Reviews of El Baobab Hostel

12 February 2012

Liked: close to free parking

Disliked: very dirty, almost on the edge, nightmare,norecommened

04 February 2012 Ionut Florin would recommend this property

Liked: Cute and intimate.

Disliked: Ionut Florin left no negative feedback.

11 January 2012

Liked: The hostel was situated in a great part of town close to bars and restaurants. It is a short walk to the ferry into Cadiz. We were welcomed in and shown around. There is really affordable laundry and internet is available. The terrace is small but a nice place to sit and relax.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

11 November 2011 yvonne would recommend this property

Liked: A small friendly hostel. the staff spoke english and were very helpful. The single room was quite small (though certainly not the smallest i've stayed in) but very clean and nicely decorated. The bathrooms were large, modern and spotless. Small but well fitted out kitchen which was very clean. Small cosy lounge with free internet. Very friendly place, lounge was great place for mixing with the other guests. Good location. Near the bull ring so easy to find. Good bar straight across the street and a supermarket just a couple of minutes down the same street,

Disliked: nothing

16 September 2011 Kuan-Ming (Mandy) would recommend this property

Liked: location - has a good kitchen and close to a super market

Disliked: no air conditioning

15 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Nice hostel, great staff that was really helpful and a great small town to spend a couple of days.. Rather felt like coming to a friends house than to a hostel as the guy was really welcoming and very relaxed.

Disliked: The only real dislike is that there should be more cleaning - especially in the bathrooms and the kitchen. The rooms / beds were in this regard ok. Apart from that one just should be aware that the reception is closed during the siesta - so should you happen to arrive in that time beware that you might have to wait an hour.

30 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: helpful staff

Disliked: prize for double room relatively high

26 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: we had a 4 bedroom to ourself, the hotel was pretty furnished and comfortable.

Disliked: ITS NOT IN CADIZ! We didnt really read right and thought the hostel would be directly in Cadiz but its in the suburbs about 15 by car away from the city!!!!!!

25 August 2011 Davide Orazio would recommend this property

Liked: Friendliness of the staff, possibility to depost my bag over the checkout time without having to pay anything, a computer for using internet, really cheap and effective laundry service.

Disliked: Maybe the location, but I think you can't find anything better in Puerto de Santa Maria

14 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I liked everything about this hostel! Well located, very clean, good beds, nice common rooms and helpfull staff!

Disliked: nothing

31 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Felt like a comfortable home. Had free computer with internet. Was easy to meet people in the living room. Had fans in the bedrooms. Washing and drying combined was only €3. Kitchen had all you could need including basic ingredients such as salt and oil etc. Definitely recommend. Do note that this hostel is not in Cadiz.

Disliked: Bathrooms got a bit messy at times.

28 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very kind and helpful staff, well equipped kitchen, friendly atmosphere, good location.

Disliked: The only thing: the bed were very noisy when the others in the room were moving while sleeping.

23 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very clean and friendly with a spacious and airy room

Disliked: Nothing

11 July 2011 Karin would recommend this property

Liked: Typical building next to the characteristic Plaza de Toros and close to the center, what more?

Disliked: Nothing

28 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Lovely place and good hostel for exploring the area. Hostel really clean.

Disliked: Think it was just bad timing but the hostel was very quiet so the atmosphere was not so great but at another time it would probably be completely different...

12 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: friendly staff, close to shops and the beach :) easy to get around.

Disliked: the beds were a bit rousty qand loud, but besides good.

22 May 2011 Katalin would recommend this property

Liked: The stuff was really nice with us, the hostel was clean, and the rooms were light and big enough to feel comfotrable.

Disliked: -

14 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: A very warm welcome for guests and the house is very nice. The two owners take turns at reception and are very helpful and friendly. The rooms are cosy and the kind of people staying there are very pleasant and easy going. This is not a party hostel and so you have a choice whether to talk to people or not. The village is very spanish in the best of meanings. You find food markets, small shops and noisy and typical bars nearby on and off Calle Luna. Very nice atmosphere in the evenings as well.

Disliked: If your main focus is Cadiz you will find yourself a bit far away. Theres a boat every ca. 70 mins that takes you to Cadiz in 25 minutes and there are buses too, but the boat is defo the best and nicest option. Without a car you will not be able to get to a decent beach either. The kitchen could have been a bit cleaner.

11 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great people, great staff. Charming hostel

Disliked: Nothing

10 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: everything really.

Disliked: nothing except the creakiness of the beds

28 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Laura was amazing! She was very helpful with anything we needed during our stay. The hostel is about a 5 minute walk to the ferry that brings you to Cadiz and located very close to a grocery store. It was one of the best hostels we stayed at the whole trip! I would recommend this hostel to all fellow travelers.

Disliked: When I first booked the hostel, I thought it was in Cadiz. The description didn't make it clear that it was actually in Puerto de Santa Maria. You can either take a train, boat, car, or bus to Cadiz. This was a little inconvenient, but overall the hostel was amazing!

26 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Nice and clean hostel with friendly staff. Recommended.

Disliked: Nothing really.

23 April 2011 Carmen would recommend this property

Liked: Self service kitchen.

Disliked: Shared bathrooms.

22 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly staff, free breakfast, free laundry, cheap rates.

Disliked: Kind of far (25 minutes from Cadiz), small kitchen and common room.

20 April 2011 Luis would recommend this property

Liked: the cleanliness of the hotel and friendliness of the staff, really welcoming. This one of the best hostels I've stayed at: not too big, not too small, kitchen available and some at the disposal of the customers (really great), warm atmosphere, wifi,tv, books... 1 mins away from the plaza de los toros (and the bus stop from Cadiz).

Disliked: nothing, this is one of the best hostels I've stayed at. Well-situated (nice bar 5 meters away, literally, Mercadona just round the corner, very central, there's nothing wrong and it's great value for the price you pay.