Reviews of The Yak Lake House - Hostal
Boulevar Costero de Bacalar Manzana 2 Entre Calle 24 y 26, 97326 Bacalar, Mexico
#47 of 128 hotels in Bacalar
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 470 hostel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Garcia
United States of America5 Reviews8.0“Awesome”- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
On the email it said check in 2 pm Check in is at 3 at the hotel
It had everything
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Lukas
Switzerland20 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Raminder
United Kingdom8 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit noisy but there was warning about that
Friendly staff good location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Christine
Germany1 review9.0“Beautiful location directly at the lagoon”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Marna
Canada23 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Fun!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Arielle
Mexico2 Reviews10“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
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Renske
Netherlands7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A beautiful bubbly hostel with an unique location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Yuliana
Puerto Rico23 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Mira
Bulgaria3 Reviews8.0“Great place with nice vibe directly at the Lagune!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Ester
Netherlands7 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Ümit
Germany2 Reviews10“Very nice place right at the lake. Humberto and his colleagues are doing a great job! Thanks for the”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • 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
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Alexander
United Kingdom7 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Daniel
Spain59 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really good location on lake and helpful with booking tours
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Felix
Germany9 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Louise
France5 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Francesca_walton
United Kingdom35 Reviews11 helpful votes10“Amazing vibes, stunning views - chill here!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Chrissy
United States of America12 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely everything. The best views from available of the lake.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Dmitry
Australia29 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 7-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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
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Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Anya
United Kingdom23 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Stunning location, friendly hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Ulrike
United States of America2 Reviews7.0“Location and staff were great. Just the music is way too loud.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The too loud techno music at night was bad for me. I’m older.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Marie
Sweden2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Parties at night, too noicy
location was nice and staff was friendly
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Philipp
Germany2 Reviews10“My stay was really amazing! The staff is so helpful and patient with all the questions you might have about tours or you”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The location is amazing! Directly at the lagoon.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Shirley
United Kingdom22 Reviews9.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location with amazing outdoor space. Dorms are simple and small but I didn’t spend much time in there as the deck was so gorgeous and you had a big locker for your bag. Easy to walk to the main square. Staff are helpful with booking things and there is a tour company in the hostel for activities on the lake
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Rachida
Netherlands13 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location with a beautifull view of the lake. They have activities every day but it was less of a social hostel then i expected. Still had a great time tho.
Stayed in February 2024
