Reviews of Hostal Cay

Location, Friendly staff, Common areas

Cleaning, old bathrooms, humidity

Lovely hostel if you prefer quiet contemplation. Right onto the water front

The staff were super lovely, especially Angel! He was so friendly! The location was great. It was super clean and the beds were comfortable. I liked the attention to detail by adding soap and shower gel in the bathroom. I also liked that they provided paper towels in the kitchen. Very thoughtful! Keep up the great work!

The room was a bit small and the shower room was very cramped. There was no hot water, though I’m not sure if that’s common across all hotels and hostels on the island. The building itself is quite basic in construction, but it’s set right on the water—actually built over it—which gives it a unique charm. There’s a lovely deck where you can relax and enjoy the view. The staff were very friendly and helpful with any questions or needs. There are a couple of nice restaurants on either side of the hostel. I would stay here again.

I loved the location of the hostel.

I got way to many bed bugs bites when staying at the hostel :/

Location and being on the water,staff were lovely ..they can book tours for you

I tall person would find it hard to sit on the toilet we had in our room

It was clean, comfortable, and rustic

There was no sign identifying the place and not even neighbors knew about its location. Passed by it a few times late in the evening before stumbling upon it.

My husband and I decided to spend a week in Bastimentos. It is a calm place to stay at. The location is perfect, everything's nearby, and it's right in the middle of Old Bank. The deck is a great place to just relax, chill, read a book, listen to some music or watch the sunset. Even though the kitchen is small, it has most necessary things. When in need of a water taxi, please ask for Maya. He's nice, responsible, and very punctual. Finally, the star of our stay, and the cherry on top were the daily breakfast options offered by Kiosco&Pescador. Eunice was the kindest and her food was the most delicious.

An electric kettle could be a good addition to the kitchen.

Our room was upstairs with a lovely balcony pretty much right outside our door. For the first day there were very few guests so we were able to use the kitchen facilities effortlessly. A bit harder when there were more guests as it was small and didn’t have much cookware. There were many tables on the main veranda as well as hammocks for relaxing. The best asset for this guesthouse was the staff - SO friendly, kind and helpful. Loved staying here and would definitely come back.

I loved the over water location and the lovely Busta town it is in

Bigger kitchen!

Very nice hostal!! Clean and friendly staff. Nice location ☺️

Nice peaceful hostel, all you need is close by, nice cheap and excelent restaurant 30 meters, shop 100 meters. The staff was really nice. I have booked Zapatilla tour and it was worth every penny. I really like lady at reception. ;)

The ladder to my bed was broken and bit dangerous to go to the top of bunk bed.

The staff was amazing, so friendly! It was very clean and the hostel terrace direct at the sea was amazing. Best way to see the sunset and the stars. You can book the tours (for example the zapatillo tour) directly at the hostel.

No hot water

Great value for money, and a really nice location! Easy to get a water taxi anywhere you need to go. Staff are very friendly and helpful for organising tours, water taxis etc. Small kitchen useful for cooking simple dinners.

On the water in town beautiful view air con dorms

Not much kitchen a little small

Super nice staff. So helpful!!

The water around is not very clean, but that has nothing to do with the hostal,

Nice room air conditioning works well comfortable bed . Shower was basic but functional.

The sink had no plug , the kitchen was very basic, the cooking pots had no handles.

Location in the centre of Bastimentos. Double room with fan and bathroom.

Room was very basic with cracks in floorboards looking on to sea very close below. Lighting in room was very poor. Fridge didn't t work, but freezer did. Jaguar next door is currently being remodeled so would offer better accommodation.

The ocean view, the price, you feel like at home

Rooms are a little small