<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</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 1.9 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-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 twin bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 queen 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

  • Síofra
    Ireland Ireland
    Such a great vibe! Lovely staff, lovely free events such as bonfire night and yoga. The free breakfast (chilaquiles were amazing!!) is a great way to meet people. Facilities are simple but clean. Loved it!
  • Villegas
    Mexico Mexico
    Very nice property, small but well located. Fairly easy to get to and really well organized.
  • Zahra
    Canada Canada
    I loved how close it was to the beach and the bars. The tipis are also super cute. The water pressure in the shower was incredible and the breakfast was also great. The staff were very friendly and helpful with recommendations. We rented our bikes...
  • Mathilda
    United States United States
    It was a cozy spot, close to everything and fun activities every day put on by some very nice staff.
  • Katherine
    United States United States
    Great staff and I really liked the atmosphere. Then tent was pretty cozy too
  • Elise
    Canada Canada
    The hostel is very welcoming and the common area are comfy and great to meet people
  • Mulder
    Portugal Portugal
    Great hostel. We stayed in the tents which had a good matrass, a plug to charge your phone, and a fan to help you survive the holbox heat. Facilities were also good and the breakfast was great. Staff was super so overall just a great experience....
  • Beto
    Mexico Mexico
    Basic tents, you get what you paid for. Common areas were good and the breakfast was delicious. Security cameras around the common places.
  • A
    Acacia
    Mexico Mexico
    Mapache Hostel had the best breakfast, the best staff, a great location (just 3 mins from the beach) and an awesome energy! Whether i was exploring the island, or just hanging out in the hammocks, I always felt comfortable and welcome here! There...
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    Really cool and chilled place, would come there again because it's no party hostel, in a good location, and I met really nice travelers with a similar mindset.

Managed by Delphine

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

Company info

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 info

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!

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bedroom

  • Linens

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 dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Snorkeling
    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
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • 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 3:00 PM to 10:30 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 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MXN 100 is required on arrival. That's about $5. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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.

No age restriction
There's 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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 Mapache Hostel & Camping 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.

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.

FAQs about Mapache Hostel & Camping