Located in São Vicente and with Sao Vicente Beach reachable within one mile, The Waves Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 10 miles from Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, 17 miles from Girao Cape and 18 miles from Santana's Traditional Houses. Marina do Funchal is 22 miles from the hostel and Madeira Theme Park is 18 miles away. At the hostel, all rooms come with a desk. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint is 21 miles from The Waves Hostel, while Pico Ruivo peak is 24 miles away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 32 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.8
High score for São Vicente

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeremy
    Germany Germany
    It was comfy and the owner and housekeepers were super nice and caring. I felt very taken care of. It’s directly at the ocean which gifted me with the oceans sound all the time I was there. Everything was there for cooking decent meals.
  • Tomas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The best hostel I've seen so far. Very quiet, amazing view, well equipped. Fresh fruits on the table and chess table ready to play. I love it there.
  • Andrii
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Everything was perfect. We’ve never seen that beautiful scenery in our life. Rooms are so clean and host is so nice, he always was ready to help us with our questions. There you can find everything you need while you are traveling. Strong 10/10!!
  • Freya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and tidy. The individual rooms were fantastic some privacy as a solo traveller. A beautiful view, as close to the sea as you can get! I would highly recommend this stay
  • Kyle
    United States United States
    For me as someone who travels long term to many different places this is the perfect kind of hostel. Friendly hosts that make everything very easy. Small enough to be quiet and relaxing but set up in a way to still make it social with other...
  • Tara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is absolutely stunning with a balcony right on the water and steps leading down to the rocks. It's a small hostel and therefore quiet. facilities were great and very clean.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an incredible place. Perfectly located with easy access to key areas of interest around the island. Gerald was an incredibly friendly and welcoming host with a wealth of knowledge. I wish I could have stayed longer, needless to say i'll...
  • Jason
    United States United States
    Phenomenal and one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at! The owners are two brothers originally from Brazil and super nice! They're fluent in English, Portuguese, and probably other languages too. The hostel is as clean as it gets. They have...
  • Ineah
    United States United States
    The views, the generous host, and the value for money.
  • Shelley
    Canada Canada
    location location location! Room was over and above what we expected.

Area info

Amenities of The Waves Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules
The Waves Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that The Waves building consists of a Hostel with a terrace and two private units, a Standard Studio with balcony and a Studio.

Hostel consists of semi-private rooms divided by curtains and half shutters with latches that can be locked from inside, shared bathrooms, shared Lounge, shared Kitchen and shared Deck.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Waves Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 84894/AL

FAQs about The Waves Hostel

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from The Waves Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Waves Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Waves Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Waves Hostel is 1.1 miles from the center of São Vicente. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Waves Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing