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Reviews of JO J'S Hostel

2 out of 5
JO J'S Hostel
Gall Hill, Oistins

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set on a quiet neighborhood, very safe and homely. 15mins walk to the beach, located on a hill and enjoyed the walks to the Oistins bay gardens and beach. Close to groceries and food options 😋
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jo on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your support at Jo J's Hostel and GUEST HOUSE.

8/10 Good

Randel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Jo J's on 2 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your support at Jo J's Hostel and GUEST HOUSE.

2/10 Terrible

Samanthia

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly, that property is not in Oistins, it is in a community call Gall Hill, which locally is considered the projects/ghetto, hence not the safest place. Secondly, it was very clear that I was not expected as there was no one to greet me - the property manager was nowhere to be found. Thirdly, the place was unkempt with overgrown, poorly maintained shrubbery and just general untidiness. These pictures must have been from years ago as the property looks nothing like the pictures. This is the epitome of misleading and false advertising. I was out of there in a flash, and ended up having to pay $140 BBD in taxi fare alone trying to find alternate accommodation. I also had to pay another hotel $137usd for a last minute booking. The property is truly worth the price and even less. Would definitely not recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Raheem

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and close to the airport and close to oistins and very peaceful. Would recommend to anybody.
Response from Jo J's on 13 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for booking Jo J's hostel and GUEST HOUSE. I really enjoyed having you here thanks again for your support.

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just spent 10 nights at jo j's found it friendly gwendelyn especially helpful, but for me a little out of way because it was high up, overall probably would go back
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Jo J's on 13 Dec 2022
Thank you for booking Jo J's hostel and GUEST HOUSE. Jo J's located near bus area and 5 minutes walk to Oistins Beach and fish fry. Very wonderful having you here thanks.

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Jo J's on 1 Apr 2022
Thank you for booking Jo J's hostel and GUEST HOUSE 🏠

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice chat with the gentleman. Had everything I would need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy going respectful owner, John! I felt at home; very welcoming with warmth of a complete balance, and harmony location. I believe this home offer to the cool folks who are open minded, friendly, respectful and loving. I liked that it was cleaned and the internet connection was great at all times. Also, what I liked Jo J's has reasonable rates for everyone even those pocket watchers. It's a safe and peaceful neighborhood for all. I enjoyed my stayed and met wonderful travelers and friendly locals. Viva Barbados en Jo J's Hostel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Jo on 26 Feb 2020
Thank you very much for booking Jo J's Hostel and guest house. You are here at Jo J's anytime and thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Francois, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very clean with all the things you need. Very friendly owner. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Jo on 18 Feb 2020
Thank you for booking Jo J's Hostel and Guest House, having you here in Barbados.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property felt like a home away from home. It was lovely, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Jo on 10 Sept 2019
Thank you for booking Jo J's Hostel

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and affordable option to stay. I only stayed 1 night, but everything went great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Jo on 12 Mar 2019
Thank you for booking jo J's Hostel, and very nice to have you here in Barbados thank you.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised- not walkable to beach, food, etc, extra charges
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Jo on 28 Feb 2019
Hi jo J's Hostel very sorry you think that way if you read the description you will see it take five minutes walk to the beach. Food here at jo J's Hostel cost are much cheaper than any other place . And prepared by professional chef than you for book jo J's Hostel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities and friendly. Can recommend. Come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Jo on 18 Jan 2019
Thank you for booking jo J's Hostel and guest house. Looking forward to seeing you again soon and thank you Jo J's.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John was absolutely the beat, was kind frequently and very helpful with what ever I needed, I’d ever am back in Barbados I am definitely staying at his play, really awesome person......
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Jo on 27 Dec 2018
Thank you Jo J's best place to be central to all buses and town very quite community with very nice people.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a quite and calm environment,I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Jo on 25 Nov 2018
Thank you for booking Jo Js HOSTELor Guest house thank you . I'm lookingforward to see you soon again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
John is a gracious host! He made sure we were taken care of. The WiFi is a plus. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from JoJs on 9 Nov 2018
Thank you for booking Jo Js HOSTEL or Guest house thank you.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Jo on 19 Aug 2018
Thank you for booking Jo Js HOSTEL or Guest house thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access to the beach !
I spend 4 days in this guest house and had a very good and safe time! John is wonderful host, the rooms are super clean and you feel at home away from home. HE will make sure you don't miss anything while you are in barbados. Great value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Jo on 26 Jun 2018
Jo Js HOSTEL or Guest house is the best place to be you have the best for get the rest book Jo Js HOSTEL or Guest house thank you

