Arete Hostel

Property class: 2

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Arete Hostel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 330
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep

Room options

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A small, single-bed room with a wooden floor, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted number '2'.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Large Twin Beds

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A wooden-floored bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Summersville is home to Arete Hostel. Kirkwood Winery and Nicholas Memorial Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Summersville Lake State Park and Cranberry Wildlife Management Area. Visit our Summersville travel guide
Map
376 Chapman Ridge Rd, Summersville, WV, 26651

What's nearby

  • A large island surrounded by a calm lake, with a boat creating a wake.
    Summersville Lake
    12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • A calm lake with clear water, surrounded by green hills and a cloudy sky.
    Summersville Lake State Park
    14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • A steel bridge arching over a dense forest with the sun setting in the background.
    New River Gorge Bridge
    34 min drive - 56.1 km
  • A stone staircase leading to a viewpoint overlooking a river and forested hills.
    Hawks Nest State Park
    40 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Kirkwood Winery
    7 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Beckley, WV (BKW-Raleigh County Memorial)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sheetz
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min drive
  • Maloney's
    9 min drive

About this property

Arete Hostel

  • Property highlights
  • Arete Hostel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • A billiards/pool table and games
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Arete Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Guidebooks and local maps

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

More

  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Guests are recommended to download the property's Whistle Messaging mobile app before check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Arete Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arete Hostel?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arete Hostel on 20 September 2026 start from AED 330, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arete Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:30 PM–11:30 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Arete Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Arete Hostel located?

Situated in Summersville, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kirkwood Winery, Nicholas Memorial Golf Course, and Nicholas County Veterans' Memorial Park. Summersville Arena & Conference Center is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Arete Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hostel!! The building is so great with wonderful architectural touches. Grounds are beautiful with picnic tables and a fire pit area. We stayed in the Cloud suite - which was the entire 3rd floor with private bath and kitchenette. Very spacious and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very spacious and clean Only problem I had was getting check in code.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Every was very clean. Pristine. The staff response was instant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was nice. We stayed in private bedroom. Very clean. Unfortunately, we shared a wall with bathroom and could hear everything happening in there. Bath towel and washcloth that was provided was very thin. There was no hand towels or paper towels provided to dry hands in bathroom?? They recommend bring your own towels??The extra bathrooms and showers were in lower level in the garage. Finishings in here were lacking and walking in the garage was not ideal barefoot or in socks. Overall for the price I think I expected more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Very close to Summersville Lake.. Very peaceful natural setting.. If staying here, the cloud suite is the only private option on the third floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property, everyone was super nice, and the house cats and dog were absolutely precious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I enjoyed my stay. Will book again if I am ever in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautifully set among the trees. Perfect for travelers that are in the area to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Arete is. Great place to stay, we stayed in the cloud suite and it’s the whole upper floor!! The place is awesome!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice, more like a B&B than a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wow! Is the only word. Beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful accommodations! Staff were incredibly helpful and look forward to staying again! Hidden gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful remote location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is cabin in the woods that is like a hostel. I had the whole dorm room to myself. The service is techno; everything is done by phone. I was worried I would not be able to upload my pic of my license, but I got it done.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Room comfort
We paid extra for the “private room” expecting it to have its own bathroom but it did not. There was one bathroom for the whole house to use. (There were additional toilets and showers in the unfinished basement, but it was a dungeon down there.) We booked two nights but we left after one and we booked another hotel that had a decent bathroom in the room. The Arete is definitely a hostel, not a hotel, and should be advertised as such. (We didn’t learn until we were already on the road that we should bring our own towels and top sheet. For $150 a night these things should be included.)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is beautifully nestled in nature and, while it’s a bit of a drive from the New River Gorge, it’s ideally situated for exploring Summersville Lake. The construction doesn’t always have the most meticulous attention to detail, but what the property lacks in craftsmanship, it more than makes up for in thoughtful design, quality of light, character, and atmosphere. The house strikes a lovely balance between what feels like Nordic-inspired simplicity and warm, eclectic charm. If I had to describe the property in one word, it would be hygge—comfortable, inviting, unfussy, and designed around experience/presence. Array of amenities inclide: a static line, bonfire pit, espresso machine, impressive cooktop, rentable paddleboards, pool table, coin laundry, laundry chutes, and patio spaces. None of these feel particularly ornamental; together, they make the house feel more like a well-considered retreat than simply a place to sleep. We stayed in the suite, which was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully laid out, as was the house as a whole. Ownership was approachable and responsive, which added to the ease and warmth of the stay. I’d recommend the property and would absolutely come back. It’s the kind of place that encourages you to linger a little longer—coffee in hand, somewhere between an adventure and an afternoon with a book.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025