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Reviews of Tusker Tribe Hostel

Kudle beach Mid Point,Next to Gundappa Cafe, Kudle Beach, Gokarna- 518319, 581319 Gokarna, India

Review score

Based on 272 hostel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.4

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    7.1

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    7.0
    Decent
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mosquitos in the night. Not availability of the tea/coffee at the place

    Simplicity of the locationa and vibes. Mangement is nice and accomodating.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    7.0
    Overall it was okay, but couldn’t sleep at night due to the mosquitoes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is infested with mosquitoes at night, making the experience a bad one. The bunk bed frames are rusty. The hostel caretaker (Adi) can be more helpful and have a better understanding of these issues and find a solution.

    Location was close to the beach.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    5.0
    Nearer to Kudle Beach, Excellent host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms and bedding were not clean

    I liked the host of the hostel, Aditya. He guided us throughout.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquito 🦟 at night. There were a lot of them which spoilt my sleep.

    The location, vibe

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    5.0
    About Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I want to say just one thing, My personal experience was not good.

    Just Location and House keeping guy (Vishal)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    5.0
    For a tent stay they should provide a locker and few basic facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing special to like.. For a budget solo travel tent stay is manageable. For tents they should provide a locker. At least a soap and a towel. We are not staying for free. We are paying 999 for a single person tent stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No food options in property or near around the stay. Paid parking

    Good for a group of boys. Not recommended to families or couples

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities can be improved.

    The place is just a minute away from Kudle beach. Clean and comfortable stay with friendly staff. Great value for money. People looking for budget stays should consider coming here

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    Staff is good. Location is some problem
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They want to fit ac in the room.. Summer is very hot at there

    They don't provide breakfast.. There is no ac in their rooms

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fans did not do their job. Very hot and ended up sleeping in my own sweat

    Very close to the beach. Nice location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    6.0
    Just the budget option at the beach and nothing more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The unfair way of how they don't bother to inform the tourists about the booking status until the moment they arrive at the location. 2. Access to property. Reaching to this place is a task in itself. Though if you are at Kudle beach it's convenient to go back and forth from the beach. 3. Hygiene - the washroom and tents were not clean. And there are plenty of mosquitoes if you opt to stay at the tent.

    The location.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    7.0
    good experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    common washrooms. not the fault of the property owner/ care taker. people are messy and that’s why it was not easy to clean them every time.

    friendly, good atmosphere.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    7.0
    Fun place to stay for a solo female traveller
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Must improve facilities or reduce the prices especially the rent for tents.

    Right on the kudle beach, this cute hostel is a must stay if your prime focus is to stay very close to the beach and be around lots of cool cafes. The facilities could be better based on the price that was charged. In terms of facilities I felt it was not up to the mark. The common washrooms were cleaner than most. However, the people and hospitality was top notch. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe and welcome there. Met a lot of great people and the people managing the hostel are really fun too!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 2 washroom, and parking facility is very far.

    It was a unique experience to stay in a tent. Value for money.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The place has too any insects, lizards. 2. There is no purified/RO drinking water, they give you filter water from boring, did not look safe to drink 3. Wifi does not reach 6 bed dorm, and the common area is full of mosquitoes, and is literally just 3 mattresses on the ground + 2 table chair sets, uncomfortable if you plan to work. 4. No cafeteria, while they don't mention it either, still felt the need for one for Basic tea/snacks 5. 6 bed dorms bathroom does not have a washbasin or geyser, had to fill hot water from outside in a bucket. if you're a lazy bum, might be a little hassle. 6. Reaching the hostel was a bit uncomfortable, you either walk for 5-10 minutes on the beach after a few minutes of trek or trek down for 5-10 minutes with no sign boards and your bags depending on the route you chose. However, the stay was decent since you can literally wake up and go to the beach for a dip, or go to any beachside shacks for food.

    Location is perfect. 1 minute to the beach. Staff was friendly. Charlie(pet dog) was a cutie. Try Gundappa cafe a and ocean front resorts' restaurant for food if you've got a taste for spicy food, beachside shacks don't add salt or spice to meals. Arya Cafe was nice hygienic.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water and It's very hard to find the hostel even if u r using maps also

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    5.0
    Perfect stay for Group or individual during winter (Nov - Jan)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Location is good but the way to the Hostel is very isolated and dangerous, not at all recommended during rainy seasons, avoid travelling at night, also since Gokarna is a coastal region so avoid travelling in summer as tents don't have fan access and too much of mosquitos

    Staff were very cordial and helpful, food was available very easily and till late night, good aura and very cheap (starting from 300 Rs per night for Single tent), 2 Mins from Kudle beach (exactly on the beach), Sound of waves hit your very clearly during night

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reaching the hostel is quite cumbersome. No proper road to reach this place.

    Very close to kudle Beach.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    1.0
    Horrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, there was nothing i liked

    There was no support from the staff or the owner the experience was very bad

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    1.0
    Don't stay here staffs are very unprofessional. You will fine many better options there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything

    Nothing

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was good but there were many mosquitoes in room and there were power cut a lot

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorms dont hav the proper ventilating system,fans r far, nd washrooms sometimes face the blockages. Nd the road to the hostel is not recommended if u r heavy packer like me.not a proper way,

    Gives u a hostel vibes, near to beach

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towel no soup even to look d door they don't have key .. and one water bottle also not there wrost experience

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    2.0
    Must read it before booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no kitchen facility, nor is there a fridge like in other hostels. Additionally, we forgot our bag near the bonfire at night, inside the property, which has a proper gate. Someone stole around ₹10,000, earbuds, and a watch from it. When we called the owner to check the CCTV footage, he told us that the camera was not functioning and then abruptly ended the call, showing little concern. If you're planning to visit Gokarna, it's better to consider other options.they are cheaper and better then this .Still u want to give a chance to these guys it's upto u best of luck .

    Gokerna is awesome but not this place

    Stayed in January 2025

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