Crashpod Hostel

6.4

Fair

80 Guest reviews

6.4

Fair

80 Verified Reviews

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Cleanliness6.2/10

Service7.0/10

Comfort7.0/10

Condition6.4/10

Amenities6.2/10

Its nice and quiet

Objective Feedback: Volunteers were great in helping with check-in, but only saw a staff member one time as they were knocking on the door and telling me to leave by 9am (this was at 8.30am). There is hand written signage everywhere with conflicting information about rates, check out times, etc. The room is a makeshift space with walls that do not reach the ceiling. The bed felt much like sleeping on a floor, I'm in considerable pain the morning after and I couldn't do it again. There were several minivans full of items parked on the property. On the plus side, the room does have a lock and the bathroom had hot water. There are very sweet kitties and chickens with great personalities. The premises felt secure and my car was not bothered during the night. Note: roosters start sounding off very early in the am.

Bedbugs they do not tell you that until you payed

Was ok was not inside much remember first day got there went got comfortable layed down started inching dude tell me late that there bedbugs there was dirty man can't sleep at all I couldn't be in kitchen 8-5 but everybody else was not recommended again

When I pulled up to the property it was not very people friendly looking there was a whole lot of broken down looking cars in the property it looked like just not a safe comfortable place to stay so I did not stay there did not even check in very disappointed with hotels.com for putting that place on the app and I'm not even able to get my money refunded to me very very upset about that I definitely would love to Yelp report and I will definitely be getting a hold of the city of desert Hot springs to have them question the business license of the people there running that business

Ewwww

Ok so this place is a make-shift Hostile from a single family home in the middle of nowhere...no stores or anything walking distance. It felt like a homeless shelter more than anything. Vending machines out in the carport chickens running throughout the entire yard with chicken poop all over the place. Makeshift signs saying that there is a $20 late checkout fee after 11:00 because they make it known they're just for the money. The walls for the rooms that they do have is made from plywood which so thin you can hear every move the other person makes on the other side or even from outside there's no AC even though there's an AC unit that does not turn on and no TV that I saw. I didn't even step foot into the shower let alone use their restroom as soon as the sun came up in the morning I was out of there never again would I ever stay at this place I am surprised that hotels.com even has it as a listing it's pretty sad shows where their quality has gone

Not like European Hostels

I wasn't sure if I would arrive "in time" for check in and was given my entry codes early, which was nice. I did make it in time but there was no one there. I got an individual room and I am so grateful I did. The walls didn't reach the ceiling and there was hardly room for my carry-on suitcase between the bed and the wall, but all the other bunks were in the hallways of the house with no privacy whatsoever. When I got home after dark I couldn't turn house lights on because there were people sleeping and I didn't want to disturb them. The wifi code posted throughout the house didn't work. I texted the contact number when I got there to "check in" and heard back more than 15 hours later, around the time I was checking out, with the actual wifi password - worthless. The place was dark which made it seem dirtier than it was - I had to crawl under the bed cause I dropped my phone and there was no dirt or dust on my sweater when I got out. The 4" mattress was minimal but it was the frame that was awful. If I moved at all it squeaked loud enough to wake the people outside my room, forget rolling over. The single thin blanket was not enough and I have been sneezing since this morning. I didn't go into the bathrooms, I just held it overnight. There were beds right next to the bathroom entrance/exits and it was dark. Someone knocked loudly for hours trying to get in, and there was a cat roaming the house meowing loudly a few different times throughout the night.

Beautiful area, and interesting set-up. Wonderful place to stay.

This property did not provide the type of room I had reserved, they offered another room which I did not wanted and they guided me to call Expedia for cancellation, I called Expedia but the property changed their word telling Expedia they can offer same room, once they knew I am no longer interested in that property, I did not feel safe when I realized they are lying and changing their word constantly, they only wanted to charge me. This was a rubbery, Stay away from this place.

I actually left and checked into another hotel as the place felt very unsafe. The owners were arguing. The rooms had no window. I honestly wondered if I would wake up alive in the morning

Nice

I enjoyed the fresh eggs and the washer/ dryer I enjoy your he chickens wondering frr along with the cats,, I do NOT enjoy dogs very well or at I do not care for dogs to close

What can I say, this is not a typical hostel for a young traveler when he/she is traveling on a budget, trying to stay safe, in a clean and comfortable space where there’s a sense of community and an opportunity to meet new and interesting people. This is more like a combination of halfway house with low income people where half of guests is either drunk or stoned, some people “volunteer” there for “room and board”, but except for one lady it’s really hard to say what they really do there. The house is a dirty shack, with plywood walls separating rooms, hair and dead bug laying on the shower floor in the bathroom, a pile of dirty dishes sitting in the sink, everything grimy and sticky to touch. Mattresses in the bedroom were still wrapped in plastic, I didn’t feel comfortable using their sheets, so I slept in my own sleeping bag. Expedia also mentioned free breakfast but there was no breakfast. And the cost was high, I expected much higher quality for $65 a night. I could stay in a nice motel for this price. I really don’t recommend this place and I would never stay there again, even if someone paid me.

