Had a short stay at cool bananas, but it's such a nice hostel! You will immediately be warmly welcomed by the staff in banana suits at the... read more bus station. You don't have to drag your bag around, because they will take it for you. The hostel itself looks super cozy! The straff was very nice and friendly. there’s a cozy campfire in the evening as well! And don’t forget to book your surf lesson! Highly recommended! I could’ve stayed there for monthssss

  Unfriendly staff, no interactivity with guests and made me feel super uncomfortable.

Had to make our own beds, kitchen and bathroom closed over lunchtime so not ideal
... read more /> Wifi doesn’t work

No encouragement for social activities only if you are travelling with a group

Nowhere quiet to sit, bathrooms grubby and tacky rooms

  Super relaxing & friendly Hostel!
Got picked up off the bus by a bunch of bananas who were very welcoming. Staff were fantastic and super helpful.
It was pretty... read more clean and shared spaces were cleaned regularly.
It is quite a quiet area but it close to shops and the beach. They have bikes you can hire so would recommend hiring one and exploring!
Would recommend if you want a few chilled beach/ surf days and a friendly quiet hostel.

  Old favourite does it again - Consistently affordable and friendly, being greeted by staff like Paulie makes you feel as welcome as an old friend. Open air entertainment areas, fully equipped kitchen and bbq facilities and... read more the casual but safe atmosphere that only the best hostels can offer are to be found here. Amenities and location are second to none, done it before and will do it again. Thanks Cool Bananas!

  Friendly staff and relaxed vibe. Clean and cheap 🙂 Facilities slightly outdated however. WiFi wasn’t great. Great communual area with great huge tv but WiFi was too bad for us... read more to watch anything really, unfortunately. No aircon in bedrooms just ceiling fans so did get a bit hot at night. Strange smell in the kitchen but it did have everything you needed in there including a coffee machine!

  The overall stay was nice at first. During the first night, however, it was freezing cold. We stayed here in september and it was 14° during the night, yet all... read more we got from the hostel to sleep with was flat bedsheets. No blanket or anything else. During the night people had to grab their towels to keep warm.

  Hostel looks very nice, gives island vibes. Fully equipped kitchen and communal food. Staff is very friendly, invited us for bowling all together and when we broke a bike when... read more cycling home in the dark we got picked up, very nice! Room is ok, could be cleaner, was very dusty and the sheets didn’t smell fresh.

  I stayed there for one night and I left with the feeling of missing the place. All the staff is so wellcoming and they are all one community no matter... read more how long you been there, they make you feel part of it.
Thank you so much, I will go back !

  I stayed at cool bananas as an individual traveler and I had such a good time. The staff make you feel welcome, location is great, it’s really close to shops,... read more and beaches, and a short drive or 20 minute walk from some really nice hiking trails. Highly rate it, I’ll be returning for sure