90%The Mango Tree

Amazing hostel located just one block from the beach. The breakfast was excellent, as well as activities and trips they organized; I especially liked the board in the kitchen that was updated every day with activities and clubs to go to around the city each day. The whole staff, especially Tracy,... more Amazing hostel located just one block from the beach. The breakfast was excellent, as well as activities and trips they organized; I especially liked the board in the kitchen that was updated every day with activities and clubs to go to around the city each day. The whole staff, especially Tracy, was incredibly helpful throughout our entire stay. Thanks for everything and we plan to come back!close

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by jnegleri6771 – posted on Sep 5, 2008

4

The hostel itself is really lovely, very central and clean and the staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. However, the dorms are very expensive (even for Rio) and the dorm we stayed in was too crowded for the amount we paid (6 in a very small room that you had to walk through another...

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by elainecostello799585 – posted on Sep 4, 2008

4

Nice little place, staff are extremly helpful, and its in an ideal location close to Ipanema beach. Downside is that rooms are way too cramped. you can hardly move. Hot showers thou and free breakfast.

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by mitch3155127 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

8

Unbeatable safe location and Tracy is a star. But the hostel is overpriced - especially for the pretty titchy double rooms (ours had a leaky ceiling). The layout is odd, as you may have to walk through the bar or breakfast area to have a shower. Smaller moan is someone also has gone way overboard... more Unbeatable safe location and Tracy is a star. But the hostel is overpriced - especially for the pretty titchy double rooms (ours had a leaky ceiling). The layout is odd, as you may have to walk through the bar or breakfast area to have a shower. Smaller moan is someone also has gone way overboard with plastering the entire place with threatening signs - everything from which button to use to flush the toilet to threatening a R$500 fine for unplugging the TV.close

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by eddmor – posted on Sep 1, 2008

3

Very clean in a great location with a lovely breakfast.

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by annelie6120 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

7

Great location, really just one block from Ipanema beach. Staff were so helpful, and the TV room is brilliant. Good breakfast too and communal tables so you meet and chat with people.

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by rmawar – posted on Aug 29, 2008

6

bruyant et cher pour les prestations proposées - idéal pour voyage en célibataire à déconseiller pour les couples

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by elhori – posted on Aug 29, 2008

2

Absolutely fantastic place! Nice breakfast in a nice setting. Great location, fantastic TV room with a huge DVD list for when its raining. Tracey is a star, the most helpful hostel employee we have ever come across.

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by thornb – posted on Aug 26, 2008

16

Stayed in a six bed dorm which was nice but there was an adjoining six bed dorm. So people had to pass through our room into theirs, really a 12 room dorm.

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by jenchaney – posted on Aug 24, 2008

3

A great hostel, location, clean, great rooms, staff, all spot on, but if you want a crazy party hostel, this isnt for you, it has a nice chilled bar where you can be social but at 10 its time to hit the town which is perfect. Would definately stay here again.

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by mattijones5905 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

3

This hostel is very clean and professional. The staff is extremely helpful.

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by mwenger – posted on Aug 19, 2008

6

Bether location impossíble!

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by MateusVS – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

it is expensive

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by clfrr – posted on Aug 4, 2008

5

we had a great stay at the mango tree. Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make our stay perfect! breakfasts were excellent and the rooms were very clean and well decorated.

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by timaperture6913 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

The best thing about this hostel besides the obvious is the Australian Girl Tracey, wh was excellent, the owners should try and gt more staff like her. I would either get rid of or re-train Anna (the girl with the glasses) as she is really quite useless & unreliable, she didn´t come thru... more The best thing about this hostel besides the obvious is the Australian Girl Tracey, wh was excellent, the owners should try and gt more staff like her. I would either get rid of or re-train Anna (the girl with the glasses) as she is really quite useless & unreliable, she didn´t come thru with a whole lot of stuff I asked her where as Tracey went well out of her way to help me.close

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by ant-paonni6697 – posted on Aug 2, 2008

9

Best hostel we visited in our three months in South America - they do all the little things that count, we will be recommending to anyone heading to Rio.

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by write2moose8044 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

4

The best thing about this Hostel is the location: one block from the best spot on Ipanema Beach, halfway between Posto 9 and Posto 10.

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by marcilio1238713 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

1

Great Hostel! Very nice accomadations, very clean, and great place to meet people. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, Marco, Clara, and Tracy were always able to answer questions and help out as much as they could! And Caleb Bones, he really does warm up to you after a while. Would... more Great Hostel! Very nice accomadations, very clean, and great place to meet people. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, Marco, Clara, and Tracy were always able to answer questions and help out as much as they could! And Caleb Bones, he really does warm up to you after a while. Would recommend to all of my friends and definitely would stay there again.close

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by elizabethdeyo1429 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

2

Perfect location, nice staff.

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by emile8660 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

9

Everything was great. Breakfast nice, staff very helpful anda friendly. As always when you stay in a dorm it can become quite a bizzy night.

