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Reviews of Mahalo Hostel

Calle 2 # 6-08, 631020 Salento, Colombia

#81 of 93 hotels in Salento

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Review score

Based on 192 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 1 bathroom/ shower if staying in dorm rooms.

    Very friendly helpful staff. Great location good price for what you get.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything The staff Breakfast Room was clean

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    9.0
    Nice but loud
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was very loud. You can hear people partying, even whispering in the street. Our window was in front of the street but it's an old window that doesn't isolate at all

    Very central. All clean. Comfortable. We had a single room with private bathroom.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    7.0
    Quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They state there is a liggage storage yet it was only possible to leave my luggage in the dining room which you eneter directly from the entrance, and the front desk is not always occupied. This didn’t feel safe so I ended up hanging in the dining room with my luggage.

    Location and the outside sitting area

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorms were in the lower ground and didn't feel like having much privacy (door to room and walls very thin)

    The location is great. The staff too!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    8.0
    The room are small but got a ensuite toilet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Is authentic and close to the calle real

    The location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Lovely location , clean and friendly staff always wanting to help!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location, nice employees, cozy room

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    8.0
    Grat for that price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Rooms in mainbuilding are very old and therefore some things are brocken and their noch 100% tight (some Insekt can come in)

    - Great views - Nice atmosphere

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location and lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is only one shared bathroom and toilet for the guests, which was a shame as I found myself considering using a toilet in a nearby cafe. Also my dormitory was downstairs with no windows, but the bed was comfortable. I actually stayed for 6 days as the location, staff and terrace were wonderful!

    The hostel has a nice homely feel with tasteful decor and lovely staff. The outdoor area is nice too, with fantastic views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hostel, rooms are clean, like to have the bathroom in the room!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Great experience with the view and the kindness of Andres
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from the terrace was amazing and Andres was super nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a bit cramped and you can hear everything going on in the streets. Staff could be a little more helpful with recommending excursions/tours etc.

    Really great location, and the patio is amazing to relax and enjoy the views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice little hostel in a great spot, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bed was a little bit uncomfortable, but all in I would stay here again :)

    I stayed in the deluxe double room and it looked exactly like in the picture. The room was clean and there was hot water in the en suite shower. I saw some bad reviews so was worried about this booking, but I didn’t encounter any problems.The man behind the desk was friendly and helpful. The hostel gave me keys to the front door so I could come and go as I pleased. For the cheap price this room was very good! The room I stayed in had windows out into the street, so there is some noise from people walking by but this was fine. The room I stayed in was also very close to the front door so you could hear people as they came in/checked in. But this was not a problem. There are some nice bars just up the hill a little bit more and you can hear the music from them till about 1130 but it was quiet after that untill about 7:30 in the morning when people start passing by There is a nice little fire pit and beautiful view from the back of the social area also

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money, don’t expect too much, but great for short stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a fee thing either broken or not working properly. Such as doors, windows didnt stay open and were loud. It was very loud in general. Water wasnt working but no refund for the extra money spend on the bath. Staff wasnt really helpful, but kind.

    Amazing location woth beautiful views from the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Todo bien! Thank you :)

    The staff was great with us, the room was spacious and beds super comfy with curtains! We loved the location, the bathroom was clean, hot shower and nice pressure! We don’t understand the bad reviews because we loved it and the price was reasonable too!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant accomodation to stay in Salento
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff super friendly Valentina the receptionist arrange all our needs and questions. The rooms are beautiful and the views for breakfast and the terrace amazing right in the center of Salento!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. I was lucky to get a good dorm compared to some others I spoke to.

    Comfortable bed in a decent dorm with it's own bathroom. Valentina on reception was super nice and friendly, as were the cleaning ladies I met. The location was perfect just off Calle Real with the main plaza 5 mins walk away.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    Great location, great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little loud as the door was a make shift door and didn’t close all the way so we could hear the dorm room next to us

    Breakfast was really good!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    I would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We couldn't check in when we arrived and they changed rooms on us.

    Very friendly staff! Comfortable accommodations and a tasty breakfast. Convenient location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit small area in dorm room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    7.0
    It's basic and small, but comfortable enough for a short stay. Just don't expect too much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My bedroom was just beside the reception, which didn't feel private. It is not different from what is shown in the pictures, but their illumination makes them prettier.

    The location is perfect, in the heart of Salento. Nightlife is not huge there, so it was quite calm and quiet. Staff was kind.

    Stayed in November 2023

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