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: 8.7

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Hostel The Yak Lake House - Hostal

Boulevar Costero de Bacalar Manzana 2 Entre Calle 24 y 26, 97326 Bacalar, Mexico – Excellent location – show map

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On the lakeside. Outside bar that’s closed at 12:00. Clean, good rooms with excellent showers. Fantastic breakfasts!

Ian

United Kingdom

Everything, always super clean and location is perfect, amazing view of the lake!!

Gladys

Mexico

I like that they provided an alternative place to sleep. It was clean. Friendly atmosphere

Jennifer

United States of America

This hostels Kayak price was better than everywhere else I looked around town.

Joseph

United States of America

A hostel with a view, directly located at the lagoon. Nice place to chill in the afternoon and to have some drinks at night. Room including bathroom was very clean and dry, rather small but having big lockers. Very good breakfast!

Daniel

Germany

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

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

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

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9.6

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

What guests loved the most:
“On the lakeside. Outside bar that’s closed at 12:00. Clean, good rooms with excellent showers. Fantastic breakfasts!”

Ian United Kingdom
“Everything, always super clean and location is perfect, amazing view of the lake!!”

Gladys Mexico
“I like that they provided an alternative place to sleep. It was clean. Friendly atmosphere”

Jennifer United States of America
“This hostels Kayak price was better than everywhere else I looked around town.”

Joseph United States of America
“A hostel with a view, directly located at the lagoon. Nice place to chill in the afternoon and to have some drinks at night.”

Daniel Germany
“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
“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
“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

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

Free WiFi

Non-smoking rooms

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

FREE parking!

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Max adults: 2	Standard Double Room with Lake View 1 full bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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2 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

“Great location on the lake, nice social vibe and good activities offered direct.”

Justin

Australia

9.5

“Good vibes with great location young people The room is fine not so comfort but for one night its fine the bar outside in the hotel is great with great prices...”

Amir

Israel

8.7

“Next to the lake, and the breakfast was amazing! Beds are good with own light and plugs”

Anoek

Netherlands

9.0

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Check-in

1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

12:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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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.

“A hostel with a view, directly located at the lagoon. Nice place to chill in the afternoon and to have some drinks at night. Room including bathroom was very clean and dry, rather small but having big lockers. Very good breakfast!”

“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. ”

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Newest Reviews for The Yak Lake House - Hostal

Reviewed: January 17, 2020

Grace
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was great except for the really loud music coming from the bar next door until late at night while trying to sleep

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 13, 2020

Jemma
Australia
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small rooms.
Great location!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 13, 2020

Anonymous
Portugal
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I guess everything ! The guys from the reception the amazing breakfast the cleanliness of the dorms kitchen, everything it’s well thought ! Since I start my traveling around Mexico this was the best hostel I’ve been!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 11, 2020

Samar
France

4 helpful votes
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Expensive for what it is. Very basic and lots of noise
They have everything you can need, tours, food...

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 10, 2020

Nadine
Germany

1 helpful vote
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was too hard and the pillow too flat.
The location is great, nice spot to meet people and chill at the bar. Music at the bar was not at all a problem or too loud to catch some sleep. Unless you are right next to the bar, maybe. The hostel offers sunrise stand-up paddle tours and daily acticities to easily meet people.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 10, 2020

Hackreb
Germany

6 helpful votes
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bar next door played their music very loud until late in the night. Since our room was just next to the bar it was incredibly loud
Perfect Seaview, extremely well to chill, one of the best hostels I have ever been.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 6, 2020

Eylül
Turkey
9.2

“Scenic backyard”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It might get loud.
The lake scene is perfect.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 5, 2020

Hagen09
Germany
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location at the lagoon

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 4, 2020

Lauren
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean, good location, access to the lagoon

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 4, 2020

Kam-ling
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
5.0

“Not worth the money ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely so expensive paid £42 per night for 8 bed dorm then realised everyone was paying much cheaper. They change the prices everyday. Wish only stayed 2 nights because there isn't much to do other than boat tour or kayak etc around the lake. If they provided some things complimentary then it wouldn't have been so bad
The hostel was nice positioned right on the lake. They have a great bar and seating area. Beds were comfortable. Social place but if your room is close to the bar they play load music until midnight.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 31, 2019

Veronika
Austria

2 helpful votes
8.0

“Stunning location on the lake”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
The bad part of the hostel was, that all dorms have a door to the terrace with lake view, which would be good, but there is a bar in the hostel and a restaurant/bar right next to the hostel. So it is very loud in the night. Just be prepared for that.
So, the location of the hostel directly on the lake is very good! I liked that a lot! You could just sit there and watch the stunning lake of bacalar. The water is just amazing. The hostel itself has a great kitchen, the breakfast is beyond amazing and the beds and lockers are good.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 28, 2019

Brittany
Australia

5 helpful votes
9.0

“Perfect location and great atmosphere.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bar staff are great but the reception staff could improve. They accidentally put me in a bed that was already taken even though I asked three times because someone’s charger was under my pillow.
A really great hostel with awesome facilities. The beds were super comfortable and the showers were beautiful with hot water and good pressure. It’s right on the lagoon and you can organise kayaking, boat trips and SUP right from the hostel. There’s also events on every night and a good atmosphere at the bar.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 27, 2019

Ian
United Kingdom

6 helpful votes
9.6

“Perfect hostel!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing other than an small argument with a very unhelpful receptionist
On the lakeside. Outside bar that’s closed at 12:00. Clean, good rooms with excellent showers. Fantastic breakfasts!

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 26, 2019

Kimpago
South Korea
2.0

“Nightmare in good reviews hostel. Very disappointed.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
When we stayed 2 nights during 5th Dec to 7th, there was a construction in front of our room and even on the deck. It makes a lot of noise until midnight which is crazy. how could an accomodation do the construction over midnight? We booked the double to see the beautiful Lake but all I had to see was a bunch of man who is working on the deck. it was very disappointed. On top of that, the room was full with strong was smell. It was so strong that we even had a headache.
The check in was smooth and the staff was kind. The bed sheets was clean and the breakfast was fair enough.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 26, 2019

Mehmet
Germany
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little bit expensive
Nice location, atmosphere and very friendly staff

Stayed in December 2019

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