Oasis Guest House

It was inexpensive for Boston, and in a good location near the Hynes and Prudential. The front desk was friendly and there’s free wifi. The shared restrooms wasn’t an issue; they were clean and I was able to shower in the morning. Unfortunately, the room got a lot of light at night through the cheap blinds, and there was some noise from other guests, so I didn’t sleep well. I might go back, but I’d only recommend to the price-​concerned.

Personally I enjoyed staying here and would consider doing so again in the future, however it is certainly not for everyone. It is not a 5-​star hotel and does not pretend to be. The location was great, about half a mile walk from Fenway Park. The room was a tight fit– there was barely just enough space to walk around the bed. There was a shared bathroom with the tiniest shower I’ve ever seen, but everything was clean and maintained. The staff were polite and helpful. The continental breakfast was very basic but I liked that it was available until 11:30am. Overall a good experience, but I would only recommend it for college students, 20-​somethings, or single travelers. It wouldn’t be the best option for families or older folks.

I’m a Red Sox and Oasis Guesthouse fan. Great name for this little oasis and guesthouse. The brownstone residence on a tree-​lined, lightly used short street with Berkeley School of Music destined walk traffic made me feel like a local. I opened the window to let the street life sounds in.
The location gets a 6^th star. 15 minute walk to Fenway, MFA, Gardner. 10 minutes to endless Boylston St. Back Bay restaurants and bars. 10 minutes to the T and a $ 5 bus service to airport.
Breakfast is a time saver to get you out the door with a minute to chat with other guests to exchange interest ideas. Whole Foods is 2 minutes away.
But the best part is the personnel. Keith and Victor were as accommodating, helpful and gracious as I’ve encountered. Keith was my shortcut to everything.
If you’re looking for grandeur and luxury, keep looking. If you’re looking for comfort, stop here.

Good location. Cordial greeting when checking in. The room was horrible, 1953 Motel style. Basic boarding house. Bed, TV, and shower the size of a sink. Sheets and linens Blue light special from Kmart.

Perfect location for our four night stay in Boston. Easy access to public transport and within walking distance of great restaurants, museums, etc.
Staff we met were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Free wifi. Breakfast was good and set us up for the day.
Note: Do not bring your car into Boston. Park at Alewife and ride the T in. It’s not only cheaper but less stressful and more convenient.

Our stay here was perfect. We were going to Newberryport for a wedding and decided to extend our trip to include Thursday and Sunday night in Boston. We booked at this hotel mostly because of the location and prices. The location is fantastic; in a very safe area and also right near various restaurants and bars, and easily walk-​able to Fenway, where we caught a Red Sox game Sunday night. The rooms are quaint, small, but have everything you would need or want minus a refrigerator (though there is one on the first\ floor for all guests to use). We opted to stay in a room with a shared bathroom, and the bathroom was always clean, and empty when we needed it. The front desk staff are particularly awesome, and remembered my husband from when he booked the hotel over the phone. They held our bags before check-​in at 9 AM though our room wasn’t available until 2 PM, so that we could explore Boston (our flight landed in Boston at 8 AM). They also held our bags after check out from 11 AM until 5 PM when we collected them before our flight, allowing us to be able to tour Sam Adams Brewery and see some of the freedom trail (both highly recommended activities in Boston). At check in, we did not remind them of why we were staying, but they remembered, and offered up some tips on travel to Newberryport from Boston. When we stayed there Sunday, they were kind enough to ask about our time at the wedding and at Newberryport without being reminded that we stayed there that weekend. And this was 2 different front desk staff members who remembered to ask about the wedding, both were super helpful and went out of their way to help us navigate Boston and Newberryport, and I heard them doing the same for many of the other guests there. Made us feel right at home. Awesome stay! Top notch front desk staff! Highly recommended!

Be aware that what you’re paying for at the Oasis Guest House is location.
Boston is an expensive town. After tax and foreign exchange we paid nearly $ 300 CDN a night. That may seem like a lot, but we would have paid exactly the same with a last minute Hotwire deal, but then I’d probably have had to pay extra for wifi. I’d rather stay in a plain, dated room with free wifi in a great location than in a modern hotel in a tourist district.
The room was fine. Breakfast was barely adequate but fine if you’re not picky. The staff were good. If they had just done one small thing extra (like have milk available for tea in the evening or decent fruit for breakfast) I would happily have given them five stars. As it was, Oasis was exactly what they needed to be and no more. I will very happily book with them again.

Very disappointing. Read the reviews before going and took a chance. When I booked, I was surprised at the awful cancellation policy but it is a great location and reasonably priced… so I took a chance.
Egad! I booked two nights. It was so bad, my daughter and I stayed one night and then moved to the Sheraton for the second night. We had to pay for two nights at Oasis.
What was awful? We booked the room with two beds and balcony, for extra money. The carpet was old and worn. The bathroom was so tiny it was hard to maneuver. The room was barely clean — the baseboards were filthy and smelled. It seems like it had been a 10 minute cleaning with no thought to real cleaning. The balcony overlooked the parking lot and was also tiny.
But we took a chance and lost. Don’t make the same mistake and, for a little bit more money, book a real hotel.

