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Thread: Banana Bungle(ow) Maui, a hostel experience.


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    We just returned from Maui. We regretably stayed at the Banana Bungalow. They do not have a hot tub / jacuzzi, and haven't had for quite some time. When we arrived we were told to settle in to our room and come back for the tour. Our room had a lot of trash from the previous guest in it, so I bagged it up and took it to the young man at the desk. He escorted me to the curb, and pointed out a trashcan where I could throw it out. (It is a "no chores" hostel.) The kitchen only had its sink installed the week before our arrival, and there were no good cleaning supplies in the kitchen, other than dish soap. The showers did not send anything "extra" home with us, but it was a concern. If it were not for meeting people from other countries who were really great, we would probably never hostel again. When we could catch the managers/owners they were very apologetic. I think however they have a way to go to get this facility to be the lovely hostel they advertise.

    TTFN!!!---Dobhran

    TTFN!!!---Dobhran
    TTFN!!!---Dobhran


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    Hosteling is a great way to travel not only is it cheap its also a great way to meet people you might not otherwise. Unfortunately, there are no standards for hostels, it seems that anyone can open up anything and call it a hostel. Even those who are members of Hosteling International you can find everything from flea-ridden dumps to places nicer than most local hotels. Thanks for the info, and I would encourage you to write the manager a letter to express your displeasure.



    Randy - Nonrev Correspondent Chicago

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    Super Moderator nonrev1's Avatar
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    In my single years I stayed in hostels in Ft. Lauderdale, Honolulu and San Diego. They were all pretty plane but always nice and clean.

    Chris Bagley (Nonrev Network Founder)

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