07/2023
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
5/5
Excellent
Joonseung
04/02/2023
I loved the place. People are nice and kind.
2/5
Francisco
03/11/2023
Very low level property
4/5
Good
Douglas
02/08/2023
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.
5/5
Excellent
David
01/02/2023
Great staff
Staff was very helpful and met all my requested accomiations
4/5
Good
Louis
12/31/2022
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.
5/5
Excellent
Jim
12/24/2022
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.
4/5
Good
Mariam
10/29/2022
Lots of amenities is this hostel which is good, only thing is rooms need upgrade but the affordable makes up for it
4/5
Good
Jeanette
03/08/2022
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.
5/5
Excellent
Georgina
02/23/2022
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.
5/5
Excellent
jesse
02/11/2022
The place is amazing that is all
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
05/09/2021
large cooking facilities as well as a washer and dryer
5/5
Excellent
Jere
04/22/2021
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.
3/5
Verified traveler
04/05/2021
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.
5/5
Excellent
guinnevere
03/15/2021
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.
5/5
Excellent
Adam
07/31/2020
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!
1/5
Molly
06/27/2020
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
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
03/20/2020
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.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
03/11/2020
I was overwhelmed by how adorable this place was!
5/5
Excellent
Jack
03/08/2020
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.
5/5
Excellent
Nicola
02/29/2020
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!
5/5
Excellent
Nargiz
02/28/2020
This place so nice and friendly! I just stayed 3nights. So cozy, need more fix. But anyway it was clean, stuff were friendly.
2/5
Verified traveler
02/18/2020
pool
- bugs in the bathroom, very dirty overall, quite gross.
3/5
Prabha
02/06/2020
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.
4/5
Good
Alison
02/04/2020
It is a bit pricey for the situation
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
01/26/2020
Very friendly very keyesy very nice spaces to relax and enjoy the compond
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
01/07/2020
It was a nice surprise the free DYI pancakes and coffee for my family of 6. The tree house was a cool little amenity and overal it was a unique experience
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
01/01/2020
I can’t wait to go back ! What a wonderful place to relax
5/5
Excellent
Mourya
12/01/2019
Best for solo travelers. Staff is super friendly. Place is safe and secure.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
11/07/2019
Kool property includes a spring-fed waterfall and wading pool.
Over 1-hour drive from downtown Maimi Florida
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
11/04/2019
A little remodeling was in process. All around great stay great people!!
1/5
Verified traveler
08/09/2019
Kitchen is not clean, to put it mildly. ,Breakfast was therefor uneatable. Way to expensive for what you get
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
07/08/2019
Absolutely fell in love with this place, great staff and not just a beautiful landscape but history back round too, accommodating, clean, friendly, unique, I will most definitely but coming back here next time im in Florida and highly recommend this place for any fellow travelers in the area!! :)
5/5
Excellent
Doc
07/07/2019
I had never stayed in a hostel before and they took the time to explain how everything worked. The bed was very comfy and the facilities were very unique and fun. I will stay there again on my next visit tot he keys.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
06/21/2019
Restful property, pleasing decor, very good location,, very clean and comfortable room and bef
5/5
Excellent
Debra
05/07/2019
The private accommodations are superior. Kind of an industrial area...
5/5
Excellent
Candace
03/24/2019
Although our room with 6 of us and luggage was a bit small our stay was comfortable. It was great to wake up to brewed coffee and enjoy it outside. The kids loved the treehouse, pool and piano which kept them busy when we needed downtime. Great location for visiting Everglades and Key Largo. Staff was pleasant, helpful and courteous. This hostel is a gem to enjoy real Florida!
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
03/19/2019
The room was fantastic! The "backyard" was incredible - wish it were my own!
4/5
Good
Mark
03/04/2019
The Price Is Right
The location is great. It’s a random holdout in an area that’s getting developed. Walgreens on the corner but super sketchy looking area surrounding it, including the crackhead market to the west.
Pulled into a spot and cracky immediately knocks on the window to use my phone and ask for money. It’s (that) neighborhood right now but the gentrification is on its way.
Staff was the best part. Nicole is rad and accommodating. The place is rough and needs an update. It’s a ‘50s-60s patchwork done by people qualified just enough to do mediocre work without building permits. Kind of it’s charm and kind of it’s Achilles Heel because if the place was nicer, it could turn a greater profit (this is coming from a business owner).
First night I had to finally get out of bed and shake the 250lb snoring drunk redneck so the rest of us could sleep. At this time, one dude straight up left the room and never came back. I think he had enough and actually feared a fight breaking out between redneck and me. Red got up, yelled at me, shuffled around to the bathroom, came back, and finally slept soundly enough for the rest of us to sleep at 3am. We were all exhausted and I was WIPED out for the following day.
Stayed a few days later but just paid for the private room (that was available the entire time but Hotels.com doesn’t know about it). It was SO much better.
You get what you pay for. The saying is true for a reason. I’m a traveler and not afraid of anything so I’d go back.
4/5
Good
Jack
02/15/2019
The stuffs were super nice and amazing back yard! However, there were too many mosquitoes in my room.
3/5
Verified traveler
02/11/2019
Clean hostel but too much smoking
Stayed three nights while visiting the Everglades. Very good access to main entrance (still requires car, adequate parking). Facility is older but is VERY clean including shared bathrooms and kitchen. Also laundry facility available. Staff helpful and accessible. Real complaint is that this is a SMOKING facility. Our bedroom did not smell of smoke but people smoked outside our open window at night and in ALL the outdoor communal areas. Price was right but I would think twice about staying there again because of the smoking.
Excellent taco shop just opened next door: Tazco Tacos, Delicious $2. tacos and very nice family running it. Music on Sunday night,
3/5
Verified traveler
01/26/2019
IF you love hostel life Hoosville is “groovy”. We were not pleased. Prefer even cheap motels in Homestead instead.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
01/05/2019
The greatest asset of this hostel is its location: a 20 minute drive from Everglades National Park and a 20 minute drive from Biscayne National Park! The backyard is pretty nice—a lot of room to relax, eat, and hang out. Plenty of restaurants nearby, and a quick drive from US 1. The only drawback is the lack of central air-conditioning in the dorm room. The bathrooms are kind of small: especially since they are shared.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
12/04/2018
The water fountain was sooo beautiful!!! And the patio
4/5
Good
Carla
11/14/2018
Unique. Try it
Wondergul hostel experience. Very friendly staff. Old building but so many unique characteristics. Wonderful artistic yard. Clean room, bedding, and bath.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
10/22/2018
Reasonably priced. Loved the outdoor shower. Female only dorm for no extra cost! Pancake mix without necessary ingredients means no breakfast, but at least there was coffee.
5/5
Excellent
Jacinda
10/08/2018
Very cozy and peaceful, the staff was very helpful, can’t wait to go back for another getaway!