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Reviews of The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel

Main street Hopkins, Hopkins, Belize

#8 of 10 hotels in Hopkins

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 151 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Funky hostel great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of space to chill in hammocks and other seating

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice facilities, coffee, friendly staff, comfortable room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the hamacs, the open kitchen with lots of equipment to use, the fans in the bed…

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    7.0
    Affordable accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

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

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For what you got it, I’m more used to spending around £10 for the dorm…. But we were in Belize I guess lol

    Good kitchen, good location, staff are so friendly! And they have a beautiful cat names Fritz! Very comfortable bed with a fan.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    7.0
    For half the amount of the price I would recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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

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

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    7.0
    Decent budget option, but could be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 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)

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

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    9.0
    Inviting and relaxing space
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower could've been hotter I guess? No complaints otherwise - loved it.

    Such marvelous vibes at this hostel. Amazing location right in the middle of Hopkins - and a literally 1 minute walk out the back gate to a nice beach. Helpful owner who gave us recommendations and also was generous with some medicine for my boyfriend (who was in pain). Adorable private room with a big fan and comfortable beds. Great common area in the middle with chairs, hammocks, a kitchen to use, and lots of books to peruse. Phenomenal.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    8.0
    Funky Dodo was my first hostel. (I’m 86.) I’d do it again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

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

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    7.0
    Great vibe and location, needs a bit of TLC and some customer service training!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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!

    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!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Coast stop on route from BC to PG
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good😁

    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.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I missed not having a hot or even warm shower and more hammocks would have been nice or cushions for the chaise lounges

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was meh ,fan was very loud,expensive for shared bathroom

    Great hostel social scene,good kitchen,great location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    7.0
    Enjoyed our stay here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is very dated and needs to either be sold, or fully gutted and refurbished, it has a dilapidated feel.

    Very nice atmosphere. Gave us a really useful number of a local taxi guy which we appreciated! Staff were nice and helpful. Very good value for money and felt safe.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    8.0
    Would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a few bugs, but that's to be expected And most of the time, no hot water

    Its Nice atmosphere, the room was comfortable, the bed was comfortable, the kitchen was nice to use, One huge plus was the friendly cat

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    8.0
    I stayed 3 nights and really enjoyed it. Had a good time just relaxing in the hostel or by the beach with the people. It
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough hammocks, could have basic seasoning and oil and a bigger stovetop for cooking

    Kitchen was a social spot, hostel is not too big, close to beach, very nice people to be around, bar table around the kitchen

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    7.0
    Expensive for just an ok place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt dirty everywhere, mattress was awful barely got any sleep for 3 nights. Just tired and run down Reception was extremely miserable.

    Location. Owner was great, very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    7.0
    Pleasant experience, very nice bed just the cold shower was annoying
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of signs everywhere to remind you of the most basic hostel manners, I felt like they don’t trust people to think…No sun = no hot shower

    Free Coffee, cosy atmosphere, clean and equipped kitchen

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    9.0
    Amazing - cannot recommend enough!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The matrass was a little old and not super comfortable.

    The location is fantastic & the vibe is very chill. Beds in the dorms had plenty of storage space. The owners were amazing. They take guests comfort and safety very serious - they handled an incident with another guest absolutely superb.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    9.0
    Really good hostel next to the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Somewhat tight in the room, but thats okay. Etwas eng im Dorm, aber okay.

    Weiche Betten, gut ausgestattete Küche, ultra nah zum Strand. Wirklich gut! Soft beds, very well equipped kitchen, very close to the beach. Really good!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable but fairly expensive rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel seems a little tired, with stained (but clean) sheets and some rusty/broken decorations in the communal area.

    Comfortable rooms and nice communal courtyard.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double room was very small, limited accessibility by bus (runs only very rarely through Hopkins)

    Location, price, colorful design, size

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot showers

    Very clean hostel with comfy beds. Staff were all lovely and really helpful. 30 second walk from the beach which was perfect! I extended another night because I liked it so much!

    Stayed in December 2024

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