I was encouraged to write this review to help protect anyone who may be considering staying here.
Pro: Right on the beach
Cons: This host was rather curt with me from the moment I arrived and had inappropriate dialogue with me (i.e., speaking about Jamaican men wanting her to see their "big black bamboo" and making references to her husband's genitalia; using phrases like "white people food"). It was clear there were many tensions with her and the local people - I was warned about staying here. The room was supposed to be "private," although it was semi-private and noisy with cigarette smoke wafting in. I will give credit to the host for refunding my full stay so I can leave to go elsewhere (after over 1 hour of trying to resolve the issues). She stated, "You don't like me, and I don't like you, so what? Do you want me to give you your money back?" I said yes and promptly left.
Do your research. Read reviews from the internet.
Funky Dodo Hostel was lovely and accommodating!!