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Reviews of Villa Saint Exupéry Beach - Hostel

Villa Saint Exupéry Beach - Hostel
6 Rue Sacha Guitry, Nice, Alpes-maritimes

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 78 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

GABRIELA MARIA EUGENIA, San Salvador

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many places close by are understand construction la lot of dust, Friendly Staff helpful kind location people! Price !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Manager on Feb 28, 2024
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to post your review of the hostel, we value the opinions of all our guests. The hostel is located next to the main city center square Place Massena, only 5 minutes walk from the beach and the 17th century old town of Nice. See you again on your next visit to Nice and the French Riviera. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Esra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay
Had a fantastic stay in a clean and spacious hostel which is close to all amenitiies, services and transport links. The reception are very helpful and friendly. Breakfast 7 euros buffet but you can store your own in the fridge/lockers
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to post your amazing 10 out of 10 review of the hostel, it looks like you have enjoyed your visit.See you on your next visit to Nice. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here! Reception and service staff were very helpful and gave great recommendations on what to see/do. They also hosted free walking tours and bar crawls with surrounding hostels. In the hostel itself, there are lots of communal spaces but also secluded areas to work/study. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to post your amazing 5 out of 5 review of the hostel and for recommending the hostel to other travellers, it seems that you have enjoyed your stay with us. The hostel has many different communal areas for the guests to use like the large bar area, a TV/lounge area, a computer area, a quieter co-working space and a free guests gym. See you on your next visit to Nice. Have a great day!

8/10 Good

Francisco

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Meagan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, great common area Also, the hostel organised pub crawl is a great idea and lots of fun
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to write some comments regarding your stay at the hostel. The hostel has many activities for guests to try like the pub crawl, the free city walking tour and adventure activities like scuba diving and canyoning. See you on your next visit to Nice. Have a great day!

2/10 Terrible

Kira

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TLDR: As a single female traveller, I did not feel safe staying at this hostel, even in a private room. Pros: comfy bed, spacious and updated bathroom Cons: security and cleanliness My first night I was woken up by someone trying to get into my room. When they heard me moving inside they tried harder, to the point where I was holding the door in case the lock broke. The secondary physical lock was broken on my door, and when I asked the front desk they said that is the case for most rooms. I could not call the hotel as I only had wifi and no phone in the room. I stayed quiet for 2 hours waiting for someone else to leave their room. I am not sure what this person was trying to do, but regardless I did not trust the lock in the door to hold if someone really tried to break it. They have 24/7 security but that doesn’t help much when the private rooms are in a separate building from the main hostel and you can’t contact them. I checked out first thing in the morning and was told I was not able to get a refund for the remainder of my stay because it was through Expedia. Front desk staff were nice enough but I did not feel comfortable moving to another room after experiencing the security measures in place. I would not recommend this hotel for single travelers.
Response from Manager on Feb 22, 2024
Hi. We are sorry to read that there was a problem during your stay. Safety and security is our top priority so there are CCTV cameras in all the common spaces. The entrance to the hostel and the hostel rooms can only be opened with a valid guests electronic key card. There is a 24 hour reception at the hostel so there are always staff available to help our guests and there is a night security working throughout the night behind reception to ensure the safety of our guests. The night security are contunually monitoring the video from the cameras in all the common spaces. There are lockers in all the dormitory rooms so guests can store their belongings safely.

6/10 Okay

Stéphanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Bien situé dans une petite rue mais très bruyant : travaux dans l'immeuble d'à côté, chambre qui donne sur la rue, on peut entendre les fumeurs sur le trottoir mais surtout le retour des gens qui ont fait la tournée des bars, sans compter la musique qui provient du bar que l'on entend du 2étage. L'eau du lavabo a une odeur assez forte. Dans les chambres mixtes, un rideau au lit ne serait pas du luxe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel I've stayed in
Great place to stay, brilliant location just 5 - 10 minutes walk from the Promenade and from the Old town. Staff really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to write your amazing 10 out of 10 review regarding your stay at the hostel, it appears that you have really enjoyed your holiday here with us. The hostel is located right in the center of the city next to the main square Place Massena and within easy walking distance to all the main attractions and transport. See you on your next visit to Nice. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice and the interior was great! Lots of good food options and really close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Amenities
Near the beach but sometimes no toilet tissue and roommates very loud for $44. It’s not worth it.$24 a night sure but not $44
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Manager on Sep 6, 2023
Hi. We are sorry to read that you were not completely satisfied with your stay. The room prices change during the year according to the period. So the rooms rates in the hostel are higher during the busy summer period than in the less busy winter time.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionists were super helpful! Best hostel ever
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Manager on Jul 26, 2023
Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to post your review of the hostel and for the shout out to the staff, it looks like you have really enjoyed your stay with us. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Khanh

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Léa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs is mean, floor is wet, smelly
Response from Manager on Jul 5, 2023
Hi. We regret to read that you were not completely satisfied with your stay at the hostel. We do try our best to make sure all our guests have the best stay possible. It is not normal that the staff were impolite and we apologize if this was the case. Normally the staff help all our guests in a friendly manner.