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful experience by the JoJ's. John was exceptional friendly. His accommodation is neat and basic amenities you expect are all available even much more.He made me feel at home. I'll recommend those making a trip to Barbados to stay by John.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from John on 7 Jun 2018
Thank you so much and like having you here in Barbados at Jo Js HOSTEL or Guest house thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Jo Js
Mr John was a very accommodating host. He showed us around the area since we were using public transportation. He was warm and welcoming. The hostel was very comfortable and perfect for relaxation. Will definitely come back.
Response from Jo J's on 10 Apr 2018
Thank you if you want the best Jo J's Hostel is the place for get the rest. Book Jo J's Hostel is central to Oistins , Bridgetown and lots more .

10/10 Excellent

James, Trinidad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget-Friendly for the "Pocket-Watcher"
Lovely budget-friendly hostel. I felt at home. Located at the 'Four Cross' in Oistins. Montrose Gardens road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Jo J's on 26 Mar 2018
Thank you Jo J's Hostel place to be if you want the best

10/10 Excellent

Zach, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to enjoy island life
I spent 7 days here at Jo Js. Facility has everything you need, clean, comfortable, and located in quiet Bajan neighborhood. Within easy walking distance of beach, Oistins, and buses that will take you anywhere on the island. Host John is an interesting man, well travelled and possess local knowledge for anything you could possibly want to do in Barbados. I would stay here again when I come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Joe on 16 Mar 2018
Zack very nice man i thank you very much you choose the best place in Barbados Jo J's hostel or Guest house . J'o J's Hostel is the place to be

10/10 Excellent

Jonas, Köln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John war der beste Gastgeber, das Hostel war sauber und es gab nichts zu beanstanden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Jo on 28 Jan 2020
Thank you very much for Booking Jo J's Hostel And Guest House thank you

6/10 Okay

Tod

Déception
Propriétaire non-présent, serviettes de douches sur demandes, déjeuner no servi et le prix a été de $ 75.00 us et non $ 65.00 can !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Jo on 19 Feb 2019
Thank you for booking jo J's Hostel and guest house. Very nice to have you here in Barbados and I looking forward to seeing you soon again.

6/10 Okay

Dag

Liked: Cleanliness
A decent place to stay
Jo J's is an OK place to stay. The main problem is finding it. Be sure you have Jo J's telephone number handy when you arrive as nobody knows where it is. It has no street address and is just a private house with no signs indicating its name or even that it's a hotel. It's is cheap and you get what you pay for, not more not less. The location is a 500 meter uphill walk up from the beach. The owner is nice and you can safely have some meals there. Free wifi works well enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Jo on 30 Dec 2018
Thank you very much not that no one know where Jo J's Hostel is, I give every one dicrection to the Hostel or Guest House I offer to pick up from the airport, up all my Guest but if their think that they can find it i say ok if they get lost then that what they say. Jo J's thank all my guest for book this wonderful place see you soon. .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon rapport qualité prix,
Hôte accueillant et serviable, excellent cuisinier , maison excentrée, simple mais confortable. attention le taxi aéroport gîte n est pas inclus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Jo on 13 Sept 2018
Thank you so much for booking Jo Js HOSTEL or Guest . I really enjoyed your lovely stay here at my place thank you.