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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Elmar Hostel in Bacalar offers a welcoming environment with air-conditioning, shared bathrooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can relax in the terrace or outdoor seating area, enjoying views of the lake and garden. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides free bicycles, a shared kitchen, and an outdoor dining area. Additional amenities include a washing machine, wardrobe, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Local Attractions: Located 22 mi from Chetumal International Airport, Elmar Hostel is located on a quiet street with access to local landmarks. Guests can explore the surrounding area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
6 twin beds
12 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ronja
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved everything here, wished I would have stayed even longer. The design of the hostel is great and the people as well.
  • Meike
    Germany Germany
    Absolutely gorgeous design, the beds are very well arranged for privacy and I loved the curtains an the steps to the upper beds. Breakfast was good and they offer free bikes to get around. Staff is very friendly
  • Siobhan
    United States United States
    I booked into this hostel because some reviews mentioned how friendly everyone is and it felt like Family....They were right!!!! Gus, Hann, Giovanni! They were amazing, so helpful friendly and we became friends and they brought us out on day trips...
  • Noam
    Israel Israel
    Nice and clean, comfortable beds, great location and very peaceful You can also take out bikes and sap/kayak which is very nice
  • Robin
    Germany Germany
    Amazing hostel, it's clean, wide and in a great location., The staff is amazing, people and the vibe is generally magnificient, would definitely go there again.
  • Camila
    Colombia Colombia
    I loved everything about this hostel. The location was great, close to supermarkets, restaurants, bars and city Center. The beds were comfortable and the bedrooms and bathrooms always very clean. I stayed 10 days as I was working and I found...
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a very uniquely designed hostel, with lots of outdoor space that has plenty of chairs, tables and hammocks. The 6-bed female dorm I stayed in was bright, spacious and airy. It also has air conditioning. Beds and bedding were super...
  • Clara
    Austria Austria
    The rooms and especially the bed with the curtain was amazing. Very nice terrace to chill outside. The only thing that could be improved is the breakfast: either don't offer breakfast or offer good breakfast. There was only hard toasted bread and...
  • Sheenaw
    Canada Canada
    I loved the beds here they were really comfortable. The chill spaces were also nice. The showers and bathrooms were very clean. It's within a few minutes' walk to the downtown area.
  • Raishna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly staff, clean spacious hostel and they offer free laundry service/bikes/kayaks/small breakfast and yoga! So a very great place to stay in bacalar.

Area info

Amenities of Elmar Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Laundry

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Fan
    • Suit press
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Spa

    • Yoga classes

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Elmar Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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