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Reviews of The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel

Main street Hopkins, Hopkins, Belize

#16 of 23 hotels in Hopkins

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Review Score

Based on 132 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Nice mix of hostel and private rooms. THE place to stay in Hopkins.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very helpful. After our trip to Glover's Reef they watched our baggage even though we were not staying that night. Friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    when getting off of the chicken bus, try to hitchhike, it will save you $20 for four miles
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    limited places to eat no bikes that worked

    very close to the beach close to supermarket clean solar powered heated water wasn't hot but good enough to take a nice shower

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    7.0
    Great backpackers, although a bit pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Although I had a private room I found it very expensive for a backpackers, baring in mind it was very noisy all the time (they do have 'quiet hours' but these were not adhered to). I was staying right over the kitchen so it was extra noisy. Minor note -they need new mugs/cups -I wanted to make a fruit tea but they only had stained plastic coffee cups which were minging.

    Good location and lovely room. Nice guy on reception kindly lent me aloe vera when I got over done in the sun! Liked the quirky arty style of the place and it had decent kitchen facilities and they recycle. Good central areas to hangout and the shared showers and toilets were well looked after.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No AC, fan didn’t work There was also an event next door that blasted music until 1am My room looked onto a recycling yard

    Super close to the beach, staff was friendly and helpful. Good wifi

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    It was as expected and we would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a pleasant place, great location, we had private rooms and sat in the common area to relax and eat. There were backpackers as well but they were friendly and respectful. All in alll great value!a

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    9.0
    We were well welcomed, the athmospher was pleasant. We highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location, the room, the athmospher

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    8.0
    Laid-back beach hostel in the center of Hopkins
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing ! Rooms are a bit small but it didn’t matter to us. Also the only place we seen where you have to pay to refill your bottle but I guess it’s because the water is drinkable in the hostel.

    We only slept one night but we liked the vibe of the place which is really relaxed, ideally located in the center of Hopkins and 100m from the beach. You can use the kitchen, bathroom and toilets are clean and the bed was comfy.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable and quiet. Would have liked it more if toilets were working properly and I could have warmer water in the s
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They need to upgrade the washroom and showers for more water and hotter water. Toilets and showers are not great

    Central. Easy to find. Comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    9.0
    Beach Paradise Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    None of the hostel's fault - the weather was tough for me, more or less constant rain, which makes solar showers a cold experience (but you're still in the Caribic, so, you know... ). Other than that, all good.

    The dorm is small but sufficient, large locker drawers that easily fit all of my stuff. You get curtains on your bed for extra privacy, and power outlets and reading lamps and a little shelf to create your own cozy corner. The place is right off the main drag, and super close to the beach (as is everything in Hopkins). Very beautiful outside area, which includes the kitchen, and the staff is super nice and helpful. Recycling system set up gets extra points - the place is up for sale, if I had the cash, I'd buy it!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stress free stay in quiet beach town that has everthing you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is not a complaint just giving helpful information for future visitors. Cash is king here - not for the hostel - but everywhere else - and the atm didn't have any money in the 3 nights I stayed, so have a back up plan. There was not a huge variety of foods like fruits and veg at the supermarket, and check sell by dates, Some of the restaurants were closed as it was Oct and out of season. I wanted to snorkel but nothing avail out of season that I could find. I had a really nice stay here though and would totally recommend coming.

    This was a great stop. Hopkins is a lovely spot, and it was quiet and traveller lite when I was there. The people who ran it were helpful and nice. Others guests were sociable. You could use the kitchen.It was clean and well equipped. My room/bed was very comfortable with a nice effective fan. Lovely beach a short walk away, sandy underfoot and like walking into a bath. Supermarkets,restaurants bus stop, veg and fruit shops, short walk away. I had a lovely meal at the Smokey Grill restaurant on the corner. Maybe even best meal of the trip so far.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    8.0
    Calm, open space to chill out and free water
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They didn't know how to inform me clearly about the hike options. Should be great that staff will know about the top attraction to inform the guests.

    Clean, staff very helpful. Box to close things with my lock. Comfortable open spaces at ouddor facilities.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good private room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    wifi was dreadful, unfortunately they did not offer laundry and the only place in town was really expensive

    Good clean comfortable private room with ensuite having a good shower. The staff made every effort to keep the communal areas clean and were very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2023

    8.0
    great shared facilities and nice clean private room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - one of the staff members was a bit rude and unapproachable, but others seemed nice and helpful

    - clean and quiet private room with 2 fans which was easily enough - great shared bathrooms with solar heated hot water - good kitchen facilities - cheap drinking water (or you can use the tap water, which is safe) - close to supermarkets and the main bus stop out of Hopkins (be aware that busses only come a couple of times a day!)

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners were very helpful continously making sure everyone was fine. Location is unbeatable

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Horrible beach nearby. You have to pay 0,50$ for water.

    Comfy bed with shelfs. Nice comon area. Close to the beach, BUT… lot of seaweed on beach (even in Placencia).

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2023

    7.0
    Great location and a good stay, but not the best atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very social, despite a really nice communal area and lots of people being there. The double room we had was not very private at all (the kids next door could see in) and it was really small. The toilets were relatively clean, but we have stayed in cleaner hostels on our trips

    The solar shower was fantastic. The communal areas were set out really nicely. Location was perfect in Hopkins

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great little hostel located close to the beach and restaurants. Nice shared shaded spaces to hangout in the heat of the day. Good bathroom and showers, as well as a great little kitchen to use. Owners and staff were always at hand and keeping the place clean. Fans we’re available for the dorms

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is a bit rundown and could use some renovation. Although it wasn't a problem for me. There's only 1 stove with place for 2 pans so around dinnertime it's busy and you probably need to wait before you can cook.

    Friendly and helpful owners who were very responsive when I mailed them. Information at the hostel of what to do in the area (hikes and waterfalls etc) and info about transportation to other places. Nice atmosphere. Cute little garden with hammocks. Almost right next to the busstop and ATM. Beds with curtains and small bedlights. (I liked it that they don't have a big light) Big storage drawers under the bed where you can leave and lock your big backpack. Communal kitchen with fridge and stove. Cheap bike rental by the hour. Beach nearby. Supermarket across the street.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    7.0
    good stay near the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the place is a bit rundown

    well situated almost on the beach, the cabins are small, clean and comfy with fan, kitchen facilities well equipped, the bathrooms/showers are clean, trees and flowers makes it cool. Staff is helpful

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was the only hostel where I had to pay for a purified water. Wifi was not stable. There are no light bulbs in some of the bathrooms.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    7.0
    sufficed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    laundry facilities down, poor seating arrangements

    location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi only worked near the hammocks in the communal area and not well! We didn’t like the vibe there.

    bed in the private room was comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2023

    7.0
    It’s ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners are not very friendly. The guy is a bit rude and not helpfull. The bin in the toilet for the toiletpaper is always full. Too busy in the kitchen.

    Good location and nice social hostel.

    Stayed in February 2023

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