Super friendly staff, everything good with the place, good quiet location, well thought out balanced breakfast with magnificent backdrop.views and a adorable cat, Flora who loves a good back scratch.

Stayed in June 2024

That I didn't stay longer

Location, vibe, people

Stayed in April 2024

The staff is super friendly and the vibe of the hostel is nice.

Stayed in May 2024

Rooms were a bit small but not an issue for us

It had a big social area with tables, was a comfy place to chill. the free breakfast was filling, clean kitchen, the staff were very friendly and always cleaning. Big lockers for our stuff. Cold filtered water available which was amaaaaazing!!

Stayed in April 2024

Not a social hostel.

Clean hostel in town with comfortable beds

Stayed in March 2024

N/a

I liked the staff and the breakfast

Stayed in February 2024

You feel home immediately at Mahalao Hostel! The staff is so lovely, all the facilities are super clean and the breakfast was delicious! I can only recommend to stay at this place.

Stayed in February 2024

The breakfast was good, the people where nice, the rooms and AC worked good and it felt very welcoming

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was great

Mahalo is the perfect place for stay in Ilha Grande. After a month and a half of staying I can say that everything was perfect. Perfect location, perfect breakfast, super comfy rooms, and of course- Gonza, the owner that really makes you feel welcomed and home. For sure going to come back!

Stayed in November 2023

The dorm room is quite small

Great location, amazing breakfast and great staff

Stayed in December 2023

I loved the structure, the beds really comfortable, the shared places as the kitchen and the living room always clean and full of utilities. But most important thing, that I’m always looking for, is the vibe, The people who work and volunteer welcomed me with kindness and love from the first moment. Always available and ready to help you if you need it. I loved everything. I recommend to everyone!

Stayed in December 2023

Excellent location, so clean, such nice staff, such a nice owner and very beautiful cat, nice hammock which I finally sat on even though I’m paranoid, it can even hold two people- and such nice breakfast and good coffee. Very pretty building, very chill, no key cards and stress or spending half the day climbing stairs. Beautiful place and people, I will miss it!

Stayed in December 2023

nothing

Perfect location in the town center and next to big supermarket, super cosy, clean rooms, very comfortable beds and very kind and friendly staff that are always happy to help with any issue. also one of a few places on the island that have free breakfast and have female dorms. Loved it!

Stayed in October 2023

The breakfast is simple, would like to see some more options. On rainy days not much to do in the hostel.

The location is perfect in the centre. I had a private room and this was very clean and has enough space for two persons.

Stayed in August 2023

Really nice and chill vibe, friendly and helpful staff and really nice breakfast!

Stayed in July 2023

the atmosphere is very friendly. everything that you would expect from an excellent hostel. The staff are fantastic! every single one of them. Gonze saved my trip, I had forgotten my card and left the island, he did everything he could and made sure that I’d receive my card in time before my flight. (they’re also available and speak good English, whatever I needed, I just had to ask) I highly recommend it.

Stayed in May 2023

I hope next time I'm there I can drink some caipis. Heard a guy there makes the best.

The ppl there are amazing!! They helped me a lot during my stay, muito obrigado Carolina, Luiza and Gonza. The kitchen is very well equipped. The room was fine and the cleanliness was excellent.

Stayed in April 2023

very small female dorm room. dirty floor

good location, nice breakfast, friendly staff

Stayed in April 2023

Great breakfast and so good that Maji maid extra vegan options for us!!

Stayed in April 2023

nothing

Good sized dorm/bathroom which was cleaned regularly. Best hostel breakfast I’ve ever had! very friendly and helpful staff!

Stayed in April 2023

5 bed female dormitory is extremely cramped! There is not even really enough space for everyone's backpack. The bunkbeds have not a lot of space inbetween them. There is generally not a lot of space anywhere. Pillow smelled weird. For the usual price it's maybe okay but for R80 during Semana Santa it's not a good value.

Good location, simple breakfast included.

Stayed in April 2023

The staff and volunteers are amazing helping me and even joining me on tours, I had a lot of fun with them. The location is good. It is a very social hostel and it was clean.

Stayed in March 2023

This is simple : Mahalo is a warm nice and amazing place because people are really welcoming you as if you were their friends since very long time. The place is simple, but there IS evrything you need, nice people to meet, a friendly team.

Stayed in March 2023

Breakfast was delicious, lots of food and they will even give you more if you ask. As clean as hostels gets, very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds with electric plugs in it. Quiet area and central location, restaurants and shops are all nearby. Nice structure as well with open area and equipped kitchen. Free water is also nice :))

Stayed in March 2023