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The Funky Dodo Backpackers

Property class: 2

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A beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, leading to a yellow building with a window.
A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, white appliances, and a wooden bar counter.
A room with two beds, a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a world map on the wall, and a small table between the beds.
A wooden pathway leading through a tropical garden with palm trees and various plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $51
$47 nightly
$51 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22

Explore the area

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South Main Road, Hopkins, Stann Creek District
  • Place, Hopkins Village Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hopkins Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lebeha Drumming Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dangriga (DGA)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Garden Area (Solar Hot Water)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with bars, and a power outlet on the wall.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Garden Area (Solar Hot Water)

  • Garden view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

A room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, a window with sheer curtains, and a wooden nightstand.

Traditional Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

A neatly made bed with pink and white bedding, a world map on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (Solar Hot Water)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Solar Hot Water)

A small, compact room with a wooden door, a white fan, a toilet, a sink, and a bed with a striped bedspread.

Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Solar Hot Water)

  • Garden view
  • 287 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Queen Room, Solar Hot Water)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a curtain, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Queen Room, Solar Hot Water)

  • Garden view
  • 281 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hopkins

With a stay at The Funky Dodo Backpackers in Hopkins, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Hopkins Pier. .This hostel is within the region of Anderson Lagoon and Mayflower Bocawina National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hopkins Village Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hopkins Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lebeha Drumming Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mayflower Bocawina National Park - 29 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Maya Beach - 53 min drive - 38.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roast Coffeehouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Fitness Gym & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ella's Cool spot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maxim’s Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Peer's Place Restaurant And Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Funky Dodo Backpackers

The Funky Dodo Backpackers offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 6 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 6 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is limited hot water on site
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel Hopkins
Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel
Funky Dodo Backpackers Hopkins
Funky Dodo Backpackers
The Funky Dodo Backpackers Belize/Hopkins
The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hopkins
The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Funky Dodo Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the beach, informative staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice communal area with morning coffee. Great location just off the main road to Hopkins and very close to da beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, nice people, well located, clean, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

All was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pegaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great place to meet other people. We had a private room and access to a shared outdoor kitchen. It was a great combination.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to atay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The premier suite with treehouse deck and view of the hoping street in La Ville.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel with a nice common area steps away from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Céline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place where everything is just simple!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved staying at the funky dodo hostel, all the staff were super kind, great location for walking around town, a short stumble to the Carribean. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and staff are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Close to the beach. Fun to meet backpackers and share with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lacey

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

Fun place

Great hosts and a fun atmosphere. A great place to spend the night before continuing our adventures down the Belizean coast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hewett

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok place, the staff and travellers I met left something more sing in the vibe to many hostels I’ve stayed at the last while!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Roy & Anna are AMAZING-it is family when you stay here. The ambiance, the staff, the people you meet are always AMAZING!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and close to many restaurants, shops and travel agencies! Everything is open-air so the mosquitoes are having a feast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Hopkins LobsterFest

Roy & Anna are always accommodating, and friendly, and the ambiance of people from all over the world you get to meet while staying there is always an adventure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's what you would expect of a backpackers hostel. Great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again. Only negative was limited parking, but then again, it was a backpackers place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bear necessities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable option in Hopkins. Washrooms are shared which is what you pay for and coffee is complimentary, water refills are very cheap so helps reduce plastic which is great and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very helpful. It is steps to the beach and Hopkins Pier. There are a few restaurants in the area as well as an ATM, super market, and pharmacy. The cooking area is well equipped and its a friendly place with a communal atmosphere .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place run by lovely staff and owners. Close to everything. Highly recommended.😎
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

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

We special and cozy hostel

We loved that place! <3 After we arrived we straight bookend third night. Could stay longer! Whole Hopkins area were nice, good restaurants and friendly helpful people there. Very nice people at the hostel too, nice shared areas. Easy to get to Cockscomb in the jungle to maybe see some jaguars. No AC at rooms so that’s something you need to get along without.
Beach almost front of the hostel
Beach almost front of the hostel
Breakfast homemade
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024