ANA🫠

Not staying longer.

Alles

Niets

All the staff are very kind and helpful. Latiffa was a great hostess for the event: Karaoke Night! I especially cared for the value of the staff to be mindful people and down to earth too!

Nothing went wrong.

This was my first time at a hostel in many years and I loved it! It was clean, comfortable and efficient.

Planes fly right above the hostel. I have noise canceling headphones so it didn’t bother me. I actually enjoyed watching them fly overhead but for light sleepers it could be a problem.

Bien situer.endroit calme.tenue par des jeunes seurfeur super cool. Disponible et a l ecoute.nous avons ete bien recus super esprit d ouverture.malgre nos ages 58 et 78 tout les jeunes ont discuter avec nous.c etzit in bon moment. Je recommande pout tous. Chambte confortable et calme. Parking gratuit

The staff was super friendly and nice. They had breakfast.

#1 no private bathroom. We didn’t realize this when we booked. Bathrooms are shared with everyone else staying at the hotel which was gross to me. We weren’t allowed to plug in styling tools or hair dryer in the room so you had to get ready in a bathroom with other strangers. We had a private room but it was so tiny. Sheets looked old and had stains. Bed was uncomfortable. Towels looked old and faded (think black towel that’s been washed a million times). To top it off, walls were paper thin, we could literally hear the entire conversation of the people in the adjacent rooms. It was super noisy all night (even though they have signs that quiet time is at 11pm). We couldn’t sleep at all due to all the noise. You could literally hear the other people going in and out of their rooms and walking in the hall it was so bad.

Check-in process was very long with a long list of instructions. Room size was very small and the staff did not let you adjust your room temperature (It was kept locked inside a box) as they have a common thermostat across rooms (Can you believe it?). Ended up paying more than what I would have paid at Holiday Inn even though it was a holiday weekend based on online prices when I checked. They also offer a discount on in-house meals in lieu for a 5 star review that explains why it has a good rating. Someone also ended up scratching my car while it was parked during my stay.

Since I travel with Zero expectations, of course they were all met!! I walked to the hostel and was late getting there, they waited for me, acting like I was right on time!! I made one request and it was granted!! Another plus....my room was right next to the restroom!! I enjoy breakfast, so that was definitely a plus! The facilities were cleaned every day and offered many options, many I did not use or need. The highlight of my stay was the "people"!! Staff and guests! Staff made you feel welcome and valued! Most guests invited conversation! I am extra thankful for Andrew, Andrea and Ana as they at different times went out of their way in helping me navigate my stay with helpful suggestions and advice. They alone would be a strong magnet in making another visit to California Dreamin-Ocean Beach!! They deserve a tip and I forgot to leave one!! Another reason to stay again!!

Not a biggie, but coming from the East(different time zone) the 8 30 bfast start time seemed Late!! ( expressed by other guests too)