Hostel
 Hakuna Matata Hostel

Beachfront
 Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available for an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

Rua Dr. Jaurez nº1B, 7630-781 Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 941 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Fabulous
941 reviews

Everything: great location, friendly host, very spacious place, clean and comfortable!

Dmytro Austria

João and Marisa are super nice and helpfully persons !! I really recommend this place and I will come back! See you soon

Jelka Germany

The facilities were incredibly clean and the owner was super friendly! It was also right next to the beach!

Alix France

Great location and great staff . beautiful property, very chilled and beautifully decorated.

Marion United Kingdom

All, moreover the boss helped me for a little problem.

Gian Italy

Big and very clean room. 2min walk from the beach and even closer to a local bakery. The hostel is in a narrow street neighborhood but there is easy and safe parking space 300-400 meters away.

Rafael Portugal

We had a cute room with a little balcony, but there is also a common terrace on the top with seaview. The location is great to hike a bit or go to a beach, everything is walkable (we traveled by public transport). The kitchen is equipped to cook some proper meals, it is clean, the guests and owner as well are very friendly. We had a nice stay - recommend!

Josephine Germany

one of the best I’ve stayed in , definatley going back!.. lovely friendly owner , & super cozy .. it is a hostel but it felt like a house .. great kitchen, sitting room and the bed was really comfortable, bathroom was individual toilet/power shower), there was a terrace upstairs and it is a couple of seconds to the beach , restaurants etc ( fyi - nothing to do with hostel but there’s a brilliant supermarket in town 6-7 minute walk away .. very handy for walking the fisherman’s trail /Rota vicentina)

Helen Georgia

perfect stay, got tones of good advise for the hike, the house is very clean, welcoming and quite although it was full

Lucie Switzerland

The hostal had a roofterrace, free chocolate and free cockies. My room had many beds but seemed big enough. The stuff were friendly and the place had a good atmosphere. You could see the sunset from the terrace. Good located close to the sea.

Annika Sweden
8.9
Fabulous
941 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything: great location, friendly host, very spacious place, clean and comfortable!”
    Dmytro Dmytro Austria Austria
  • “João and Marisa are super nice and helpfully persons !! I really recommend this place and I will come back! See you soon”
    Jelka Jelka Germany Germany
  • “The facilities were incredibly clean and the owner was super friendly! It was also right next to the beach!”
    Alix Alix France France
  • “Great location and great staff . beautiful property, very chilled and beautifully decorated.”
    Marion Marion United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “All, moreover the boss helped me for a little problem.”
    Gian Gian Italy Italy
  • “Big and very clean room. 2min walk from the beach and even closer to a local bakery. The hostel is in a narrow street neighborhood but there is easy and safe parking space 300-400 meters away.”
    Rafael Rafael Portugal Portugal
  • “We had a cute room with a little balcony, but there is also a common terrace on the top with seaview.”
    Josephine Josephine Germany Germany
  • “one of the best I’ve stayed in , definatley going back!.. lovely friendly owner , & super cozy .. it is a hostel but it felt like a house ..”
    Helen Helen Georgia Georgia
  • “perfect stay, got tones of good advise for the hike, the house is very clean, welcoming and quite although it was full”
    Lucie Lucie Switzerland Switzerland
  • “The hostal had a roofterrace, free chocolate and free cockies. My room had many beds but seemed big enough. The stuff were friendly and the place had a good atmosphere.”
    Annika Annika Sweden Sweden

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money 9.1
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi8.5
High score for Zambujeira do Mar

This property is 4 minutes walk from the beach. Hakuna Matata Hostel is located in Zambujeira do Mar. Free WiFi access is available in this seaside property.

The unit features accommodation in private rooms and dormitories. The private bathrooms feature either a private bathroom or access to shared bathroom facilities. All dormitories have access to a shared bathroom.

Guests are welcome to cook their own meals in the communal kitchen of the hostel.

At Hakuna Matata Hostel there is a shared lounge area, with sofas and a TV. Bicycle rentals are possible with the front desk.

