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 $17 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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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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Perfect place to socialize with a chill vibe, beachfront location, offers diverse activities for a good price, helpful and kind staff

Florian, Germany

Hector was really nice and helpful. The bar is really good and there is every night something to do.

Linda, Finland

Pretty place for an hostel. Good view and location. The yard is beautiful you see the lake when you open your eyes💁🏼‍♀️

Kim, Israel

It is perfectly situated on the lake and centrally located to walk around town. It was nice that you are able to rent SUP and kayaks right there,

Heidi, United States of America

I want say thank you first of all to boat ture with Candy. It was cool! The hostel is nice with good location, tasty bar (gracias Frida) , different and interesting music and friendly staff. Guacamole lesson was super! Gracias Alina! Thank you for healthy breakfast with a lot of fruits and fresh orange juice.

Oli, Russia

The place was the absolute perfect location! The views are unbelievable, and the rooms were clean, comfy, and had all the necessities. Awesome boat tour and great free breakfast too!

Kg, United States of America

Perfect Location right on the lake with dramatic views from the room

Erik, Germany

Beautiful hostel, seems very new and overlooks the lake. Very social and the breakfast is wonderful. Beautifully ripe and fresh fruit!

Annette, United Kingdom

Place has sophisticated architecture and view. Great place for travelers with boat excursions, kayaks and activities. Place is well-organized, hip, has a good vibe, is right on the lake, close to downtown. Great breakfast. Plenty of places to relax and visit.

Kerry, United States of America

Great location on the laguna, good atmosphere, fun activities (try the SUP!), a very social but not a party hostel that I would definitely recommend :)

Birgit, Germany

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9.6

Excellent location!
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Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms
Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms
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Very clean bathrooms
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Great neighborhood
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:
“Perfect place to socialize with a chill vibe, beachfront location, offers diverse activities for a good price, helpful and kind staff”

Florian Germany
“Hector was really nice and helpful. The bar is really good and there is every night something to do.”

Linda Finland
“Pretty place for an hostel. Good view and location. The yard is beautiful you see the lake when you open your eyes💁🏼‍♀️”

Kim Israel
“It is perfectly situated on the lake and centrally located to walk around town. It was nice that you are able to rent SUP and kayaks right there,”

Heidi United States of America
“I want say thank you first of all to boat ture with Candy. It was cool! The hostel is nice with good location, tasty bar (gracias Frida) , different and interesting music and friendly staff. ”

Oli Russia
“The place was the absolute perfect location! The views are unbelievable, and the rooms were clean, comfy, and had all the necessities. Awesome boat tour and great free breakfast too!”

Kg United States of America
“Perfect Location right on the lake with dramatic views from the room”

Erik Germany
“Beautiful hostel, seems very new and overlooks the lake. Very social and the breakfast is wonderful. Beautifully ripe and fresh fruit!”

Annette United Kingdom
“Place has sophisticated architecture and view. Great place for travelers with boat excursions, kayaks and activities. ”

Kerry United States of America
“Great location on the laguna, good atmosphere, fun activities (try the SUP!), a very social but not a party hostel that I would definitely recommend :)”

Birgit Germany

One of our best sellers in Bacalar! 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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Bacalar! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

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

This property is also rated for the best value in Bacalar! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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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

FREE parking!

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Closest Airports

Chetumal International Airport
12.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great location Great breakfast Activities arranged each evening Lockers with codes so you don’t need a padlock ”

Caroline

Australia

9.5

“Loved this hostel!! The location is perfect. Breakfast was super yummy and the activities the hostel offers are great, too!”

Isabel

Germany

8.7

“Location on the lake is the best. The bar in the garden and the breakfast also very appreciated! Very good for solo travelers ”

Roberta

Italy

9.1

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1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

12:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

This hostel does not accommodate children.

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

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.

“I want say thank you first of all to boat ture with Candy. It was cool! The hostel is nice with good location, tasty bar (gracias Frida) , different and interesting music and friendly staff. Guacamole lesson was super! Gracias Alina! Thank you for healthy breakfast with a lot of fruits and fresh orange juice. ”

Oli

Russia

“The place was the absolute perfect location! The views are unbelievable, and the rooms were clean, comfy, and had all the necessities. Awesome boat tour and great free breakfast too!”

