Name: The Yak Lake House - Hostal
Address: Boulevar Costero de Bacalar Manzana 2 Entre Calle 24 y 26, 97326 Bacalar, Mexico, Boulevar Costero de Bacalar Manzana 2 Entre Calle 24 y 26, Quintana Roo, 97326, Mexico
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $15 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hostel The Yak Lake House - Hostal

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

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Staff are kind and friendly. It has a good location, very clean and the activities are great. Perfect place to make new friends.

Anagm

Mexico

great location on the lagoon. every day there are different activities that the hostel offer, some are even free!

Omri

Mexico

Amazing location looking out over Lake Bacalar and very close to town centre. Loved the live music, bonfire and comfy chairs. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Solid continental breakfast, plus fresh fruit a nice touch.

Mark

United Kingdom

Great rooms with view of the lake, super friendly staff, and social vibe

Michelle

United States of America

Location is great. Bike or kayak to some of the coolest parts of the lake. Bar and activities at the place is great. Guacamole lesson was the best!!!! Clean and beautiful private room. Music turns off at midnight.

Sara

United States of America

The hostel was very pretty and clean. The breakfast was great and the location is good.

Ron

Israel

Location, location, location. It is right on the lagoon. Breakfast is simple: cereal, toast, jams, juice, coffee, and milk, but it is awesome! The sunrise and sunsets are amazing.

Melina

Mexico

Everything was really good, good place to be, the staff is gorgeous!really beutiful place and ambientation.

Ivan

Mexico

Helpful, young, cheerful staff. Full of activities (up till midnight - when the music is turned off). Cute private rooms / amazing view. Good shower. Comfy beds. Equipped kitchen. Nice continental breakfast.

Maiara

Brazil

The staff was amazing. The location on the lagoon was incredible and can not be beat. Worth every penny. Amazing activities, super clean hostel and delicious breakfast and organic Mexican coffee in the mornings. You must stay here! Short walk to town and delicious vegan restaurant across the street.

Erika

United States of America

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9.5

Excellent location!
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
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Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms

What guests loved the most:
“Staff are kind and friendly. It has a good location, very clean and the activities are great. Perfect place to make new friends.”

Anagm Mexico
“great location on the lagoon. every day there are different activities that the hostel offer, some are even free!”

Omri Mexico
“Amazing location looking out over Lake Bacalar and very close to town centre. Loved the live music, bonfire and comfy chairs. Staff were really friendly and helpful.”

Mark United Kingdom
“Great rooms with view of the lake, super friendly staff, and social vibe”

Michelle United States of America
“Location is great. Bike or kayak to some of the coolest parts of the lake. Bar and activities at the place is great. Guacamole lesson was the best!!!! Clean and beautiful private room.”

Sara United States of America
“The hostel was very pretty and clean. The breakfast was great and the location is good.”

Ron Israel
“Location, location, location. It is right on the lagoon. Breakfast is simple: cereal, toast, jams, juice, coffee, and milk, but it is awesome! The sunrise and sunsets are amazing.”

Melina Mexico
“Everything was really good, good place to be, the staff is gorgeous!really beutiful place and ambientation.”

Ivan Mexico
“Helpful, young, cheerful staff. Full of activities (up till midnight - when the music is turned off). Cute private rooms / amazing view. Good shower. Comfy beds. Equipped kitchen.”

Maiara Brazil
“The staff was amazing. The location on the lagoon was incredible and can not be beat. Worth every penny.”

Erika United States of America

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Yak Lake House Adults Only offers accommodations in Bacalar.

You will find a shared kitchen at the property.

Chetumal is 14 mi from The Yak Lake House Adults Only, while Corozal is 20 mi from the property. Chetumal International Airport is 12 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Free parking

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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Continental, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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4 properties in Bacalar like The Yak Lake House - Hostal were booked in the last 12 hours

Area Info

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Closest Airports *

Chetumal International Airport
12.7 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location on the lake was incredible ”

Nevine

United Kingdom

8.7

“Great location situated on the lake, very near the Centre of the town and beside lots of nice restaurants. Great facilities and activities available onsite.”

Shane

Ireland

9.1

“Perfect location near the lake and friendly staff. Friendly atmosphere and the hostal offers nice activities. We did a mexican cooking class which was a lot of ...”

Wouter

Netherlands

9.1

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1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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12:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Yak Lake House - Hostal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note: Minimum age to stay in the hostel is 18 years of age (Children cannot be accommodated at the hostel).

Check-in time is 13:00, Check-out time is 11:00, Late checkouts will be charged $50 MXN per person.

Any checkouts after 14:00 will be charged for 1 night.

Payment is due upon check in. Payment Method: Cash (MXN)

*Upon check in, you will be asked to pay a $100 MXN security deposit for lost keys, late checkouts, or damages.

*It is strictly prohibited to possess or consume any type of illegal drugs at the hostel. Anybody found using drugs will be turned over to the authorities immediately and banned from the hostel.

*Vandalism is taken very seriously. Anything destroyed must be paid for by the person responsible.

*The hostel provides secure facilities for your convenience, but is not responsible for anything stolen or lost on its premises during your stay.

*Alcohol cannot be brought into the hostel.

*It is strictly prohibited for non-guests to enter the rooms.

For security reasons, all guests are required to wear a wristband.

