It was a really nice chilled atmosphere in the house. Despite traveling there solo I felt like I was part of a group as soon as I arrived; the staff are super welcoming and it seems popular among solo travellers. The surfing was also really nice and there is a beautiful forest nearby to walk or run in.

The great, relaxed vibe of the house. You can have time for yourself, go surfing, or join the rest of the guests/workers for meals or activities. They will give you indications on the best spots or times for surfing each day.

The house was great when I stayed there as there were not many people. It may be a bit small when on full capacity.

I only stayed one night and wished to stay more. The staff is very welcoming, makes you feel home, some jams sessions spontaneously pop out and the evening meal was great! The house has a variety of surfboards for different levels, longboard was perfect for the day we went surfing. Thanks to Paul and his team for the mellow atmosphere!

The staff were super nice and friendly

The pillows

The camp is amazing!! It makes you feel at home. Very nice kitchen and bedroom. The outside area with skatebowl and barbecue is fantastic. Such a good vibe

the vibes here are amazing , I came at the end of the season so it was pretty quiet , but I could imagine it would be so cool over summer, the outdoor area is really cool with lots to do and places to hang out. Paul the owner and the staff are epic and create a relaxing friendly atmosphere.

The hostel felt more like Home than a hostel and the staff was very welcoming. We had a great time surfing and discovering Labenne and Bayonne. To sum it up we really enjoyed our stay at Shifting Sands Hostel and we will definitely come back someday.

The vibe was really nice amongst the hosts.

Paul has been very uncommunicative. I discovered as I told him goodbye, 15 mn before I had to leave for my train, that I had to pay an extra 250 euros for the surfboards. I had not planned this spending and felt ripped off. This last bit ruined my experience there. If you go there, know you have to make everything very clear yourself, otherwise things might not be told to you. Don't expect anything from the host.