Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria

“The whole place could really benefit from some much-needed maintenance, care, and attention.”

The location is definitely the highlight, and the staff were friendly, polite, and helpful. However, the building seems poorly maintained: several lockers don’t lock properly, sink taps need tightening, and the elevators are out of order. The pool is also broken, with stagnant water. Breakfast is weak and bland, with limited quality and variety. The bunk beds are uncomfortable and hard to climb, making them inconvenient to use.

Halina·4 weeks ago

“Great place if you're not demanding.”

The spot’s location is spot on and the staff were friendly. The building itself looks decent and the AC works well. However, the bathroom cleanliness left something to be desired and there were only two showers for all the mixed‑gender rooms. The bunk beds were fine, but the bedside light—though needed—was too bright. Breakfast also fell short on vegetarian choices.

Bruno·A month ago

“Muito má experiência. Único ponto positivo: Localização”

The place is in a good spot. The breakfast was a major let‑down, with very little variety and hard bread that left a lot to be desired. Another issue was men using the women’s bathrooms, which compromised privacy and comfort. There was also a serious shortage of power outlets in the accommodation, making it hard to charge phones or other devices; the bathrooms had no outlets at all. Overall, these aspects need improvement to make the stay more comfortable and suitable for guests.

Filipa·A month ago

The location works, and the availability of gender‑specific rooms with just four beds is appreciated, along with the friendly staff. The communal areas lack power outlets near the beds, the cleaning was inadequate, and some showers/WCs were broken. It’s clear that staff and maintenance are lacking, especially since the outdoor pool—an otherwise nice spot—remains unused.

Filipa·A month ago

“Das Zimmer war in Ordnung.”

The room was large enough for one night. The receptionist was very helpful and friendly, even though we had a late check‑in. Everything else was fine. The only downside was that we had to leave for the airport at 05:30 and we missed the paid breakfast.

Sandra·A month ago