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Reviews of Desert Nights Hostel

Balneario de Huacachina 139, Ica, Peru

#21 of 71 hotels in Ica

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Review score

Based on 443 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bunk beds lacked any support from falling out, which always gives me an uncomfortable night's sleep. No kitchen to use, but then again, it's not as if huacachina has anything like a supermarket in the village. Everything else was fine.

    Very affordable dorm room. Staff not very friendly, but didn't cause a fuss

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Good located
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower, sometimes the water wasn’t hot and sometimes there was al most no water coming from the shower

    The location was excellent! The bar with a view to the oasis it was amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    A decent place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was not strong and did not work in the second floor dorms.

    The use of the pool across the road was nice. The courtyard was also nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and close to everything. Staff were nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The private bathroom was on the other side of the common area, so a bit weird for showers. Staff were not unfriendly, but not very friendly either.

    Right by the oasis, clean beds and room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Solid spot in Huacachina !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning staff were super friendly, front desk staff seemed a little grumpy 😂

    The rooms were big and the beds comfy. It’s has a chill vibe. also, one of the better prices for a single room in Huacachina.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Really enjoyed the stay! Found it calm and pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very easy to meet people, or a social environment. Very hot rooms with no aircon

    Great kitchen on a rooftop Basic gym facilities if desired Spacious rooms Access to a local pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared bathroom was not clean all the time

    Amazing location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dorms are pretty basic and dont really offer privacy. Not all beds can access power outlets. Lockers are small and some of the locks don't engage / are broken

    Fair price for Huaccachina which is extremely touristic.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was impossibly hot and stuffy, despite the fan and open window. I gave up and slept on the terrace instead.

    The rooftop terrace and common areas were very nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the water pressure in the shower, could have been better i guess bit its the desert so its fine

    Location was perfect, the stuff were always available and ready to help, terrace view was the best in the oasis and the pisco sour super good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Relaxed stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hostel with a relaxed atmosphere. Good value for the money!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Many more positives than negatives
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen facility not well equipped and not really useable.

    The location is excellent. Lots of space in dorm. Staff helpful. Lovely rooftop bar and restaurant with good food and views.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Affordable and comfortable hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there’s a big fan in the room but it’s still a bit hot

    Good location, clean room and bathroom, like the roof top place with simple kitchen and seats. Guests can get 10% off in their restaurant and bar. And enter swimming pool opposite of hostel for free.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Handles on the pans would be a massive boon.😂

    Good for the price, nice terraces, good location, clean. Would stay again and would recommend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    Okay stay for few days, great rooftop bar next to
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was really dark, you couldn’t open the curtains because the window was next to the busy street on the first floor. You also couldn’t open the window because otherwise the sand would have gotten inside. The room was a bit noise because of the busy road.

    The location is great, middle of everything in small town. Same building or next building has a great rooftop bar/restaurant where the food was good, drinks were tasty and you got 10% discount there. In the room we had two big beds and two armchairs and the bathroom was huge.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception was not super friendly. Also, they allow two ppl per bunk so you might be sleeping in a dorm of 6 beds with 8 ppl.

    I like that it is right in Huacachina next to the water. It is also one of the most affordable hostals in Huacachina. The cleaning ladies were super nice. Enjoyed the numerous showers and toilets inside the bathroom.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water

    Location is good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    7.0
    Good budget hostel in the desert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff seemed really miserable and there was sand everywhere, including in the beds.

    The hostel is in a great location and it is pretty comfortable. WiFi was pretty good, but a little spotty in the rooms.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    Good value stay but unfriendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were one of the most unfriendly/uninterested I’ve met in a hostel. Rooms were very basic and could be improved with curtains, separate power-plugs and bedlights etc.

    Good value and overall cheaper than most accommodations. Nice patio in the middle to rest. Good location close to the dunes. Cooperates with bar/restaurant next to it with a discount.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was unstable

    Location and cleanliness

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff seemed a little grumpy, but the communal areas are too good to care if someone having a bad day, the showers didn’t work when we checked out, but again still not the end of the world, I really enjoyed the food and cocktails too

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers could do with a bit more attention and cleaning

    Great location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredibly touristy place, staff never smiles.

    Good restaurant out front. Large room, good beds.

    Stayed in November 2023

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