Sited in the green areas of the Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Natural Park, the unit has easy access to hiking trails and cycling paths. Lisbon International Airport is 133.6 miles from the Hakuna Matata Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Hakuna Matata Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 2 Jul 2014.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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4 reasons to choose Hakuna Matata Hostel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English
Closest beaches
  • Zambujeira do Mar Beach

    Zambujeira do Mar Beach

    9.2 Superb beach
    50 yards from property
  • Alteirinhos Beach

    Alteirinhos Beach

    9.1 Superb beach
    500 yards from property

  • Praia de Nossa Senhora

    9.2 Superb beach
    700 yards from property

  • Praia da Meia Laranja

    9.0 Superb beach
    850 yards from property

  • Praia da Pedra da Bica

    8.8 Fabulous beach
    950 yards from property

  • Praia das Bernosas

    8.9 Fabulous beach
    1,100 yards from property

  • Praia da Baía da Arquinha

    8.8 Fabulous beach
    1,400 yards from property

  • Praia do Alvorião

    9.1 Superb beach
    1.4 miles from property

  • Praia do Carvalhal

    9.1 Superb beach
    1.6 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.9
Fabulous · 941 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money 9.1
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi8.5
High score for Zambujeira do Mar

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dmytro
    AustriaAustria
    “Everything: great location, friendly host, very spacious place, clean and comfortable!”
  • Jelka
    GermanyGermany
    “João and Marisa are super nice and helpfully persons !! I really recommend this place and I will come back! See you soon”
  • Alix
    FranceFrance
    “The facilities were incredibly clean and the owner was super friendly! It was also right next to the beach!”
  • Marion
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location and great staff . beautiful property, very chilled and beautifully decorated.”
  • Gian
    ItalyItaly
    “All, moreover the boss helped me for a little problem.”
  • Rafael
    PortugalPortugal
    “Big and very clean room. 2min walk from the beach and even closer to a local bakery. The hostel is in a narrow street neighborhood but there is easy and safe parking space 300-400 meters away.”
  • Josephine
    GermanyGermany
    “We had a cute room with a little balcony, but there is also a common terrace on the top with seaview. The location is great to hike a bit or go to a beach, everything is walkable (we traveled by public transport). The kitchen is equipped to cook...”
  • Helen
    GeorgiaGeorgia
    “one of the best I’ve stayed in , definatley going back!.. lovely friendly owner , & super cozy .. it is a hostel but it felt like a house .. great kitchen, sitting room and the bed was really comfortable, bathroom was individual toilet/power ...”
  • Lucie
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “perfect stay, got tones of good advise for the hike, the house is very clean, welcoming and quite although it was full”
  • Annika
    SwedenSweden
    “The hostal had a roofterrace, free chocolate and free cockies. My room had many beds but seemed big enough. The stuff were friendly and the place had a good atmosphere. You could see the sunset from the terrace. Good located close to the sea.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Yes!
    Answered on 14 January 2020
  • Do I need a covid certificate to make reservation?
    hello! You need a certificate on the check in... or in alternative, one of the three options: quick test on check in, PCR test on the last 72h, antigen test on the last 48h! cheers
    Answered on 25 July 2021
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
    June to early October ! Yet sometimes spring can be a great bet, less crowded and good weather too!
    Answered on 14 January 2020
  • Hi. Do you have any rooms with private toilets? And the price for tomorrow night? We are travelling by bike from Porto covo down to sagres.
    Hello! For tomorrow, only a twin(shared toilette) or dorms!
    Answered on 26 April 2022
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    We offer luggage storage for OUR guests! This service will always depend on the guest communicating in advance to the staff, requiring luggage storage service.
    Answered on 14 January 2020

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • MEO Sudoeste
    3.4 miles
  • Sardao Cape
    5.4 miles
  • Aguas Park
    8 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant A Taberna da Ti Vitória
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/bar Café Fresco
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant O Sacas
    2.5 miles
  • Restaurant Azenha do Mar
    9.3 miles
Natural beauty
  • River Rio Mira
    12.4 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Zambujeira do Mar Beach
    50 yards
  • Alteirinhos Beach
    500 yards
  • Praia de Nossa Senhora
    700 yards
  • Praia da Meia Laranja
    850 yards
  • Praia da Pedra da Bica
    950 yards
Closest airports
  • Faro Airport
    56.7 miles
How to get to Hakuna Matata Hostel from Humberto Delgado Airport
    Public transport
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Hakuna Matata Hostel

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Hakuna Matata Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 22:00

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Hakuna Matata Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Hakuna Matata Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 40935/AL

FAQs about Hakuna Matata Hostel

  • Hakuna Matata Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Bike tours
    • Beach

  • Hakuna Matata Hostel is 250 yards from the centre of Zambujeira do Mar.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hakuna Matata Hostel by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 4h 30min

  • Check-in at Hakuna Matata Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Hakuna Matata Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Hakuna Matata Hostel.