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 $18 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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March 20, 2018

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The location was amazing. The breakfast was just right and the tours and suggestion of the staff were awesome. I really thought the rooms were clean and well kept. Common areas made it easy to meet and make friends!

Lena, United States of America

A very good place!! The room in front of the laguna was amazing But it's not a peaceful place, because of the music until midnight. After that no more noise so it's not a big deal.

Elodie, France

Beautiful place to stay! Right on the shores of Lake Bacalar. Very clean with amazing bedroom views, filling breakfast. Bargain!

Judith, United States of America

Location! Location! Location! Room and bathroom were very clean. I need to mention we reserved a private room. Our room had a view to the lagoon and we loved it. Also a very short walk to the main square.

Lidia, Mexico

Right on the lake, clean, good vibes, great views, delicious free breakfast!

Kk, Canada

Great location and very clean. Amazing breakfast included.

Aidan, Malta

Sunrise sup going out from this hostel is perfect. Sleeping there make it easier to come early in the morning.

Roni, Israel

The hostel is right on the lake and its very nice! The bar is very cool, every evening there is activity.. The stuff is very helpfull- just ask! Good breakfast and the place is very clean!! It is looks like all the day someone cleaning..

Shir, Israel

Really nice setting by the lake, where it's easy to meet new people at the hostel. Great activities - like burger day, live music and day trips! Best of all best showers so far! As well crazy nice kitchen, so you would love to go cook!

Anouk, United Kingdom

Excellent location, close to the old town with lots of restaurants and directly at the lake. Great atmosphere with chilled vibe. Kayak and sup-rental (extra charge). Decent breakfast.

Pirmin, Germany

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9.6

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“The location was amazing. The breakfast was just right and the tours and suggestion of the staff were awesome. I really thought the rooms were clean and well kept. ”

Lena United States of America
“A very good place!! The room in front of the laguna was amazing But it's not a peaceful place, because of the music until midnight. After that no more noise so it's not a big deal.”

Elodie France
“Beautiful place to stay! Right on the shores of Lake Bacalar. Very clean with amazing bedroom views, filling breakfast. Bargain!”

Judith United States of America
“Location! Location! Location! Room and bathroom were very clean. I need to mention we reserved a private room. Our room had a view to the lagoon and we loved it. ”

Lidia Mexico
“Right on the lake, clean, good vibes, great views, delicious free breakfast!”

Kk Canada
“Great location and very clean. Amazing breakfast included.”

Aidan Malta
“Sunrise sup going out from this hostel is perfect. Sleeping there make it easier to come early in the morning.”

Roni Israel
“The hostel is right on the lake and its very nice! The bar is very cool, every evening there is activity.. The stuff is very helpfull- just ask! Good breakfast and the place is very clean!! ”

Shir Israel
“Really nice setting by the lake, where it's easy to meet new people at the hostel. Great activities - like burger day, live music and day trips! Best of all best showers so far! ”

Anouk United Kingdom
“Excellent location, close to the old town with lots of restaurants and directly at the lake. Great atmosphere with chilled vibe. Kayak and sup-rental (extra charge). Decent breakfast.”

Pirmin Germany

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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12.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“I used this hostel before border crossing to Belize which is a convenient position. Just take ADO bus from there to belize city in this case.”

Julia

Germany

9.1

“- Good breakfast for a hostel. Freshly made Espresso for only a Euro extra if you like. - Cleanest hostel I have ever been to! They are cleaning the house eve...”

Adrian

Germany

9.5

“location, breakfast, tour, room cleaning”

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South Korea

9.1

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Check-in

1:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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.

Please inform The Yak Lake House - Hostal of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“The location was amazing. The breakfast was just right and the tours and suggestion of the staff were awesome. I really thought the rooms were clean and well kept. Common areas made it easy to meet and make friends! ”

Lena

United States of America

“A very good place!! The room in front of the laguna was amazing But it's not a peaceful place, because of the music until midnight. After that no more noise so it's not a big deal.”

Elodie

France

“Location! Location! Location! Room and bathroom were very clean. I need to mention we reserved a private room. Our room had a view to the lagoon and we loved it. Also a very short walk to the main square.”

Lidia

Mexico

“The hostel is right on the lake and its very nice! The bar is very cool, every evening there is activity.. The stuff is very helpfull- just ask! Good breakfast and the place is very clean!! It is looks like all the day someone cleaning..”

