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Reviews of Banana Bungalow San Diego, San Diego, United States

Banana Bungalow San Diego - Hostel

The Banana Bungalow San Diego is San Diego's only beachfront hostel. Located in Pacific Beach, the Bungalow is perfectly situated for those looking to sample the fabled San Diego lifestyle. Take advantage of our swimming pool, the largest in the wo...
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Avg Rating: 86% (12 Reviews)

Character: 96%

Security: 80%

Location: 100%

Staff: 91%

Fun: 91%

Cleanliness: 61%



Customer Reviews

70%

I booked this hostel for 4 nights from June 8th to June 12th. However upon arrival I was told that our booking was only for 3 nights. This meant that we had to book into a motel for another causing us more expense. Also Hostelworld take a 10% booking fee, but seeing as our booking turned out to be for only 3 nights I was overcharged. I found this service very ubsatisfactory and I expect a refund of the overcharging to my credit card account for which you have the details.

Siobhan, from Ireland ~ Jun 14 2008

94%

Excellent time. Was booked for one night but decided to stay longer. Other places say they\'re right on the beach but this is the only one that\'s true. Beautiful place to wake up, to party in at night, to have as your base while traveling. L&L Hawaiian bbq nearby, Hooters, just a ride away to Ocean Beach for best fish tacos in the world. Miss that place already. Oh yeah and their staff is definitely laid back, cool, very helpful and friendly. Thank goodness for you guys.

Eugene, from Philippines ~ Jun 12 2008

70%

Can't be beat for surfing and beachfront location. Really pretty dirty (and I'm no wuss), non-functioning pay lockers, and teeny tiny kitchen. Great parties. Go if you want to get drunk/surf. Don't go if you want to shower, sleep or cook. :)

Kaitlyn, from USA ~ May 29 2008

90%

Thanks for an excellent time - The staff are brilliant!!!!! Can't wait to come back...

Steve, from England ~ May 27 2008

74%

"Banana Bungalow" turned out to be one of the best Hostels we stayed at on our round-the-world trip, if only because it was the most fun, with a great balcony for socialising, good bars within walking distance, and a great beach on it's doorstep. The keg parties organised by the staff were the best way of meeting new people. The dorms themselves were a bit subpar, but neither of us minded because you quickly got to know everyone you were staying with.

Mark, from England ~ May 26 2008

84%

dats gay lad!!!! (pete)

Donal, from Ireland ~ May 23 2008

94%

Wow!!!! I had a great time! People who like to meet different and crazy people should defenetly go there!

Lisa, from Germany ~ May 19 2008

80%

O Hostel é muito bem localizado - de frente para o mar. O Staff é muito atencioso, todas as noites fazem algum entretenimento com a galera. A limpeza deixa um pouco a desejar, visto que é de frente para o mar e logo depois de limpos os quartos já ficam cheios de areia (os hóspedes não limpam os pés podas as vezes). A limpeza dos quartos é feita meio tarde, sempre perto de meio dia... Apesar de tudo, recomendo!

Carlos Renato, from Brazil ~ May 8 2008

96%

this place is amazing, if you are about fun and meeting the most amazing people in the world, then this is the place to go. had great time, location is fantastic, bars pubs and beach all in eye view. parties games and tours to mexico. awesome, thanks bb

tracee, from USA ~ Apr 12 2008

70%

Make sure you bring a very good pair of shower shoes...the showers you nearly need a tetanus shot while showering to feel safe. Don't be surprised by the low key attitude from the staff either. Some are cool....some are not. But other than, everything else can't really be beat. The location is incredible....overlooking to ocean. Every night was a huge party...don't plan to get too much sleep here...it's alot of fun though. Security is nothing to worry about...I left my laptop (as did most other people) on my bunk for two days straight and nobody touched it. And they have staff the give surf lessons too. It's pretty fun. Bring also earplugs and an eye mask if you plan on getting sleep.

Haylie, from USA ~ Mar 31 2008