Roach-infested Fire Hazard

There were roaches. Then, you couldn’t use the light switches because they had probably illegally remodeled and bypassed the house’s original floor plan by erecting plywood walls to make “bedrooms.” They ignored the fire code by plugging extension cords into other extension cords. Also, the smoke detectors were either removed or didn’t have batteries.

I would have brought food for the pets.

I really enjoyed the wild hosts. They really come alive at night. I met up with the cat right before leaving and you’d barely recognize it since it looks like skin and bones during the day. At night, it resembles a fat cat without loose skin or rolls. Wish I would have known that there were going to be chickens around. I would have brought food. You also need change for the laundry machines. The place was nice and cozy. I kept to myself. It was in good condition when I arrived. I would have used new mops or t shirts in each room for mopping.

Hen and Kitty house

Best staff included two cats and over eight chickens. They decorated the entry and greeted right away. You wouldn’t recognize them at night. Don’t forget to bring them brand new and sealed food.

I made a reservation for May 4 for one night and when I arrived, they told me the room was not available and I could not stay there. I need a credit for this reservation. Please advise.

It was close to our destination. Outside the facility dirty,we didn't get no towels place looks old outdated,there was a roach in our room, bed uncomfortable more like a camping cot

Great value! I got my own room and the basics. I was able to get in despite arriving later than planned thanks to a helpful on site manager. It's about 25 minutes from Indian Wells if you're considering it for the tennis tournament. Bathrooms are shared but clean and I was happy with the overall experience. Recommend earplugs if you're a light sleeper (I had a snorer next door and the private rooms are not noise proof due to incomplete walls).

Not what we were expecting at all

I want to make it clear that the two of us have stayed in hostels multiple times - both separately and as a couple - so this review is taking into account the fact that Crashpod is not a hotel and isn't pretending to be one. That being said, the room that we booked was not at all what we were expecting. It was tiny, almost closet-sized, with a cot for a bed. You can see this from the pictures, but I still wanted to include it as context. The room was described as "private" but I would disagree with this description - the doorway had large gaps above and below the door, presumably for ventilation, which make it possible to see, hear, and smell the other guests. There were also no windows and the room was extremely hot and stuffy, despite the fact that it was only around 65 degrees outside. Also, other guests had clearly been smoking inside the hostel and the entire room reeked. I don't have a ton to say about the other facilities - the hostel itself was cute and seemed clean enough, the staff that we spoke with were friendly and somewhat helpful - because we ultimately decided not to stay. I gave the hostel a head's up that we were not satisfied with the room and I was not offered any kind of refund, which is why I feel the need to write this review. I hope others booking these private rooms understand what they are getting into before paying.

Dirty did not get what i paid for i did no not look like the property. I could not stay there it was filthy one guy was on drug's or was drunk he was manger .no one in their right mind would stay there the room did not have blinds or curtains on window walls dirty no sheets on bed .the bathroom was nasty .i was not told no refund till i paid for it .

This is an extremely basic accommodation. Be prepared for cats, chickens, and "interesting" folks you share the space with. Travel light and keep your stuff with you. Slept with my stuff in my bunk with me. I would do it again though, just be aware before you go what to expect.

Not what I was expecting

Room was not what was expected. It was an internal room with no windows. bed was 2 single bed frames with a piece of wood on top and an extremely thin mattress on top. The only furniture in the room was a plastic chair with a small light on it. The door had gaps above and below it. Bathrooms looked clean but i chose not to stay and went elsewhere. Staff member was very unsure of which room i was in and wrote front door and room lock codes on a scrap of paper and gave it to me.

The chickens where friendly.

Funky

Quieter than I would have expected. Will go back!

Great price to value

Area was dark. Nobody answered the door. It was just a private home and very dingy. Very scary feeling. I want my money back.

OK

Was absolutely what i needed. Basics and no headaches. I enjoyed the staff as they were polite and attentive to my needs. Will stay here again if i am in the area.

