Amazing little place close to the surf and very nice and sociable staff. Highly recommend if you're looking for a family-like hostel close to the beach. Thanks so much for everything, I'll be back! :)

Loved the volunteers, they were so nice!

everyone was so welcoming and friendly; loved the big table in the living room as I needed to get some work done. location is really good! walking distance to the small beach

Highly recommend this place! Amazing people, beautiful location. Had a really pleasant stay. Bruno- The Owner- is extremely warm and easygoing person. Place is clean and fully equipped. Great location for surfing, u can leave your board at the hostel if u don’t have one Bruno can recommend where to rent. The staff is always there ready to help, give recommendation where to party, eat or have a massage ;) From the upper balcony u can enjoy the view over Baleal island and sunsets

The localization is great, close to the beach and the main road. The staff is really friendly. Cozy and family-friendly place to stay

Good info about the area, Nice rooms Adequate showers Surfboard storage in the backyard Location is close enough for most things Baleal overall is a great surfspot and the bars and surfculture is spot on 🤙 liked it a lot

Staff was more minding their own business which is totally fine, just the comments before mentioned a "family atmosphere" which wasnt there. Dont get me wrong they were all fine but we found people more welcoming and integrating in the other Hostels and surfcamps/Houses = The Parties /gatherings were in other places

Communication was very smooth, Bruno was always available on whatsapp

This guesthouse immediately feels like coming home, mostly due to the wonderful welcoming staff and the vibe they create. Super clean, super comfortable, comprehensive setup for travellers, great location, great coworking space and super accommodating and welcoming staff. Love this place :)

good vibes, nice people, all things are ok.

the staff is very kind and always available with any issue. The property has a lot of space for the surf stuff. Very close to the main surf spots in baleal

It is super clean, everything works and everybody is always willing to help. Also, great location if you wanna surf.

That I stayed only 4 nights, if I could would have stayed way more time.

super good vibe, clean and safe, a lot of common space and good room

I love Baleal Guest House! At the beginning of October I arrived there as a volunteer and I had the time of my life:) Even after my month of volunteering was over, I couldn’t stay away and returned as a guest. The house itself is great- kitchen is the perfect size and well equipped, the dorms are comfy, the common area is cosy and the outdoor terrace is a perfect sun trap to chill out in. What I loved most about BGH though is the atmosphere, it truly feels like home when you stay there. The people who you live with quickly become like family as it is a small place and you have time to get to know everyone really well - I made many friends for life:) The location is also amazing, a 5 minute walk to surf spots on Lagide Beach and a 1 minute walk to the nearest shop! Bruno the owner is also brilliant- he is so welcoming and will go over and above to make sure you have everything you need for your time in Baleal. I couldn’t recommend staying here enough- I can guarantee that anyone who visits will have a magical experience:)

Personally this is my favourite hostel I've stayed in Portugal. It literally functions like a shared house, every time I've stayed here I've formed connections with the volunteers and other guests so quickly, its like a big family. The kitchen is an actual fully equipped and functional kitchen, unlike what you tend to find in hostels. The views from both balconies are lush, the terrace is a suntrap, the living room is cosy, the beds are some of the comfiest I've slept in in hostels, if your in petrol dorm you even get a curtain across your bunk which makes SUCH a difference to having a sense of privacy. Walk less than a minute out the front door and your on the cliffs from which you can check the surf at Prainha, Lagide, Gigis & Secrets, plus its a beaut of a spot to watch the sunset (which you will probably do every night). Bruno (the owner) pops in most days and is an absolute legend, super helpful and just all round great guy. Special shout out to Aoibhin, Jana & Lena (the current volunteers) who keep the house in order, keep the vibe alive and are genuinely three of the most beautiful souls I met on this trip - hope this review gets you some kind of bonus (Bruno I'm looking at you).

The idea of painting a big orange fish in the new co working space - please don't

Very nice hosts made sure we had an amazing time :)