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Reviews of The Search House

Rua Professor Ademir Francisco, 201 - Barra da Lagoa, Barra da Lagoa, Florianópolis, CEP 88061-160, Brazil

#5 of 200 hotels in Florianópolis

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 98 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Right next to music venue, was too loud too long

    Great location and good amenities. We actually stayed longer for the lunch

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Best hostel I’ve visited
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked for two nights and ended up staying two weeks. It is such a beautiful space - fact it’s a converted house means it has a perfect layout for meeting people - and then the massive garden leading onto Barra da Lagoa beach (which itself is stunning & untouched) has so many different spaces for drinking, sunbathing, co-working etc. & hammocks/rollerblading ramp. It manages to be expansive and intimate all at once; where the party’s at but also where you can chill by yourself. Also incredibly clean, with shelves to organise your things. With all that, you wouldn’t need great staff - but there’s not a single person who is not genuinely kind. When I hurt my back they helped me with all kinds of things; Bia literally packed up every single one of my things and carried my bags to a different room. When another girl staying had a birthday the chef baked her a delish cake. The breakfast/dinner etc is also brill if you’re missing your home comforts/ they’re thoughtful about dietary requirements but there’s also a really well-equipped kitchen which is fun to cook in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Friendly staff, amazing food, steps away from the beach
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Internet went down one day - it wasn't hostel fault - basically half of the island was without internet.

    Steps away from the beach and friendly staff. The fact that they have a restaurant inside is really helpful for remote works that don't have to search food outside the hostel. The food is really good with amazing vegetarian options.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing place. Felt like a home. Will come back for sure
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To little showers for too many people

    Location, staff, food, people, beach, rooms

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect beach location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location in Barra da Lagoa

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What an amazing hostel! Felt like a resort with a great vibe. So many things to do here without having to even leave the hostel. The staff are all great and get involved in the fun. I could stay here forever.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    We had an amazing time at the Search house
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - our private room was great but there was something dripping in the bathroom that it made most of the toilet and sink floor soaking wet

    - located right on the beach - option to hire surf boards - the tower restaurant was delicious loved the poke bowl and tacos - there was a bar which served drinks and breakfast which was very good too - the Hostel had a great vibe, and staff were all super lovely - great pool table and table tennis - spacious kitchen - loved the trees and greenery on the property

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Call an uber early when you go to the busstation In florianopolis it's sometimes difficult to get ubers in that area

    Just amazing Made my trip so special Everyone was so nice Clean Good activities Nice pool Next to the beach

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Play, party, sleep, repeat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower gel and shampoo missing in the bathroom

    The location is amazing, right next to the beach. Private room is cozy and comfortable but the best thing of this hostel are the infinite activities you can do and the vibes. Everyone is chilled enjoying this place that I’d like to call paradise. Highly recommended!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    100% relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    🤷‍♀️

    By far the best hostel I stayed in! They provide it all and it is very clean. I especially enjoyed that the room had a separate storage for your bags. I place I could really calm down and enjoy!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Simply the best place to be in Florianopolis, the team of the Hostel are so prepared and receptive !! I'll be back FOR SURE

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    Amazing place to stay in Floripa!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was sad that some activities got cancelled (boat trip to ihla campeche, yoga classes) because there were not enough people joining

    I had an amazing week at the search! The hostel has everything you need, direct access to the beach, good food, good vibes! It’s really clean, the area ia safe. The staff is always ready to help you and give you tips so you make the best out of your stay. Would definitely go back!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    One of the best place to stay in Floripa. Had made some amazing travel buddies.. loved the hospitality , food and ambience.. Great stay !!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    A Great Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is in a fun location on the beach. This is the perfect place for someone wanting to learn how to surf. I enjoyed my time there. The staff is great and the room is comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    Best Hostel I ever visited
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I could only stay for two nights because I was running out of time in my travel. If you can, you should stay at least one week!

    This hostel really offers everything that you wish from a hostel, especially when you are traveling alone. They offer a lot of activities and know how to help the guests get connected. The beach right behind the hostel is SO beautiful 😍

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    10
    Great vibe, clean and comfy! Very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have loved to know the restaurant opening hours on checkin but figured it out soon enough.

    Property and location was amazing! Super relaxing and very good vibe. Delicious healthy food at the restaurant and very clean kitchen to cook in.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not that easy to find. Google maps points out another street. So look out for the right name of street.

    Clean accommondation, comfortable beds and very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommend to stay at the Search House. Easy to get to know other travelers, lovely located directly at the beach and would stay here again for sure!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hostile was immaculate! There was so much to do! They had a bar they had a restaurant which served excellent food! All of the staff spoke excellent English! It was one of my best hostile experiences in brazil! I think if you're coming to Floriannapolis, this is a must stay! The place is right on the beach the Wi-Fi is great all throughout the property! If I was staying in Florida Annapolis again I would say here again in a heartbeat!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably the best Hostel I've ever been to

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    8.0
    Chilled, comfortable hostel directly on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room felt quite humid/damp so nothing ever seemed to dry. Not easy to get up and down from the bunk beds and there wasn’t really anywhere to put your things either.

    Hostel is really nice with access directly to the beach at the back. Staff are super friendly and helpful. There is a restaurant at the back which does really good food. Easy to meet other people and do activities.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is perfect. It's literally on the beach. Also, the people that work there are amazing.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    10
    Best place to make friends and enjoy Floripa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There should have a bathroom outside the bedrooms. I needed to have a shower early in the morning and someone was sleeping inside. I couldn't have a shower before going out.

    Everything was so nice. Its the best hostel I have ever been.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    9.0
    Great place in Floripa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Amazing Location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    … you literally don’t wanna leave this hostel cause it’s soooooooo good!!!!

    Stayed in March 2023

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