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Chacmool Hostel: Traveller Reviews

Gladiolas 18, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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Chacmool Hostel
2.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“cheap”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2010

I had to stay for one night in Cancun because I had an early flight to LA, if you can avoid staying in Cancun I probably would, although the hostel I wanted was full, looked great and the staff were super helpful Hostel Ka'beh - book it.

Anyway my room had a puddle of water in it from the rain, a cockroach on one of the other beds, and a restaurant right next to the window, so not quiet. Someone had obviously shaved there head in teh bathroom and there were little hairs everywhere - disgusting!!! The breakfast was toast and coffee, and as for internet I didn't ask, but its somewhere else.

I also went and took a look at Quetzal - which is a bit more expensive, but includes dinner and breakfast and it looked lovely and the lady who runs it was super freindly.

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Bay Area, CA
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Efficient, Gets the job done, Vast room for improvement, No fond memories”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2010

It's a hostel. It has hot water; a spartan, but working kitchen; and there are dorm-style and private rooms. All-in-all, it's ok. Nothing to write home about. It's main selling point is that it is close to the bus station. I would not stay here for more than one night and only if I had to. It's not a great value, but if you're a couple and want some privacy then that's nice. The service staff is not very friendly and the entire place is filthy. The cleaning staff seems lazy and there is grime everywhere, however the towels and sheets are for the most part clean and sterile. The beds are basic, but if you're used to bumming it then they'll be a nice repose from sleeping on the ground.

The biggest negative is that it attracts a weird crowd of travelers. No one is there to enjoy the hostel, more than anything it is a layover while headed in another direction, so it doesn't have a social atmosphere.

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  • Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Reasonable, but not the best in Cancun”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2009

This hostel has a nice location on the park. We paid about MEX $380 for a double room with 2 beds and air-con. It was clean, with no frills. The staff was helpful and polite. We missed the breakfast, so I can't comment on that. Very close to the bus station, so if you're tired this is a good place to try. Hostel Haina around the corner was far more pleasant.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“worst hostel in mexico!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2008

Without a doubt the worst hostel in Mexico. It ruined my trip. The second day i stayed there i have 900 dollars stolen, as well as 3 pairs of jeans, my shoes, my iron, all the really expensive stuff. The room was totally vandalised, my shaving cream was spread all over the walls, the clothes that didn´t got stolen, the sheats, it was like a horror movie. The thing is that everybody can go in and out of the hostel, there's no security at all! It also looks like a prison inside. If you stay there please watch your stuff. When i told the guy at the reception that i got my things stolen he said that they are not responsible for that.

  • Liked — it's clean
  • Disliked — things were stolen from me
  • Stayed July 2008, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Merida
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Hostel it's OK, but restaurant s----”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2006
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The hostel have all things that a hostel could be. It´s OK. In the restaurant downstairs the decor is nice, but the food is a joke, the baguette have only one thin piece of jam, a few of lettuce, a few of tomato and so much bread and the cost is 5 usd. For same money I bought in Tycoz (only 5 blocks from hostel) a huge bagguete with big pieces of all.
Hostel is good but I don´t recommend the ugly restaurant.

  • Stayed February 2006
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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