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The Macaw Guesthouse

2.0 star property

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Front of property
Private spa tub

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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106 E. 101st Street, New York, NY, 10029
  • Place, Mount Sinai Hospital
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of the City of New York
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, City View - 4 | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout curtains

Classic Room, City View - 4

  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, City View - 5 | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout curtains

Family Room, City View - 5

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Comfort Room - 6 | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout curtains

Comfort Room - 6

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, Courtyard View - 7 | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout curtains

Basic Room, Courtyard View - 7

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Standard Room, City View - 2 | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout curtains

Standard Room, City View - 2

  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room, Courtyard View - 8 | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, blackout curtains

Luxury Room, Courtyard View - 8

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Macaw Guesthouse

Guesthouse in New York, 5-minute walk to Central Park
Along with a microwave in a common area, this guesthouse has a fridge in a common area and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and barbecues are on-site.
The Macaw Guesthouse offers 6 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This New York guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Macaw Guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Central Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include a communal living room, TV in a common area and a shared microwave
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent and scooters/mopeds to rent
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Mount Sinai Hospital and 5 minutes on foot from Central Park
The Macaw Guesthouse offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Macaw Guesthouse also features express check-out, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this New York guest house.

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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 25.00 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 cash
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

The Macaw Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 26 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was outstanding for our needs near Central Park, and near the subway to get to our Broadway show. The service was very friendly and responsive to our needs. Our room, however, was better suited for a single traveler, and the biggest issue was a very soft mattress that neither one of us slept well on.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose, DeWitt

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband chose this because it said “boutique guest house.” It is the most minimal of hostels. It is for traveling students. It is not for anyone looking for any semblance of comfort. It is ugly, uncomfortable, loud, creepy, and inhospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not clean, but safe and cheap

We knew this was a hostel-like situation, so we were not expecting a lot. However on the day of our arrival we received a message that their “ normal checking times are between 3 and 5 PM” but that we could “choose to check in after that for a small fee of $25.” They also offered to give us the WiFi password but they would not tell it to us and wanted to personally enter it on our phones. Even after doing that, the WiFi passwords were not correct and they refused to tell us what it was. That interaction was bizarre. There was a small ac unit which worked, but it was on the floor, and was rather loud and took up space. The bathroom was dirty: the toilet needed cleaning, there were dark colored stains on the walls near the toilet, the tiles needed scrubbing, and the toilet paper dispenser was held on the wall with some goo and that was falling off. The bathroom was the worst part of it all. If you’re comfortable with low cleanliness, this is fine. It was safe and the people were nice (WiFi debacle excluded). Overall 3/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to for travelers!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bessie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed at the McGaw guesthouse with my husband and seven month old baby. The goats were super accommodating, friendly, and really made our stay comfortable. I am looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Amenities
Avoid at all costs. I left because the behaviour of the proprietor made me feel unsafe. I endured one hour of her screaming at staff and guests, threatening to kick another guest out. Expedia needs to remove this property asap
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE! From the moment I got off the train and walked to this property, I felt extremely unsafe. Upon arrival, I noticed the front window was cracked as if someone had attempted to break in and the front of the property was defaced. I am a well seasoned traveler who thought she had seen it all, but I have never stepped foot inside such a suspicious and disorganized Bed and Breakfast. There was junk, tools, and chemicals strewn through out the hallway and the door on my room didn’t have a proper lock. Quite frankly, I was genuinely afraid to sleep there and immediately checked out and booked a different stay in a better part of town and I am so glad I did.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE! From the moment I got off the train and walked to this property, I felt extremely unsafe. Upon arrival, I noticed the front window was cracked as if someone had attempted to break in and the front of the property was defaced. I am a well seasoned traveler who thought she had seen it all, but I have never stepped foot inside such a suspicious and disorganized Bed and Breakfast. There was junk, tools, and chemicals strewn through out the hallway and the door on my room didn’t have a proper lock. Quite frankly, I was genuinely afraid to sleep there and immediately checked out and booked a different stay in a better part of town and I am so glad I did.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a terrible experience. The room and bathroom lack hygiene and really dirty. There was something off with the woman that received us… Very uncomfortable…once we looked at everything we left right away! Still working on the refund…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff , extremely accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nivaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Not for a typical tourist

It was a different place and not at all what I expected. The owners were very friendly and the place was clean. Rooms were small and the A/C did not work so the room was hot and uncomfortable. This place was an experience for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Golam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I need my $182 refund. No front desk. The lady told me that her son took away all her room keys so she can’t open our room. gave us a small temp room which was filled with urine smell. PLEASE GIVE ME MY REFUND
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owers were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I read the mixed reviews and chose Macaw Guesthouse anyway - I am glad that I did. It was a reasonable option in expensive New York City and it was as described. Charming hosts who went out of their way to welcome me and ensure that I was comfortable. Short walk to transportation options and dining options nearby. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They went above and beyond for us. 1) They came out and helped us find parking and gave us a tour of the facility. 2) THEY SHIPPED MY LOST WALLET TO WHERE I WAS STAYING! They have gone above and beyond. Very clean and very kind highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hola, paso por aquí a recomendar, me he alojado por 4 días aquí y para ser un hostal la atención ha sido excelente, me colocaron cerca de un baño , me sentí muy cómoda y tranquila a un precio asequible! La ubicación estaba bien,hasta he podido dejar mi maleta después del check out por un par de horas! Lo recomiendo es excelente el lugar.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025