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by kallerylander8523 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

3

We enjoyed the Mango Tree quite a lot. While it was pricy compáred to other places we~re staying (including in Rio), it was worth it to have those first couple of great days in Brazil. Tracy is so very helpful and friendly and there was a lot of socializing to be had in the common area. I... more We enjoyed the Mango Tree quite a lot. While it was pricy compáred to other places we~re staying (including in Rio), it was worth it to have those first couple of great days in Brazil. Tracy is so very helpful and friendly and there was a lot of socializing to be had in the common area. I have nothing but good things to say about the Mango treeclose

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by sherm969514 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

5

what a lovely hostel. the location is great the staff are nice. Clean sheets and bbq fridays! I stayed for a week and thought everything was great and would come back again! Thanks!!

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by malea-martin8051 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

3

Great hostel with great staff. made my trip to rio very enjoyable and easy

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by crowleyderek7077 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

3

Really nice and clean hostel with the best location you can get in Rio! Dorms weren't as fancy as I expected, but I still enjoyed my stay a lot. And from what I heard about the other hostels in the neihgbourhood: this is the place to stay at.

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by annamnum – posted on Jun 25, 2008

7

Excellent location and very friendly hostel. Would definitely recommend it.

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by hannah4748 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

7

A really good hostel. Great place to find your feet in Rio! Such a good atmosphere. Cant say enough good things about it.

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by crosbyanne – posted on Jun 21, 2008

3

The location of this hostel is worth the extra reals. Just minutes away from Ipanema beach and close to transport. The owners and staff care about and understand the needs of the guests, which is a really important thing. The bathrooms are clean and the breakfasts are awesome. The only... more The location of this hostel is worth the extra reals. Just minutes away from Ipanema beach and close to transport. The owners and staff care about and understand the needs of the guests, which is a really important thing. The bathrooms are clean and the breakfasts are awesome. The only downside is that there is no kitchen for guests to use to cook.close

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by emagen3717 – posted on Jun 20, 2008

9

Really great hostel. Very friendly and helpful staff and a really nice building just a block from Ipanema beach. Couldn´t ask for more!

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by pn-shaw5954 – posted on Jun 19, 2008

13

Very helpful and attentive staff. Great location!

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by travishpham9708 – posted on Jun 16, 2008

6

The Mango Tree is in a very good location just one block back from the beach. Rooms and bathrooms are kept clean. There is a kitchen but guests are not allowed use it which can make quite an expensive stay to always have to eat out. Very quiet at night, cannot sit out the back after 10pm

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by emerreb – posted on Jun 15, 2008

15

no kitchen staff not that helpfull and rules posted every room for everything go else where

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by grahamwatt8320 – posted on Jun 13, 2008

3

Great friendly. nice room.

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by kohla – posted on Jun 12, 2008

10

Had some great nights here. The location cannot possibly get better in Rio. Literally a one minute walk from the beach. Sleep if you need it-- party all the time if you want it, and if this isn't for you there is plenty or room for hanging out and relaxing. Truly one of the best hostels in the... more Had some great nights here. The location cannot possibly get better in Rio. Literally a one minute walk from the beach. Sleep if you need it-- party all the time if you want it, and if this isn't for you there is plenty or room for hanging out and relaxing. Truly one of the best hostels in the world (and I have stayed in many). I only wish I had stayed here more nights :( Tracy, Marco, and Caleb are absolutely awesome hosts...in Rio it does not get better than the mango tree.close

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by nathan9862 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

6

such a wonderful friendly,place, in the best ever location.Nothing too much trouble for staff to help with.I cried when I had to leave for home!

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by Pammys – posted on Jun 9, 2008

1

Great location, friendly staff. Really nice ensuite double room. Everything is excellent......

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by obratzov – posted on Jun 5, 2008

9

Huge souvenir in the Mango ! The perfect place to be, near of POSTO9 of the beach of Ipanema ! Unforgetable

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by lio-a – posted on Jun 3, 2008

1

Had some great days at the Mango Tree: The size of the hostel is perfect, the building cosy, very well located and the staff friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere to hang out at night before going out and at the same time possible to get a good night's sleep. Recommend it.

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by Kriro – posted on May 30, 2008

2

Really great location and staff. Bar closes early so good place to meet up with friends and go out, but also good if you need to get some sleep. Highly recommended!

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by traub – posted on May 24, 2008

33

This hostel is fantastic, the staff are brilliant - they go out of their way to help and are really lovely. Its easy to meet people and socialise. The hostel has everything and feels like a home away from home. I extended my stay here because I love it!!

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by lucy3312 – posted on May 21, 2008

1

An excellent place to meet people. A fairly decent hostel breaskast. Would recommend! A bit pricey and more shower cubiles are needed as there are only 2 cubicles for all residence.

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by jayjadva6863 – posted on May 3, 2008

1