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Description of The Melting Pot Backpackers Hostel...
Located in the city center,just at 2 minutes walking from the beach ARE YOU PLANNING TO LEARN KITESURF OR WINDSURF? ... WE HAVE THE BEST CONTACT IN TOWN. KITESURFERS, WINDSURFERS WE HAVE FREE STORAGE FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT. IF YOU PLAN TO GO TO MOROCCO WE HAVE THE BEST CONTACT FOR TOURS IN TOWN. Welcome to The Melting Pot Hostel in Tarifa! We are a small and cosy hostel nestled in the centre of the town, a two-minute walk from the beach and the port. Combined with our welcoming attitude, the hostel's inviting setting amounts to a relaxing, home-like atmosphere that offers everything you need during your holiday. Our multilingual and well travelled staff are more than happy to provide advice and information, as well as recommend hidden treasures off the beaten path. When you stay with us, you can enjoy our common areas and free services, take advantage of our large fully equipped kitchen, the lounge and bar, and the sunny terrace (a great spot to catch some sun and chill out). We will do our best to make your stay in Tarifa a memorable, wonderful, and relaxing experience. The Melting Pot is also the perfect location to meet other travellers, providing a fun yet intimate atmosphere where one quickly begins to feel at home. FREE FACILITIES: - Breakfast - Individual Lockers - Linen and covers - Internet & Wireless - Free maps, advice, tourist info and guides - Fully equipped kitchen - No curfew, no lockout - Large common room with TV - Laid back atmosphere - Book exchange - TAXES INCLUDED IN PRICE. OTHER SERVICES: - Laundry service - Bar - Towels for rent - Airport transfers 7 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE TARIFA: 1. Pristine, beautiful beaches. 2. Kite / wind surfing capital of Europe! 3. Southern most point of Spain, only 35 minutes ferry to Morocco. 4. Famous for Dolphin and Whale watching. For bird lovers, come and watch Storks migrating across the straits of Gibraltar. 5. African film festival held annually in April and May. 6. Great nightlife. 7. Both cosmopolitan and typically Spanish. Hope to see you soon... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ EVENTS: * Every Thursday: Free Flamenco Show. ** 23 of June: San Juan beach party. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __________________________________________ COME TO SEE US AT THE NEW MELTING POT IN MALAGA ... RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE BEACH! VISIT THE MAIN CITY OF COSTA DEL SOL! __________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE... Reception open from 08.00 to 24.00. If you are expecting to arrive after midnight, please let us know so we can greet you upon arrival. Children are not allowed. You have to be 18 years old to stay at the hostel. Cancellation must be made 24 hours in advance, or the first night will be charged. Check out is around 11.30. You can check in at any time but, because of daily cleanings, we cannot promise that the bed will be free and done before 14.30.
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Reviews of The Melting Pot Backpackers Hostel Tarifa
The Melting Pot Backpackers Hostel Tarifa has a rating of 89% from a total of 457 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of The Melting Pot Backpackers Hostel Tarifa
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realdeal49843751 says:
“ A very nice hostel very close to the beach. Fun people and very safe ”
Posted: on Mar 16, 2010 // Rated: |
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rebeccamroy2763 says:
“ Easy to find, close to the beach, walking distance to everything important. Great place to settle in for a few days and relax on the beach! ”
Posted: on Mar 14, 2010 // Rated: |
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mattyem says:
“ great place, rooftop courtyard for sunny days, it felt like a big home. supermarket is far away (only small expensive shops nearby) so bring food with you for the first night. definately walk along the coastline, the views to morocco on a sunny day are amazing. the guy playing led zepplin on my... ”
Posted: on Mar 14, 2010 // Rated: |
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TeaTw says:
“ Great location. Common area in hostel is lovely. ”
Posted: on Mar 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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willdownes4178 says:
“ awesome. absolutely loved this hostel & the town itself! just stay here. that´s all there is to it. ”
Posted: on Feb 9, 2010 // Rated: |
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catwebb says:
“ This hostel is very homely and welcoming. The beds are comfy and clean. The doors to the bathrooms need to be fixed. The kitchen is large and a great place to meet people. The living room and bar are great. The only annoying thing is the lockout. ”
Posted: on Dec 14, 2009 // Rated: |
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Dthorp says:
