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The best part of the place is the people! Hector is an amazing host! He made me feel like family the second I came to the property. He is so warm and friendly and even has some good jokes too! He was very knowledgeable about the area and told me delicious places to eat nearby and also when is the best time to return to San Diego to avoid traffic at the boarder. Just an amazing host all around. I will be back!

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Breakfast was nice to have but very small and basic. Location was convenient, right off the main tourist drag (even if it's a bit loud there), and the terrace was pretty cool for sunset or to chill out

Housekeeping came in to the room just after 9am to loudly turn over a top bunk bed! unbelievable lack of respect for people trying to sleep. They overcharged me when I extended a night, assuming they'd charge the same price as Booking (without fees for them). That's partly my fault but it's a shady practice

Centrally located

WiFi my room was further away from hotspot but nothing to bad

Good people

Every thing good

Pretty cool setup and well located 2 blocks from the beach and 2 blocks from Rosarito's main street - Benito Juarez. Tons of eating options and markets within walking distance. The staff is super nice, bunk beds comfy, clean and well-maintained. The gated parking is very secure, never had to worry about my car.

I visited in February, low season and there weren't any other people there besides a few long-term regulars so not much of a hostel vibe though everyone was nice - I think it would have been better in the summer. There was also no heat in any of the rooms and it gets cold in Feb, I was freezing all the time but the owner did lend me a space heater when I got a private room. Biggest problem here is all the dogs, there are several guard dogs living on the property (rottweilers and pit bulls) and they can be very aggressive and scary. I never felt comfortable having them wander around freely all the time, they were aggressive towards me on a few occasions and the big rot always snarls very nastily whenever you come into the front gate, god forbid he mistakes you for an intruder. Also there are A LOT of stray dogs in the streets, this is common around Rosarito and I had to be constantly on guard. When I went to the beach, only a few blocks away one of the strays ran after me and nearly bit me on the beach so I stopped going. The dogs are constantly barking and getting into fights, I felt on edge and like I needed to carry a stick or weapon whenever I was walking in the neighborhood :(

The staff was great. Friendly and put in real effort. I definitely plan on staying again!

Wifi is spotty. Communal areas aren't quite what I'd hope for. Fridges/closest thing to a kitchen left something to be desired.