Island Life Hostel
Location: 356 Isabel La Catolica, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, do
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Swim, Relax, Explore at Island Life Hostel!
Swimming Pool and Free WiFi: Enjoy a refreshing dip in our swimming pool and stay connected with complimentary WiFi in public areas.
Comfortable Accommodation: Whether you choose a dormitory or an ensuite room, rest assured with amenities such as bed linen, fan, reading light, and storage lockers. Ensuite rooms also feature a private bathroom with a shower and Air Conditioning.
Exciting Facilities: Unwind in the hot tub, stroll through the garden, or savor a BBQ. Additional amenities include a shared lounge, games room, and tour desk for a memorable stay.
Experience the best of Santo Domingo at Island Life Hostel - Book your stay now!
Important Information
National and foreign guests are required to show passport as identification upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Credit card are accepted. There is an extra 4% fee when paying by card.
For more information about groups, please contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Please note that guests are not allowed to bring visitors.
Property does not accept groups of 8 or more people.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Darts
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Adult only
- Outdoor furniture
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- 24-hour security
- Key card access
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Billiards or pool table
- Free wired internet
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Games
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Swimming nearby
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Basic Double Room
Rooms are 10 square yards. Breakfast included.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Socket near the bed
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Body soap
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
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Double Private, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bed sheets not available
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Twin Bed Bunk Beds Private Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bed sheets not available
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Twin Bed Private , Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bed sheets not available
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Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This bed in dormitory features a balcony.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This bed in dormitory features a balcony.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Double Room with Private Bathroom Cuzco
The double room offers air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Bangkok
The twin room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bali
This bed in dormitory has a balcony and air conditioning. Every bed have a locker, reading light and a fan. Air conditioning is from 9pm until 9am. Breakfast included.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Cape Town
This bed in dormitory features a balcony and air conditioning Air conditioning is from 9pm until 9am. Breakfast included.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Toilet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Double Room with Private Bathroom Rio de Janeiro
This double room features air conditioning. Breakfast included.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
This twin room features a patio and air conditioning. Breakfast included.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Key card access
- Reading light
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Triple Room with Bathroom
This triple room has air conditioning. Breakfast included.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Key card access
- Reading light
-
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Body soap
Guest Reviews
- Anthony (9/5): -
- David (10/5): Estadía cómoda y muy recomendable - Excelente ambiente, camas cómodas, buen desayuno y sobresaliente la atención de todo el staff Nada, todo 10/10
- Marlon (10/5): Todo muy bien y tranquilo - La ubicacion es muy buena. El aire acondicionado podria haber estado mejor
- Ángela (6/5): - No había agua caliente
- Eduardo (8/5): - ubicacion
- emanuele (10/5): -
- David (10/5): - El servicio del personal es impecable, muy colaboradores y colaboradores
- julie (8/5): - L'emplacement, l'accueil Partie commune à rafraîchir
- Alice (10/5): -
- Rosa (10/5): -
- Samuel (10/5): Delightful and inexpensive spot to experience Santo Domingo - It’s charming and fits the scenery and vibe with ease Nothing to dislike
- ernesto (3/5): - Ubicación Muy sucio y abandonado, aunque es un lugar con mucho potencial, pero falta el amor de dueño, cortinas manchadas, paredes agrietadas y mucha falta de higiene.
- Ana (7/5): -
- Mauro Daniel (5/5): Muchas buenas vibras pero bi te solucionan nada. - La ubicación Tuve toda una mañana sin luz ni agua. No puede ser que no tengan un tanque de reserva...se corta el agua y no hay agua ni para lavarte los dientes. Y encima te cobran el agua mineral cuando no te dan agua. La piscina es pequeñísima...debe ser de un metro por un metro.
- Christine (9/5): Great social scene and good breakfast - Social scene and welcoming host Lack of cleaning
- Rabiah (10/5): Better than I could have imagined! - I had such an amazing stay at Island Life Hostel! I stayed in Kathmandu, the private room with an en-suite bathroom. It was comfortable, cool because of the air conditioning and the bathroom was nice with provided hand soap and bath soap. Definitely worth the price! I was working remotely and the WiFi was fast and there were places to get things done. I loved the breakfast too. I thought the atmosphere was GREAT! I loved the people I met – I made friends very quickly and we all enjoyed going out at night in addition to activities during the day. Staff was great, especially Claudia! Claudia was PHENOMENAL – her vibes were great and I loved how she provided so many recommendations to the WhatsApp group chat of things to do and places to go. I want to come to this hostel again and again. Te veo pronto! The filtered water wasn't working during my stay so had to buy water. Maybe there should be multiple filtered water stations for guests. This was the only thing, everything else was lovely!
