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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Elmar Hostel in Bacalar offers a welcoming environment with air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a terrace. Guests can enjoy lake views and a serene garden setting. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides free bicycles, a shared kitchen, laundry service, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a balcony, washing machine, and a dining area. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, à la carte, and vegetarian. Guests can enjoy cheese and fruits each morning. Activities and Services: Elmar Hostel offers yoga classes, free on-site private parking, and free toiletries. The reception staff speak English and Spanish. Chetumal International Airport is 36 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laurine
France“Great hostel, chill vibes 3 minutes from the lagoon Giovanni & his team are super nice and helpful The free breakfast is delicious Free laundry, kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, water fountain Kitchen is well equipped” - Nancy
Netherlands“Staff was very nice. Very nice hostel atmosphere, incredibly clean & comfortable. I highly recommend this hostel if you’re looking for a quiet time.” 
Nicole
Malta“staff super nice and welcoming. Place is chill and clean and comfortable”
Ebba
Sweden“I had a great time at Elmar, if you’re looking for a chill vibe but still social - this is the place. The two girls and the guy who work there that I met were super nice, and they arranged activities like yoga, meditation, etc. Very clean and...”- Isla
United Kingdom“I stayed at Elmar hostel for 3 weeks (was doing a bit of work in Bacalar while there), and I loved my stay there. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, always willing to help with my Spanish, teach me some Mexican cooking or give local...” - Grego
United States“The room was very confortable and had a private patio, and the room's private bathroom was beautiful (even though it was down the hall and not attached to the room). There were also a lot of activities like yoga and a cooking class.” - Hannes
Belgium“Nice staff welcoming you. Nice people. Near the lagoon.” - Jonas
Austria“Very calm and peaceful place. The staff is incredibly fun to hang out with and very helpful. I was welcomed by Mely, Hann, and Giovanni, three awesome people! The beds are very comfy and have a curtain for privacy as well as usb ports for...” - Maisy United Kingdom“Great hostel and as close to the lake as one could ask. Lovely dorm with nice added touch of privacy curtain, USB and charging port. Showers and toilets were meticulously clean and general great and relaxing vibe to the hostel.”
- Chiachi
Taiwan“I’m a solo traveler from Taiwan. This place is amazing. If you like a quiet and calm atmosphere. Everything is clean. I love the big window in the room. It’s near to the lagoon. They have great service! I was sick but they took care of me so much!...”
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Child policies
Children older than 17 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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 Elmar 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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
