Mapache Hostel & Camping

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Mapache Hostel & Camping

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Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
847 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> Mapache Hostel & Camping in Isla Holbox offers a garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and ground-floor units with private entrances. <h2>Amenities and Services</h2> The guest house features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Additional services include a paid shuttle, bike hire, tour desk, and luggage storage. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Playa Holbox is a 2-minute walk away, while Punta Coco lies 3 km from the property. Activities such as pub crawls, film nights, and cycling are available. <h2>Guest Satisfaction</h2> Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Holbox Island, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Holbox Island

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Samuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderful hostel, really nice vibe and great location. Staff were so helpful and accommodating.”
  • Romana
    Croatia Croatia
    “friendly and welcoming staff, close to the beach, cleanliness, feeling of security”
  • Quirino
    Italy Italy
    “Everything was beautiful! From the little cabañas to the staff, from the location to the breakfast. Great people and good vibes !”
  • Pierre
    France France
    “The location is amazing. Close from the beach and the center. Yet it is so calm !! The garden area is also great, plugs and hammock are available.”
  • Lorella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The outdoor space was nice. The bed was very comfortable. The hostel had a cozy feel.”
  • João
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “All the staff were absolutely amazing (Pao, Lily, Sabrina, Sam, Gaya and so on)! So friendly and helpful during my stay. The location is perfect, just steps from the beach. Loved the chill vibe of the hostel!”
  • Paris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The tipi was great, very cute and cosy. Mosquito net over the bed came in handy for sure, comfy bed and pillows and 2 fans were perfect. Hot showers and nice outside chilling space. Loved seeing the raccoons!!”
  • Kai
    Ireland Ireland
    “Great location, very clean, staff super friendly and helpful. Laundry service very quick. Nice activities and opportunities to socialise. Decent showers.”
  • K
    Belgium Belgium
    “Close to everything. Chill, friendly vibes. Got an upgrade to a cabine which was super wonderful. The AC was welcoming. Even when you are fifty this is a great place to stay. :)”
  • Gemma
    Australia Australia
    “Very good value for money for a couple staying in the huts! Lovely property and bed was comfortable.”

Managed by Delphine

Company review score: 9.3Based on 844 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi my name is Delphine and I am originally from Switzerland. I have been living on Holbox for a couple of years and am running Mapache Hostel and a couple of other Airbnbs on the island. A passionate traveller and backpacker myself I have travelled around the world for all of my life. After my hospitality management studies in Switzerland I have finally settled in Mexico to fulfil my dream to show travellers the very best this island and magnificent country has to offer.

Property information

Mapache Hostel is where people from around the world meet to experience the best of Holbox Island. We proud ourselves on excellent customer service and to ensure that you feel welcomed from the moment you step into the hostel until you leave as a friend. We are a smaller, cozy hostel compared to other bigger party hostels. We offfer different accommodation for individual travellers needs. There are two mixed 6-bed dormitories with air conditioning, eight spacious tents with mattresses and fans covered by a huge palapa for rain and sun cover and our deluxe glamping option the Tipi huts with shared bathrooms. There are daily activities taking place to bring people together and to show you the best that Holbox has to offer. We are looking forward to welcoming you! Book on our website for best price guaranteed! We are a smaller, cozy hostel compared to other bigger party hostels. We offfer different accommodation for individual travellers needs. There are two mixed 6-bed dormitories with air conditioning, eight spacious tents with mattresses and fans covered by a huge palapa for rain and sun cover and our deluxe glamping option the Tipi huts with shared bathrooms. We are the only hostel on the island that offers a good, changing breakfast included in the room rate. There are daily activities taking place to bring people together and to show you the best that Holbox has to offer. Our staff ratings are excellent throughout the web as we really make an effort to helping you out where we can and making you feel part of our island family. We are looking forward to welcoming you! Book on our website for best price guaranteed!

Neighbourhood information

The hostel is perfectly located both a short walk away from the beach and the main square but far enough to avoid the noise of the bars at night.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mapache Hostel & Camping
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
  • Aerobics
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Mapache Hostel & Camping takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MXN 100 is required on arrival. That's about £3. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 Mapache Hostel & Camping 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of MXN 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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