“ we found the loud music until late in the evening a nuisance and the morning staff unfriendly and unwelcoming. There is also the issue with only two showers and the wifi didn't work. Breakfast was good. ”
Posted: on Dec 2, 2009 // Rated: |
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jacros says:
“ a really cool backpackers. had a great vibe and perfect common areas to sit and meet people... wish we would have stayed longer. ”
Posted: on Nov 30, 2009 // Rated: |
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andrew6808 says:
“ Great place, good people, would stay again and for longer. ”
Posted: on Nov 22, 2009 // Rated: |
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skyman5960 says:
“ Nice hostel. Staff we´re ok. Location is good, close to the ferries and about 15-20 min walk to bus stn. Only 2 toilets and two showers for the whole place that I could find. Seems like most folks were enjoying themselves. ”
Posted: on Nov 22, 2009 // Rated: |
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ibarya2292 says:
“ Very nice place and laid back. ”
Posted: on Nov 19, 2009 // Rated: |
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philbron says:
“ This is a really quality place. Go there to meet people, hangout, or get close to the beach. Def recommend. ”
Posted: on Nov 15, 2009 // Rated: |
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mrichmanraphael7144 says:
“ Great place, even in the off season ”
Posted: on Nov 12, 2009 // Rated: |
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sabrina2787 says:
“ One of the best Hostel i´ve ever stayed. It was like feeling at home there. It´s a great place to relax and hang out, I had a hard time leaving. The staff and the people staying there were great, we even all went out together one night. I will come back! ”
Posted: on Nov 11, 2009 // Rated: |
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bracemaggie4262 says:
“ If you don't like making friends or having any fun then this is not the place for you! We extended our stay because we loved it so much and now that we've been gone for 24hrs we are trying to find excuses for going back. ”
Posted: on Oct 27, 2009 // Rated: |
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gordis says:
“ super friendly staff ,nice and clean kitcken confortable and clean room , realax atmosphere very chill ideal after a long day on the beautiful beach around tarifa the real paradise for kite-surf . Thanks a lot and i will try to come back as soon as possible . ”
Posted: on Oct 21, 2009 // Rated: |
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fannybakx6389 says:
“ The hostel looked really nice, as well the people who where staying there. But I had some problems with the staff, one of them were kinda into me and would´nt leave me alone. He tried to kiss me and went in my room without asking. I found it very intimidating. I heard from another girl who had... more ”
Posted: on Oct 21, 2009 // Rated: |
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niallwalsh17299 says:
“ Brilliant hostel and lots of great people, only 5 mins from the beach and old town... I stayed an extra night because it was so much fun. I cant recomend this place enough .... 5 stars! ”
Posted: on Oct 20, 2009 // Rated: |
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dgluttrell1564 says:
“ Great hostel. Easily recommendable. ”
Posted: on Oct 20, 2009 // Rated: |
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hedytemis6611 says:
“ plus de toilets et les matelas font vieux ”
Posted: on Oct 16, 2009 // Rated: |
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bouinsou says:
“ the hostel is nice and have a good location(just at the alameda place of tarifa and close to the beach). Rooms are normals but the double is a little bit small and toilets are bad. The staff is very friendly(boss is a french woman pretty cool). One bad thing, the son of the boss makes lots of... more ”
Posted: on Oct 15, 2009 // Rated: |
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Jennyfleuran says:
“ This place is the perfect balance between fun and sleep! Really friendly staff and a good sized lounge room/bar and kitchen. The rooms are reasonably sized and the beds are comfortable. It´s a good location just minutes from the beach and plenty of places to eat and drink nearby. I would... ”
Posted: on Oct 13, 2009 // Rated: |
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kerrycherry2320 says:
“ Staff don't know anything about surf or Tanjer, and there is not very clean... but staff are very fun, mojito is really good ”
Posted: on Oct 13, 2009 // Rated: |
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Histor3718 says:
“ albergue fantastico,staff simpatisimo!!!!!! muy bien ubicado y se lo recomiendo a todos los que les guste el mojito!!!!!! ”
Posted: on Oct 9, 2009 // Rated: |
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staceyoregan7925 says:
“ Awesome hostel! Great location...very friendly and helpful staff members...very relaxed and chilled out vibe. Great spot to meet other travellers. ”
