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About this property
Historic Setting: Black Elephant Hostel in Portland is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi, perfect for relaxation and connectivity. Comfortable Amenities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, games room, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, walk-in showers, and sea views. Prime Location: Located 5 km from Portland International Jetport, the hostel is close to East End Beach (18-minute walk), Merrill Auditorium (500 metres), and Portland Observatory (12-minute walk). An ice-skating rink is also nearby. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive staff, and excellent service support.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
4 double beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
6 single beds | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
4 single beds | ||
1 bunk bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mark
New Zealand
“Immaculate, cleverly renovated, had a great feel. Shared bathrooms and kitchen were fantastic. We have never stayed in a hostel. We chose this property because of the location.” - George
United Kingdom
“Great location and staff. Very helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be back on my next trip...” - Laurie
Switzerland
“Location. Flexibility of check in check out. I arrived after midnight and left before 7am. So i never saw any staff or even had not the opportunity for breakfast. I would certainly stay here again. The price for a bed in 8 bed room was expensive.” - Amy
United States
“Fabulous place! Beautifully decorated and super clean. I was exhausted and rested very well here. It’s within walking distance of all of the local sights. Super nice people all round. Great choice of healthy cafés nearby.” - Eliza
Switzerland
“It felt very homey and comfortable. You can tell from the decorations that a lot of work and love has been put into this hostel. The rooms come with ensuite bathrooms, which is very practical. The staff is very friendly.” - Josie
Germany
“Very cozy and practical, clean rooms, bathrooms and duvets, free coffee/tea in the morning as well as a pie and plant-based milk. Very nice staff.” - Teresa
Canada
“Amazing service and stay! Great value for price, location is perfect and clean facilities. As a solo female traveller staying in a mixed dorm, it felt really safe! Highly recommend” - Tiffany
United Kingdom
“Liked that there was kitchen facilities and morning coffee” - Paul
Canada
“Staff were very friendly and helpful. Place is very clean.” - Andrew
Malaysia
“Free coffee during the breakfast hour, the garden, the location, basic amenities that can be used and shared. Down town and close to most attractions.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Please note that a valid photo ID and a credit card corresponding to the name on the booking are required at check-in.
WE DO NOT ALLOW THIRD PARTY BOOKINGS. Guests must make their own reservations using their credit card and be prepared to show government issued ID that matches the name of the reservation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Black Elephant 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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.