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid - you get far less than you pay for
Lets start with the positives, the area is great. And the soundproofing within the hostel is good. Thats about it. I travel a lot, i stay in everything from hostels to fancy hotels. This is somewhere I'd never return to. I get it, F1 weekend, everywhere is sold out. However, when you book a 4 bed room, there should only be 4 beds in there - not 5. Communication with staff shocking, no one knew anything and the managers offer of a free crappy breakfast for 1 day when I have Nice on the doorstep is unacceptable customer service. A refund for at least one night would be the least I would expect. You are overselling a product - and not a very good one. I have stayed in a lot of hostels all over the world. The quality of this one is one of the worst. Rickety metal frame beds, no privacy cutains etc. No individual lights. 4 broken and busted up lockers - for 5 people I hasten to add. The photos do not represent what this place is selling. I don't think I've ever left such a negative review of a place. Such a shame as it could be so much better. Like I say, the location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Manager on Jul 5, 2023
Hi. We regret to read that you were not satisfied with your stay. There seems to have been an error on our part with your booking and we apologize for the inconvenience caused.

4/10 Poor

iolanda

Disliked: Cleanliness
This property is in a great location ,I wish they took care of tbe property better.it’s just very duty.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Manager on Jul 5, 2023
Hi. We do try our best to maintain high standards of cleanliness at the hostel and so all the common areas are cleaned everyday by the housekeeping team. All the dormitories too are cleaned everyday by the housekeeping team. Regular deep cleans are carried out throughout the hostel to help with the upkeep of cleaning standards.

6/10 Okay

Justine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You pay for location
Very good location in central Nice. We chose this place for NYE to be able to meet people and were not disappointed by the organized bar crawl. This is definitely the hostels for party goers. We had a private room so cleanings was good but from what I saw in communal showers and toilet, cleaning is not the best. The condition of the shower and the room was not great and work needs to be done in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Manager on Jul 6, 2023
Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to post your review of the hostel, it looks like overall you have had a good stay with us. All the common area showers and toilets are cleaned everyday by the housekeeping team and we do try our best to maintain high standards of cleanliness.

10/10 Excellent

favio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in beautiful Nice.
A perfect location, a clean room and great service. We truly enjoyed staying this place. We got a private room with en suite bathroom. We love to come back again. We used a shared kitchen. We enjoyed talking to people from all over the world. 24 hour reception was great. Our flight delayed and we got to here at midnight but our room was there, it was easy check in. Kind service made us feel so welcomed. There is a cleaning staff who works all day always cleaning. They keep this place really clean. We booked a private room so bath towels were included. They didn't charged us anything and we didn't need to pay for a deposit for the keys either. As you see our room was updated and clean, pretty spacious room and a good size bathroom. Kitchen was well equipped. Three microwave ovens. I didn't see an oven toaster or a toaster. But it has an full size oven. The breakfast looked good. We had own breakfast so we didn't try theirs but all looked pretty good. This place is next to the bus stops and the tram stop.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Manager on Jul 6, 2023
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to post your review of the hostel, it looks like everything went very smoothly with your stay and that you really enjoyed it. Have a great day and we will see you again on your next visit to Nice.

8/10 Good

Selamawit T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Sunita

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This was a downgrade for us from a hotel who couldn’t support our need for a late check in. We ended up having to pay more for fewer stars and fewer amenities. Still, for a hostel, It could have been cleaner. There was a bowl of half eaten pasta under my bed.The beds were not particularly comfortable and the sheets and covers were pilled and worn. There was something wrong with the motion sensor for the bathroom light so it stayed on all night long. These things aside, The staff were very friendly and helpful and the location was quite good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Manager on Dec 5, 2022
Hi. We do try to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the rooms, however it seems on this occasion we came up short and we apologize for this. There is a maintenance team working at the hostel so once identified, any maintenance issues get dealt with as swiftly as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Nesh

Disliked: Staff & service
Social - amazing, staff & service disappointing
I loved it for the social aspect and made amazing friends. Staff wasn’t the nicest, I got my food messed with and they said it wasn’t their responsibility and we’re quite rude about it until I asked for the complaint book
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Manager on Jul 6, 2023
Hi. There is a guest fridge available at the hostel so guests can store their food, however, because the fridge is used by all the guests, the hostel does not accept responsibility if the food goes missing or is tampered with.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The hostel is in a great location near the old town, but the hostel as a whole felt dated and old. Also, most of the refurbished ensuites looked in a pretty battered state. As this was my second hostel stay in Nice, I can definitely recommend Hotel Ozz near the train station as they have privacy curtains and generally better condition of the hostel I definitely preferred staying at Hotel Ozz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Manager on Dec 5, 2022
Hi. The hostel has recently completed renovations of both the private rooms and the dormitories. The rooms are looking a lot fresher after these works.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, pleasant and efficient staff, great vibes, this hostel is my favourite.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Manager on Jul 6, 2023
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to post your review of the hostel, it seems like you have really enjoyed your stay with us. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Rita N

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

GANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel est placé centre de Nice, tout est à côté, hypermarché et tramway. On est à 500 mètres de la promenade des anglais. C'est le top
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on Jan 16, 2024
Bonjour. Merci d'avoir pris le temps d'écrire votre avis sur l'auberge, nous apprécions les opinions de tous nos clients. L'auberge est située à seulement 5 minutes à pied de la plage et de la vieille ville de Nice du XVIIe siècle où se trouvent de nombreux bars, restaurants, cafés et boutiques. Tous les transports sont facilement accessibles à pied. A bientôt lors de votre prochaine visite à Nice. Passe une bonne journée!