“Amazing location looking out over Lake Bacalar and very close to town centre. Loved the live music, bonfire and comfy chairs. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Solid continental breakfast, plus fresh fruit a nice touch. ”

“Location is great. Bike or kayak to some of the coolest parts of the lake. Bar and activities at the place is great. Guacamole lesson was the best!!!! Clean and beautiful private room. Music turns off at midnight.”

“Location, location, location. It is right on the lagoon. Breakfast is simple: cereal, toast, jams, juice, coffee, and milk, but it is awesome! The sunrise and sunsets are amazing. ”

“Helpful, young, cheerful staff. Full of activities (up till midnight - when the music is turned off). Cute private rooms / amazing view. Good shower. Comfy beds. Equipped kitchen. Nice continental breakfast.”

“The staff was amazing. The location on the lagoon was incredible and can not be beat. Worth every penny. Amazing activities, super clean hostel and delicious breakfast and organic Mexican coffee in the mornings. You must stay here! Short walk to town and delicious vegan restaurant across the street.”

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Newest Reviews for The Yak Lake House - Hostal

Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Jorine
Belgium
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms were a bit small and it would be better if there were more bathrooms
Beautiful view from the hostel and the good activities

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Manuela
Germany

3 helpful votes
7.1

“Too expensive, but good for solo travelers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
The hostel is not really at a nice area of the lake, which is probably the downside of being located downtown. Also, I feel the price is somewhat exaggerated as the equipment of the hostel is not super fancy. The doors of the dorms make a lot of noise when you open them and the beds are not that comfy.
I like that this hostel is located downtown as you have some restaurants closeby. I also like that there are a lot of people in the hostel because it makes it easy to get in touch. Breakfast was good, dorms were spacious and clean, water pressure in the shower was perfect. Good for solo travelers.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 7, 2019

Hanna
Germany

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice view of the lake, many activities offered and not far from the city center

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Sören
Germany
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- Great and big breakfast - free towels - situated directly at the lagoon and close to center

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

S
Germany
9.6

“Nice place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Poor waterpressure in showers. Broken toilet seat.
Modern hostel with nice common area to meet people. Good kitchen, clean spacious rooms, comfy beds. Friendly staff and everyday activities. The rooms are a bit pricey but everything else they offer is fair.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 27, 2019

Sara
Australia

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Great vibes, and great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Price was slightly higher than most hostels, but you pay for the location, so for me, it was worth it. As it’s a water focussed destination, probably some more space to hang wet towels and clothes, would have been great.
Amazing lakeside property. Awesome views, great staff, and lots of activities to choose from.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 24, 2019

Evelien
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Private room is overpriced (given that we had to do our own dishes and had no hot water), no option to pay by card (while none of the ATMs in Bacalar were working).
Really good location directly on the lake, nice bar with good drinks.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 18, 2019

A
Canada
3.3

“Awful. Do not stay here”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
CASH only. Hot water didn’t work. Single bedsheet as a blanket. Breakfast was bread and cereals. Customer service awful. Private room is extremely overpriced ($130 cad per night )
View is great.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 18, 2019

Anonymous
Mexico
5.8

“Well..”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
Bed wasn't clean
Staff Marbe

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Anagm
Mexico
10

“Excellent ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff are kind and friendly. It has a good location, very clean and the activities are great. Perfect place to make new friends.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 13, 2019

Hayley
New Zealand
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast could’ve had more variety, had to change own beds, no towel despite being the most expensive hostel I’ve stayed at in Mexico.
Right on the lake front, clean, nice open spaces. Close to town. Nice and friendly staff. Good activities available.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 13, 2019

Anonymous
Mexico
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
only cash, which is a lot money to carry with you if you‘re a backpacker who stays for several nights... although the location is great, the price per night is very high! especially when looking at the dorms which are ok but not really pretty and comfy.
great location, directly by the lake and very close to the main square. very nice atmosphere outside and a chill garden with a bar where we were able to grab some drinks for little money (very delicious cocktails, juices, smoothies, soda,..) the whole hostel is very clean

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Matthias
Belgium

3 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A lot of noise during the night, you hear everything. Bed is a bit hard, not enough pressure on the shower - facilities could be a bit better for this price.
Great location by the lake. We had a private room with lakeview. Basic, but very clean with A/C and unforgettable waking up by the sunrise view. Very nice bar to hang out during the evening: live music, bonfire and a corona!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Sarah
Ireland
4.2

“Come and chill here, but stay somewhere else.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were awful, I had one bed in a 3 teir bunkbed with cage-like metal wire around it. Someone started power drilling at 7.30am outside our window. They turn on the aircon for a limited time so it's very uncomfortable to be in the room before 8pm.
The breakfast was very good. The location to the lake was also good but you could come into the hostel/lake area without having to stay there which would be much better. The bar area was nice and social.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Pierre
France

1 helpful vote
6.7

“Nice place but expensive for the service delivered”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You need to put your own sheets and give them back at the checkout They do not deliver towels automatically when you check in Expensive for an hostel and its very low service Prices of the rooms are random; changes every day, so you can have surprises extending your stay Feel like a cash cow there AC with no control on it: - did not work first night (guys where trying to fix it the whole day) - frozen second night - quite normal third night
Deliver tours/activities everyday; very simple to apply Terrace with view on the lake Nice staff at the bar (and some others at reception) Even if the hostel is better for groups (configuration of the place), you can still make friends if you go to activities.

Stayed in September 2019

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