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Royal Rat Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy poolside relaxation or social gatherings in the lively outdoor entertainment area at this hostel with barbecue grills and free parking

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Basic Shared Dormitory Female | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, soap, toilet paper - Royal Rat Hostel (Placencia)
Royal Rat Hostel creates a vibrant social atmosphere with its outdoor entertainment space. Guests cool off in the pool during the day or gather around the barbecue grills in the evening. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and free self parking.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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Basic Shared Dormitory

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Basic Shared Dormitory Female

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Basic Double Room

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

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  • 6 Large Twin Beds
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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

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  • 6 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Placencia is home to Royal Rat Hostel. Inky's Mini Golf and Jaguar Bowling Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Placencia Beach and Silk Caye Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Placencia travel guide
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Placencia Rd, Placencia, Stann Creek District

What's nearby

  • Placencia Beach
    Placencia Beach
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Aerial photos of the Silk Cayes in the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve located in the southern waters of Belize.
    Silk Caye Beach
    6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Maya Beach
    Maya Beach
    9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Inky's Mini Golf
    6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes
    11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Shak
    13 min drive
  • Barefoot Bar
    11 min drive
  • Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine
    13 min drive
  • Koi Sushi Placencia
    12 min drive
  • Tipsy Tuna
    11 min drive

About this property

Royal Rat Hostel

Hostel near Placencia Beach
Royal Rat Hostel provides amenities like an outdoor entertainment area and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, barbecue grills, and evening entertainment
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Rat Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and kitchen islands.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and ovens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Rat Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Royal Rat Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Rat Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Rat Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Rat Hostel located?

Situated in Placencia, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Placencia Beach, Silk Caye Beach, and Inky's Mini Golf. Jaguar Bowling Lanes and Maya Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Royal Rat Hostel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfortable stay in the cabana. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good bargin for the price. It was nice, clean, fun atmosphere, pretty well organized. Not much staff on duty, but then you really don't need them much. My only problem was an old hard mattress in the private room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, modern, well-designed hostel with great facilities, warm friendly hosts, and a wonderful pool. A quiet setting just 1km or so from a supermarket and pleasant bikeride or hitch to the main town. Also a good base for local boat & diving trips, or somewhere just to chill out. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is fantastic and set up well. The host are great and a lot of fun to hang out with. The pool is a nice touch. They have a nice lounge with a TV and a nice kitchen area. They have free bikes. They will do laundry for you on site. The bathrooms are very clean and offer some privacy even though they are not located in the rooms. They have a honesty bar where you can grab a beer or a Coke and drop a few bucks in a cup next to the fridge. They had some nice things in the room like toothbrushes, a small tube of toothpaste, shampoo, and a comb. I didn’t realize that the room didn’t have air conditioning, but they lhad a nice ceiling fan and an oscillating stick fan in the room so it wasn’t bad. The only thing I would suggest is better mattresses. I could feel the springs poking through the mattress in our room. It’s new. It’s just very basic and not very comfortable. All in all we had a fantastic time at Royal Rat and we would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. Good energy and very accommodating. I'd stay here every time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place. I really enjoy that hostel and Mack the owner. I will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We bare-boated a catamaran out of The Moorings and this location was perfect and very affordable. The hosts were excellent and helpful. Free bikes and several good dining options close by. Thanks! I hope to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly owners who go out of their way to help out. Very clean. Comfy beds. good kitchen. Great pool and sunbeds. A very sociable place, the owners also put on a couple of nights making it easy to meet the other guests. Its a little way out of the village (not walking distance), but you can easily hitch a ride or use one of the bikes at the hostel to cycle in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners who will go out of their way to help out. Great pool and sunbeds. Very Sociable hostel. They had a couple of organised nights (BBQ and Pizza) which made it easy to meet people. Everything was very clean, comfy beds and a good kitchen. It is a little way out of the village but you can hitch a ride in easily enough or use one of the bikes at the hostel. There is a smaller village in the other direction that is closer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No a c
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark, der Gastgeber hat sich alle Mühe gegeben uns einen schönen Aufenthalt zu bereiten. Alles bestens. Ein wirklich schönes Hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Les propriétaires sont toujours disponibles à répondre à nos besoins. La possibilité d’utiliser des bicyclettes gratuites a été utile pour se déplacer à l’occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Außergewöhnliches Hostel!

Eine sehr positive Überraschung. Die Hosts waren sehr nett und der Service exzellent. Die Zimmer, das Bad und die Küche waren sehr sauber, die Küche zudem sehr gut ausgestattet. Absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ken

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudiane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023