8/10 Good

Yuki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfeito gostei de tudo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on Jan 16, 2024
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to post your 10 out of 10 review of the hostel. See you on your next visit to Nice. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Piero

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Florent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emplacement parfait en plein cœur de Nice (à 1 minute de la Place Masséna). L'insonorisation n'est pas optimale, on entend tout ce qui se passe dans le couloir et la chambre d'à côté. Attention, les serviettes et les savons / shampoings ne sont pas fournis gratuitement, même si vous êtes dans une chambre individuelle. Prévoyez aussi une caution de 3 € en espèces pour la clé de votre chambre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on Jan 16, 2024
Bonjour. Nous apprécions que vous ayez pris le temps de poster quelques commentaires concernant votre séjour à l'auberge, nous apprécions les opinions de tous nos clients. Des serviettes neuve sont disponibles à l'achat à la réception et les clients gardent la serviette par la suite. Les serviettes sont cependant incluses et gratuites pour tous les clients séjournant dans des chambres privées. Il y a des distributeurs de savon pour les mains dans toutes les chambres, mais les clients sont tenus de fournir tous les autres articles de toilette dont ils pourraient avoir besoin. Nous demandons aux clients de payer un dépôt de garantie de 3 euros à l'arrivée, qui sera remboursé aux clients une fois la clé restituée au moment du départ. A bientôt lors de votre prochaine visite à Nice. Passe une bonne journée!

2/10 Terrible

Susanne Elisabeth

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Phil on Dec 22, 2023
Hi Susanne,Thanks you for supplying feedback for our property. We would appreciate you proving some additional information on why you chose this rating so that we can address any issues that you may have encountered. Low rating have an effect on our business success so we are keen to improve our services. Your help would be much appreciated.

8/10 Good

Samu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelin Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

IULIAN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Peu etre mieux
Plutot bien dommage que pour le prix de la chambre il n'y avait pas de serviette de bain, ni l'information en amont
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Bonjour. Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de poster quelques commentaires concernant votre séjour à l'auberge. Ce n'est pas normal que vous n'ayez pas de serviettes. Les serviettes sont gratuites pour les clients séjournant dans les chambres privées et sont disponibles sur demande à la réception. Nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée.

8/10 Good

Lord

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

myungsuk

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ya-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
位置絕佳!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to post your super 5 out of 5 review of the hostel. The hostel is located next to the main city center square Place Massena, only 5 minutes walk from the beach and the 17th century Nice old town where there are lots of bars, restaurants, boutique shops and cafes. Have a great day!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
チェックイン前に、シャワールーム、キッチンを借りることができたのは、ありがたかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to post some comments regarding your stay at the hostel. There are many facilities available for guests to use like the kitchen, the gym and gym shower area, the TV and lounge area, the computer area and the free table tennis room. Guests arriving early are welcome to use the free luggage storage and make use of all the hostel facilities; Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

adrian dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merhawit Awalom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det är bra och nära till allt. Men dåligt man får inga handdukar.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to write some comments regarding your stay. Brand new towels are available to buy from reception for guests staying in the dormitories and guests keep the towels. For guests staying in the private rooms towels are free and included in the room price. Have a great day!

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super accueil, et lieu vraiment agréable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hicham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen personal, la chica de recepción un 10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Manager on Sep 6, 2023
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to write your 5 out of 5 review of the the hostel. It looks like you have really had a great stay with us. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
❤️What a great Crew ❤️🌅 Thank you 🫶 so much, we will be back! Great for familys 🏖️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Manager on Sep 6, 2023
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to post your amazing 5 out of 5 review of the hostel. It seems that you have really enjoyed your stay here. There is a young international team of staff at the hostel always ready to help our guests with any queries or questions they may have regarding their stay. See you again when you next visit Nice. Have a great day!

8/10 Good

Léa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien pour une nuit étape
Nous avons séjourné pour une nuit étape, très bien situé, à proximité du vieux Nice pour manger et visiter rapidement. La literie est confortable, la chambre et salle de bain sont spacieuses. Seul bémol sur le sol de la chambre en lino qui était collant sous nos pieds (en chaussures comme en chaussettes).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Manager on Sep 7, 2023
Bonjour. Merci d'avoir pris le temps d'écrire votre avis sur l'auberge et votre séjour. Il semble que dans l'ensemble vous ayez apprécié votre séjour chez nous. Il n'est pas normal que le sol soit collant et nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée. Normalement, toutes les chambres sont soigneusement nettoyées avant l’arrivée de nouveaux clients, il ne devrait donc pas y avoir de problème. Passe une bonne journée!