Me and my partner stayed here in our travels. We found this place perfect and very welcoming. Nice continental breaky which is always a plus and nice not to worry. Close to Fenway park to see the Boston Red Sox and short walk to central Boston. If your expectations aren’t high on modern rooms — you will enjoy your stay as much as ours.

Great service, perfect location and affordable parking. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good nights stay.

Its located in a very nice part of town with a five minute walk to the Museum of Fine Art and a transit station. There is also a Whole Foods just down the block. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The price was fine, that said the room wasn’t much bigger than the bed and it has a shared bathroom. It shouldn’t matter much if you don’t plan on spending much time there.

OK — seemed like a lovely B&B until… booked through
(live person) and was taking the train from NY to Boston. Due to the power outage issues in New Haven the train arrived 3 hours late and, past the 11pm time the Oasis closes. Received a call from 617 area code but no vm. Called back and the cocky owner said: are you coming ??? And, don’t you read your confirmation… you should know the time we close !!” Hugh? He did provide details on how to get in through the locked box in front to obtain my key (got in at 2am). He did call me back concerned and switched my room from a 3^rd floor walk-​up to the first floor in the main bldg — score !
When I arrived, quiet, clean but inn kind of dingy.
Morning: other owner not very friendly. The clock in my room was not correct (20 minutes behind which caused me to be late for an important business meeting). Had a quick continental breakfast. Asked to get a cab for me… cab late /​no show. Went to meetings… came back to room to relax, prepared for my departure to Amtrak. Got home to NY before 11 — unpacked and realized I had left a designer women’s top at the INN. Called Mr. Nasty (said nothing had been turned in as of yet, cannot disturb the people in «my room» and will check at 11am the next day when they check out. He said if I don’t get a call then they did not find it”. I called the next am and his attitude: you again? Cannot check the room until they leave. I gave him a full description of the jacket which went through deft ears. Called at noon and very non nonchalantly he said, jacket not there.
I don’t know what happened to my property and over the years I have left things (as we all do) and immediately they get returned. This is in REAL HOTELS.
I would be careful with this place as clothing just does not evaporate in thin air. This place gets an odd, mixed bag of people and the owners of a” certain age” seem burned-​out and disinterested.
There are much better «buttoned up» places in the area.

We stayed here over the July 4^th weekend. Perfect location to walk to Fenway and to walk to the fireworks. Staff was very friendly and gave us a great suggestion where to watch the fireworks to avoid the crowds. We stayed on the first floor and really liked having a deck in the back alley to hang out. The only downside is that there is only one thermostat for the entire floor so we thought it was a bit too chilly. Great location for good restaurants and a Whole Foods as well. Definitely would go there again. I agree with others that is was a challenge finding a parking spot before you get settled in the back of the place.

Before I checked into the Oasis Guest House, I checked the online reviews, and my thought was «Wow, they’re really all over the place.» But after having stayed there, I can see how your experience and opinions can vary so much.
If you drove there, you have to deal with the awkwardness of getting to the parking alley in the back, and if you don’t know initially that you have to park there, you have to deal with probably being temporarily in a residential permit area and hoping no one notices. Plus you have to pay for the parking. But on the other hand, if you are using mass transit to/​from and getting around, the location is quite convenient.
The room you get may make a difference. Rooms on the first floor are, I suspect, slightly larger, but noisier, and if you have a room near the street you can hear everybody outside as they walk by. I suspect upstairs is a bit quieter and cozier.
Time of year may matter. I suspect it’s very cozy in the cooler months, based on the large radiator in my room. In warmer weather, I wonder if the small central air vents (at least in my room) would cool a room sufficiently. My room was okay, maybe not as cool as I would have liked. The bathroom was fine.
As for food, you get a nice continental breakfast which is well maintained. It’s fine for a good morning start. If you want more, there’s places nearby.
You’ll have to make your own decision as to whether you feel you got your money’s worth. For me, it was ok.

Hubby and I like to drive down to Boston a couple of times each year to hear some live music near Fenway, but it’s hard to justify catching a show when you have to shell out $ 250 for a room and another $ 50 for parking. Ouch!
Then we found the Oasis Guest House. I was dubious when I saw the price for a room with a private bath– a hundred bucks cheaper than the place we usually stay at. I half expected a scary flophouse at that price, but was so pleasantly surprised! The guy at the front desk couldn’t have been nicer, and made us feel welcome. Our room was teeny-​tiny, but immaculate. The bed was comfy, the towels were fluffy and seemed brand new. The tv worked fine, and there was plenty of hot water. Seriously, all I do in my hotel is shower and sleep, so this was more than adequate. There is parking available for $ 20 (unbelievably cheap for Boston). The parking spot was behind the building, and it was a tight squeeze, but we managed to fit the car in just fine.
Best of all, we were so close to the venue, and the neighborhood seems safe, we walked over, and walked back when the show was over. It took less than ten minutes each way, and we didn’t have to deal with parking or a taxi.
Now that we know the Oasis exists, I think we’ll be spending a lot more weekends in Boston– yay!

