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Reviews of Cabañas Hostal & Camping Magic Bacalar

Final de la Calle 3, por Calle 36, Colonia Villa Nueva Madrid, 77930 Bacalar, Mexico

Review score

Based on 151 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    It was probably one of the best hostels I stayed at. Super relaxing and a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I would change would probably be the water pressure in the shower.

    The location is amazing with a private dock directly on the lake. The staff was also so nice !! They were helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom is away from the bedroom and the doors to the toilets are a bit tricky to close and lock, and there are lots of rules like where to keep your bag.

    I really liked this hostel, one of my favourites in Mexico, right on the water, staff organised a private boat for me and some of the other guests. Near to all the bars and restaurants and kitchen was useable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Magical experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hammocks. Amazing location right by the lake. Daniel who made us amazing breakfast and smoothies we could enjoy by the lake. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I booked this place because they have their own private pier on the lake. It was nice to wake up and watch the sunrise over the lake, or just go for a swim whenever you want or chat with fellow travelers while dipping your feet in the water.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    9.0
    Very nice stay thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lockers are a bit far away from the dorm. On the pictures the dorm seems to be 4 people and there is no separation in between beds. but it is for 8 people. But I slept very well as people were all respectful and quiet and the dorm with the mermaid pictures is ideally situated. No hot showers but it is quite hot so it is fine.

    I loved the pontoon, the vegetation around the place. The hammocks, The personal were really nice, and it is a quiet place. I could have stay longer.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    Not quite up to its potential
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ugh the beds! So hard with a pillow like a hard sandbag. The facilities could use some attention ... some lockers were broken and the bathroom doors don't fully close leaving a gap for someone to see in.

    Location right on the lagoon was awesome. Shaded hammocks and sun loungers. At the end of town but still less than 15min Into centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was awesome with the pier and the lagoon, nice calm vibe and friendly atmosphere.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money, amizing sunrise opportunity
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They charge for change of towels. It would also be nice with a mirror in the room, as we only had the one in the bathroom.

    They have a privat pier. If you stay here, do yourself a favor and wake up early to see the amazing sunrise from the hammocks. The private rooms are quite simple, but have what you need. Good value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to the lake with the dock was great and staff is friendly. Nice vibes!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    Beaufiful stay at a nice hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    my room was a sort of attic and it was a little bit uncomfortable to walk around.

    The location is amazing, one can be on the lake all day if one wants without leaving the facilities. The rooms are confortable, the kitchen is simple but one can cook there.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Excelent location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    9.0
    Direct access to the lagoon made me stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    A little more kitchen equipment would be nice

    The direct access to the beautiful lake and a handful of amazing relaxed volunteers that work at the place

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice atmosphere, the laguna is just in front and they have everything you need to relax and rest they also have a few hammocks. Staff is friendly and helpful. They also offer breakfast in the morning which we really appreciate. In the common area you will find water for free.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    7.0
    nice location in the center with acces to the lagoon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room was on the roof it was very small you cant walk stand and the bed was kind of small, the bathroom is kind of far so if you need the bathroom in the middle of the night you have to walk a bit

    access to the lagoon and pier

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    Would definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The first room we got was in bad shape, bugs in bathroom, the sink and AC was leaking. We got another room though which was much better.

    The pier by the lake was lovely. Really nice and relaxed atmosphere. Staff was very helpful. We got some toast and jam breakfast which was nice way to start the morning.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    reception was not knowledgeable about the town area and attractions

    Location private peer

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    9.0
    Hidden really peaceful spot, with all the basics you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really cute spot right on the lagoon with its own pier. I loved waking up to the sound of birds and drink my coffee looking at the lagoon. Good swimming spot too.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    7.0
    nice but would need some refresh
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    showers were not very clean, could be cleaned a bit better.. toilets were ok! no 24h reception as indicated.. I arrived at 2am and it was nobody.. I jumped in the dormitory by myself as my bed was booked but nobody was here to welcome me event after several calls.. no intimity in the dorms, no mosquito nest, nothing between the people, just 8 beds in a big room 10 min walk from center of bacalar

    chill place to stay, friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    8.0
    enjoy living on the lagoon for a low price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air condition only begins at 11h at night, curtains missing in dorm and should be thicker because too many big lights outside to sleep well, hot water is turn-off at night and sometimes turn on back only around 10-11h am, they don’t offer breakfast anymore, there is little rocks path everywhere that makes it impossible to walk barefoot, the toilet is far from the dorms.

    Good location directly on the lagoon with water sports rentals, the dorm in front of lagoon is big and airy, windows all around to enjoy the view, there’s a kind of lounge spot near the kitchen with comfy adirondac chairs, the wifi is good but only in the front part, staff is friendly, showers and toilets are clean, you can also camp.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    9.0
    relaxing and friendly place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the calm atmosphere, the staff was super friendly. also the jettys was so nice located. they serve wonderful breakfast for a good price beside the toast. we felt safe and relaxed.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2023

    7.0
    hostel with own pontoon on lake, basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not much space between beds to have your suitcase next to you. staff could be nicer. showers don't work and bathrooms weren't always clean. it's really basic.

    looks beautiful and has its own pontoon on the lake really great to see sunrise and sunset. it's 10 min walk from the ADO bus station.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Prices for private rooms are too high for what you get. Our room had a window facing a wall, no daylight. The faucet in the bathroom was not really working and the little water that came out was spraying everywhere

    - Great location with direct access to the lagoon - Nice atmosphere, cool guests - Clean rooms

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to the Lagoon is worth the price of lodging alone. Adequate kitchen and bathrooms. Nice landscaping too.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    7.0
    Great location for views but not sure about the service...
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    One of the reception lady was really rude and unfriendly. The rooms were a bit dirty and the AC only came on at certain times. It was a bit dark in the garden view room as well. There was a cockroach at one point on one of the beds.. and the toilet was interesting, and shower was cold the whole time I was there. I guess at least the weather was warm...

    The location was really nice with the private access to the lagoon. The views in the morning were amazing at sunrise. Saw a ton of stars at night and a lot of shooting stars as well.

    Stayed in October 2022

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