The Yak Lake House - Hostal Bacalar, Bacalar
Overview
The Yak Lake House - Hostal Bacalar hotel is nestled merely 0.6 miles from Canal Piratas, offering 13 rooms and featuring a sundeck and a sunbathing terrace. Located only steps away from the stalwart 1729 stone Fort San Felipe Bacalar as well as Museo del Fuerte de San Felipe, the hotel includes canoeing and ping pong.
Location
The Bacalar hotel is nestled around 5 minutes by foot from Lake Bacalar. Public Pier is in close proximity to the Yak Lake House - Hostal Bacalar, while Chetumal International airport is 25 miles from it.
Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Parque Principal de Bacalar, located 0.2 miles away. There is Cenote Esmeralda about a 10-minute drive away, while ADO bus station about 5 minutes by car from the accommodation.
Rooms
The rooms overlook the garden and feature such comforts as air conditioning. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with bath sheets and towels.
Eat & Drink
The Yak Lake House - Hostal Bacalar has the Mexican restaurant where guests can sample examples of Mexican cuisine. Guests will enjoy healthy dishes at La Playita, which is just moments from this Bacalar guest house.
Leisure & Business
Entertainment options such as live performances, a nightclub, and karaoke are available onsite.
License number: 010-007-004706/2025
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room decor
- Curtains
Recommended for:
Sunrise Yoga Sessions
Join morning yoga classes on the private dock overlooking Laguna de Bacalar. Sessions start at dawn.
Kayak Rental
Rent kayaks to explore Laguna de los 7 Colores directly from the hostel's dock.
Tour Pirate Cove
Book guided boat tours to Pirate Cove and nearby cenotes departing from the hostel.
Visit Fort San Felipe
Walk 2 blocks to Fort San Felipe Museum to learn about Bacalar's pirate history.
Location
Convenient Location
Bacalar is known for the Lagoon of Seven Colors and the historical Fuerte de San Felipe.
Historic Neighborhood
The Bacalar district shows its history through landmarks like the Mercado Municipal de Bacalar and the Natural Protected Area.
Local Bites to Try
El Manati Bacalar, Pizzeria Bertilla, and Mango y Chile offer local cuisine, pizzas, and casual dining.
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