Elmar Hostel

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Elmar Hostel in Bacalar offers a welcoming environment with air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a terrace. Guests can enjoy lake views and a serene garden setting. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides free bicycles, a shared kitchen, laundry service, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a balcony, washing machine, and a dining area. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, à la carte, and vegetarian. Guests can enjoy cheese and fruits each morning. Activities and Services: Elmar Hostel offers yoga classes, free on-site private parking, and free toiletries. The reception staff speak English and Spanish. Chetumal International Airport is 36 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Pascal
Germany Germany
“Really cool common area and the dorms were great as well! Staff was very helpful”
Nicole
Malta Malta
“a simple breakfast with a toast and jam yogurt and fruit & coffee. Not too much but good enough for me”
Raj
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Generally lovely place to stay, all the staff are really nice The booking comes with an hour of kayak use, free bike rental, laundry Kitchen is nice and well equipped Staff very friendly and always happy to help”
Nicole
Switzerland Switzerland
“Overall, I really enjoyed my stay. The dorm is nice! Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Good location - not far from the Lagoon and restaurants etc. The Hostel has a great atmosphere. Breakfast was good but as already mentioned in other reviews...”
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The people, the air conditioning and the beautifully prepared breakfast. The free bikes were great and I rode one to the Cenote Azul ( just check the brakes). Loved the sunrise kayak, just a beautiful, calm place.”
Laurine
France France
“Great hostel, chill vibes 3 minutes from the lagoon Giovanni & his team are super nice and helpful The free breakfast is delicious Free laundry, kayaks, paddle boards, bikes, water fountain Kitchen is well equipped”
Nancy
Netherlands Netherlands
“Staff was very nice. Very nice hostel atmosphere, incredibly clean & comfortable. I highly recommend this hostel if you’re looking for a quiet time.”
Nicole
Malta Malta
“staff super nice and welcoming. Place is chill and clean and comfortable”
Ebba
Sweden Sweden
“I had a great time at Elmar, if you’re looking for a chill vibe but still social - this is the place. The two girls and the guy who work there that I met were super nice, and they arranged activities like yoga, meditation, etc. Very clean and...”
Isla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stayed at Elmar hostel for 3 weeks (was doing a bit of work in Bacalar while there), and I loved my stay there. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, always willing to help with my Spanish, teach me some Mexican cooking or give local...”

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House rules

Elmar Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 17 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Elmar Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.