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The Funky Dodo Backpackers

Main street, Hopkins, Belize
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The Funky Dodo Backpackers
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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Leon, Nicaragua
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

This is an excellent place to stay whilst in Hopkins. The owner has put a huge amount of effort into making this a cool looking hostel and a fun place to stay. The chillout room at the back is particularly cool and also allows people to stay up later at night without annoying people sleeeping in the dorm next to... More

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Bemidji, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

The proprieter built this place with his own two hands, and his care and ability shows!Check out the wooden buildings, the thatched veranda, and the elevated boardwalk over the perfectly manicured sandground. Backpackers can camp, sleep in the bunkhouse, or rent a private room. Bathroom facilties are ample and clean. The artwork and furnishings indeed make this a funky, fun... More

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Bristol
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100 reviews 100 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

We stayed here for 5 nights and had a great time. Will the owner, who built the place himself, is a great host, really chilled out and friendly. We stayed in a private room ($38BZ), which was really spacious and had two fans and an air-con unit (which worked most of the time) - there are only 4 private rooms,... More

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Northville, Michigan
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

We stayed at Funky Dodo for a 3 nights and were very happy. Hostel has 4 private rooms with shared facilities, 1 dorm room, kitchen and plenty of room to hang out in or outside. We had a private room and were very pleased - there was plenty of space to hang our staff and spread around. Crowd is very... More

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San Francisco, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

We stayed at the Funky Dodo over New Year's and had a great time. Will runs a basic, welcoming place with a relaxed vibe. We got a cozy, newly built single room that was clean and homy - very good value for our money. Will is a great guy. I forgot my jacket with keys in the room when we... More

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Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

The Funky Dodo was one of the best places I stayed in Belize. The accommodations were good and fair priced, and he had no problem fronting us the room till I hitch hiked to Dangriga for money the next day. The people that were staying at the funky dodo as well as the locals made for great partying for our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I stumbled on The Funky Dodo because it was right where the bus dropped me off, but I was glad I did. I stayed in the dorm, and the bunks were nice and high so those sleeping beneath didn't need to crouch. The owner Will is there to help with whatever you need. There are good lockers for security and... More

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Crown Point, Indiana
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011 via mobile

Funky Dodo is a relatively new hostel ideally located near the center of the village. I stayed in a good sized private room that was clean and comfortable. Will,the owner/host, works hard to make sure that all work gets done and that guests are comfortable. Besides being a great host, Will is also a fun,interesting and intelligent young man.Regardless of... More

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San Diego, California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011 via mobile

Normally I doubt people that give a place 5 stars, so I almost marked this place lower just so it was believable...but I couldn't bring myself to do it! I loved every second!! We stumbled into Hopkins with no place to stay and Funky Dodo is just where you land at the end of a long road into Hopkins. The... More

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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011 via mobile

We stayed at The Dodo for just under a week.We wished we could have stayed much longer - and we would have if we weren't at the end of our holiday. I can't say enough about how great Will (the owner) was during our stay. He took great care of us and really made us feel at home. He took... More

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