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Reviews of The Bunkhouse - Hostel

2 out of 5
The Bunkhouse - Hostel
175 Williams Street, Minturn, CO

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Snowed in the Rockies doesnt get better
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1st time stayed at a bunk bed style hotel. Not use to lack of privacy. Not for me. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Nancy on 27 Sept 2022
Thanks Richard for taking the time to share your thoughts. Glad you gave a hostel a try! Yes, hostels are very unique in that they have all shared common spaces, and dorm style lodging. We cater to the solo traveler who wants to socialize with fellow travelers. Privacy is not something hostels are know to provide. That being said, glad you liked our staff:)

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Really great place to stay. I was amazed at how private and quiet the sleeping pods were. This was so much better than a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This worked out really well for my situation!
This place worked very well with my plans to visit with some friends in Vail, CO. The staff was friendly and the place was VERY clean. The bunks provide enough privacy for a restful night. The town is very quaint and friendly as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Nancy on 26 Dec 2021
Thanks Freddie! Enjoyed hosting you. - Nancy and The Bunkhouse Crew

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feels Like Home
Always a great stay at The Bunkhouse. The staff is welcoming and courteous, and the property is clean and comfortable. The bunks are very well made. A great option in the Vail Valley!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostel staff are very friendly and helpful, flexible w special requests as long as no impact to other guests or their operations. Very clean in all areas from kitchen to common area to bathroom and dorm area. Phenomenal location, walkable within downtown minturn. Dorm beds are the best I’ve seen for a hostel (and I’ve stayed in many in US, Europe, Asia, Central America etc) as they are exceptionally private and separate w a small curtain allowing access that would help w noise, lights, etc. Only real complaint (beyond price - the most expensive dorm bed I’ve ever booked...but par for the course during high season in the area I suppose) is combo minimal secure storage (w your own lock, a lockable large drawer under the bed) and offsite parking in a non-secure lot short drive from an I70. Supposedly, there has never been a breakin, but as I’ve learned multiple times through my life, that is always true until its not (w first hand experience to back it up) and the pandemic has created hardship for some. This lack of secure indoor storage would also make it tough to dry out clothing/gear after outdoor activities on storm days. Again though, if you travel light or are unconcerned about drying out gear or theft and are flexible timing wise w working within the kitchen (nice but somewhat small if Bunkhouse is fully occupied I would think), then this place is a great option! Finally, while I dislike the “no outside alcohol” policy, I love that they recycle AND COMPOST!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little noisy at night but well designed youth hostel type experience. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from Nancy on 11 Mar 2021
Thanks for your review! We do have complimentary ear plug stations throughout the building:) Feel free to grab some next time you stay with us. Then you will sleep like a baby! - Nancy and the Bunkhouse Crew

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel was 5 star
Great spot- super clean and new. Guests and staff were friendly and courteous. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Nancy on 5 Feb 2020
Thanks so much for the kind review:) Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Nancy on 5 Feb 2020
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed:) Nancy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostle, very clean and comfortable. Perfect for traveling alone or with a small group of freinds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Nancy on 29 Jan 2020
Hey there traveler! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with the internet world:) Kind Regards, Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, warm, comfortable
LOVE this place. Turns out I'm not really into Vail itself, but going to the Bunkhouse made my trip. The staff is exceptionally friendly and I'd go back just to spend time with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Nancy on 14 Jan 2020
Thanks Jasmine:) Hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards, Nancy

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time Hosteling
Vail is a very expensive place to sleep. The Bunkhouse is very close to Vail and easy to park at, In general the Bunkhouse is very welcoming but the space you sleep in is small. Highly recommended for people pn a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Nancy on 14 Jan 2020
Our bunks are Twin-XL, and we are happy to provide affordable lodging for the average bear as Vail is indeed absurdly expensive. So glad you felt welcomed! Kind Regards, Nancy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a clean place to crash. Parking is a short walk from the building and not onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Nancy on 9 Jan 2020
Thanks for staying with us and thank you for the review!! Yep, parking is .2 miles away, but at least it is free:) Safe travels! Kind Regards, Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! This was my first "real" hostel experience and was quite fun. The bunk was comfortable and cozy. Great place for a good nights rest before a ski or hike.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Nancy on 11 Nov 2019
Glad you enjoyed! Safe travels- Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn't ask for anything more.
Always clean and easy. A good night sleep before skiing. Great location to Vail or Beaver Creek. Provided ear plugs do the trick, wish more hostels were as simple and easy as The Bunkhouse. Nice staff. Parking is off site, but once you know where it is - super easy. Enough food options/bars in town. Great for getting up early and hitting Vail or Beaver Creek first thing (quick drive to either).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Nancy on 6 Mar 2019
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Safe travels:) Nancy

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

There was no soap in the bathrooms. People were talking all night in the hallways.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Nancy on 7 Feb 2019
My apologies you were dissatisfied with your stay. Our soaps are located on the sinks in the hall, but no we do not provide shampoos. We also are aware that people do like to connect and communicate as part of a hostel culture, but understand the importance of a good night's sleep so we provide complimentary ear plugs. If staff failed to offer you these during check in that is our bad, and I will address the importance again with our staff. I sincerely hope the rest of your vacation was enjoyable. Kind regards, Nancy

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Nancy on 5 Feb 2019
I'm sorry to hear you were not pleased with your stay at The Bunkhouse. Having a few more details as to what you were not satisfied with would only help us to be better. Feel free to reach out and share your experience with us. Kind Regards, Nancy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy clean and friendly hostel!
Good clean hostel. It was definitely the most expensive hostel I’ve ever stayed in but considering it was more than half the price of anything in the region Christmas week, it’s a demand issue. Very comfortable pods with privacy screens, lights, lockers, & surprisingly super warm blankets. Only complaint is the hallways started to smell like a locker overnight probably from everyone’s sweaty ski gear :) Only tip for the management: don’t charge $2 for tampons as a luxury good, making them more than a candy bar in the same vending machine. That doesn’t seem to be in line with your messaging.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Nancy on 5 Feb 2019
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and other travelers! We agree the ski boots and gear smell can be bothersome on occasion. We are currently investigating a automatic ventilation system that will kick in overnight for the hallways. Yes, our pricing is reflective of the astronomical commercial rental rates of the Vail Valley, but we are proud that our guests can stay in the Valley for around $80 during the Winter Season. We do hope you will stay with us again the next time you visit our little Valley! Kind Regards, Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed my stay. It was my first experience staying at a hostel and I have no complaints. Very clean and lots of friendly folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Nancy on 23 Nov 2018
So glad you enjoyed! Safe travels:) Kind regards, Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Ulysses, Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Cozy. Staff is very chill. Nice touch with the Squatty Potty spray. Lol.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Nancy on 31 Oct 2018
Thanks for staying with us! Nancy

8/10 Good

Jazmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bunkhouse Stay
I thought The Bunkhouse had a unique charm. The staff was very friendly. I enjoyed having the privacy of an enclosed bed. Minturn is a very cute town with a few shops and restaurants. Kitchen area was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice set up and a real bargain

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
True hostel experience
My stay was a great experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. The common rooms and bathrooms were clean and cozy. I would gladly stay here again. Perfect for affordable accommodations close to Vail
Response from Nancy on 26 Aug 2018
Thanks Michael! Hope to see you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Changwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021