Grim looking hostel with terrible service, very unpleasant atmosphere and we left covered in insect bites. It may be cheap but it's still too much to pay for this place.
We made three attempts to make a reservation via telephone as we were travelling from Washington DC, only to be told they don't take reservations, and then on arrival they wanted our reservation number.
Within five minutes the owner had told us America plan to invade England as they need a holiday home, he hates the French and wouldn't ever consider going to Europe as he's not interested in any of it,
Hostel itself is not up to the standard we've become used to in our month's travels so far - no towels, no air conditioning, no internet access, no breakfast, no water fountain, old smelly carpets, bed sheets that came from a yard sale (seriously), people actually living there long term, and not even a consideration to hold your luggage after checkout without payment, even for one hour after a four night stay, bearing in mind checkout is 9.30am.
We found the owner and the Russian girl he had hired extremely rude, agressive and offensive to the point that we were quite afraid to be around him. We were also told he treated the rest of the staff very badly. Makes for an extremely unpleasant atmosphere which really ruins your stay,
Spend a few more dollars and go to a motel with a pool, the streets are lined with them and they are all just a block from the beach so don't be put off by distances from the city centre, it's just a very long beach with amenities all the way along.
Am surprised Hostelling International would recommend this place, maybe they need to re-visit.
- Angies Guest Cottage Virginia Beach
