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Hostel La Ballena Backpacker

1.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking | In-room dining
Banquet hall

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Calle Principal, Las Galeras, Samaná, 32000
  • Playa Grande
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • La Playita Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Colorado Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Las Terrenas (EPS-El Portillo)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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$45 total
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Hostel La Ballena Backpacker

Samaná hostel close to La Playita Beach
Along with laundry facilities, this hostel has a library and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, gift shops/newsstands, ATM/banking services, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Hostel La Ballena Backpacker offers 8 accommodations with fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Samaná hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Hostel La Ballena Backpacker features a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Samaná hostel also offers gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities.

Hostel La Ballena Backpacker has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Library

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 10 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hostel Ballena Backpacker Las Galeras
Hostel Ballena Backpacker
Ballena Backpacker Las Galeras
Ballena Backpacker
Hostel La Ballena Backpacker Las Galeras
Hostel La Ballena Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Hostel La Ballena Backpacker Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maythe

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Heerco van der

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I could not sleep in the hole night due to the mosquitos. Beds don't have net to protect from them. It was a really hard night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Seita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small and basic
Very small and basic, holes in the mosquito net, no soap in the bathroom, couldn’t flush the toilets, breakfast was nice, friendly staff. You leave a deposit when you check in, in case u lose the key. Nowhere to park. Short walk to the beach. Free cold water. Was okey but wouldn’t really recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le patron, Franco, et sa femme, Barbara, sont juste adorables.. l'endroit est top. La ville est magique.. allez y.. sans aucun doute la meilleure partie de notre séjour en RP
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019