Elmar Hostel

The bathrooms were not super clean or didn’t have a hand soap available and some of the sinks were clogged, some toilets were not flushing or didn’t have seats. Staff was ok but not very friendly, provided just a bare minimum of information or help. It’s not for light sleepers, there are some pretty loud party spots nearby.

Elmar Hostel has a nice jungle aesthetic. It is a small hostel with chill vibes. The staff are cool and friendly, and they make a lovely breakfast! And they do your laundry for free (small charge for soap if you don't have it). The 6-bed dorm was perfect, the bed had a light and outlets, a curtain for privacy, and a spacious designated storage space for your stuff. It's a short walk to one of three public access points to the laguna. If you plan to go out late, just make sure to note down the code to unlock the door at night so you don't get locked out!

Excellent staff and location facing the lagoon, breakfast included, bicycles, and kayaks! I recommend the sunrise tours from the hostel.

This spot is amazing! Came back two weeks after my first trip because it was a great stay! Staff were always amazing and friendly and made my stay feel great! Answered any questions and had tons of great recommendations! Shout outs to Karla, she surprised me and got some of the staff like Hans to sing me Happy Birthday and made my day!! A day I’ll never forget! And always great seeing Canela, their beautiful and friendly dog ? ♥️ she’s great! Thanks for the great memories and making me feel at home!!! ? ? definitely recommend this spot!! ? ?

Everything is perfect. Best hostel ever. Fully enjoyed 1 week in Bacalar. -

Good social vibe, staffs are supported, offer tours with reasonable price. The public area is cozy, breakfast is simple but it’s fresh home made. A few minutes’ walking distance to the free lake entrance The bathroom is not enough for all the female guest, only one showering and there is no toilet seat

Friendly and great atmosphere! Chill spot very nice and comfy! The yard is cool but looks like it would be great full of trees or like a little walking path with plants would be awesome but that’s just my opinion :)

It gets hot during the day abcs early into the night so falling asleep is sometimes very uncomfortable and they ran out of water overnight one night so I woke up to use some very disgusting toilets

Breakfast could be a bit bigger but was delicious.

Beautiful , peaceful little heaven in Bacalar

Amazing hostel, it's clean, wide and in a great location., The staff is amazing, people and the vibe is generally magnificient, would definitely go there again.

I loved everything about this hostel. The location was great, close to supermarkets, restaurants, bars and city Center. The beds were comfortable and the bedrooms and bathrooms always very clean. I stayed 10 days as I was working and I found different spots from where I could work and have my meetings. The hostel has a chilled vibe, so it was great as well to rest. The staff was the best part! All very friendly, we hanged out and had a good time together. Cooking lessons, and parties with Gus the DJ were the best! Anything. I would only recommend more sockets in the common areas

This is a very uniquely designed hostel, with lots of outdoor space that has plenty of chairs, tables and hammocks. The 6-bed female dorm I stayed in was bright, spacious and airy. It also has air conditioning. Beds and bedding were super comfortable, and towels were free. Each bed had a privacy curtain, shelf and light. There were 2 showers, 2 toilets and 2 sinks for the female dorm use only. The hostel is kept very clean and tidy. A basic breakfast is available, so is use of a kitchen. This is not a party hostel and guests are very respectful of each other. Han was the perfect host / receptionist and nothing was too much trouble. She was polite, professional, engaging, friendly and very helpful. Although the hostel is located on a quiet road, it is opposite the party hostel, Che, which pumps out the non-stop music on a Saturday night to the early hours. Therefore, ear plugs are a must!

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The rooms and especially the bed with the curtain was amazing. Very nice terrace to chill outside. The only thing that could be improved is the breakfast: either don't offer breakfast or offer good breakfast. There was only hard toasted bread and 2 types of fruit. The water for the tea tasted like tap water and wasn't really drinkable... In terms of comfort in rooms and facilities I would 100% recommend it.

Pleasant

Good

I loved the beds here they were really comfortable. The chill spaces were also nice. The showers and bathrooms were very clean. It's within a few minutes' walk to the downtown area. The owners girlfriend wasn't very polite and banged on my bed every night, waking me up for snoring, which I feel is a normal thing in hostels. It was super annoying.

Lovely female dorm with curtains. I had high expectations for this hostel based on the reviews, but unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. While the female dorm was lovely and comfortable, the overall experience was dampened by the staff/volunteers. It often felt like they were annoyed when asked for help, which made the atmosphere less welcoming. I also spoke with other guests who had similar experiences, which is a shame because this place has a lot of potential. Good service and a friendly attitude make a huge difference in a hostel, and sadly, that was lacking here. I hope the management takes this feedback into account to improve the experience for future guests.

Very good