- Aurore (10/5): Super séjour, une ambiance incroyable - Le personnel tout comme le propriétaire est très sympathique, l'emplacement dans la Zona Coloniale est idéal et tout l'hostel est super beau avec l'architecture espagnole et la cour-jardin. J'ai également adoré le petit-déjeuner à base de pancake fait maison et de Papaya. Les chambres sont petites mais ce n'est pas vraiment un soucis, on y rencontre d'autres voyageurs, l'ambiance est top. Rien.
- David (9/5): - Buen lugar para conocer personas. Muy buena ubicación.
- Paulo Henrique Rosa (4/5): Low cost-benefit ratio - Staff, location and bedroom. I paid $55 per night for a private room with a bathroom, but there was no hot water for the shower. There’s no stove available for cooking, and the breakfast isn’t very good either.
- Melvin (8/5): -
- Daniele (10/5): - Ostello centrale, pulito e accogliente. Hanno un gruppo di whatsapp che da molte informazioni utili e consigli. Gli spazi in comune sono tenuti bene ed è piacevole sdraiarsi sulla amaca per leggere un libro. La colazione semplice ma ottima e all'interno dell' ostello stesso c'è un bar!
- Thalia Dennisse (10/5): -
- Valery (10/5): - La ubicación y la hospitalidad
- Amelie (10/5): - L’hôte est hyper sympa. Chambre simple mais c’est une auberge de jeunesse donc c’est normal Rien
- Rosa (10/5): Chévere - Muchommm. Naaa Su recepcionista súper amigable Camilo
- Gustavo (10/5): Rinconcito secreto paradisíaco - La casa, las instalaciones, el ambiente y el personal son acogedores y muy autóctonas. Christopher un crack y la ubicación y todo de 10.
- Lotfi (7/5): - Very well located and very pleasant and welcoming staff - all in all a great hostel
- Yonathan (10/5): -
- Sebastián (6/5): Buen lugar para conocer personas de diferentes países - El personal es muy amable y se esfuerza para que los huéspedes tengan una buena experiencia de integración cultural, el desayuno esta rico y buena cantidad. Las instalaciones están deterioradas y necesitan mantenimiento, la piscina es más pequeña de lo que parece en las fotos, el mal olor en la habitación es muy fuerte y el ruido de la calle se escucha muy duro.
- Léna (8/5): Une nuit dans un quartier sympa - J’ai aimé l’emplacement et la disponibilité du personnel pour donner des renseignements. La chambre est propre mais a une légère odeur de renfermé, je pense aussi que le petit déjeuné peut être plus généreux, il y a vraiment le minimum syndical.
- Julissa (10/5): Muy bien ubicado y excelente atención - La atención Nada
- Yizhou (10/5): Great social atmosphere amongst travellers, comfortable common area - Chris, Max, Claudia and their team has made this hostel a great place for independent travelers to meet. It’s great vibe in their team and amongst the guests. It costs only $20 per night. Tho u don’t get hot water shower, the room is basic, but it’s clean and comfortable enough.
- Camilo (9/5): Santo Merengue 😂 - Ubicación y limpieza. Debería tener disponible espacio de cocina para los huéspedes.
- marc (6/5): -
- Robby (9/5): -
- Yanet (9/5): -
- Lina Sofia (10/5): -
- Nora (10/5): - Nous avons eu un super accueil dans cette auberge qui est magnifique et ou on a aimé passé du temps. L'emplacement est idéal, et on nous a proposé plein de suggestion d'activité ou de lieux à voir. C'est un endroit super conviviale, c'est un gros coup de coeur. La douche froide est le seul défaut
- Briza (9/5): - The volunteers were always extremely friendly and helpful! I appreciated the group chat with recommendations of what to do and where to eat for the day. Location was also great especially if you plan on going out at night since it's walking distance from the night spots. Even though the rooms and bathroom are always clean, I did find cockroaches in the locker shelf so make sure to keep your luggage closed.
