Jew Fish Lane, Placencia Village, Belize
#12 of 41 hotels in Placencia Village
Guests' ChoiceBased on 121 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 May 2024
Ian
CanadaFriendly staff, nice facilities. Good location being close to town/ shops and boardwalk while also being far enough away from other places that sounds didn't travel far or hear other people's late night conversations outside of the property.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Anna
New ZealandOnly tiny thing was that the toilets smelt a bit bad as they had no airflow into/out of them. Just a tiny suggestion for something to fix that or the smell.
Amazing location. Love the decor and colours. Comfortable large sturdy bunks, great internet, Pandora was super helpful. Kitchen well stocked with cooking stuff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Magali
CanadaThe fridge needs to be cleaned out once in a while, gets really hot inside at night
Nice big room with lots of space, whole place is cleaned twice a day, nice kitchen, hammocks and snorkeling gear available
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Luke
United KingdomNothing, it was all good 😁
Amazing location right next to the beach and awesome host, Pandora, who gave great help with info on the area and what there is to do. Great value for money. Free kayaks and snorkels to borrow were great fun too! I definitely recommend anyone going to placencia to stay here.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Hailey
United StatesNothing!
The cleanliness of the room and the comfort of the beds! The fans were super helpful and nice as well.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Anthony
United Statesn/a
n/a
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Acacia
United KingdomNothing
Such a lovely place in a gorgeous location right on the beach in Placencia. Pandora is a fabulous host and is so helpful and friendly - they also offer free kayaks, snorkels to use and are very helpful with advice on what to do / where to look etc. Only wish I could have stayed for longer!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Chiquin
BelizeEVERYTHING, THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE OWNER WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Muhammed
CanadaThe location of the hostel was really good. Right next to the beach and close to restaurants. The bed was really comfortable and on top of that, we received a towel for the shower. The housekeeper cleaned the entire building every day. The kitchen was also really well-equipped
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Maria
CanadaI liked everything
Great location, Pandora a great hostess, good kitchen
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Oklahomie
United StatesPandora was a very accommodating host. Very basic and clean 5 bunk hostel in a great location right on the beach. Very eclectic group of travelers rotated through the hostel the 5 days we were there. Slept great each night. Constantly kept clean and Pandora is very helpful with anything you need. Showers had hot water and restroom was very clean. Close to the public pier and sidewalk shopping.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Catrina
United KingdomIs right on the beach and Pandora is an excellent host. Id have stayed longer if i could
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Christopher
United StatesI did not like that I could not stay longer in Placencia.
This hostel is located in a very relaxed atmosphere. The February 82 degree ocean is less than 50 yards from the hostel door. There are manatees, corals, sting rays, dolphins and nurse sharks that can be seen when you snorkel off the beach or around the near by island of Placencia. Pandora and Lydia are exceptional hosts. Pandora owns and runs the hostel with a plethora of information about tours, ferry scheludes, nightlife, local eats and life stories. Lydia cleans the hostel everyday and that can be a big job considering how many guests are tracking sand into their beds. Lydia also runs Mamalicious restaurante located off the sidewalk right in front of the hostel. Lydia serves inexpensive delicious food (fried tacos, fryjacks and Pupusas occasionally) from 4-8pm everyday except Sunday. You can drink the water from the tap, which is awesome. The 10 bunk beds with their fans and outlets are comfortable. Not that you will need it but the shower has warm water. The kitchen is equipped for cooking almost anything but not at 2am please. If you want to relax and swim and hang in the sun on the beach this is for you. To all you hostelers out there a side note-if you are getting up in the morning before 7 am please pack ALL your belongings the night before so that you show some consideration for the individuals that are sleeping right next to you. Yes I know it is a hostel but that does not mean you cannot be quiet while others are trying to rest up for their days adventures. Same goes if you arrive to the hostel late.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Nick
BrazilNo free breakfast included.
The location was absolutely fantastic.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Penunuri-yepiz
BelizeCouldn’t figure out how not to have the stove on high heat …
The location was AMAZING, so close to the beach and right on the main sidewalk. Also right next door to an awesome local food shop. Pandora was also so accommodating and helpful giving us all the info we needed to have a beautiful stay in Placencia.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Matthias'82
GermanyPandora is a very helpful person
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Jana
Germanyfantastic place to relax, explore south of belize, meet great people, lovely owner, and super home cooked food by lydia on the locations little cabin! LOVED EVERYTHING HERE
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Thomas
United StatesNot much to not like. There could have been a microwave. Everyone had a fan but air-conditioning would have been nice. For the price it was a very good value.
Someone came in everyday and cleaned, it had a well stocked kitchen-stove,refrigerator, sink, cupboards, counter top, silverware, pots and pans, glasses are cups also seasonings for your use and ice water provided. An adequate common area. There was snorkeling equipment and a couple of kayaks to use with the only stipulation was to let the owner know you had them. What really made it a good experience was the location. Right next to the beach and the water in the Gulf of Mexico was warm and I went in January. The beach was beautiful with white sand and palm trees. It was the best value of my entire trip and I visited Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio Belize City and Placencia. The owner was cheerful and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Simon
United KingdomAmazing location, really nice vibe, Pandora who owns the hostel is a real gem always on hand to give you help and advice you can tell she’s put a lot of love and heart into the place.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Maysam
United StatesNo AC (ONLY FAN)
Super kind staff, easy access to the beach, electric sockets by the bed, cleanness
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Munoz
United StatesNo enforced quiet hours. It was loud to try to sleep there
Very colorful very relaxed
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
India
United KingdomLovely colourful dormitory with lots of space.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Amy
New ZealandRight on the beach!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Marina
GermanyCan't beat the location, low key, self sufficient, one room, ten beds, but mostly empty. Easy in and out
Stayed in December 2023
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