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Geko Hostel Paraty

2.0 of 5
Orlando Carpinelli, 5. | Praia do Pontal, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970000, Brazil
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

This hostel has rather average rooms, but the location is just perfect! It is located few meters from the beach where they serve the breakfast as well (which was very tasty and rich in fruits). So when the weather is nice it is the perfect way to start the day :) And then just heading in any direction you can... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

It wasn't a bad experience over all, It was just ridiculously expensive for what we got. Our room was a bit dodgy to say the least! The walls were covered in mould. But the toilet was spotless??!! We had a few issues with the beds in our dorm. A guy had fallen through his bunk which was located on the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

Good location. Staff can be rude, and the room was like a dungeon full of mould and the bunk beds were very unsafe. The top bed fell through on one of them. Value for money wise this place is a joke. It's nearly cheaper to stay in a hotel. Only good thing was the breakfast on the beach and the... More

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Wetteren, Belgium
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19 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

The Geko hostel and the Misty Chill hostel which are located right next door and have the same owners are highly comparable. The dorm rooms are rather small and very humid. The rooms and bathrooms are not cleaned often enough, especially because when I was there the hostel was totally full, so it could get quite messy. The staff is... More

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Amsterdam
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

Geko is a small hostel, with a nice traveller crowd. The rooms are decent (2-layered bunkbeds), some of which exit straight into the Garden. Staff are very friendly and helpful, although don't always seem to know how to deal with what should be common situations. Breakfast (included) and dinner are served in the beach-kiosk across the road, with a lovely... More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2012

When I stayed in Geko there was building work so obviously it was not at its best but despite this our stay was still pleasant enough. the cost to share a dorm is very reasonable, especially for Brazilian prices, and this does include an incredible breakfast (toasty machines, cake, cereal, fruit, hotchocolate and all on the beach!) and internet. the... More

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GekoHostel P, Director General at Geko Hostel Paraty, responded to this review
October 15, 2012

Dear Emily, On behalf of our Hostel, please accept my apology for the unpleasant parts of your stay. Upon reflection, we realize that some things should’ve been handled differently. Please know, this is not the experience neither the hostel nor I want to deliver to our guests. We are very concerned and we want to assure you that we take... More

Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

The localisation of the Hostel is very good but that is where the good part ends. This is a joke. Everybody who can avoid this hostel should do so. We had the couples room, a first view revealed dirty walls and dirty towels combined with a nasty/wet smell coming from the bathroom. The bed must have seen many people as... More

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GekoHostel P, Director General at Geko Hostel Paraty, responded to this review
October 15, 2012

Dear Axel, If I were in your shoes, I’d feel just as you do. I’m sorry for the frustration you have experienced. On behalf of our Hostel, please accept my apology for your unpleasant stay. Upon reflection, we realize that some things should’ve been handled differently. Please know, this is not the experience neither the hostel nor I want to... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

To make a long story short, they improperly charged us and since they had our credit card information and we were on vacation just kind of stopped arguing and let happen. Not a nice place, bathrooms big downer. They are literally a hundred better places to stay than this one...

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GekoHostel P, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Geko Hostel Paraty, responded to this review
October 15, 2012

Dear Costumer, On behalf of our Hostel, please accept my apology for your unpleasant stay. Upon reflection, we realize that some things should’ve been handled differently. Please know, this is not the experience neither the hostel nor I want to deliver to our guests. We are very concerned and we want to assure you that we take this matters very... More

Trondheim, Norway
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

The hostel is beautifully located by the beach, but the beach is not the best. I only saw some locals bathing there, all the tourists went to the nearby Trinidade (possible by both car and bike) with beautiful beaches. The walk from the hostel was short to the docks (where a lot of popular boatrides departed from) and to the... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

Stayed in a 12 bed dorm with one shared bathroom... on further inspection the shared bathroom was without a toilet, a plastic bin covered the hole in the wall where the exposed plumbing made for a seriously unpleasant (and unhygienic) smell. On returning to my bed after eating out in the Historic Centre I was told that a stray dog... More

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Geko Hostel Paraty Brazil
Address: Orlando Carpinelli, 5. | Praia do Pontal, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970000, Brazil
Region: Brazil > State of Rio de Janeiro > Paraty
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #29 of 51 Specialty lodging in Paraty
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Geko Hostel is everything you need if you are looking for fun: • BEACH-FRONT LOCATION, 5 minutes walking from the Historic Centre,• All for a really LOW PRICE, • Mixed or all-female dormitory style accommodation, and private rooms ALL with an EN-SUITE BATHROOM,• Daily accommodation includes en-suite bedrooms, kitchen, a Free Taxi from the Bus station, friendly environment,• Bilingual services and a great atmosphere, • Geko’s treat, a full Brazilian breakfast with your feet in the sand of the Pontal Beach. • OUR BEACH BAR, Geko Chill, it´s famous for its outrageous parties! Our beers are always icy cold and our barmen make the best caipirinhas on Pontal beach! We also organize barbecues and cocktail parties in our Beach Bar. ... more   less 
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