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Reviews of The Yak Lake House - Hostal Bacalar

Boulevar Costero de Bacalar Manzana 2 Entre Calle 24 y 26, 97326 Bacalar, Mexico

#50 of 135 hotels in Bacalar

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Review score

Based on 510 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    Great stay, good vibes and loud music
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you’re not there for a party there is very loud music outside.

    Perfect location, we loved the dock on the lake. Amazing place to chill for the afternoon. The rooms are clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, nice staff, some miscommunication maybe?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were lovely but we felt we couldn’t get a straight answer about kayaking tours. We were told at check in that there was a boat trip on the morning but then oh it’s actually a kayaking tour and we should book soon or there will be no places. When we tried to book it wasn’t running at all and the boat tour was back on? So we were a little confused. We wanted to get out early on the kayaks as we had limited time in Bacalar. We were informed that we could rent kayaks from 9am but when we went out at 8.30 ish the kayak rental was open - not sure if just open or if it opened earlier ..

    Lovely location! Great that you can rent kayaks from right out the back on the jetty. We paid 350 MX for 1 hour on the water.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Overall stay was great! Ali at the desk was super friendly and helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe more tips for what to do around the area

    Easy access to the lagoon and activities at the hostel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    10
    Amazing, will come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lagoon front and incredible facilities. Such a fun hostel to stay at, loads of activities going on and an in house tour agency to explore the area. Restaurant and bar are great too. We had a fantastic time. All you need and incredible vibes. Ali was so kind and helpful!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Noa is always helping and great support.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wall of the bathrooms could be improved for the 8 beds dorms.

    The location and all services are great for all guess and visitors.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Incredible stay on the water
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved this stay. Clean, friendly, full of activities of all kinds. Easy access to rentals, swimming and nearby restaurants. Helpful staff and overall amazing experience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Great, clean, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a nice and warm welcome with Ali, she is really nice and coule answer all my questions. Best view on the lake from the private room, great things to do at the hostel. Nice vibe.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    8.0
    Even when there are some things to improve, I liked staying here. The staff and volunteers were incredible. Ali, Noa, Al
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The A.C. didn’t work some nights. The beds could have more privacy (extra curtains), and a place to charge your phone and leave some of your stuff (floating shelves). The kitchen could have more mugs and eating cutlery.

    The hostel is next to the Lagoon, which is incredible.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Enso is so helpful with his support! Thanks!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdoor Shadow in the common areas is a key for better experience.

    All facilities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Friendly and helpful staff, very clean, directly at the lagoon. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast I had at the bar was really good!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Papasito and Javi makes the events great experience..
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls Bathroom improvement

    The painting session are another level!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wa3er bezaf, li bagha yji yerta7 w yetbere3 b lagon hada a7ssan makan !! Choukran l sadi9 « Noami » 3la koulchi 🙌🏼🫶🏽

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Alis y azul the best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Great atmosphere!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All activities

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great for the lake, you can swim straight off the pier. Staff were great, super friendly and helpful, especially Ali who arranged taxis for us. Actually stayed twice during my Mexico trip. Definitely recommend.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Great stop especially if you are under thirty
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy on Wednesday’s and some more days if you are not into the party. If you are you will love this place

    Amazing location on the lagoon Great choice of activities The private room was comfy

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Maybe veggie juices with fruits will provide a great option to guess.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good experience in the Yak Lake house, just by the lagune. A very good place to meet people and to relax during the day. Special thanks to the staff: Alison & Azul !

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    All very helpful and friendly staff: Marcos y Armando thanks!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All activities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Excellent hostel, one of the best we've stayed at
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen could've been a little better stocked - eg there was no proper oven only a little toaster oven but without any trays to put in it

    One of the best hostels we've stayed at during our 5 months in south & Central America. Location is perfect - right on the edge of the lagoon with a pontoon right into the water, and only a 5-10 min walk to the main square. The Wednesday night party was great - lots of free food/drink. Staff were really friendly. Lots of fun activities going on. Would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Very cool hostel right on the lagoon with easy access to water sports
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent facilities, lots of activities everyday organised by the staff. Onsite restaurant/ bar and private access to the lagoon! Staff members Brisa and Alisson were always on hand to help us with any questions and to organise activities for us :)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Best hostel I’ve stayed at. Has everything you need from a quiet room, great music and food, friendly staff and great l
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. The third party company for water activities can be a little challenging to deal with. Always book your activities with the hotel staff so they can help you.

    Very clean, beautiful and located on the water. The staff was so helpful and friendly. Lots of activities to do. Very quiet after music stops. Easy to sleep

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a party hostel which sometimes is nice but unfortunately when I wanted to use a toilet there was a drunk girl on the floor and a smell of vomit... so a little bit of inconvenience ;) there is a spare toilet in the hostel so it was fine. Stuff in the bar was very friendly 10/10 but reception let's say 8/10 there were fine but I felt more welcome in other hostels in Mexico.

    Very good location. Nice kitchen- I like having tea so kettle is a bonus. Generally very pretty place.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    10
    Bri is just so great as the the rest of the crew!! Thanks Bri!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lost of nice activities

    Amazing staff!

    Stayed in July 2025

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