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The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel

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7.6Good

(296 Ratings)

"I had only planned to stay at Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel for one night, but ended up staying an entire week – and I’m so glad I did! From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the incredib..."

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7.6 / 10.0

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Hostel in Hopkins

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Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

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Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Located in Hopkins, a few steps from Hopkins Beach, The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Amenities at The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Free parking

Map of Hopkins

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Jaguar Paw Cave - Jaguar Paw Park Outpost - Cave Tubing Belize - Ambergris Caye Tours

Mayflower Bocawina National Park

Dreaming Giant waterfalls

Ya'axkin Butterfly House

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7.6Good

(296 Ratings)

"I had only planned to stay at Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel for one night, but ended up staying an entire week – and I’m so glad I did! From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the incredib..."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.6 / 10.0

Good(296 Ratings)

Hostel in Hopkins

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Map of Hopkins

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Jaguar Paw Cave - Jaguar Paw Park Outpost - Cave Tubing Belize - Ambergris Caye Tours

Mayflower Bocawina National Park

Dreaming Giant waterfalls

Ya'axkin Butterfly House

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Located in Hopkins, a few steps from Hopkins Beach, The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Free parking

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

7.6 / 10.0

Good(296 Ratings)

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7.0 / 10.0

Expensive for what it is.

A very relaxing place to unwind. The kitchen is well serviced with cooking utensils and a fridge for your food. Great hammock area to relax. A selection of books to choose from. The owner provides some great advice for things to do and see with recommendations. Coffee was provided in the morning which was nice.

If you rely on wifi connection, do not stay here. The owners use a cheap provider and it goes down frequently and when it is working, the speeds are slow. I walked up the road to Ella's Restaurant where the wifi was perfect. The dorm is beside the front road, the walls have no insulation and it is very noisy. The hot water is solar. If you have days of cloud cover, there is no hot water.

1.0 / 10.0

On its way out

Great central location easy to access. Friendly owner who was happy to chat and point out where to eat.

Tired and neglected, the funky dodo is currently being in the process of being sold. There were cobwebs on the bunk beds, fans clogged with dust. The bathroom and toilet seemed pretty tired.

3.0 / 10.0

This wasn't a place where we felt welcome.

We booked two nights. Because there was no Wi-Fi from the first evening and it wasn't fixed the next morning, we asked to cancel the second night. I need internet for work. The owner refused to refund that night, citing a policy she made up herself. If you advertise Wi-Fi as one of the highlights on booking.com, you should be able to deliver. That feels unfair. The same goes for the fee you have to pay for filtered water and to pay by credit card.

9.0 / 10.0

Funky hostel great location

Lots of space to chill in hammocks and other seating

9.0 / 10.0

Recommend!

Nice facilities, coffee, friendly staff, comfortable room.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Funky Dodo Hostel – A Hidden Gem on the Caribbean Coast!

I had only planned to stay at Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel for one night, but ended up staying an entire week – and I’m so glad I did! From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the incredible team: Anna, Alison and Lorraine. Their genuine hospitality and friendly vibe made it a joy to stay there, and there was none of that sterile atmosphere you get with some hostels. The staff went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. They were also incredibly knowledgeable and approachable and gave me great advice on things to do in the local area and beyond, and even helped me plan onward travel for the next leg of my journey. I stayed in a large family room with an ensuite bathroom at the back of the hostel. It was immaculately clean, spacious, and quiet. The room included a comfortable double bed and two bunk beds, perfect for groups or solo travelers who enjoy extra space and privacy. I also noticed that the communal showers and toilets were cleaned frequently and kept in great condition. Another reason to stay at the Funky Dodo is its perfect location—right in the heart of Hopkins Village. The beach is just a one-minute walk away, making it incredibly convenient for daily swims and sunset strolls. Plus, the beach area is lined with a variety of great restaurants and bars, offering plenty of dining options. The local supermarket is literally a 30 second walk away. The communal facilities are excellent. The common area is relaxed and welcoming with lots of benches, hammocks and tables . It is also spotlessly maintained, and well-equipped with two refrigerators, a microwave, gas stove, and a coffee machine – everything you need to feel at home (oh and there is free coffee in the mornings). There is also a beautiful roof top terrace that is worth checking out and is quiet too. My only regret was that I didn’t spend longer! Funky Dodo, thank you for an unforgettable stay.

Everything was great..

7.0 / 10.0

Affordable accomodation

The showers were quite big, with hooks for your clothes and a shelf to put your toiletries. The toilets and showers were cleaned frequently.

Hostel staff wasn’t the friendliest although they help you with a straight face. The place to put my belongings was full of dry lentils from previous person I suppose and it could have been cleaned. The rooms had no air con.

7.0 / 10.0

For half the amount of the price I would recommend it

A nice hostel with a good location, very quiet at night

The value for money was not worth it. And you had to pay extra to get drinkable water

7.0 / 10.0

Decent budget option, but could be improved

-Clean rooms and common areas - Close to the beach - Equipped kitchen and fridge - Youth Hostel vibe

- Lots of sandflies in common areas - No WiFi in rooms (had to use the WiFi from nearby restaurant Coconut Husk) - Unhelpful staff - Loud fans and no AC so it gets hot at night - No hot water (warm water at best)

9.0 / 10.0

Inviting and relaxing space

The room was clean with art on the wall. The space is lovely, inviting, and comfortable. The beach is very near.

8.0 / 10.0

Funky Dodo was my first hostel. (I’m 86.) I’d do it again!

Shady garden, morning coffee, friendly staff (with one exception), location, clean, comfortable beds

Could have used more comfortable seating for reading, lounging. Some guests didn’t clean up after themselves in the kitchen but I don’t know that could be changed.

