Kawoq Hostel
Hostel in San Ignacio
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this hostel
Located in San Ignacio, Kawoq Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of San Ignacio
Available Rooms
Family Room
1 Bunk • 398 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
1 Double • 527 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
1 Bunk • 968 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Mixed Dormitory Room
8 Bunk • 527 ft²
Sleeps 8
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
1 Bunk • 527 ft²
Sleeps 1
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Ratings and reviews
4.2 / 5.0
Excellent(116 Reviews)100% verified reviews
3.0 / 5.0
La atención y el cariño de Blanca y Leyla son maravillosos. Hacen que una se sienta en casa. La ubicación es excelente.
En alguna ocasiones, Javier no es tan respetuoso del espacio personal de las personas visitantes.
5.0 / 5.0
The guy working there is 11/10 - taught me Spanish, told me how to get to Flores by taxi + local bus + tuktuk, taxi 8Belizean dollars + bus 60 ketsalas + 10 ketsalas for tuktuk, a lot better and cheaper way than to take the tourist bus
5.0 / 5.0
La verdad que el Hostel supero mis expectativas!!! Siempre limpio, habitaciones grandes y con aire acondicionado; la cocina pequeña pero completa; hamacas para tirarse a leer, dormir o escuchar música; a pasos del centro comercial y del bus.
Especialmente agradezco a Javier quien me ayudó a organizarme y coordinar el día para disfrutar alegremente, es excelente el señor. También a Blanca quien fue muy compañera y agradable en todo momento. Empleados como ellos deberían de haber en todos los servicios para turistas, te hacen sentir como en tu casa.
Gracias Javier y Blanca!!!
Todo impecable
4.0 / 5.0
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.
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.
5.0 / 5.0
the staff are very helpful! both of them are very attentive Laila and the young man I forgot his name .
the shower.
water couldn’t drain out.
little piscina around your feet.
Need improvement
4.0 / 5.0
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.
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.)
3.5 / 5.0
nice staff, very good location
AC in the shared dorm was set for a really cold temperature, I was leaving with a sore throat
5.0 / 5.0
Good location, lovely staff and good kitchen, aircon at night
5.0 / 5.0
Good location. Pretty garden with lots of plants and fairy lights. The common area could be made a little more comfortable. Javier was very friendly, had a lot of work to do and kept everything clean. The hostel can also arrange tours. There is free filtered water.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location in the town, nice small kitchen and good beds. Good sized lockers and super nice crew!
4.0 / 5.0
Great location, friendly staff, clean and quiet, I liked it:)
outdoor and common area needs improvement, it’s lacking of atmosphere amd hostel vibe:) only rock-hard wooden benches to sit on…
4.5 / 5.0
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.
The showers were a bit too cold for me.
5.0 / 5.0
Javier was a great host. He would always have a smile, helpful, talkative, friendly and mostly accommodating. You couldn't ask for a nicer guy. He hailed me a cab as I knew no Spanish, arranged for my outings. Knew the area both in Belize and Guatemala. Highly recommend this hostel entirely for the service and care demonstrated. Great job Javier.
5.0 / 5.0
Let's say it straight, the property may not be the best you will see on your trip, but Javier Pereira, the manager, made it all! Service and kindness second to none, always ready to help, knowledgeable of all things around and able to do some magic on top of having an historical culture to give any of your Mayan questions answers.
If it wasn't for him I would probably not have left a review but the man deserves distinction. From a fellow hospitality worker I know it's a tough world, stay passionate as you are, thank you!
4.0 / 5.0
Staff is so kind and friendly
Thanks!
I enjoyed my stay
3.5 / 5.0
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.
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.
5.0 / 5.0
No hot water. Great location. Javier really made my stay extra special
4.5 / 5.0
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!
The air-con works so well, youll be asking staff to make the temp a lttle warmer.
3.0 / 5.0
Good location. Close to food, drinks, ATM's, taxis,, busses, market, and shopping. Cahal Pech Mayan ruins is a bit of a walk but doable (10bz entry) and you can stop by the Iguana Reserve on the way back (25bz I think it was). Very nice courtyard. Spacious bunk room and community area. Staff was very friendly.
Wifi was horrible and slow. Kitchen has no refrigerator. A hostel that sleeps that many should have a full size refrigerator. Noisy due to every sound echoing. Thin walls and can hear snoring from room next door and their conversation at 3am. Concrete in shower floors and doesn't drain well. Water temp after reaching way up to turn main water on was pleasant once you recover from the blast of cold water. Would not stay here again. This is the first time I've left a negative review.
2.0 / 5.0
good location
not cosy. lights in the common area were of at night. no hot water. just a creepy place and not it’s moneys worth.
5.0 / 5.0
Very helpful staff. Was very comfortable
Nothing
3.5 / 5.0
Very clean, good WIFI, and great location. The manager Javier is very friendly, and was fun to chat with.
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.
3.5 / 5.0
Good location and nice to have access to a small kitchen. We had a new mattress which was nice.
The wifi was hit and miss and all rooms open onto the common area so it can be really loud!!
4.5 / 5.0
Clean, comfy, good price and Havir is the best manager ever. Super friendly, helps you with everything. Highly recommend!
3.5 / 5.0
location is excellent.
Was given a whole dorm to myself.
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.
4.0 / 5.0
Javier was the best
2.0 / 5.0
Aircon and location
The bed, bathroom and especially the shower and you can't pay via the card only cash (so carry it on you if you choose the place)
1.0 / 5.0
Booking initially approved but then cancelled via email the night before I was due to stay. However, I was traveling all morning the day of my stay in San Ignacio so did not have internet so didn't see the email. Turned up to find the place closed and had to waste a lot of the afternoon looking for somewhere else to stay. Could have at least sent a WhatsApp or text to check I'd seen the email.
4.5 / 5.0
the employee was really nice and welcoming.
nothing
5.0 / 5.0
The hostel manager was a great help to us from check in until check out. He provided us with lots of information about local history and recommendations for our further travels into Guatemala.
Javier showed us the most economical way to get to our next destination and helped us to avoid spending more than we needed to.
Free water and great cooking facilities. Nice common area indoors and outdoors.
The bed could do with a new mattress and the frame needs a a few screws tightened.
5.0 / 5.0
it’s in the city center. the room was spacious and clean, with a nice private bathroom. the bed was good too and the airconditioning worked fine. but the best was the owner of the hostel! he helped us a lot, figuring out how to go to our next stop. we visited Xunantunich without a guide, and he told us to take photos so he could tell us everything about the architecture and history when we got back. super helpful and nice!
the room had only one small window, high in the wall. so you can’t look outside.
5.0 / 5.0
Javier was a fantastic host and kept the place spotless
5.0 / 5.0
Very cool hostel, especially for that price and Javier is super friendly and helpful. Good location too, has everything that you need. If you go to San Ignacio, that's the place.
5.0 / 5.0
The wifi code didn't lie, I really felt at home during my stay in this hostel. It's very clean and Javier is a great host, always happy to give you any information you need, especially if you want to know more about the mayan history. I recommend++
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Ignacio?
The average price for a rental in San Ignacio is $128 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kawoq Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Kawoq Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kawoq Hostel?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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