Reviews of Rastafari - The Backpackers Hostel
funcity oo, 643002 Ooty, India
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything was good
Its location is bit tricky
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewThe view is just amazing. The beds were decent. Good for those travellers who just wanna go there to sleep in the night and leave immediately the day after. Washroom was very clean although they didn't have handwash only. LOL.
That they had no kitchen. Like you cannot even make tea or maggi yourself also. You'll have to order from Swiggy from Zomato but that's also not readily available there in that area easily. You'll have to order after 11 AM and before 8 PM to get your food. Barely any common area. Like it was too small. Cramped up by people even if half of the guests decide to come and sit in the common area. It was run by a volunteer when we went there and she had not much clue about anything. There is a terrace which has the potential to be a decent common area but it has no roof which makes it very difficult to hangout there since it rained so much in Ooty.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt was a decent place to stay for a couple of days.
Lack of ventilation/windows in the rooms. No housekeeping for 2-3 days. Very far from the city centre.(Which is good or bad depending on how you like it) Room was very small for a 6 bed co-live.
Hi Raghav, We understand that you were expecting a corporate style hostel but just letting you know that we are not in competition with any other brands and also to let you know that we are community driven hostel. For houskeeping we have a dedicated staff to clean the space and we dont touch the occupied beds between checkin and checkout of the beds as we dont want any allegations in terms of security. We do have windows in all the room and covered with curtains, sorry you missed it. We have rooms designed for different experience for different kind of people. If you felt it was not upto the mark as per your personal liking, We are sorry for that. Hope to see you soon an understand the community driven self serve hostel culture. Thank you for choosing us.
Hi Raghav, We understand that you were expecting a corporate style hostel but just letting you know that we are not in competition with any other brands and also to let you know that we are community driven hostel. For houskeeping we have a… Show more
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Verified reviewThe staff were incredibly helpful and friendly
it was a bit far out from the centre of ooty
Reviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewMy stay at Rastafari was simply excellent. The location is a little difficult to reach but it is worth the effort. The view from the terrace is just awesome. The rooms are clean and tidy. Smells fresh all the time The most important aspect are the owners who run the show. Amarendra and Antra are by far the best hosts I have seen. They spent most of the day from their busy schedule to take me around. They made me feel right at home. Keep it up guys !!!!
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Hey Shashant, You have not only been a great guest but also have been and become a good friend. We have cherished a great time together like riding, partying, chilling and chit chating together. I hope we meet soon and make even better memories. Hope Rastafari has been a memorable stay for you.. See you soon.
Hey Shashant, You have not only been a great guest but also have been and become a good friend. We have cherished a great time together like riding, partying, chilling and chit chating together. I hope we meet soon and make even better mem… Show more
Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewGood accommodation uphill. Nice views from the hostel. But one has to climb up the hill to reach the hostel. Response and amenities are good. Food delivery is available.
No wash basin in open spaces. One has to go to wash room for even hand wash
Hey, Thank you for your review and the feedback. We take all the reviews seriously and also work on that. We are in process of making one more room and also a washroom with wash basin on the terrace. So, next time when you visit you will see the changes. Thank for having us as hostess. See you soon.
Hey, Thank you for your review and the feedback. We take all the reviews seriously and also work on that. We are in process of making one more room and also a washroom with wash basin on the terrace. So, next time when you visit you will se… Show more
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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