Shir

Israel

“Really nice setting by the lake, where it's easy to meet new people at the hostel. Great activities - like burger day, live music and day trips! Best of all best showers so far! As well crazy nice kitchen, so you would love to go cook!”

Anouk

United Kingdom

“Excellent location, close to the old town with lots of restaurants and directly at the lake. Great atmosphere with chilled vibe. Kayak and sup-rental (extra charge). Decent breakfast.”

Pirmin

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Newest Reviews for The Yak Lake House - Hostal

Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Lena
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing I didnt like.
The location was amazing. The breakfast was just right and the tours and suggestion of the staff were awesome. I really thought the rooms were clean and well kept. Common areas made it easy to meet and make friends!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Eline
Netherlands
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We could only pay in cash and all the ATM machine in the village were out of order.
The Hostal is next to the lake, such a beautiful spot! The room was nice.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Anonymous
Canada
5.8

“Potential to be so much better”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
See above.
Overall a bit disappointed with our stay at The Yak. The place is beautiful and clean but has potential to be something great and is just not hitting the mark. It feels very pretentious here. So many rules, deposits for hiring equipment when you are a paying guest, music is way too loud most of the day and not right for the vibes, bright lights left on overnight in the hallway with see-through doors so your room is brightly lit, and toilets kept breaking. The town often runs out of money in the ATMs but the hostel has not updated their systems to allow payment other than cash (despite many surrounding restaurants having card facilities). Staff were friendly enough but any questions we had felt like a chore for them to answer, not overly welcoming. We loved Bacalar, it’s a stunning location and a great spot away from tourist crowds, but this hostel could really do so much better!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Anonymous
Switzerland

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The loud music in the morning
Beautiful location, good activities

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
6.3

“I won”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Staff was very rude and unhelpful. They created an unsociable atmosphere in the hostel. Loud music nonstop.
Clean

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 2, 2018

Ramona
Germany
9.6

“Definitely go there!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, awesome boats tour, which the hostel offers, fantastic double room with private bathroom, very lively place to stay

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 30, 2018

Sophie Heilbron
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

“Gorgeous break from tourism”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Weren’t able to rent paddle boards without signing up for a whole tour.
Set right on the lake, there were the most gorgeous and breathtaking views. All the staff and other guests were so lovely and was very easy to meet people.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Elodie
France
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
A very good place!! The room in front of the laguna was amazing But it's not a peaceful place, because of the music until midnight. After that no more noise so it's not a big deal.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 26, 2018

Judith
United States of America
Age group: 25 – 34
10

“Amazing place!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Beautiful place to stay! Right on the shores of Lake Bacalar. Very clean with amazing bedroom views, filling breakfast. Bargain!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 24, 2018

Lisa
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Probably the best hostel I have stayed whilst traveling through Mexico! Very clean, nice dorms with enough storage opportunities and a perfect view on the lagoon! Every day a different activity - overall a perfect place to stay in Bacalar

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 23, 2018

Julia
Germany
9.2

“Perfect postition directly on the lake but ATMs do not work so well in general in Bacalar!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
You can not pay by credit card and unfortunately in Bacalar you can not rely on ATM, I was running out of money and there was not ATM working.
I used this hostel before border crossing to Belize which is a convenient position. Just take ADO bus from there to belize city in this case.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 21, 2018

Adrian
Germany
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

“Great hostel to relax for a few days (4 bed dorm)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- Good breakfast for a hostel. Freshly made Espresso for only a Euro extra if you like. - Cleanest hostel I have ever been to! They are cleaning the house every minute of the Day so it is always very nice! -awesome shower and bathroom in the room (we stayed in a 4 bed dorm) - Really good music all over the day in the outside bar area - fair prices at the bar - close to different restaurants at the seaside

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 21, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely, clean and modern place right on the edge of the lake. Great views from the dorm. There was a nice sociable atmosphere with different activities every night and it was easy to meet cool people. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 18, 2018

Miriam
Germany

1 helpful vote
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff was very unfriendly, we waited 2 Hours for Check in. In our room was a mouse. It was very loud the whole Night. I couldn‘t sleep.
Nice view

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 18, 2018

Anonymous
Germany
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The was continuously loud music until late into the night - thus considering that we had a private room sleeping was barely impossible.
Direct access to the lake

Stayed in November 2018

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