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CIW Hostel

1.0 star property
Beach hostel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
View from property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Centro Internacional de Windsurfing s/n, Pozo Izquierdo, Santa Lucia, Gran Canaria, 35119
  • Playa de Pozo Izquierdo
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Playa de la Arena
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Playa de Arinaga
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Las Palmas (LPA-Gran Canaria)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Lucia

At CIW Hostel you'll be within steps of Playa de la Arena and Playa de Pozo Izquierdo. Highlights at this beach hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and express check-out. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Santa Lucia hostel include San Agustin Beach and Yumbo Shopping Center.
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What's nearby

  • Playa de Pozo Izquierdo - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa de la Arena - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • San Agustin Beach - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Playa de Arinaga - 18 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Yumbo Shopping Center - 19 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Las Palmas (LPA-Gran Canaria) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pasteleria Yeray Reyes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería Lovali - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el Viento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Asadero de Pollos el Ficus - ‬8 min drive

About this property

CIW Hostel

Beach hostel with outdoor pool
As a guest of CIW Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. CIW Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Lucia hostel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
CIW Hostel offers 23 accommodations. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Property is also known as

CIW Hostel Santa Lucia
CIW Hostel
CIW Santa Lucia
CIW Hostel Santa Lucia, Spain - Gran Canaria
CIW Hostel Santa Lucia
CIW Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
CIW Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Lucia

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at CIW Hostel?

Yep, CIW Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to CIW Hostel?

Yep, CIW Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Playa de la Arena.

Does CIW Hostel have a pool?

CIW Hostel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at CIW Hostel?

No, CIW Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at CIW Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at CIW Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

CIW Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very cold as surrounded
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiago, Worcester UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaningness of the bedrooms and bedding. The staff was ever so friendly. It's so quiet there in low season. I fall asleep listening to the waves every night. The swimming pool is amazing. Kitchen facilities that you can't fault.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place with windsurfing shops nearby
The common areas are extremely spacious and sparkling. The rooms can be a bit tight because of the number of beds they try to fit in there (5 bunks). I received great service, although the ladies at the desk did not really have any suggestions on food for the nearby area. However, my only roommate who was a Hungarian lady complained to me about their service (she had a last minute dilemma), so I'm not sure whether to trust her stories. The 4 euros for linens is ok; they are clean and so is the room. All the facilities are pretty much in excellent shape, but just don't expect to book windsurfing here despite the name; they don't do that here, or at least not anymore. The location is somewhat remote; it's in a town off the highway but getting to the hostel will take some work or walk if you did not rent a car (if you did, plenty of parking space no worries--I even practiced/learned how to drive manual here! on my own) but you trade that for the peace, quiet, and seaside. Wifi is pretty good! All in all, even though you can surely find hostels cheaper in the main city Las Palmas, I think this is a recommendable place for travelers like me who enjoy the countryside and tranquility.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Kalle, Vihti, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close the sea ans calmly place. Not long way to south, west or north ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ms L Middleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My trip
Amazing resort right on the beach although remote, only 20mins from airport. Very peaceful and quiet, really clean with all new kitchen utilities. Excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Simple, good value for the price
+nice big rooms +nice view +good value for the Money +next to the ocean -Showers are cold -Common kitchen dirty -No private bathroom

8/10 Good

Elinor, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good but hard to get around without car
Very satisfied. Only bad thing I can think of is that there were too few outlets in the dorm bedrooms.

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
on the beach great for wind surfing or even just w
enjoy stay spacious place stay we friendly

8/10 Good

Paul G, boothbay Harbor ,ME

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great for windsurfers and lovers of surf
I loved it because the Price Is Right I had the use of a kitchen and I could listen to the surf all night long. Almost all the other guests were hardcore windsurfers. Good people

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
A inexpensive option
A 2 week stay in a fairly peaceful place. I would say the other guests were the most annoying part of the trip. I have a 10 bed common room with several loud snoring people.

8/10 Good

Haley, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hostel but paper thin walls
Great location, really lovely staff, bright and comfy rooms. We stayed in the centre of the hostel just off the main stairwell so the paper thin walls meant we could hear everything. Perhaps it's better in one of the far corners. Other than that a great stay.

8/10 Good

Nick, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great cheap hostel
This place was great if you know what you're getting. This is a hostel, you're sharing a room with others. The town of Pozo Izquierdo does not have a lot going on except the surfing companies. You can learn to surf, windsurf or kitesurf all only a very short walk away. The bus system is plenty adequate for heading in to Vecindario, or you can go for a long walk. Some of the staff were fluent in english, but not all. Communication should not be a problem though, especially if you have at least some broken spanish. The hotel facilities are decent enough. It had a well kept pool and shared kitchenette as well as a couple lounge rooms. The plumbing did leave something to be desired though. The toilets were dated and the showers only had handheld shower heads with no overhead hooks. I would definitely stay again, especially for a multiday windsurfing vacation.

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sympa échange avec d’autres personnes, ms on ns a volé des produits alimentaires donc dommage
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

einar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Propre dommage pour le matelas
Très bon check-in et très propre. Dommage que la piscine ne soit pas propre et que le matelas ne soit pas du tout confortable (chambre individuelle)
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien pour dormir si on a une voiture.
Auberge très propre et calme, grande chambre confortable avec vue sur mer. L'environnement n'est pas exceptionnel et peut être problématique en absence de moyen de locomotion. Pas de petits déjeuners proposés dans l'auberge. Situation assez central dans l'ile mais il faut une voiture.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Orlandina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
ENHORABUENA!
Maravilloso lugar, todo lo que le pediste a Dios y un poco más para pasar unas vacaciones, personal atento, espacio limpio, y todos respetan la ley del silencio ... ¡Enhorabuena!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Varese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizionato sulla spiaggia pulizia e personale eccellente. Da rivedere il marerasso.Tornerò sicuramente. Consigliato.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superbe auberge de jeunesse. Parfait pour de départ pour visiter toute l’ile et sortir à Maspalomas le soir, piscine superbe, personnel charmant, et surtout propreté impeccable!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

LMC, Nantes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent hotel. propre et agreable. le lieu est un peu isolé. a conseiller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018