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Reviews of The Yak Lake House - Hostal

Boulevar Costero de Bacalar Manzana 2 Entre Calle 24 y 26, 97326 Bacalar, Mexico

#47 of 134 hotels in Bacalar

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Review score

Based on 475 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Great stay on the lagoon!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell outside room 12 was pungent. The bathroom floor was always wet and toilet sometimes hard to flush. I sometimes felt like I was having to bother restaurant/bar staff to order food or pay the check. Not much actual “service”. I wish the dock at lounge chairs to make it absolutely perfect!

    The VIBE! Santiago at the front desk was amazing! I arrived so early on a night bus and the overnight security kindly let me in and gave me a cup a coffee. I got to watch the sunrise and enjoy the water before checkin. The rooms had AC in the evening. I loved the sunset kayak tour we did with David and the sunrise yoga. The property has good areas for lounging and the access to the lagoon is 100.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hostel by the lagoon
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing to hang our clothes to dry.

    The place is amazing with the sunbeds by the lagoon and the bar. The activities suggested are great (painting, guacamole class…).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom has some mold. Dock to access the water was under construction when I was there but I think when it is finished it is a nice dock to access the water. Music at the bar was for me sometimes too loud during the day.

    Amazing location, good kitchen, nice that you can book all tours in the hostel. Nice activities. Very clean!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Epic hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, was fantastic.

    Epic location, both to the lake and to town. Our private room was lovely, clean and spacious (with good aircon!) and great bathrooms (hot, good water pressure). Friendly helpful staff. Awesome bar and lounging area. Would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Really nice place with an amazing location and of course amazing people, loved it ! <3
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathrooms could have some improvment so we feel a little bit less on a camping site ?

    The place is right in front of the lagune, so the view is amazing when you eat & chill with the cool hostel people !

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Awesome
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the email it said check in 2 pm Check in is at 3 at the hotel

    It had everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hostel with a great location, good vibe, very friendly and helpful staff. Especially Humberto went the extra mile and printed out some needed papers outside the hostel. Excellent service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy but there was warning about that

    Friendly staff good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location directly at the lagoon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ventilators in the dorms are very loud.

    The location is absolutely great, and there is a lot of animation. You do not come here to have a calm time but to enjoy. The staff was very professional, but especially Santiago was extremely helpful and kind - a great host! Thanks again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Fun!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you stay in the dorms and you have one of the beds farther away from the AC, you are gonna be hot at night. The air circulation is not optimal, even with fans. In my room, the AC unit was facing the bathroom (!!!) and people left the door open, so the air was poorly distributed. The privacy curtains could be way better! The refrigerator is too small for the amount of guests. I thought neon face painting would be provided to party goers on Wednesday :(

    The view!!! and direct access to the lagoon Premises are clean The food is AMAZING Close to restaurants and bars Water sports rentals directly on site (and discounted prices for guests) Various activities offered (cooking, salsa dancing, karaoke, huge neon party on Wednesdays, etc.) The music at night is fire! Side note: expect to pay an additional 3% for all transactions made with a card

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Thank you so much to Santi for all his help! He was always a friendly face in the morning and we really appreciated him
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Right on the lake with a beautiful deck for everyone to hang out and swim on. Cool bar/restaurant with fair prices!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    A beautiful bubbly hostel with an unique location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was music at the bar during the day and louder music at night. For me personally that’s unnecessary, as I’m looking for a bit more peace and calm. It was nothing too crazy though and I didn’t have any problems with it in my room.

    The location is beautiful and unique, with a direct view on the lagoon. The facilities are good too, there is a bar with sunbeds and a kitchen you can use. Dorm room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The staff is super nice - big shout out to Santi, he was very helpful in case of questions or if you just wanted to have a nice chat :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can walk from Ado bus station is easily, is in front of lagoon and you can walk everywhere they have activities every day to know people.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Great place with nice vibe directly at the Lagune!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some things to improve: end of peer was kind of in renovation, bathroom could be also renewed. Kitchen / fridge was not that well equipped, but this did not bother me as i was not really cooking

    I would say that the best of the hostel is the staff especially reception. I have rarely been in such flexible and uncomplicated hostel / hotel, cancellation, prolonging stay etc great customer service, you really feel like a valued customer

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are incredibly noisy. You could hear the people walk upstairs above your head. Also, the party outside sounded like it was taking place in my bed instead. Location at the water is gorgeous, but don't go to the Yak Lake Hostel if you want to sleep.

    The lovely staff and how easy it was to connect with people in the hostel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Very nice place right at the lake. Humberto and his colleagues are doing a great job! Thanks for the
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very nice place right at the lake. Humberto and his colleagues are doing a great job! Thanks for the great time...

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The events held by staff were excellent. Shout out to Lewis who really made our trip from the hostel activities to his advice on how best to spend our time, he didn't miss.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good location on lake and helpful with booking tours

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    they had some construction going on during our stay which was a bit annoying

    Great location, good food and nice staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Music is very loud until midnight (could be at least lowered at some point…) Beds and pillows are hard

    The perfect location and view on the lagoon Outside areas

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Amazing vibes, stunning views - chill here!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms were pretty mouldy due to humidity. Some planned activities didn't happen. Some lockers were temperamental and a few of us had to get staff assistance opening/resetting them, which was annoying - but staff were very patient and helpful.

    This place had an amazing vibe from the second I walked in. Very friendly, helpful staff. Super chilled, and the view from the terrace over the lake was incredible 😲 lots of activities most nights - salsa, karaoke, parties, picnics, to keep you busy. Lovely, sociable place to hang for a few days and meet other travellers. Great location near restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely everything. The best views from available of the lake.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One fan was noisy, we had to switch it off for the night (there was still an aircon)

    Awesome views, it's right at the lake shore! Swimming is so-so, water was dirty, I recommend to swim from the public pier about 500 metres south from the hostel (at 18°40′29.75″N 88°23′19.85″W)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Stunning location, friendly hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is incredible and it’s amazing to wake up to the lake everyday. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. I stayed at a room at the back so didn’t get any noise (recommend asking for this if you prefer an early night). The parties and activities were great. Affordable restaurant and bar. Excellent hostel!

    Stayed in February 2024

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