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The Funky Dodo Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Hopkins Pier in Hopkins

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Queen Room, Solar Hot Water) | View from room
Fridge
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Property amenity

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
South Main Road, Hopkins, Stann Creek District
  • Hopkins Village Beach
    1 min walk
  • Hopkins Pier
    3 min walk
  • Anderson Lagoon
    10 min drive
  • Placencia (PLJ)
    75 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

Traditional Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

Traditional Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Garden Area (Solar Hot Water)

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Garden Area (Solar Hot Water)

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Queen Room, Solar Hot Water)

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Queen Room, Solar Hot Water)

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Queen Room, Solar Hot Water)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Solar Hot Water) | Bathroom

Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Solar Hot Water)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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CA $162 total
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30 Nov - 1 Dec
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About the area

Hopkins

Close to the beach.At this Hopkins hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hopkins Pier and 6 miles (10 km) of Anderson Lagoon. Mayflower Bocawina National Park and Cockscomb Basin Forest Reserve are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hopkins Village Beach - 1 min walk
  • Hopkins Pier - 3 min walk
  • Anderson Lagoon - 10 min drive
  • Sittee Point - 13 min drive
  • Mayflower Bocawina National Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Pizza Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ella's Cool spot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Big Dock Ceviche Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪the paddlehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hopkins Smokey Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Funky Dodo Backpackers

Hostel near Hopkins Pier in Hopkins
As a guest of The Funky Dodo Backpackers, you'll find a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Funky Dodo Backpackers also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hopkins hostel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Funky Dodo Backpackers offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature shared/communal kitchens and fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, German, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 6 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 6 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • There is limited hot water on site.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Funky Dodo Backpackers.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel Hopkins
Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel
Funky Dodo Backpackers Hopkins
Funky Dodo Backpackers
The Funky Dodo Backpackers Belize/Hopkins
The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hopkins
The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Funky Dodo Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hopkins LobsterFest
Roy & Anna are always accommodating, and friendly, and the ambiance of people from all over the world you get to meet while staying there is always an adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Taina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and close to many restaurants, shops and travel agencies! Everything is open-air so the mosquitoes are having a feast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Disliked: Room comfort
If Primitive is what yoi seek....
No A/C in room. Did not stay after seeing room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved staying at the funky dodo hostel, all the staff were super kind, great location for walking around town, a short stumble to the Carribean. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alan, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's what you would expect of a backpackers hostel. Great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again. Only negative was limited parking, but then again, it was a backpackers place.

10/10 Excellent

Joycelyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Roy & Anna are AMAZING-it is family when you stay here. The ambiance, the staff, the people you meet are always AMAZING!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are comfy, the staff is helpful, the grounds are clean and well cared for, and the wifi is strong enough to work remotely. Love love love the Dodo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

MARK

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hostel just a few steps from the beach. Nice little rooms and good shared bathroom facilities with large shower stalls. Lounge and kitchen area are nice and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was clean and well worth the price Management was very friendly and had lots of helpful hints on what to do including expats in the area Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the vibe here eclectic mix of people and everyone very friendly. Place was well kept I upgraded after 2 nights when I saw the private rooms on top and figured I waNted to spoil myself. Team was very helpful in figuring out the village and what’s worth to do. I would definitely return here happily.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for backpackers or those who want own room.
friendly helpful hosts and a nice chill common area and coffee in the mornings made for a wonderful stay. will definitely return again. roy and anna will make sure you have a great time in Hopkins.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun place
Great hosts and a fun atmosphere. A great place to spend the night before continuing our adventures down the Belizean coast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved that place!
After we arrived we straight bookend third night. Could stay longer! Whole Hopkins area were nice, good restaurants and friendly helpful people there. It’s safety to hitchhike there. Very nice people at the hostel too, nice shared areas. Easy to get to Cockscomb in the jungle to maybe see some jaguars. No AC at rooms so that’s something you need to get along without.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir waren 2 Nächte im Funky Dodo, um von Hopkins aus die Umgebung zu erkunden. Wir hatten einen netten Aufenthalt. Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber und geräumig, der Aufenthaltsbereich war schön eingerichtet mit vielen Informationen zu Unternehmungen und vom Hostel aus war Hopkins gut zu Fuß zu erkunden, da es zentral gelegen war und auch Einkaufsmöglichkeiten nicht weit entfernt waren. Mit Abstand das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis auf unserer Belize-Reise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020