Posted: on Oct 7, 2009 // Rated: |
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dukeandturk3743 says:
“ This place was one of my favorite hostels I've stayed at. It's just a few steps from the beach and Tarifa is an amazing town! The hostel has an awesome, fun vibe! It was clean and homey! I definitely recommend this place! ”
Posted: on Oct 7, 2009 // Rated: |
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ennse says:
“ 1 of the staff members mocked EVERY word I said to them, extremely disrespectful. I was going to recommend this hostel anyway, because it was clean and in a good location, BUT I found a BEDBUG on the bed this morning. I tried to find this same staff member to tell him, but he was not at the desk... more ”
Posted: on Oct 7, 2009 // Rated: |
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ipfei says:
“ Everything was great at this place with one exception. Very close to the ferry to Tangier, great staff, nice little bar, fun people. Could use another bathroom or two, as there was usually a wait for a shower or toilet, but the real issue was the fact that my girlfriend got bitten... more ”
Posted: on Oct 5, 2009 // Rated: |
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tobiasmerkl8257 says:
“ This hostel has a very cosy and chilly atmosphere. People are very nice and help you out whenever they can. They have a big common room with a small bar and music where even single traveller can easily sozialize with others. At midnight you have to leave and go to the nearby old town of Tarifa or... more ”
Posted: on Sep 24, 2009 // Rated: |
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begsl says:
“ Great place. Really cosy. Nice communal areas. Staff were friendly and met some great traveller´s there. Defo recommend it. ”
Posted: on Sep 24, 2009 // Rated: |
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ikanukova8642 says:
“ The best hostel on our Spain trip, great atmosphere, great staff(thanks Louise) and cool location near the city centre, we will definitelly be back:) ”
Posted: on Sep 20, 2009 // Rated: |
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ksjones-380 says:
“ Very chill hostel.. great place to just sit back and relax. Great kitchen, awesome staff and a big common room where people hang out... ”
Posted: on Sep 17, 2009 // Rated: |
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bettinabreiter says:
“ a lot of nice people there with lot of fun :) the cleaniness is okey, breakfast also and there is a huge kitchen for cooking. would go there again!!! ”
Posted: on Sep 16, 2009 // Rated: |
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isabellhuehnel7277 says:
“ I love this cute little hostel!! It has a great atmosphere and really good mojitos and great staff! I stayed in the other melting pot in malaga too and have to say, the atmosphere in tarifa is slightly better :) ”
Posted: on Sep 15, 2009 // Rated: |
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giuliamangiameli5182 says:
“ Wonderful hostel and wonderful staff...I hope to come back next year! ”
Posted: on Sep 8, 2009 // Rated: |
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SeattleMark says:
“ Always a great pleasure to stay here. Clean, organized, and fun. Staff are excellent, great to see you again Pierre and Maximilian! ”
Posted: on Sep 4, 2009 // Rated: |
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daniqb24497 says:
“ Great place. Good staff. I will definitely stay here again when I come back to Tarifa. ”
Posted: on Sep 4, 2009 // Rated: |
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CMich8174 says:
“ I popped up with a few mosquito bites after staying here! Apart from that, the hostel was not bad, nice bar and terrace, really close to the beach,and extremely knowledgable and helpful staff. For the price we were paying, though, we expected the hostel itself to be a bit nicer. The rooms were... more ”
Posted: on Sep 2, 2009 // Rated: |
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julia-3119823 says:
“ We had such a great and relaxing time, good location only 2 Minutes to the beach and the old town as well. Nice hostel with a rooftop terrace and friendly staff! ”
Posted: on Aug 30, 2009 // Rated: |
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Mireiadamw says:
“ Very nice stay. I felt very welcome at the hostal. Beach towel can be rent for €2. Nice for gonig to the beach... ”
Posted: on Aug 26, 2009 // Rated: |
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Facilities at The Melting Pot Backpackers Hostel Tarifa
- Food & Drink
- Bar
- Guest Kitchen
- General
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Tax included
- 24 Hour Reception
- 24 Hour Security
- Washing Machine/Dryer
- Hairdryer for Hire
- Mini-Supermarket
- Airport Transfers
- Luggage Storage
- Towels Hire
- Tours Desk
- Communications
- In Room Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Sport & Leisure
- Outdoor Terraced Area
- Common Room
- DVD`s
- Cable TV
