Boulevar Costero de Bacalar Manzana 2 Entre Calle 24 y 26, 97326 Bacalar, Mexico
#50 of 135 hotels in Bacalar
Guests' ChoiceBased on 510 hostel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 August 2025
Lizzie
United KingdomIf 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
Anita
IrelandStaff 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
Vaibhav
SwitzerlandMaybe 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
Alondra
MexicoLagoon 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
Lino
MexicoThe 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
Harper
United StatesI 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
Kitty
NetherlandsIt 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
Guillermo
MexicoThe 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
Lino
MexicoOutdoor Shadow in the common areas is a key for better experience.
All facilities
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Samide
ItalyNothing.
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
Lino
MexicoWalls Bathroom improvement
The painting session are another level!!!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Khalil
FranceWa3er 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
Lino
MexicoAll
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Lino
MexicoAll activities
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Andrew
United KingdomThe 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
Isabelle
FranceVery 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
Lino
MexicoLocation!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Arthur
FranceReally 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
Lino
MexicoAll activities
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Charles
United KingdomKitchen 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
Clodagh
IrelandExcellent 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
Celeste
United StatesNothing 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
Barbara
United KingdomIt 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
Lino
MexicoLost of nice activities
Amazing staff!
Stayed in July 2025
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