The Funky Dodo Backpackers (Belize/Hopkins) - Hostel Reviews

Also Known As:: The Funky Dodo Backpackers Belize/Hopkins

Address: Main street, Hopkins, Belize

Region: Belize > Stann Creek > Hopkins

Amenities:

Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 7 Speciality lodging in Hopkins

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Funky dodo Backpackers Hostel is located right in centre of Hopkins village on the Caribbean coast of Belize. We offer comfortable budget accommodation in the spacious 14 bed dormitory in full size single bunk beds. We also offer private rooms and self catering apartments.We have free Wi-Fi, shaded sandy outdoor chill out area with hammocks and BBQ, well equipped kitchen free of use, new clean bathrooms, a transport service and a laundry service.Within a 30 second walk from the hostel there is The King Casava bar and restaurant, internet cafe, cafes, the beach, and a supermarket. A 5 minute walk will take you to several more bars, restaurants and shops.The village is known as the safest place in all of Belize. You can walk the streets anywhere in the village alone at any time of day or night without a single worry. The local crowd are a really friendly and kind people and will smile and wave as you go by.Located 60 yards from the Caribbean sea, close to all amenities and a perfect location to catch a boat out to the reef for some snorkeling and diving, floating about in the river and lagoons for some fishing, take a day trip out on a catamaran. A great location from where one can visit all the inland sites , the Cockscomb basin Jaguar sanctuary and the Mayflower reserve is also very close by where you can study abundant wild life and stunning vegetation. Several of Belize’s archeological sites can be comfortably seen on a day trip from here. ... more less

haydilew

Washington DC, District of Columbia

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“One of the coolest places in Hopkins Beach!”

Reviewed 14 May 2013

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this hostel on Tripadvisor, then checked it out when we first arrived in Belize. The owners and their pet cats are wonderful! The other works are as well. Their little treetop bar area with a handmade roof is super chill and they happy hour prices are unbeatable. We stayed in a 14-person dorm, which... More

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goudarziha

Arlington, Virginia

“Best stop in all of Hopkins”

Reviewed 13 May 2013

First time in Belize and hopkins is our first stop on the trip. I accidently made reservations for for the night before we got there, but Will (the owner) was very friendly and very accommodating to us. This is a wonderful, clean, chill and fun hostel with an awesome treetop bar and restaurant and would have liked to stay there... More

SoukyR

Prague, Czech Republic

Reviewer

3 reviews

“4 nights in Funky Dodo”

Reviewed 10 May 2013

We stayed 4 nights in Funky Dodo, Hopkins in 10 people. We used it mainly as a base for our trips and it was ideal for it. It's not 5-star hotel, but for sleeping it is enough, good location few metres from beach and nice bar, where we got great meals and drinks for cheap. Overall, Funky Dodo is a... More

Thecanadianttavler

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“Not a good experiance or first impression”

Reviewed 30 April 2013

So we roll into Hopkins and we see the Funky Do Do. It wasn't the greatest of looking places. When checking in with the drunk and stoned owner we got a room that was filthy with garbage laying around. The windows couldn't keep mosquito s out. The floor was just a slab floor with half inch gaps so the crawlers... More

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Hello. I remember you. You form part of the very few people to whom I nearly refused entry to. When you arrived you barged in to the room exclaiming in some colorful language that you would not stay here and stormed out again without saying hello to me or any of the staff. You were very aggressive and when you... More

Blondieinbelize

San Ignacio, Belize

Top Contributor

53 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

13 helpful votes

“Nice Little Upstairs Bar”

Reviewed 24 April 2013

The upstairs bar is a new addition to the rooms. It is upstairs and open, so you get a nice breeze. The bartender was very friendly and service was good. Beers were cold and the prices were very good. A few of the other guests were using their laptops as they sat. Cozy and comfy.

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0theories

Portland, Oregon

Senior Contributor

26 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

4 helpful votes

“Fun place to stay and hang out.”

Reviewed 7 April 2013

Stayed here for a few nights while visiting Hopkins. Great atmosphere and really fun bartender! The dorms are decent with fans and it wasn't loud. The bar upstairs is a fun hangout for people staying here and for people not. Lots of fun and Loraine truly speaks truth to power :) The guy running the place (while the owners were... More

Mr.Jaap

“Totally chilled, great place to stay!”

Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

After passing through Hopkins on my way to Honduras, I easily decided to do the same on the the back: great place to stay, fantastic hosts, nice food and a totally cool bar. And Will and Joanna even gave me a ride to Dangriga, awesome!

MiiFinland

Finland

34 reviews

30 hotel reviews

Reviews in 26 cities

14 helpful votes

“needs a good clean-up”

Reviewed 21 March 2013

Stayed in a private room that was decent enough even tho the roof leaked and one of the beds was a bit wet because of that. The shared showers only had cold water and were quite small and there was a lot of stuff (empty shampoo bottles, underwear, towels etc.) left behind by other guests. The main complaint we had... More

Callum W

Antigua, Guatemala

“Best accomodation in Hopkins”

Reviewed 16 March 2013

The hostel is very friendly and well run. Their is an excellent little bar and the staff serve up some very good and very cheap food. The dorm is clean, the beds are comfy and the bathroom facilities as good as any your likely to find in the central american 'hostel scene'. It really has the personal touch too, Will... More

Gretyl1977

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Good accomodations for a reasonable price”

Reviewed 10 March 2013

I stayed at the Funky Dodo for 3 nights in early March. We had a full house with 14 in the dorm room but I slept just fine with earplugs in. We enjoyed a number of meals, served by friendly staff, making new friends at the newly opened restaurant bar which I can attest to does shut down at 12... More

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