- Hangartner (9/5): -
- thys (10/5): perfect stay in the zona colonial! - Great staff, good location, decent breakfast to start your day.. Claudia provides daily tips on what to do, where to eat drink dance.. Max is the perfect partner in crime for a night out! Chris, the owner, is everything you want an owner to be! There was an issue with my fan, and he transferred me immediately to another bed so I could have a good nights rest.. He even offered me a beer as compensation!! Thanks a lot guys!! /
- Leticia (9/5): Foi tudo ótimo, amei minha estadia no hostel! - Localização ótima e o espaço muito bom para socializar. Poderiam limpar o banheiro mais vezes ao dia
- Sandra Mirella (10/5): -
- Samantha (8/5): great value - Very kind owner, easy check-in, great location Hearing anyone at breakfast while we're sleeping, no warm water in shower. A few ants but it's the tropics.
- Katja (10/5): - Geniales „social hostel“ mit super Mitarbeitern und unkomplizertem Besitzer Pancakes morgens sehr nice 10/10, war 3x da, gerne wieder
- Wojciech (3/5): good location, friendly service, dirty and smelly towels, poor Wi-Fi in the room - location, friendly staff The room cleanliness was very poor, the bed mattress and bedding were musty. The towels were worn and smelly, and those were replaced as well.
- Elli (7/5): - Die Lage ist ideal um die historische Altstadt zuerkunden.
- Maria (7/5): -
- ERICA (7/5): -
- milena (9/5): - La ambilidad del personal
- felixluen (10/5): - Me gustaron las duchas, que el lugar está limpio, y el cuarto tenía un seguro electrónico, además los espacios comunes eran cómodos para el desayuno y el happy hour Todo ok
- Gisela (7/5): -
- Antonio (8/5): -
- Antonio (8/5): -
- Morgan (9/5): - Wonderful friendly staff, excellent happy hour prices, and charming tiny pool.
- Leonie (3/5): - Freundliches Personal, gebrauchte Kontaktlinse am Boden :D Unbequeme harte Betten, heruntergekommen und kaputte möbel, sehr dunkles Zimmer, sieht auf den Fotos um einiges besser aus und der coole Hostelvibe fehlt hier komplett.
- Brenda (7/5): -
- Pedrina Gomes (8/5): - Localização é ótima O prédio é bom Ter café incluso Peguei o quarto de 12 camas de última hora Não tinha mais quarto com ar condicionado disponíveis, fez um pouco de calor como é inverno suportável, também o quarto london fica do lado da rua e tem bastante barulho, fiquei 2 noites voltaria com certeza e tentaria um quarto com ar.
- juan carlos (10/5): Excelente relación precio calidad - Tranquilidad,atenciones y ubicación
- Christina (7/5): Super Socializing - etwas in die Jahre gekommen. - Mir hat sehr gut gefallen, dass das Hostel eine sehr einladende Atmosphäre versprüht. Man hat die Möglichkeit, viele Leute kennenzulernen, wenn man es möchte. In der WhatsApp-Gruppe bekommt man neben Erinnerungen auch gute Tipps für die Gegend. Das Mobiliar ist mittlerweile in die Jahre gekommen. Im 12-Bettzimmer merkt man das ganz extrem. Das Gemeinschaftsbad war nicht zu allen Tageszeiten sauber. Man zahlt eine extra Gebühr, wenn man mit der Kreditkarte zahlen möchte.
- Reynaldo (10/5): One of the best hostels that I’ve ever been to! Just great atmosphere overall - Location and good vibes 0 complaints
- Saint-lot (10/5): - El diálogo y aunque fui solo desde que pase por la puerta me sentí que es como orfanato que no importa el país somos más que hermano
- Michèle (8/5): Sympathique - Le concept, les voyageurs, le personnel
- Jane (10/5): A really comfortable and happy stay, great staff, good position and great value for money. - Simple and comfortable room and fabulous shower room en suite. Generous breakfast provided. All the staff, without exception, were friendly and helpful. Great idea of a WA group which covered everything that was going on in the vicinity - like having a private guide! Thank you Claudia! I can’t think of anything that could be better.
- Manel_Ibiza (7/5): -
- Livia (6/5): - Die Kommunikation vor der Ankunft war super und auch die junge Dame die uns späts Abends freundlich begrüsste war toll. Der Innenhof ist gut. Unser Zimmer roch sehr komisch & wir wurden von einem kleinen Tausendfüssler und einer kleiner Kakerlake begrüsst. Das Kissen wirkte nicht sehr hygienisch und unter Decke waren noch Haare von den Gästen davor. Nur kalte Dusche.
- martina (9/5): - El hostel es muy lindo, con espacios amplios y agradables para estar. El personal súper amable. Limpio y cómodo. La habitación tiene ventilador que estuvo perfecto para nosotros, considerando que era la temporada más fresca, no sé como será en pleno verano. El desayuno es básico. Podrían sumar una jarra de agua para beber.
