Mapache Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Mapache Hostel in Holbox Island offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and terraces. The property is pet-friendly and includes ground-floor units. Amenities and Services: The guest house features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include bike hire, barbecue, and live music. A paid shuttle service and tour desk are available. Local Attractions: Playa Holbox is a 2-minute walk away, while Punta Coco lies 1.8 mi from the property. Activities include pub crawls, film nights, and cycling. Guests appreciate the friendly staff and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Holbox Island, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

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Hayley
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location was great, really close to the beach. Volunteers were lovely, very friendly and lots of activities. We loved the food tour with Miguel. Staff were super helpful with booking tours/transfers and we liked the amount of showers/seating...”
Julia
Austria Austria
“Super nice staff, hot showers, comfy outside area, great breakfast!”
Enora
Germany Germany
“Arrival at the reception was easy, the staff was very warm and friendly. I got the tipi room (inside those small wooden houses). It had 2 ventilators, which was needed because it is quite warm and with heavy air otherwise ;) Common showers...”
Síofra
Ireland Ireland
“Such a great vibe! Lovely staff, lovely free events such as bonfire night and yoga. The free breakfast (chilaquiles were amazing!!) is a great way to meet people. Facilities are simple but clean. Loved it!”
Villegas
Mexico Mexico
“Very nice property, small but well located. Fairly easy to get to and really well organized.”
Zahra
Canada Canada
“I loved how close it was to the beach and the bars. The tipis are also super cute. The water pressure in the shower was incredible and the breakfast was also great. The staff were very friendly and helpful with recommendations. We rented our bikes...”
Mathilda
United States United States
“It was a cozy spot, close to everything and fun activities every day put on by some very nice staff.”
Katherine
United States United States
“Great staff and I really liked the atmosphere. Then tent was pretty cozy too”
Elise
Canada Canada
“The hostel is very welcoming and the common area are comfy and great to meet people”
Lachlan
Australia Australia
“It was a very relaxed place to hang out on the hammocks or escape the heat in air conditioned rooms. The staff and volunteers were so friendly and were always willing to offer advice and had plenty of activities to do if you were up for them....”

Managed by Delphine

Company review score: 9.2Based on 463 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hi my name is Delphine and I am originally from Switzerland. I have been living on Holbox since 2017 and opened the hostel a year later. A passionate traveller and backpacker myself I have travelled around the world for all of my life. After my hospitality management studies in Switzerland I have finally settled in Mexico to fulfil my dream to show travellers the very best this island and magnificent country has to offer.

Property info

Mapache Hostel is where people from around the world meet to experience the best of Holbox Island. We proud ourselves on excellent customer service and to ensure that you feel welcomed from the moment you step into the hostel until you leave as a friend. We offfer different accommodation for individual travellers needs. There are daily activities taking place to bring people together and to show you the best that Holbox has to offer. We are looking forward to welcoming you! Book on our website for best price guaranteed! Our staff ratings are excellent throughout the web as we really make an effort to helping you out where we can and making you feel part of our island family.

Neighborhood info

The hostel is perfectly located both a short walk away from the beach and the main square but far enough to avoid the noise of the bars at night.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Spanish,French

Area info

Amenities of Mapache Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Mapache Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MXN 100 is required on arrival. That's about $5. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mapache Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of MXN 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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