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Offering access to the beach, an outdoor pool and views of the sea, The Search House is set in Florianópolis at the state of Santa Catarina. The hostel has a private beach access, water sports facilities, bar and restaurant. Free WiFi is provided in common areas. Certain rooms have views of the pool or garden. Rooms include a private bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and gift shop at the property. Joaquina Beach is 5.6 mi from The Search House, while Lagoa da Conceição is 5 mi away. The nearest airport is Hercilio Luz Airport, 14 mi from The Search House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
or
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christiane
    United States United States
    right on the beach and walking distance to town, wonderful restaurant inside. Oh BTW massage on site.
  • Yassine
    Morocco Morocco
    The Search House is located right in front of the beach, offering a fantastic view. The facilities are spotless, and the staff is incredibly friendly, constantly organizing fun activities.
  • Tammy
    Spain Spain
    Great location and good amenities. We actually stayed longer for the lunch
  • Eva
    Australia Australia
    - located right on the beach - option to hire surf boards - the tower restaurant was delicious loved the poke bowl and tacos - there was a bar which served drinks and breakfast which was very good too - the Hostel had a great vibe, and staff...
  • Tamara
    United States United States
    It is in a fun location on the beach. This is the perfect place for someone wanting to learn how to surf. I enjoyed my time there. The staff is great and the room is comfortable.
  • Ontario
    United States United States
    This hostile was immaculate! There was so much to do! They had a bar they had a restaurant which served excellent food! All of the staff spoke excellent English! It was one of my best hostile experiences in brazil! I think if you're coming to...
  • Wellerson
    Brazil Brazil
    The location is perfect. It's literally on the beach. Also, the people that work there are amazing.
  • Reem
    Israel Israel
    everything!! amazing location, perfect staff, and a lot of activities best Hostel I’ve been to!
  • Katy
    United States United States
    I loved this property! First of all, the Wi-Fi is extremely good for remote working. Secondly, it’s right on the beach and is a perfect location for anything that you might want to do. most importantly, the owner of this place is well traveled,...
  • Nicki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place has a really good atmosphere, it is a great place to meet people. The dorms are clean and comfortable. The beach is at the end of the garden. The food is really good, I ate here most days.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Brazilian
    • Open for
      Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of The Search House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
The Search House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of R$ 100 is required on arrival. That's about $17. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all summer events happening in the hostel are free for guests. A payment of BRL 100 in cash is required upon arrival for incidentals. This value is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodations.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Search House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

A damage deposit of R$ 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Search House