Jo J's Hostel And Guest House

10 months ago

10/10. Just arrived back in the US and couldn’t write this fast enough. John was incredibly kind and hospitable. An all around good guy and experienced world traveler himself. If you’re looking for a non touristy stay in a centrally located spot on a budget this is perfect. Ice cold AC in the room. 10 minute walk from Miami Beach and the fresh fish market. 15 minute drive from the airport. John had great recommendations for food and places to go. Couldn’t recommend enough. Thanks John!!

a year ago

I think this place is pretty good if you stay in the shared bedrooms. The main house is dark and not enough windows to let the sun shine in. It’s clean and not too far from the well known Miami beach. As per the private room, it’s a wooden shack built behind his house. It did have great air conditioning, which I really appreciated since I arrived with food poisoning and couldn’t get out for two days. However, the stove in the room as well as the TV was not working. The bed was small and against a boiler which made me feel kind of unsafe. There was also a water shortage upon my arrival which due to my terrible condition it was a huge problem for me as I couldn’t wash myself. I also asked John to please check on me on the following morning as I was very scared of being sick in a room alone and he didn’t. Lastly, apparently, there is a 15 Barbados dollar taxes that according to John only some guests have to pay. This tax was not written anywhere on my receipt but apparently it’s on his. He was willing to let go of it after a few exchanges and was kind to offer me a towel free of the 5 Barbados dollars charge. As for the mosquitoes mentioned in previous reviews, it’s indeed infested with it, but that is not something I think He can do much about it.

10 months ago

We had just the best time here, and John was an excellent host. Thank you John for offering such a cozy, affordable and well located place to allow people to visit this wonderful country. We can’t wait to come back. We enjoyed hanging out in the garden and the gazebo out front as well. An all around gem!

a year ago

I can’t recommend John’s hostel enough! Such a lovely host, he was always very responsive if we had any issues and would go out of his way to help us with other questions we had about the island itself. The location is great if you want to get a feel of living in a real neighbourhood, neighbours were always friendly and helpful and it’s only a 10 minute walk away from the main road where the fish fry is and Miami Beach. I will 100% be staying here again when I next visit :)

2 months ago

Nice quaint place that's affordable if you are traveling alone. Also offers a good deal when asked