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Ipanema Beach House, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - map - directions
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Customer Ratings
Overall Average: 73.6%
Atmosphere 78% Staff 69%
Location 94% Cleanliness 66%
Facilities 72% Safety 75%
Fun 76% Value 59%
Customer Reviews: What did customers like about Ipanema Beach House?
Displaying 1-28 of 28 comments
It has a pool and is very close to Ipanema beach. Also, the hostel is in a safe location.
25 August 2008
the people, the atmosphere, the fact it isn´t too big and feels really homely
19 August 2008
The staff are amazingly friendly... the bar is a great place to meet people... the location is perfect... and the tours are amazing!!!
28 July 2008
i stayed here on and off for over 20 mights during my time in rio, which says it all really. a great hostel, excellent vibe, staff are top, especially Fred! could work on keeping some of the bathrooms clean. it isn't the cheapest place to say, but worth it! safe and secure. and excellent location! Your sure to meet some friends some cool people!!!l
6 June 2008
The pool and bar area are really cool.
26 May 2008
pool and helpful staff on reception.
29 March 2008
The location was great, there were many activities offered, the rooms were clean, and the hostel attracts great people. The only thing I would recommend is fixing up the washrooms.
22 March 2008
good location, nice pool.....apart from that its ok but not the best ever...does the job xxx
14 March 2008
the swimming pool, the location close to the beach and the breakfast
21 January 2008
very very friendly and helpful stuff, the atmosphere was great
16 January 2008
nice pool and bar area, also friendliness of staff
27 November 2007
the breakfast was excellent
10 August 2007
The hostel does have a bit of character - the building is nice and it`s in a ritzy part of Rio. But it did not have a great party vibe or happy atmosphere! The bar closes at 10pm, because it is a residental area, and the majority of the staff are unapproachable, unfriendly and appear to be loosing the will to live.... If you are looking for value for money - THIS IS NOT THE HOSTEL FOR YOU. Nothing (apart from breakfast) is free, they charge for internet and whatever else they can wack on your bill when you leave! On a positive note they do have a great range of activites you can book through them (eg hang-gliding, favela parties etc).
30 July 2007
Location! Ipanema is the best location!
13 July 2007
Location
13 May 2007
Really liked the location, staff and chill out area. Really did not like the rooms which felt like prison cells and the bathroom - which was dirty most of the time and not in good condition.
8 May 2007
security
25 April 2007
Great location, great pool
20 April 2007
Nice to bfest in the morning. Roll, ham and chease, juice etc
28 March 2007
The freindly relaxed atmosphere, helpful staff, and a lovely building
28 October 2006
Excellent location
11 October 2006
The location is perfect. As a girl alone I felt safe, and met lots of people. This hostel was heaps of fun and I even went back again after going away for a few days. It isn't the cleanest place, but its not because they don't clean, but I think because everyone is constantly making a mess : ) Its just a fun kinda place to stay and party and meet people.
4 September 2006
bar, staff and people staying
4 September 2006
Quite simply the staff are AMAZING here, so helpful, coild not recommend this place enough
23 August 2006
the location is really great
1 August 2006
Great bar and pool area and very cool staff, watch out for the caipirinha's!!!
6 July 2006
All the staff are very kind and helpful. I really feel safe also with the people around. The hostel´s decoration and garden is lovely, the facilities are clean. They responded to my e-mail straight away and gave me lot´t of information how to arrive. The Receptionist know the people by names and it gives it a very family-like ambient.
8 June 2006
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Sat 6 Sep 2008 x x
Sun 7 Sep 2008 v x
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Thu 11 Sep 2008 v x
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Hostel features  
Ratingv 74%
Breakfastv free
Bed linenv free
Towelx not included
Airport Pickup x not included
Luggage Room x not included
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