- barrere (7/5): On rapport qualité prix - L’emplacement Sanitaire sans eau chaude
- Isabel (10/5): -
- Sanwald (6/5): -
- ISABEL (8/5): Casa en Santo Domingo - Ubicación, patio interior, la casa en general es muy chula y acogedora, hay billar y el desayuno buffet pequeño pero buenísimo: ponen tostadas, pankekes, zumo, cafe, thé Higiene: mal olor y suciedad (localizada)
- Emanuel (4/5): -
- Emanuel (5/5): Mejor búscate otro lugar. No lo recomiendo - Lo único rescatable fue el desayuno, y el baño era bastante bonito No me gustó el olor que había en la habitación, los lockers son muy pequeños, no tiene cocina, no tiene para calentar agua , cosa que para un argentino es fatal!! 😆 la chica que nos recibió no hablaba bien español y era difícil comunicarse , El precio es excesivo para las instalaciones. Si sabía me quedaba en otro lado.
- Jeremy (10/5): -
- Kusnierek (8/5): -
- heloisa santana (8/5): - A localização é excelente. Atendentes muito solícitos e a cama é boa, alem dos banheiros. Ok em custo/benefício. Achei o cafe da manha bem feaco, com pouquíssimas opções.
- Alessandro (8/5): Nice stay in the center of Santo Domingo - Nice bar area for nightly drinks with other guests. Pool is rather small
- Jonathan (8/5): Lugar con buena ubicación - Ubicación, desayuno y amabilidad del personal. La habitación. Al llegar a la misma tenia un olor extraño
- Agnieszka (10/5): -
- Santiago (9/5): - Ubicación un 10, un lugar super seguro, plena zona colonial y mucha oferta de turismo histórico. Muy buen desayuno. La habitacion tiene ventiladores individuales y lockers. Recomiendo ver el libro de Chris donde muestra como armó el hostel. Falta una ronda más de limpieza en los baños de arriba.
- EYNAR (6/5): -
- irene (8/5): - Está en una muy buena ubicación, a 5 minutos del centro. Ofrecen desayuno gratuito; huevos revueltos, pankackes, papaya, café y zumo. Estaba bueno. Tiene una mesa de billar y juegos de mesa. El ambiente es joven y bueno. La habitación olía mucho a humedad. No había agua caliente; al comunicarlo nos dijeron que era porque había placas solares y por la noche no funcionan… Tuvimos que ducharnos con agua congelada.
- Fernanda Catalina (10/5): -
- Noemie (9/5): -
- Eider (9/5): -
- Batista (7/5): - The location The breakfast
- AlbertAbreu (10/5): -
- giuliana (7/5): Perfect for position and meet new people - Great position, perfect for meet new people. The owner is very nice Late check in and the guy who opened the door wans t very « happy ». Wifi doesn t work in the rooms but only in common spaces and it s not memtioned in the decription. The water in the shower is not very hot. Considering the price I qould expect wifi in my room and hot water in the shower
- simon (7/5): -
- JEFFRERY PASSALINO (7/5): - Location and size of it No kitchen and doesn't look like it anytime soon. Also the quiet time thing is really annoying
- Élise (8/5): -
- Oyinkansola (7/5): It was a great day - Location
- Minna (8/5): - Nice ambient and very good location in Zona colonial. Thank you to he best volunteers Maty, Elin and Mila!!❤️ There's no kitchen
- Thomas (8/5): Auberge bien organisée et sécurisée. Quels points à améliorer (cadenas pour les placards, clim) -
- Valentina (9/5): Buena ubicación - El hostel tiene excelente ubicación y el desayuno que se sirve es muy completo.Es un buen lugar para conocer a otros viajeros. No había agua caliente en las duchas y la cama no era muy cómoda
- valerie (9/5): Une très bonne escale pour petit budget - La situation géographique en plein quartier colonial, la possibilité de se garer devant l'hôtel, le jardin tropical avec la petite piscine pour se rafraichir, les espaces communs qui permettent de rencontrer d'autres voyageurs
- Agnieszka (10/5): -
- Franklin (10/5): Ótimo custo benefício!!! -
- Julian (6/5): Nice hostel in Santo Domingo - - Nice location - Awesome breakfast - friendly staff - comfortable room - cool outdoor pool - no hot water for shower in the private room
- Alessandra (10/5): -
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