The Funky Dodo Backpackers

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Located close to Hopkins Pier, The Funky Dodo Backpackers provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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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

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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)

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  • Garden view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

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  • Garden view
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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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
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hopkins, The Funky Dodo Backpackers is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anderson Lagoon and Mayflower Bocawina National Park. Hopkins Pier is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cave exploring. Visit our Hopkins travel guide
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South Main Road, Hopkins, Stann Creek District

What's nearby

  • A beach with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a pier extending into the water.
    Hopkins Village Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with palm trees, a wooden pier, and lounge chairs.
    Hopkins Pier
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A rocky stream surrounded by dense forest and a distant view of a flat landscape.
    Mayflower Bocawina National Park
    29 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • A wooden pier with a thatched-roof hut and a small boat docked at the end.
    Maya Beach
    53 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • Lebeha Drumming Center
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dangriga (DGA)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Driftwood Pizza Shack
    6 min walk
  • J & J Cool Spot
    11 min walk
  • Peer's Place Restaurant And Bar
    4 min walk
  • Roast Coffeehouse
    19 min walk
  • Chef Rob's Gourmet Café
    5 min drive

About this property

The Funky Dodo Backpackers

  • Hostel near Hopkins Pier
  • Located close to Anderson Lagoon, The Funky Dodo Backpackers provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • A water dispenser, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
    • Luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and guidebooks
    • Private yards, communal kitchens, and ceiling fans

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Funky Dodo Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day.

How much does it cost to stay at The Funky Dodo Backpackers?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Funky Dodo Backpackers on Oct 25, 2026 start from $51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Funky Dodo Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Funky Dodo Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Funky Dodo Backpackers located?

Situated in Hopkins, this hostel is steps from Hopkins Pier.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Funky Dodo Backpackers Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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
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8/10 Good

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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

We loved that place!

After we arrived we straight bookend third night. Could stay longer! Whole Hopkins area were nice, good restaurants and friendly helpful people there. It’s safety to hitchhike 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Mixed Bag.

Funky Dodo is an economical choice for travelers who don’t need much. The property is really lovely. It’s very close to the beach, restaurants, ATM, and grocery stores. There’s a nice courtyard to sit in. We had a private room so I can’t speak to the condition of the shared rooms. We were surprised to learn that there is no air conditioning. They did give us an extra fan. Most nights the temp was ok, but our last night it was too hot to sleep. WiFi connection was spotty. Sometimes there’s hot/warm water, sometimes not. Our biggest complaint is that we bought a bunch of Belizean chocolate bars to bring back as gifts. We put them in the communal fridge to avoid melting, wrapped in a bag with our names on it, and someone stole half of them, and put a partially eaten one back in the bag.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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