United States of America

“Place has sophisticated architecture and view. Great place for travelers with boat excursions, kayaks and activities. Place is well-organized, hip, has a good vibe, is right on the lake, close to downtown. Great breakfast. Plenty of places to relax and visit.”

Kerry

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Newest Reviews for The Yak Lake House - Hostal

Reviewed: May 25, 2019

Fatima
Canada
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kind of noisey. Like i dont know but when the people walk the floor is shaking , even inside the doorms. But its okay.
Had an amazing time at this hostel! I think its the place to be in bacalar! Really clean and big. A lot of activity organized. You can see everything in the lagoon for really cheap. Rent kayak, padle board. Breakfast simple but nice. Really good ambiance. Near everything you need .

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 24, 2019

Florian
Germany
Age group: 25 – 34
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unsatisfying cleanliness (stained sheets and mattress), breakfast was okay, no hot water, low water pressure, too much brightness in the room (the window on the ceiling lacked a blind), unstable wifi, hostel had a power and water cut-off and power blackout after the rain (but wifi was quickly re-established), lack of organization from the team (staff mismanaged a change in my reservation), upper bunk bed is unstable
Perfect place to socialize with a chill vibe, beachfront location, offers diverse activities for a good price, helpful and kind staff

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 21, 2019

Raquel
Spain

2 helpful votes
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff except for 2 guys are not nice, arrogant, as if they were having holidays and not the guests. Theres not a good vibe, not a good place to meet people if u are a solo traveller, it is a pity because it could be great, they have a good location but the water is starting to get dirty and it smells. U feel the owner is not a good one, not there. Loud and bad music on until 00 :-(
Breakfast was very good, the location is great and the bed and bathroom are good

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Arthur
Switzerland

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Perfect located ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None!
- in front of the lagoon - fair price for food & drinks - room & facilities modern - room with 4 beds are very big - good price

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Linda
Finland
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hector was really nice and helpful. The bar is really good and there is every night something to do.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Kim
Israel
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Maybe some non lactose ingredients in breakfast
Pretty place for an hostel. Good view and location. The yard is beautiful you see the lake when you open your eyes💁🏼‍♀️

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 16, 2019

Thalia
Mexico
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff is very rude and not very helpful. I really didn’t like how we were treated.
Location is great and the property is really nice

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Mateus
Brazil
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Poorly managed

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Sunghwan
South Korea
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
They don't accept the card

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Irene
Netherlands
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quiet expensive for a dorm, you pay the same for boutique nearby hotels!
Right at the lake, very nice activities all night and ability to start a lot of tours from here. The place to go to in Bacalar. Dorms are small and clean.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 12, 2019

Ben
New Zealand
9.6

“Very happy!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
A bit expensive but it is beautifully located
Amazing location, very nice Hostal!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 10, 2019

Cynthia
Spain
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Most beautiful hostel I’ve ever been. The staff super nices as well. Perfect place for relax and having fun at the same time.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 8, 2019

Gabby
Germany

7 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Two Guys from reception could have been nicer. It was the most expensive Hostel I stayed during my 5 month travel and the only one I had to make my own bed!
The Breakfast was amazing, Internet worked well, it was clean and of course the view was fantastic

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 8, 2019

Evi
Belgium

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Go for the location and activities, not for the room or service.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Private room with bathroom was quite expensive and small. Shower cold. Service not that friendly
Location, location, location. Right by the lake. Good breakfast with fresh juices. Lovely activities and bar at night.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 7, 2019

James
United Kingdom
7.5

“Fine but unhelpful staff ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff - they were incredibly unhelpful (especially the Blonde girl at the bar), more interested in just making money from the tours and checkin took nearly 30mins. The dark haired Spanish girl on reception and Russian guy were exceptions. The exchange rate offered for USD was horrendous.
Property itself is wonderful - good location, plenty of facilities and clean. Breakfast was also good.

Stayed in May 2019

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	Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Lake view • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Lake view • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room features a view. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Mosquito net • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Lake view • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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