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JO J'S Hostel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gall Hill, Oistins
  • Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry
    3 min drive
  • Maxwell Beach
    8 min drive
  • New China Garden
    18 min walk
  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Terrace/patio

Comfort Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Single Bed per person)

Terrace/patio

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Single Bed per person)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Bungalow, Men only, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms (Single Bed per person)

Terrace/patio

Basic Bungalow, Men only, Non Smoking, Connecting Rooms (Single Bed per person)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Oistins

Located in Oistins, JO J'S Hostel is in a shopping district, within a 10-minute drive of Silver Sands Beach and Dover Beach. .This golf hostel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Brownes Beach and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Barbados Parliament Buildings.
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What's nearby

  • Maxwell Beach - 8 min drive
  • Miami Beach - 9 min drive
  • Dover Beach - 9 min drive
  • Rockley Beach - 12 min drive
  • Brownes Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neptunes Mediterrean Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bliss Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Parisienne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sky Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

JO J'S Hostel

Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour fitness center and a restaurant
JO J'S Hostel offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Oistins hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Mediterranean hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and luggage storage. This hostel has 9 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.
JO J'S Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: USD 12.50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 18.00

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Golf driving range
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Mountain biking
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding

Guest services

  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf lessons
  • Golf pro shop
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms - 9

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hospital bed available
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Mini fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 35 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 31

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [33 Gall Hill Development christ church]
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 41.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay
  • Cash Cleaning deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.38 per accommodation, per night
  • Cleaning fee: USD 15 per person, per stay (varies based on unit and length of stay)
  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 35 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 31 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 10 per stay
  • Air conditioning fee: USD 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 41.0 per day
  • Laundry fee: USD 10.00
  • Service fee: USD 3.99
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 18.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

JO J'S Hostel Oistins
JO J'S Oistins
JO J'S Hostel Oistins
JO J'S Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
JO J'S Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Oistins

JO J'S Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 39 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

randie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was an excellent host, he took care of us made us feel right at home! Went out of his way to show us around, provided transport to and from the airport took us for food as well. He was kind and respectful and the place looked amazing it was a great barbados experience! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Uzoma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the amount is too much for a room you have to share with 2 others in that location and also share bathroom with other rooms. The air conditioning is not working too. Not at all convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Global Connection Voyages Et Multiservices

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair Jojo was professional and courteous at all times he was helpful
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great efficient hostel in Barbados
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful time in Barbados
Jo was an excellent host. If you want to get along with him, you have to respect him and follow his house rules. He takes good care of his property, and he helped me a lot with tips to tours around the island. He is a good host and an excellent guide. The van nr.10, just behind Jo's house, will take you to Bridgetown in 15 min. A short walk down Gall Hill, and you are at Miami beach, a dreamy beach in Oistens. Don't expect luxury, but Jo's hostel has the perfect location in town. Jo, thanks for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee-anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Randel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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.

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

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
.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

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