7.0 / 10.0

Great vibe and location, needs a bit of TLC and some customer service training!

It’s a lovely vibe with hammocks everywhere and a clean kitchen and shared bathroom. The beds were comfortable and the bunks were very high (with great steps up) and substantial so you weren’t too bothered by others fidgeting!

Some of the staff could do with cracking a smile every now and then (except Alison who was very friendly!), but they were helpful albeit reluctantly. The whole place needs a good lick of paint. It’s tired and some things are broken eg the locks for your padlock to go on the larger drawers. There are a few simple maintenance jobs plus a coat of paint which would bring this place up to its full glory!

9.0 / 10.0

Coast stop on route from BC to PG

The room was spacious,quiet and clean. The bed was comfortable. Kitchen area was good. Plenty of outside space. Coffee and water available. Information board handy and close to food options and ATM. Easy to hitch a lift to most places from the junction but bus routes at main junction if you needed. Taxi option too if that's your thing. Some decent hikes not too far away. All in all a pleasant stay.

All good😁

10.0 / 10.0

Best place to stay in Hopkins

Well set out hostel - clean rooms comfy beds good kitchen - right in the heart of Hopkins with easy access to the beach .

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

I will come back.

The staff Didnt tell us food choice with Elton right across street from Funky Dodo

3.0 / 10.0

We had no other options.

They had a kitchen. It was well located.

The room was very warm and only had very little fans. Some of them were broken. The bathrooms didn't have lights and were always dirty. The price was way too high for what you get.

8.0 / 10.0

Good hostel for travellers in Hopkins

Cheapest budget hostel in Hopkins which attracted a friendly group of travellers. Good location near the beach. Free coffee in the mornings. Kitchen to make your own meals. Bars and restaurants nearby.

6.0 / 10.0

Nice hostel, unfriendly staff

Good location Cool hangout areas

Staff were a bit standoffish…

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

Great little hostel located close to the beach and restaurants. Nice shared shaded spaces to hangout in the heat of the day. Good bathroom and showers, as well as a great little kitchen to use. Owners and staff were always at hand and keeping the place clean. Fans we’re available for the dorms

7.0 / 10.0

Good

Friendly and helpful owners who were very responsive when I mailed them. Information at the hostel of what to do in the area (hikes and waterfalls etc) and info about transportation to other places. Nice atmosphere. Cute little garden with hammocks. Almost right next to the busstop and ATM. Beds with curtains and small bedlights. (I liked it that they don't have a big light) Big storage drawers under the bed where you can leave and lock your big backpack. Communal kitchen with fridge and stove. Cheap bike rental by the hour. Beach nearby. Supermarket across the street.

The place is a bit rundown and could use some renovation. Although it wasn't a problem for me. There's only 1 stove with place for 2 pans so around dinnertime it's busy and you probably need to wait before you can cook.

10.0 / 10.0

A great hostel in a nice quiet village

Great hostel, lots of nice travelers, hosts were great

wifi wasn't great

7.0 / 10.0

good stay near the beach

well situated almost on the beach, the cabins are small, clean and comfy with fan, kitchen facilities well equipped, the bathrooms/showers are clean, trees and flowers makes it cool. Staff is helpful

the place is a bit rundown

6.0 / 10.0

One of the few hostels in Belize

It's a great location. Very worthwhile to wake up for sunrise. The free coffee was also great. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful.

I didn't like it that they charge for drinking water. The fan situation in the 8 bed dorm was also not great.

3.0 / 10.0

The person greeting us after a hot day and long walk was rude right off the bat.

the IDEA of it

rude person at desk, stagnant air, no circulation, dusty, won’t be back

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

This was the only hostel where I had to pay for a purified water. Wifi was not stable. There are no light bulbs in some of the bathrooms.

7.0 / 10.0

sufficed

location

laundry facilities down, poor seating arrangements

7.0 / 10.0

Good

bed in the private room was comfortable.

Wifi only worked near the hammocks in the communal area and not well! We didn’t like the vibe there.

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

Good location, cool space for hanging out with hammocs & kitchen, nice owner.

4.0 / 10.0

ok, but only in the dorms

location is good, kitchen is quite ok, easy to reach. hammock area is nice.

terrible bed, old and loud fans in the room, no privacy in the shower/toilet area. sinks could be refurbished. way too expensive for what you get.

8.0 / 10.0

Nice place!

I really liked the vibe in the hostel. The place looks very cute, there's a really good kitchen and always someone in reception. The location is very convenient, right by the main roads and the beach. A very clean part of the beach too. The dorm beds are spacious and with al the little conveniences like a bedlamp, locker, little shelf and curtains. I read bad things about the mattresses, but to be honest mine wasn't that bad. You feel the springs a bit, but for me it was ok.

The sliding door was a bit noisy for a dorm. I had cold showers but apparently that depends on the clouds with the solar power, for me it was fine because it was warm. I think the place would look even better if broken/decolored decorations we're taken away, but those are just small things. All in all good place with character for a fair price!

10.0 / 10.0

A great place to stay

Really enjoyed my stay here. Right by the beautiful beach. Slim and Julian were legends! Hope to return one day.

9.0 / 10.0

The ultimate backpacker hostel in the centre of Hopkins

Funky Dodo is an institution itself, THE backpacker stay in the Stann Creek District. It‘s in the very centre of Hopkins, near everything you need: restaurants, bars, beach, bus stop, ATM (that surprisingly worked the day we were there!). They have a small number of simple, but well kept. and equipped private rooms additional to their dorms, who group around an open kitchen and lounge area, which was always filled with life.

Located at the main street, it can get a bit noisy at night, especially around Garifuna Settlement Day.

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