10/10 Exceptional
Great place to atay
Cory
Cory, 2-night trip
The Funky Dodo Backpackers
Hostel located steps from Hopkins Pier
Step into The Funky Dodo Backpackers, where laid-back vibes meet tropical charm. Relax in the garden, unwind on the terrace, or get lost in a good book from the library. With luggage storage and tour assistance available to help plan your day trips near Hopkins Pier.
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
- Housekeeping once per stay
- Near the beach
- Terrace
- Garden
- Library
- Fridge in a common area
- Water dispenser
- Laundry service
- Self-serve laundry
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
- Children stay free
- Garden
- Terrace
- Laundry facilities
- Blackout curtains
- Limited housekeeping
£44
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Room options
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Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Garden Area (Solar Hot Water)
Highlights
Garden
Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Fan
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
- 93 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bunk Bed
Traditional Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)
Exceptional
Highlights
Garden
Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Fan
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
- 19 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)
Highlights
Garden
Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Fan
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
- 17 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Solar Hot Water)
Highlights
Garden
Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
- 27 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Queen Room, Solar Hot Water)
Highlights
Garden
Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
- 26 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
South Main Road, Hopkins, Stann Creek District
About this property
The Funky Dodo Backpackers
Enjoy your visit to Hopkins with a stay at The Funky Dodo Backpackers. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby scuba-diving and snorkelling. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
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The Funky Dodo Backpackers Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10 Exceptional
Really nice place where everything is just simple!
Céline
Céline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very nice hostel with a nice common area steps away from the beach
Armando
Armando, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Ok place, the staff and travellers I met left something more sing in the vibe to many hostels I’ve stayed at the last while!
Hewett
Hewett, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice place to stay. Close to the beach. Fun to meet backpackers and share with them.
Pierre-Olivier
Pierre-Olivier, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Douglas
Douglas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The owner and staff are wonderful.
George
George, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Affordable option in Hopkins. Washrooms are shared which is what you pay for and coffee is complimentary, water refills are very cheap so helps reduce plastic which is great and great location.
Wesley
Wesley, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Fun place
Great hosts and a fun atmosphere. A great place to spend the night before continuing our adventures down the Belizean coast.
Lacey
Lacey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The bear necessities
alois
alois, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Gina
Gina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great place and close to many restaurants, shops and travel agencies! Everything is open-air so the mosquitoes are having a feast!
Taina
Taina, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Friendly, helpful owners.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Roy & Anna are AMAZING-it is family when you stay here. The ambiance, the staff, the people you meet are always AMAZING!!
Gina
Gina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Susan
10/10 Exceptional
We special and cozy hostel
We loved that place! <3 After we arrived we straight bookend third night. Could stay longer! Whole Hopkins area were nice, good restaurants and friendly helpful people 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.
Mikael
Mikael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The owners are very helpful. It is steps to the beach and Hopkins Pier. There are a few restaurants in the area as well as an ATM, super market, and pharmacy. The cooking area is well equipped and its a friendly place with a communal atmosphere .
George
George, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A lovely place run by lovely staff and owners. Close to everything. Highly recommended.😎
George
George, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Mikael
Mikael, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
If Primitive is what yoi seek....
No A/C in room. Did not stay after seeing room.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Mixed Bag.
Funky Dodo is an economical choice for travelers who don’t need much. The property is really lovely. It’s very close to the beach, restaurants, ATM, and grocery stores. There’s a nice courtyard to sit in. We had a private room so I can’t speak to the condition of the shared rooms. We were surprised to learn that there is no air conditioning. They did give us an extra fan. Most nights the temp was ok, but our last night it was too hot to sleep. WiFi connection was spotty. Sometimes there’s hot/warm water, sometimes not. Our biggest complaint is that we bought a bunch of Belizean chocolate bars to bring back as gifts. We put them in the communal fridge to avoid melting, wrapped in a bag with our names on it, and someone stole half of them, and put a partially eaten one back in the bag.
Jolee
Jolee, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
This is a great place to lay your head in Hopkins at an affordable price. Staff are really helpful and knowledgeable. I stayed in a private room with shared shower. The room was adequate and a powerful fan for cooling. There was a dog in the house next door that barked incessantly in front of my window. Obviously not the fault of the hostel, but something to be aware of. I wear heavy duty earplugs when I sleep and the dogs yaps pierced right through them. All in all though, good place to stay with a friendly vibe.
Ellie
Ellie, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Preis-Leistung etwas zu hoch. Das Personal war sehr unsympatisch. Die Fragen wurden zwar beantwortet, aber waren nur bedingt hilfreich.
Nicola
Nicola, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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