Bon Paul & Sharky's Hostel

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everything was great

Location was lovely. Great value for money and the place had a wonderful vibe.

As someone who likes to stay in private rooms in hostels, there were a few quick fixes that would have greatly increased comfort. The blinds do very little to keep out light, so curtains of some form would be huge. Also, there is no soundproofing (you can hear every conversation happening in the dorms/bathroom from the bedroom), so providing a white noise machine might make things feel more private.

Super easy check in and check out process. They also have towels available. Beds were comfy as well, bathrooms were very clean. Decor and place is beautiful, obvious it is well-maintained.

My stay started out as a very bad experience, but Saras, the hostess, turned that around. She was exceptional at making me feel welcomed, helped with getting my car parked, carried my bags up to my room, and even gave me something to eat. She is truly a gifted hostess. I wonder if she knows just how special she is.

I was not notified of the check-in process with the entry codes until way too late. I was already on the road and never got this info. So when I arrived I could not get in, and no one responded to my knocks on the door, and there was no phone number to call. I had visions of sleeping in my car in the parking lot. I had to drive around to find a wifi location to get the check-in info. Unless it's absolutely necessary, email the information the day BEFORE, don't wait until the day of, and provide a phone number. Also provide the wifi info and password ahead of time. Parking was terrible. I thought I had parking in the back, but it was full, and hard to get into and out of. Street parking was bad. As I said Saras helped with this, thankfully.