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Reviews of Kawoq Hostel

45 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio, Belize

#18 of 27 hotels in San Ignacio

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Review score

Based on 69 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls quite thin if other guests talking late at night, but fine with ear plugs.

    Nice hostel. Location is close to bus stop and market. Lovely staff, particularly Marlin who helped us with our onwards transport to Guatemala.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Clean and great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Very clean and well kept, great location close to busbstop, supermarkets cafes and restaurants, super nice hosts and a lovely outdoor common area!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't get the hot water to work

    Friendly staff, nice chill area, privacy with the curtains on the bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was alone in the dormitory

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Good value for money and good communication
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    We feel very special here Kitchen is very usefull too

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice place, good WiFi and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sound proofing is awful here and so you can always hear people talking etc. The hammocks in the shared area squeak when someone rocks in them, which is the most irritating sound ever and people would be in them until the early hours while we were trying to sleep. Staff were great but a little distant, we needed washing done but couldn’t find anyone.

    Nice little hostel with private rooms. Rooms were decent size and had good aircon and WiFi. Free water and good kitchen was very helpful, location was good to the main town. Staff were lovely and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    8.0
    Great staff and love the common area to hang out with fellow travelers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The showers drain slowly but I was told by the other travelers it's the area, not the hostel. Tolerable.

    Xavier was so helpful and was always there when I needed something. Great common area to hang out and meet new friends. The hostel is quiet and it's right in the middle of everything. The location is perfect for grabbing street foods or something from the grocery stores near by. Will definitely recommend to solo travelers.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    A place to rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was friendly and that place was clean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price is pretty high for what you get. The environment is very sterile. Not a place that makes you want to stay very long.

    Good location and clean room/shared bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    8.0
    Quiet place with good A/C and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was not much air circulation in the common area because they only had windows on one side. The pillows and beds were not comfortable - hard, not much cushion. The women's showers did not drain well. (The men's did.)

    The A/C in the room worked very well. The place was quiet and had a nice outdoor seating area. The staff was extremely friendly, helpful and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    AC in the shared dorm was set for a really cold temperature, I was leaving with a sore throat

    nice staff, very good location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    9.0
    overall great!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no hot water in some of the showers, not super cold though and as it’s so hot it was fine to shower in!

    rooms were very clean, as was the common areas, and they provide free water which was great! employees were wonderful and chatty and gave us tips of where to go! very central as well

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    outdoor and common area needs improvement, it’s lacking of atmosphere amd hostel vibe:) only rock-hard wooden benches to sit on…

    Great location, friendly staff, clean and quiet, I liked it:)

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were a bit too cold for me.

    Javier is the best! He was very helpful with booking tours, or providing any kind of information. He made my stay very pleasant for a solo traveller. I did like the outdoor area, it would be cool if they could have a bar there.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is so kind and friendly Thanks! I enjoyed my stay

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    7.0
    Wonderful staff, good hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    I don't think the hostel was well set up for meeting people - the common area indoors is a bit sterile and not set up for hanging out, while the outside is nice but also not really maintained for guest interaction.

    Hotel staff were amazing - this was probably my best experience with hostel staff of all the hostels I've stayed at as everyone was very friendly and helpful. Location is pretty convenient and the value for price was pretty spot on.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    9.0
    Quiet, clean and conveniently located with very helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air-con works so well, youll be asking staff to make the temp a lttle warmer.

    Javier, the manager, is a real asset to this place. He helped me immensely. He knows all about the area--including Guatemala. Even when there r large tour groups, he will take the time to answer your questions....even late into the night when there are many people. Super client services!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2022

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

    The hot water didn't work in my private room. Javier attempted to fix during my stay, but ultimately it didn't get fixed before I left. Used dorm shower, which was OK. If using dorm facilities, room should be discounted accordingly.

    Very clean, good WIFI, and great location. The manager Javier is very friendly, and was fun to chat with.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and helpful owner. Had some nice chats!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2022

    7.0
    Good location for a night or 2
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi was hit and miss and all rooms open onto the common area so it can be really loud!!

    Good location and nice to have access to a small kitchen. We had a new mattress which was nice.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfy, good price and Havir is the best manager ever. Super friendly, helps you with everything. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Appears to have lots of groups of guided tourists. I found staff a little odd - very helpful one minute and then quite strange the next.

    location is excellent. Was given a whole dorm to myself.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Javier was the best

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    9.0
    we had a really nice stay here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    the employee was really nice and welcoming.

    Stayed in August 2022

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