39 Fonseca Street, Orange Walk, Belize
Based on 167 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 March 2024
Graham
United KingdomAll was good.
Great host. Nice facilities for a hostel type establishment. Good facilities. Nice individual room. Location ok especially if you have a car. Safe parking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Severo
United StatesRicky and his co-host were so nice and helpful and they got two cute dogs. They got a nice kitchen/lounge area and you’re not too far from the center of town.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Thomas
SwedenConstruction work in the garden
Everything is working fine, good host and clean, arranged excellent excursion to Lamanai.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Mathias
FranceThe staff is really nice. Gave me very good tips about buses to come to Orange from Chetumal.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Petroc
United KingdomNothing really wrong
Good hostel with rooms and well equiped kitchen. Helpful owner lives onsite.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Petroc
United KingdomOnly one clothes hanger. But plenty of storage space.
Own ensuite room set in a cute garden plus a nearby shared kitchen and lounge with a well equiped kitchen and everything worked. Ricky lives on site and runs a shoo next door. Very freindly and knowledgeable and cold beers 5metres away!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Franziska
SpainNothing. If I have to think of something, I would maybe add some outdoors furniture and hammocks or so :)
Comfy beds ( I slept in a 4 bed dorm), the owner is the nicest person and so helpful with every question you can have. There's coffee in the morning and a kitchen facility that can be used all day. And the custest ever two little dogs!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Michael
ColombiaNice quiet town, great for the Lamanai river tour. Above all, Ricky and his staff and dogs were so nice it made the stay a wonderful experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Jlhutton
New Zealand-
A small (maximum 10 people) hostel very close to the bus terminal and downtown. Ricky is a friendly and obliging host, and can arrange local tours snd onward travel for you,5 The relaxed ambience at the hostel means it's easy to get to know other guests and share information. Even though the buildings are a little old and rough-around-the-edges, everything you need is there and functions well... just don't expect luxury and glamour. We enjoyed our 10 stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Ute
GermanyRicky, the owner, was extremely helpful and the soul of the place which made it to a special experience.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Lawrence
United StatesEasygoing. Nice garden area.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Anna
United KingdomThe lush green plants add privacy, and also noise and heat reduction. The pretty lighting at night, on site. I liked that it was set away from the street. The thick towels. The owner was very helpful and understanding with all sorts of requests. We did a Lamanai day trip and it was easy to arrange through Ricky and we went as a small group from the Lamanai Ecotours site . Large TV in room, own fridge, en-suite bathroom. Lots of little shops nearby for basics. Large kitchen fitted out to make a meal. Very nice filter coffee. The two friendly little dogs were a delight to have around.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Josep
SpainConveniently located next to bus station and to the centre. Staff is very welcoming and responsive. Don't expect a fancy hotel but something practical, clean and with good vibes.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Anne
New ZealandLucky enough to be the only guest when I stayed! The kitchen area is huge and very well equipped. Ricky and Irani are the best hosts ever and very knowledgeable. They gave me lots of tips on where to go and not to go, bus schedules etc. There is a wee shop that they run too so they were able to help me with a SIM card, data etc. Cute dogs, and I discovered the turtles on my last day!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Michael
United StatesAll was positive
Ricky and Ireen are genuinely kind and caring people with a gift they are. What a charming and whimsical place in an excellent location in Orange Walk. Highly recommended!!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Mark
United KingdomNothing
The location was great, only 4 minutes walk from the bus station. The proprietor was very helpful and was on hand to answer any questions and offer advice. It was possible to book a Lamanai tour with him.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Francisco
MexicoGreat host, helped me fix my broken bike, and gave me directions on where to go around town etc.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Mona
Germanyvery close to the bus station very friendly owner best WiFi we had in Belize nice garden two cute little dogs
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Leon
GermanyNice guy. Chilled hostel. And cool beers to buy there. Alle good
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Van
NetherlandsBit warm in the rooms only
Super nice and clean hostel with really friendly guys working there.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Karl
Finlandonly hot water in the shower whereas it's 38°C outside
very pleasant staff, cosy and family hostel, nice common areas, sheets and towels provided, well located near the bus station and downtown.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Veronika
Czech RepublicWe stayed one night and do the Lamani ruins tour - owner can arrange it. We had private room with private bathroom. Room was very clean and comfortable. There is sitting infront of the room, hamakas in the garden. Shared equipped kitchen. In the morning you can take coffee for free. All day there is refill of water. And I forgot mention, 2 cute dogs of the owner. Owners were really nice.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Elijah
Belizenothing
the garden environment
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Amber
United KingdomThere are only two bathrooms - one near the rooms, and one by the kitchen which is downstairs and not a walk you'd want to do in the rain. This is just something to note.
This is a lovely hostel. Ricky is so nice and friendly, and his two pups are adorable. The kitchen is really well-stocked and a pleasure to use. There's water for refills, and the bed is really comfy.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Jane
United KingdomAs with most shared kitchens, it’s probably due a deep clean.
Really friendly hostel, Ricky is incredibly helpful and can sort anything out for you. There are lots of hang out areas and a nice communal kitchen/dining room/sofa area. Short walk to supermarkets. We booked the Lamani tour through Ricky and that was great. Excellent little dogs! It’s the perfect spot to enjoy Orange Walk.
Stayed in February 2023
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