Ugh! We had the misfortune of staying in this «Motel 6» which is masquerading as an inn. Unlike Motel 6, $ 200 a night on a weekday is no bargain. I’ll start by saying that the entire place smells and has the feel of an elderly assisted living home. Our room was tiny and had frayed towels. The room didn’t have a fridge and the service was mediocre. We were kept awake half the night by people throwing trash in the garbage receptacles right outside our window, and then again at 5:00 am when the garbage trucks rolled in to empty them. The morning breakfast was dismal as well. After staying here just one night, we found much better value with some neighborhood AirBnB’s the following nights.

You have to adjust your expectations — it’s far more like staying over at your mom’s or a friend’s (if your mom or friend has a spare room with private bath) than it is even like staying at a B&B. Felt VERY barebones, but it was clean, efficiently run, cheap, and well located.
Hotspot internet access (free) is NOT great, though — kept cutting in and out.
If you’re into this: the windows open.

When I look for accommodations for a vacation, I don’t look for a place with a lot of bells and whistles; I look for the most economical option. Let’s face it, I’m there to see the sites, not to chill in a hotel all day. Also, I’d rather use those extra vacation dollars to do fun things or stuff my face.
I chose this B&B because of the favorable reviews and reasonable rates. As others have said this is not a 5-​star place, but it is clean, convenient, has free wifi and a friendly staff. The rooms are tiny, I won’t lie (and they don’t hide that fact either), but like I said I’m only looking for a place sleep and store my stuff.
Guests receive a free breakfast daily — bagels, cereal, rolls, juice, coffee, etc. They also have an internet terminal in the main area and allow you to print up to 5 pages free daily, additional pages are quite reasonable too.
The location was perfect; a reasonable walk to Copley Square, the Prudential Center and the public library. It’s also a short walk from the Hynes Green Line T stop making it really convenient to get around Boston and Cambridge. Getting to and from the airport was pretty easy too. The neighborhood is fine, lots of Berklee students milling about. Maybe it’s because I’m a city dweller, but as a woman traveling alone I felt very comfortable coming and going from here at all hours during my stay.
Sure this place could stand to be spruced up a bit, but that likely means it will become a less economical option for many. If you’re not into frills and fancy décor this place should suit you just fine.

I stayed this past week at Oasis as part of my Winter Classic vacation for the big hockey game. Considering I spent too much on a ticket, I didn’t want to do the same for lodging, and I was very pleased with what Oasis offered considering the price. The prices vary by season, and the winter price was much lower than other hotels who probably jacked up their prices thanks to New Years Eve and having a major sporting event.
I was skeptical of just how central the B&B was to everything, but after a walk around the neighborhood, walk to Fenway and the T stop, it’s in a great location. If you’re not sure if you should either take the T or a cab to get to the B&B, take the subway. It’s not sketchy, and it’s like $ 30 cheaper. The walk is really short — just head down the alley between Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts before you make another turn.
I stayed in a single room with a single bed and used the shared bath. Yes, the room is small, but very manageable for one person who won’t be in your room for most of the day. The point of vacation is to see the city, right? Not to see four walls. While I was in the room, I loved the free WiFi.
I never had a problem with the shared bath. Didn’t have to wait for anyone, everything was clean.
Here’s a bit of advice, though. If you’re given the option of either selecting a room beside the stairway or near the back hallway, never choose the stairway room. The walls are somewhat thin and I could hear the office staff talk to people downstairs, and each time someone walked up the steps, it was quite loud as your bed is right against the wall. It made it somewhat hard to get to sleep, but I would chalk up the heavy winds to waking me up.
The breakfast was standard continental breakfast. Choice of English muffin, bagels, wheat bread, danish, peanut butter, jam, cereal, bananas, apples, oatmeal, etc. I took advantage of it and loaded up to start off my day.

This is a great option for frugal travelers. It’s a cozy bed and breakfast conveniently located just off the Hynes T stop. The place is cheap because some of the rooms are tiny and have shared baths. For the double bed/​shared bath option, the room extended a couple of inches beyond the bed and there was just enough room for two suitcases. Shared baths are on every floor and were clean. The first floor of the buildings have a kitchen and living area where you can relax and use a computer with Internet access. In the mornings, they offer continental breakfast.
The place was pretty quiet with most travelers being older couples who just used the place to sleep. It might be louder outside during the school year with its proximity to Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory. Also, the east side of Mass Ave (the side the T stop is on) was filled with shady characters late at night so I’d advise crossing the street and walking on the other side to get to the B&B.