Reviews of La Choza Playa Venao

Excellent location and spacious social areas.

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Surfing instructor was good

Not on the beach like all the other hostels, bad kitchen, surf lessons were advertised as 25 $ but are actually 50, staff don't speak any language other than spanish, very slow unhappy vibe compared to the hostels on the beach

Its a good place, but I didn’t like one of the receptionists

The staff is 7/10, but i would return

Nice space, cheap bar, wc good, pool table, ping pong also. The beds were fine.

I was in a shared dorm. My bed was at the end of the room. The room had 4 electrical outlet (to charge your electronics), 2 next to one bed, and the other 2 next to the door. Also, the staff didn't bother to show me the wc or other places of the hostel. Hostel didn't have any social vibe or anything

Location is good.

Property needs a lot of work. Our room was dump, looked like a leak but it could be condensation or a mix of both, moreover broken window does not open, so we kept our door open to dry the room up a bit. Visible signs of mould on the walls and wooden beams. Grass overgrown where well worn lounge beds are, so couldn’t really relax. Check in time varies according to season and payment by card at the property adds 10% fee. Sadly neglected place with lots of potential if managed and looked after well. Clearly photos used for marketing do not reflect current reality. Kitchen needs to be cleaner, and new chopping boards are needed.

The hostel was only few minutes walking to the beach. There was a very big community kitchen and community area with Billard, darts and ping pong. I haven't played so I can't say how well maintained everything was.

I truly didn't like the fact that the hostel is lacking a few basic things despite the very cheap price. I expect a basic hygiene and comfort no matter how cheap the stay is. I found it annoying that in the room there was only little space for luggage or personal things. I believe it's cheap and easy to add a few more wooden shelves or desk. Also there was no trash bin in the room (easy fix). There was only two outlets of which one you gave to use for the AC (that worked well). A multiple socket outlet would have been useful (easy fix and cheap). There was no full body mirror. Neither in the room nor in the shower. Only the shared sink had a mirror which in the evening was not well lit. The shared toilets need maintaince. Replacing toilet seats is cheap. If you don't care about these little comforts than the place is quite respectable but as a long time backpack traveler I get annoyed by the lack of these comforts.

It was cheap, it was near the beach, what more can you ask. The hostel is very basic, but you don't need much more there. There's an incredible amount of restaurant nearby and you can choose to cook yourself in the shared kitchen with groceries from the shop that is very close too.

It's a bit of a weird town, but this has nothing to do with this specific hostel. The town is taken over by Israeli's, so the public isn't really mixed or varied.

It was a solid stay. I'll start with the good: comfortable pillows and bed, AC that worked well, private balcony, and the location of La Choza can't be beat. The staff was amazing, super friendly, helpful, and very attentive.

As for what could be better? Quite a lot sadly. The bed only had a sheet for sleeping and no blanket, which kind of negates having an AC, there should be blankets for rent or blankets period in each room (there was not). Most of the times the bathroom did not have soap which really sucks. The showers are full of mosquitos and felt like a death trap, so I showered at friends' places. Little to no furniture in the room and hooks for hanging things were broken off so the only place to put a bag or hang things was on a tiny drawer that was not enough space for 2. Also, very loud, super thin doors and people up at all hours of the night, you can hear dogs barking, people talking in the lounge area and it feels like nothing you can do.

the staff of the hostel made my experience here! they were so friendly, kind, and helpful!!!

the beds were super squeaky. i was on the top bunk and every time i moved it made a noise.

I really liked the outdoor area which was perfect to sit and relax under the trees. The music and party at the beach were amazing!

The restrooms had a strong urine odor.

The staff, near the beach.

Baths a little far away from our cabin.