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The Funky Dodo Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Hopkins Pier

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Garden Area (Solar Hot Water) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

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  • 93 sq m
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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

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  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Queen Room, Solar Hot Water) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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

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Deck/patio
Yard
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Individually decorated
Fan
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Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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 | Shower, towels

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

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Deck/patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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South Main Road, Hopkins, Stann Creek District

What's nearby

  • Hopkins Village Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hopkins Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sittee Point - 16 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Gulisi Garifuna Museum - 34 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Pen Cayetano Studio Gallery - 34 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Pizza Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ella's Cool spot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪the paddlehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hopkins Smokey Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Geckos Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Funky Dodo Backpackers

Hostel near Hopkins Pier
Located close to Anderson Lagoon, The Funky Dodo Backpackers provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and guidebooks
  • Private yards, communal kitchens, and fans

Languages

English, German, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is limited hot water on site
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Funky Dodo Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at The Funky Dodo Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Funky Dodo Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Funky Dodo Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Funky Dodo Backpackers located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hopkins Pier and within 12 mi (20 km) of Anderson Lagoon and Mayflower Bocawina National Park. Marie Sharp's Factory and Gulisi Garifuna Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Funky Dodo Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place to atay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Really nice place where everything is just simple!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Very nice hostel with a nice common area steps away from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice place to stay. Close to the beach. Fun to meet backpackers and share with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The bear necessities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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

The owner and staff are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

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

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

8/10

Friendly, helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

A lovely place run by lovely staff and owners. Close to everything. Highly recommended.😎
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10

No A/C in room. Did not stay after seeing room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022