Reviews of Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

05 February 2010 Luigi would recommend this property

Liked: The staff is great, the location top. The dorms often have bed bugs and the aircondition some time is not strong enough to chill brazilian warm nights. Internet was working only one day, i ve been here twice and both the times they had problems with internet. The tour they offer are a bit expensive, but why not. Overall it has been a nice experience but mostly because of the people that work there and sleep there more than the facilities that following my own opinion are a bit under che largato s standards.

Disliked: Luigi left no negative feedback.

18 January 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Was a good hostel but they need to get some a/c or fans in the common areas where the bar & internets are as it´s way too hot. The rooms were nice & roomy though & cool, most of the staff we´re pretty unhelpful which we were disappointed about too

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

04 December 2009 renata would recommend this property

Liked: I liked the cleanliness and the staff is very helpful and nice...I strongly recommend this place, a few blocks from the beach ;-)

Disliked: renata left no negative feedback.

21 October 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The hostess are so hot! haha

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

17 October 2009 diana would recommend this property

Liked: Location & costs are the key here. 2 blocks back from the best beach in Rio & cheaper than the rest. In saying this, you get what you pay for... Staff were clueless. They tried to help but had no concept of the booking process. One day we were asked to move to another dorm, only to be moved back into the same dorm (& beds) 3 hours later. Trying to extend our stay was impossible. They basically told us to go elsewhere. Only because we were tight & couldn´t afford anywhere else made us stay. We ended up booking online, it was simpler. The staff aren´t very clued up on public transport & budget activities, preferring to order you a taxi or selling one of their explensive tours. eg Other hostels offer the football match for a fraction of the cost - same seats. Room rates are confusing. The rates at the hostel differ to the prices online. YOU WILL PAY EXTRA. We ordered the 8 bed dorm & were put in the 12 bed. Yellow rates, green rates...no such thing. The staff cannot offer any reasoning for this. The 12 bed dorm was very stuffy. No air con & opening the door lets in the mozzies. The Internet is always down & the keyboards don´t work. The Breakfast was very good - fresh fruit, juice & cake...plus all the other standard stuff.

Disliked: diana left no negative feedback.

29 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: it was a nice place in a good location. staff were helpful and friendly and there wass a good range of activities each day

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

02 September 2009

Liked: Cool barstaff and receptionists and a really nice breakfast, che lagarto in cocabana is better tho

Disliked: Tim left no negative feedback.

16 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: although quite expensive i think it is worth the money... rio is a very expensive city.....

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

20 December 2008 sergio would recommend this property

Liked: the position, some travellers that was very friendly and funny

Disliked: sergio left no negative feedback.

17 August 2008 Paul would recommend this property

Liked: Location and staff were excellent. Though a little nosiy in the night and first thing in the morning as room overlooked busy street. A little on the pricey side for what you get but you pay for the decent location.

Disliked: Paul left no negative feedback.

03 July 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the people that work there are very helpful. Is very colse to the beach, and in a safe area, and is very big and clean.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

12 June 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: location

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

31 May 2008 Wendy would recommend this property

Liked: Bar and really helpful staff who really know the city and places to go

Disliked: Wendy left no negative feedback.

04 March 2008 Denise would recommend this property

Liked: the staff are really friendly and really nice and so much fun!! the bar is a really good place to meet people and always lots of people from all over the world looking to have some fun.

Disliked: Denise left no negative feedback.

26 February 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Good Atmosphere

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

15 February 2008 antonio would recommend this property

Liked: staff and location

Disliked: antonio left no negative feedback.

14 February 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great staff and good location near beach

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

11 February 2008

Liked: Great location and convenient bar.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

21 January 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: good location. bar downstairs

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

19 January 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very good location (safe because at Ipanema), not expensive, funny. The breakfast was not impressive, but taking into account the price it's Okay.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

27 December 2007 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Cheap, good location

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

24 September 2007 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Perfect location, party hostel, rooms clean but very basic, noisiest hostel we've ever stayed in!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

16 July 2007

Liked: It is very close to the beach... And Ipanema is a nice neighbourhood.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

05 July 2007

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

15 April 2007 Karen would recommend this property

Liked: The location is perfect (best beach in my opinion, bars, shops, etc. all really close) The staff was really fun, friendly and helpful. The longer we stayed, the more we felt like the hostel was our home. Things didn`t always work too efficiently, but we were enjoying our vacation so it didn`t matter. The staff members were more like our friends than employees of the hostel, and they helped to make our stay in Rio the best it could be.

Disliked: Karen left no negative feedback.