The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel - Hopkins
16.86272, -88.2843Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Shower
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
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Shower
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds
Essential information about The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel
💵 Lowest room price | 292 R |
📏 Distance to centre | 1.1 km |
✈️ Distance to airport | 24.6 km |
🧳 Nearest airport | Silver Creek, SVK |
Location

- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
- Hotels nearby
Reviews of The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel
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missingWrote a review on 20 Jul
Best central location. Close to the beach, making it easy to spend time there. Water refill service was a convenient and eco-friendly bonus.
Facilities were basic, especially the dorm room with small beds and poor ventilation. There were limited charging outlets and no lockers for valuables.
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missingWrote a review on 16 Jul
Funky Dodo is 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, and ATM. The small number of well-equipped private rooms and dorms group around an open kitchen and lounge area, always filled with life. The rooftop deck is a great place to chill. The owners, Roy and Anna, provide a nice welcome and are really kind. The hostel is clean, with lovely gardens to relax in. It's just a minute away from the beach and the bus stop, making it the perfect location. Highly recommend the tours from here.
Can't recommend this hotel highly enough.
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missingWrote a review on 11 Jul
Shady outdoor area with trees, hammocks, and communal kitchen. Free morning coffee. Owners gave cash due to ATM issues. Friendly local animals for cuddles. Well-kept colorful place with clean showers and bathrooms. Convenient supermarket across the street.
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missingWrote a review on 07 Jul
I recently stayed at the Funky Dodo Backpackers in Hopkins for a few days. It's the only hostel in town, so it was a great place to meet fellow travelers. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the showers and toilets were kept clean. The staff, Roy and Anna, were friendly and accommodating, even allowing us to bring our black lab. They gave our kids kites for a local festival, which was a fun touch. The hangout area with hammocks was perfect for relaxing, and I appreciated the option to refill my water bottle for a small charge. a comfortable, relaxed, and friendly place to stay.
Would recommend this hotel.
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missingWrote a review on 02 Jul
We loved the hostel's great location and outdoor space, perfect for families. the comfortable beds with privacy curtains were a bonus.
Felt relaxed, nothing too much trouble.
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missingWrote a review on 28 Jun
Great location near beach and restaurants. Clean rooms with privacy curtains, reading lights, and storage bins. Good kitchen facilities. Peaceful garden with hammocks. Convenient bus stop in front.
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missingWrote a review on 16 Jun
funky dodo backpackers in hopkins was even better the second time around. the owners were incredibly kind and went above and beyond, providing aloe for my sunburn. the location was perfect, right by the beach and a supermarket. highly recommend the tours, especially the night one!
One thing was missing.
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missingWrote a review on 15 Jun
Friendly owners, responsive, helpful information, nice atmosphere, cute garden.
Nothing could have been better.
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missingWrote a review on 08 Jun
Friendly and welcoming owners. Clean and great location. Ample hammocks for relaxing. Helpful with bus information. Common kitchen with fridge. Flexible with date changes. Tastefully decorated communal areas. Large and comfortable room. Quirky ensuite with hot shower. Informative about local area. Nice atmosphere and cute garden. Conveniently located near bus stop and ATM. Beds with curtains and small bedlights. Big storage drawers under the bed. Communal kitchen with fridge and stove. Cheap bike rental option. Beach nearby. Supermarket across the street
All good.
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missingWrote a review on 23 Apr
The mattress in my room was comfortable and provided a good night's sleep. I loved the colorful and well-kept ambiance of the Funky Dodo Backpackers. The clean and bright showers and bathroom were a pleasant surprise, and I appreciated the abundance of hooks in there and in the rooms. The curtains on each bed provided privacy, and I felt secure with the lockable drawer for valuables. The reading light and plug for electronics at each bunk were a nice touch. The hammocks in the inner garden were perfect for relaxation and reading, and having a supermarket conveniently located across the street was a plus. The clean and well-equipped kitchen made it easy to prepare meals.
Although there were a few minor inconveniences, such as the slightly springy and soft mattress and the procedure of signing in and paying before being able to put down luggage, overall I found my stay at Funky Dodo Backpackers to be wonderful. The owners were friendly and helpful, and the attention to detail was evident throughout the hostel.
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missingWrote a review on 23 Apr
The hostel's common areas are lovely, with an outdoor kitchen and shaded hammocks. It is also conveniently located just steps away from the beach. the rooms are basic but comfortable, with beds and fans.
The owner gave us incorrect bus information, causing a lengthy and frustrating journey.
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missingWrote a review on 11 Apr
stayed in hopkins before but the funky dodo backpackers made it even better! the dorms were comfy, the bathrooms were great, and the owners were like family. loved the peaceful garden and the convenience of the local bus stopping right outside at 7am.
slow wifi
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missingWrote a review on 31 Mar
I had a fantastic time at The Funky Dodo! The staff was incredibly helpful and made me feel like family. The rooms were spotless and the beds were comfortable. The location was perfect, with everything within walking distance. I also enjoyed unwinding in the hammocks after a long day. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this hostel.
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missingWrote a review on 19 Mar
Good location, friendly staff, clean facilities, lockers in dorms, nice hammock area.
Couldn't fault.
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missingWrote a review on 21 Jan
The communal area was really nice, with a chill out garden and excellent shower facilities. the location of the hostel was very convenient, being close to restaurants and the bus stop.
The bed in my room was old and saggy, definitely in need of a mattress replacement. the rooms were not luxurious, a bit stuffy, and the mattresses were not very comfortable.
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