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Island Life Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near Malecon in Santo Domingo

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Island Life Hostel

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Terrace/patio
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC
Shower, towels, shampoo
Interior entrance

Overview of Island Life Hostel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar

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Map
Calle Isabel La Catolica #356, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, 10210
  • Popular LocationColumbus Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCalle El Conde6 min walk
  • Popular LocationMalecon13 min walk
  • AirportSanto Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

In-room safe

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe

Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Bed Private , Shared Bathroom

Twin Bed Private , Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bed in a Shared 8 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

1 Bed in a Shared 8 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Bed Bunk Beds Private Ensuite

Twin Bed Bunk Beds Private Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Private, Shared Bathroom

Double Private, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC

Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC

Double Ensuite, Private Bathroom and AC

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 Bed in a Shared 12 Bed Dormitory,Shared Bathroom

1 Bed in a Shared 12 Bed Dormitory,Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe

1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Ensuite,Private Bathroom and A/C

Double Ensuite,Private Bathroom and A/C

Double Ensuite,Private Bathroom and A/C

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

In-room safe

1 Bed in a Shared 4 Bed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom with AC

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Santo Domingo

Heart of Santo Domingo.With a stay at this Zona Colonial hostel, you'll be steps from Museo del Duarte and Amber World Museum. Museo del Ron y la Caña and Church of Saint Barbara are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Columbus Park - 6 min walk
  • Calle El Conde - 6 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santo Domingo - 7 min walk
  • Malecon - 13 min walk
  • Sambil Santo Domingo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Manuel de Jesus Abreu Galvan Station - 3 min drive
  • Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casa de los Dulces - 3 min walk
  • Lobby Bar Nicolas De Ovando - 7 min walk
  • Pat'e Palo European Brasserie - 3 min walk
  • Restaurante Atarazana - 3 min walk
  • Sabina Bar - 3 min walk

About this property

Island Life Hostel

Hostel near Malecon in Santo Domingo
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Island Life Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santo Domingo hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Island Life Hostel offers 9 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Island Life Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Arjun

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Loved the property and the people I met there - just had a big complaint about the owner. I've stayed in dozens of hostels while travelling through over 30 countries but this has been the most incosiderate hostel owner I've ever seen. He likes keeping his dogs on property both of which like barking really loudly at random noises throughout the night which kept me up. He also just brings his friends over on weekdays from out of the hostel to e party right in front of the rooms (they didn't even go to the common area) which also kept me up. Also someone got sick in my dorm and was asking the owner if he could get some medicine or some help from the owner who was on property, but the owner refused to even go to the room to see him. I wouldn't recommend booking this property because I think it's a bad idea to give money/support a bad hostel owner like this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La pasé muy bien en el hotel , el personal muy acomedido y las instalaciones en buenas condiciones y sobre todo la ubicación para ir a los diferentes lugares turísticos ... excelente .
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Island Life Hostel is in a perfect spot of Santo Domingo that made it easy to walk around town. The hostel itself is clean, good amenities, and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Know what you are getting
This was my first ever experience in a hostel . At first when I arrived I thought as though I may of made a mistake from the entire environment. Very different from a hotel . I was here on a couples visit . But as I settled in I realized I was getting exactly what I paid for and I got the hostel experience. The owner and manager are really great guys and will do everything within their power to make you feel welcome and feel like a home away from home . Hostels unlike hotels really push for a more social atmosphere and I meet some really great people .Had a lot of fun at the bar and one day had there Nachos (and they are very good ) I ended up loving this place . But know exactly what you are getting .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leendert

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, staff was very welcoming and friendly. Great vibe at this location, I’ll definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Christy Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very welcoming, it is a place that makes you feel at home right off the bat! I will recommend this place, for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaoussou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel in a great location. Right near the top attractions, restaurants and bars. The staff is absolutely amazing and the nicest people. They are very helpful in giving tips and advice on how to navigate the city and answer any questions. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ramon, Santo Domingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it couldn't be better located
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021