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Reviews of Mar à Vista Hostel

Avenida Oceânica Nº 171, Casa, Barra, Salvador, CEP 40140-130, Brazil

#18 of 172 hotels in Salvador

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 46 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Sleep well with the sound of waves
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are lovely helpful people

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Best view from a dorm room you can imagine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was not friendly. Early check in was revised although it was clear there were dorm beds available.

    The location is amazing but the place is not well managed. No towels, no padlocks and the bathrooms got clogged all the time. The staff can try to smile at least a little bit :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    I love it
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    restrooms and shower are too small, no places for clothes, not so comfortable but clean and ok

    location and staff were great, I would definitely recommend and stay there again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Basic with perfect view
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic, no privacy curtains in rooms

    Location, beach views

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Cozy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't offer options for breakfast, but it make part of the plans 🥲

    Staff and locations was amazing! Eduardo, Thais will share a lot of infos about the city and places to go. Amazing view and pics from the window

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    10
    A home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    window made a bit of noise in 6 person dorms when windy outside

    Fantastic location, right near the beach. You can see from window while eating or chilling on the sofa inside. Lots of delicious street food in front. about 5 minute walk to nearby lighthouse for sunset, not to be missed. Safer location than city center. Had no problems walking around at night. Wifi worked well. Small, but well stocked kitchen. Would definitely come back here next time in Salvador.:D

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    Awesome location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought the attitudes from the volunteers were quite odd. They did not make any effort at all to make you feel welcome or create a nice social atmosphere. It really feels like they are just there for a free accommodation and just do the bare minimum. It happened a few times where I asked them a question or needed something and I felt like an annoyance.

    The location is amazing! You can see and hear the ocean from all the spaces. The kitchen is great and I loved the common area downstairs, it feels very lovely. There is a lovely lady who is cleaning the place constantly so it's always super clean and organised! Barra is a great and safe neighbourhood to stay in.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    10
    Beautiful house in front of the sea to rest, work or go out to visit amaizing Salvador
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The incredible location. The atmosphere. The attention.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common areas could be better There is no so much space to leave your stuff

    The views are really nice, waking up and having the see just in front of you it's really nice

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location right in front of the beach and by the lighthouse. The promenade is brightly lit at night so very safe, and it's a great people watching spot! The hostel is clean with a cute social area. There are a number of bars and restaurants and supermarkets super close.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    shared bathrooms

    location, staff and energy of the hostel

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

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

    One of the showers still needs to be painted. Besides that, the place is clean great and amazing!

    All

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location Clean

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

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

    The showers are not comfortable. There is nowhere to put clothes, and it's time to renovate them. The owner says the issue is being addressed.

    This is the perfect location you could ask for. Also a minute's walk from the lighthouse. And also the first house on the seaside promenade. From the windows you can see, hear and feel the sea, which is simply perfect. The staff is kind and friendly, there is no breakfast, but there is a time when coffee is served.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2022

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

    Nothing

    The staff are very freindly

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

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

    amazing staff who makes you feel like home - the guys gave me candies, always asked how i was doing once i got sick and amazing Be helped me out: made me tea, brought food, and was always ready to help me with anything thank you one more time, Be, and all the best ❤️

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    10
    Perfect post
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even bed are available you have to wait 14h for check in or you have yo pay 20 reals

    So close from the beach. Bars and restaurant at night. Nice and secure area. The hostel is nice

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2021

    10
    perfect place to take a stroll, eat local food and watch sunset :D
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    NA

    Wonderful hostel. Best I have stayed at in Brazil. Honestly, I wish I wasn't leaving. It is right next to the beach, restaurants and a lighthouse with a wonderful view of the sunset. You can see the water from the dormitory and lounge area. Wifi is fast, people are super nice, rooms are comfortable, food amazing (moqueca, acaraje, etc). Will definitely come back on my visit to Salvador :D :D

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    7.0
    Great value for quality and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattresses were little thin and the kitchen could be better equipped. Are kettles not a thing? Or toasters? Haven't seen one anywhere I've visited yet.

    Great location sitting on the beach near tons of places to eat/drink and a great language school (Brazil Link).

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2022

    7.0
    Average hostel directly on the ocean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite noisy

    It has ocean view

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2022

    1.0
    Would not recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything is old and smelly Staff do not speak English Don't have provide any information about city (tours, travel etc)

    location

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

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