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Set in a charming “rancho” only a 1-minute walk from Norte Beach, Viejo Lobo offers budget accommodations with sea views. It features a fireplace and common kitchen facilities. Cabo Polonio’s Lighthouse is a 15-minute walk away. Decorated with tiled floors, rooms at Viejo Lobo are very bright. All of them have shared bathrooms. Guests can cook their own meals in the common kitchen or enjoy barbecues in the BBQ area. A fireplace is features in the lobby. Excursions can be booked at the tour desk. The Dunes Natural Monument is a 30-minute walk away. Luggage storage is provided. Viejo Lobo is 4.3 mi from Cabo Polonio bus terminal. Sur Beach is a 3-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Cabo Polonio

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Matheus
    Brazil Brazil
    The outside area is really nice and the fireplace awesome at night!
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    Love this hostel ! Super nice, fun people, very clean ! They cooked dinner and it was amazing, like a professional chef. They have a campfire at night that was super cool.
  • Svetlana
    United States United States
    Clean, cozy, right on the beach. The hot shower was amazing! The staff were fun and spoke English. I'd def stay there again, just not in the winter
  • Stephanie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice private room with toilet and very nice and friendly staff, affordable and tasty dinner (200 pesos)
  • David
    United States United States
    Cabo Polonio is beautiful. Lourdes and her daughter were charming. The one open restaurant served delicious food and Gabi was wonderful.
  • Adam
    Israel Israel
    I came off-season (mid August) and booked a room with shared bathroom, but really had the entire place for myself. So this is as good a value as it gets! The hosts were super friendly and chill. The bed was comfortable and with the blankets...
  • Meytav
    Israel Israel
    Great location , great stuff Very nice people , close to a supermarket and bar.
  • Sofia
    Argentina Argentina
    We stayed in a private room, the bathrooms are shared and they weren't very clean. The same happened with both kitchens at the hostel. The staff was amazing and the meals they cooked also.
  • Nanda
    Uruguay Uruguay
    Nice stay and good host and great facilities best place to visit as a friends and go back with many memories
  • Nina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    I stayed at this hostel for two weeks and it was the best time e. I met wonderful people and the people who worked in the hostel were so lovely. Super positive energy and the location right by the sea was amazing. It's all very small and simple,...

Area info

Amenities of Viejo Lobo
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Bar

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Viejo Lobo takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per person, per night

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, Uruguayan citizens may be charged value added tax (VAT 10%) from November 15 to the day after Easter. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

FAQs about Viejo Lobo

  • Viejo Lobo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
    • Bar crawls
    • Live music/Performance
  • Viejo Lobo is 150 feet from the center of Cabo Polonio. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Viejo Lobo is from 12:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Viejo Lobo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.