Lovely atmosphere, it seems that this place has a magnet for amazing people, Caterina and Hugo are just wonderful, always ready to help. I will come back for sure :)

Stayed in August 2025

Loved everything about it! Had an amazing time…Can’t wait to go again❤️

Stayed in August 2025

Really nice place to chill and surf. Clean and bright. I enjoyed coffee and croissants for breakfast as well.

Stayed in June 2025

there’s nothing i didnt like about the hostel, for me a 10/10!

Excellent place un baleal to meet people, have fun, watch sunsets and even work if you need it. Great wifi and absolutely stunning atmosphere

Stayed in June 2025

I loved everything! The owners and volunteers were so kind and helpful, it's incredible! I will definitely come back! Thank you for everything. I will miss you.

Stayed in June 2025

Staff was super nice, always available if needed. Every person I met here has been super nice with me, I just stayed 5 days but I could have spent months here! You are 5 minutes away from ocean, surfing places and supermarket, you can rent board and suits directly in the hostel.. basically everything you need to enjoy your holidays in Baleal!

Stayed in May 2025

The hosts are really nice and helpful :)

Stayed in May 2025

Super welcoming and available staff. Clean hostel with attention to details. Adorable guests. Fresh fruit, coffee and brioches every morning. Thank you all<3

Stayed in May 2025

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I stayed for a week to work remotely and surf, which was perfect. I could do my work in the living room, and went to my room sometimes for a call, but was not that I really had to. The house was super comfortable and clean, and there was a nice vibe with everybody. Most of the people were guests which came back after an earlier stay, which is a good sign. It was very easy to rent a board at the hostel for only 10 a day, being able to surf every day after (and sometimes before) work. Cat and Hugo were super sweet and made my stay super pleasant: I am sad to go after one week, will definitely come back!

Stayed in April 2025

NA

Hugo and Caterina are great hosts, you truly feel at home in Captain's Log, and the location is perfect (walking distance to the beach restaurants, etc)

Stayed in December 2024

The surf vibe is here. Everybody was so nice, I am not even sure who was from the staff. You can store your surfboard in the cabin that is closed for the night. Rooms were clean and we had no problem. We were on the highest floor that has separate room with nice view on the ocean.

Stayed in September 2024

Ottime vibes, staff super friendly!

Stayed in October 2024

The breakfast was not much, only pastel de natas, teas/coffees and fruit. The shower in my dorm was blocked.

Really clean, lovely vibes and really friendly owners/ volunteers

Stayed in October 2024

Just for the purposes of feedback, the knives could be sharper and there could be a chair or some sort of seat for anyone that is not on the bottom bunk because there is nothing to sit on to organise your bag in the room otherwise.

Orla was a star helping me check in and making sure I had everything I needed. The facilities were fantastic, and you could really tell the owners Hugo and Caterina really cared about the place. It's a shame I couldn't stay longer - they are just too popular and were fully booked!

Stayed in September 2024

Beutifull place, nice garden area, facilities for surf equipment, comfy beds, enough space for things/clothes, friendly and helpfull staff. Great location

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing. It's great here.

Everything - everything at Captain's is great. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfy, the staff are super friendly, there's an epic rooftop that you can watch sunrise / sunset from. It's walking distance to surf beaches, cafes, supermarket and surf shops if you need to rent boards. I will always try and stay here when travelling to Portugal. Absolutely love it

Stayed in May 2024

Super nice owners and volunteers. Was a pleasure to stay at Captains. Everything was clean, the kitchen had everything you need and the rental boards were nice. The garden is the perfect place to relax, sunbathe, play table tennis, beach tennis, read a book or spend a creative afternoon. Everything from booking, checking in, renting the boards and checking out was super easy.

Stayed in June 2024

Great staff, beautifully decorated house, nice garden, well equipped kitchen and a beach is 3min walk away.

Stayed in May 2024

All was perfect!! Location, staff, room, bed, etc It felt like home!

Stayed in March 2024

From the first moment we arrived, everyone in the hostel was very kind to all of us. Caterina, the hostel manager,also contacted me personally to give me more information and to be at my disposal for anything I needed. All the facilities and services met our expectations and even exceeded them. The hostel itself has a special aura and a very good vibe that I recommend both for people who are travelling with groups of friends or alone. The people who stay here are also very respectful in case you are worried about your rest. The location is excellent as it is very close to all the restaurants, beaches and nightlife. Above all, I recommend you to include Sunday in your stay as you will have the opportunity to have the best pancakes for breakfast in the area! One of the things I would also highlight, apart from the hostel itself, is the small garden, which allows you to relax, sunbathe and do different activities such as yoga or meditation. They also have a skatepark as well as the option to use different surfing equipment. If you are reading this review, I would definitely recommend you stop wasting time looking at other options and book a bed now!!!!

Stayed in March 2024

Awesome hostel. The location is perfect for walking to a range of different surf breaks. The included breakfast is great and makes life so much easier. You get a towel included with your stay which is also really helpful. Upon arrival there was a cupboard in the kitchen with my name on it, and an allocated basket in the fridge. The owner also reached out on whatsapp prior to my stay with some useful information and to see if I had any questions :). Theres a shed in the garden to store your boards and theres places to hang your wetsuit too. Had an awesome time overall thanks to the volunteers and other guests.

Stayed in November 2023

We had an amazing stay, the house is a hidden jam, great location & great accommodation with super nice community of surfers from all around the world. House has everything for comfortable and relaxed stay.

Stayed in October 2023

Some rooms have a humid smell

Awesome facilities, great breakfast, amazing staff and vibes

Stayed in October 2023

Absolutely nothing

The Captain's is THE PLACE TO GO when you come to Baleal. From the first moment it gave me the feeling of being welcomed to a lovely family of all ages and backgrounds. Even though I am not a surfer I was an equal member of the community hahaha.The staff was just amazing (big love to the czech crew and Kev) and every evening someone else cooked for the whole hostel and we all ate together. What a treat! The breakfast was abundant with eggs, bread, cereals, coffee....The house is beautifully decorated and the garden and big living room invite you to come together.My room had a little balcony and the bed was comfy for me, even though I have problems with my back. At night it was quiet and I got the rest I wanted. I also met people in other hostels who were just waiting to get a room in the Captain's and many people are coming back every year...maybe I'll be one of them😃

Stayed in October 2023