The staff was very friendly. I liked the improvements to the property since the last time I stayed here 2 years ago. For a hostel in the desert it is very nice.

Motor home no ac, rooms with ac have no private bathroom, backyard lacks of light so look creepy and unsafe.

This is certainly not like your typical Hostel. Like other reviews say it is kinda like a refuge for all kind of different people, but non in the less my stay was nothing wrong with. The staff is very friendly and the room an ammeneties were relatively clean. They have animals walking around like chickens and a cat. The free breakfast is not really a breakfast, it's an opportunity to bake yourself a fresh egg from their chickens if you like (I had to laugh when he explained this to us). Also I recommend just calling the property itself or do a walk up since it is like half of the price (50 dollars for a room), which corresponds much more with what you get.

Not a hostel, but a place for homeless people. Felt unsave. The room was very small and dirty. The airco was noisy and full of dust, so we did not dare tot put it on. The restrooms and kitchen are dirty too. The garden is nice, but full of people smoking. There is no breakfast, only coffee and some eggs. Strange and unfriendly welcome, you have to send your ID before you get a key. When we complained about the room, the owner became angry. In the end he gave is back 10 dollar, but I think 70 dollar for such a horrible place is still far to much. So defintely don't go!

Do nat like

The check in process was strange where they had you send a picture of your ID. Then the area felt unsafe completely. The people that were supposed to show me to my room didn’t end up being there and all the other people there had no idea who I was referring to. The bathroom had flies all over and it felt unsanitary to even shower there. I felt the need to keep to myself and lock myself in my box room with minimal light and window and outlets.

I wasn’t able to stay due to a family event. I called a month ahead and was told that they would cancel my reset and refund the money. I called a week before my expected arrival and was told they would not cancel my reservation and thst I would be charged for all three nights. Extremely disappointed.

My favourite hostel of all the ones I’ve stayed in in USA. Friendliest people and wonderful community atmosphere

I LOVE IT! Came back for second time :) will be back again!

Loved the friendliness and feeling of community, along with the beautiful views. I’m coming back!

Love this place

An affordable place to crash overnight near Palm Springs (on a holiday weekend at the last minute). No frills, but the hosts were so sweet and did their best to accommodate.

Rented a room advertised with 2 beds and ended up with one having just one bed for my buddy and I. We rock, paper, scissored it and I ended up sleeping in the back of the Jeep. Didn’t really get much use out of the facility and in checking the fridge it appeared I would’ve been grabbing other guests’ items, particularly the eggs, which were mentioned to come from their chickens. We checked in at 9:15pm via text mentioning we were on our way )crashing for the night hike early the next day) and it appeared they have our room/2 beds away. I would check in early with them so this doesn’t happen to you.

Terrible host ! Dual booked . Will not recommend and never ever go back again!!!

It’s a one of a kind minimal experience in a completely unique and beautiful setting.

Cool Building

Private room got double booked and arrived to an occupied room after already having checked in. It was a busy New Year weekend and they work off volunteers. Overall not a terrible experience

We really enjoyed our stay here! Our only advice is that itd be nice if the rooms had some hooks put up? Possibly on the backside of the door

My friend and I were visiting a specular event during November and found this greatly-priced convenient hostel, where a very friendly staff member, Kat, went above and beyond her call of service to be pleasantly accomodating to us. She opened up a new room when all other regular rooms were not available. In addition to excellently santizing surfaces, she also provided us our own laundry facility and free detergent. We received a great experience for the economic price we paid. Kat, we cannot thank you enough for your warm hospitality.

the staff are very friendly but the photos they promote do not show how it really is… sorry but is true.

Loved the country feel to this hostel! It was quiet inside even though there was some construction on the street going on outside; I couldn't hear it from my bunk. The staff was kind and helpful, going out of their way to make my stay a relaxing experience. I would definitely recommend the Crashpod Hostel if you're visiting the Palm Springs area. It's a safe and inexpensive place to stay.

not a hotel it is a hostile

It was clean ..if you're looking for a hotel atmosphere don't go here this is more as hostile sharing a house with different people and you don't have a TV in your room and my bed was super hard but the people overall were nice there isn't breakfast I think it's just toast but if you just need somewhere to crash you need to go to bed this is a perfect place for it all in all I didn't mind it cuz that's what I needed was somewhere to sleep so it worked out great but for the ones that are looking for a hotel this isn't for you but like I said if you're looking for somewhere to sleep rest your neck this is a good spot people are nice good atmosphere..