Turn-Key Backpacker Hostel in Hopkins
Description
Award-Winning, Profitable Hostel for Sale in Hopkins, Belize The Iconic Funky Dodo Backpackers – Turnkey Business + Guaranteed Income A rare opportunity to own one of Belize’s most recognized and consistently top-rated hospitality businesses in the heart of the thriving coastal village of Hopkins, Belize. The Funky Dodo Backpackers Hostel, an award-winning, highly profitable, fully licensed operation, is now available for purchase — complete with infrastructure upgrades, future bookings, and contracted guaranteed group income. Major 2026 Upgrades & Income Enhancements This is not just a business — this is a continuously improved, cash-flowing hospitality asset: Brand New Commercial-Grade Speed Queen Washer & Dryer ($6,000 investment) Fiber Optic Internet Installation (scheduled) – resolving prior connectivity issues New Afternoon/Evening Desk Clerk – strengthening operations Signed Contract with Toronto-Based Tour Company • Reliable off-season income • Predictable base occupancy New Chromagen Solar Water Heater with Electric Backup • Reliable hot water for communal showers • Eco-friendly + cost-efficient Prime Location – Hopkins Village, Belize Located in the very center of Hopkins On the main road Just 100 feet from the Caribbean Sea The only hostel in the village Constant international foot traffic Hopkins is one of Belize’s fastest-growing tourism destinations, known for its Garifuna culture, beaches, diving, waterfalls, and proximity to Placencia and the Belize Barrier Reef. Accommodation Capacity – Up to 40 Guests The property accommodates up to 40 guests comfortably: Dormitories Two beautifully designed dorm rooms 8 beds in each dorm Private Rooms (10 Total) 3 rooms with one double bed 3 rooms with two single beds 2 rooms with one double + two bunked singles + e
Where it is
What's on near Hopkins
09/29Wine TastingSirenian Bay Wine Room09/30Caye Caulker Village Food Night — 30 Sep
Caye Caulker village · Belize District09/30Flavors of Belize: Rum & Bites
three60 Martini Bar10/01Conch season: October 1 to June 1 (sometimes closing early if quotas are met)
Climate · Orange Walk
Station: PUCTE · 17.6 km from the representative point.
Explore monthly temperature and rainfall
Typical daytime temperature
1991–2020 station normals · Average daily high (°C)
Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.
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| Period or area | Average daily high (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 29 |
| Feb | 30 |
| Mar | 32 |
| Apr | 34 |
| May | 35 |
| Jun | 33 |
| Jul | 33 |
| Aug | 34 |
| Sep | 33 |
| Oct | 32 |
| Nov | 30 |
| Dec | 29 |
Rainfall through the year
1991–2020 station normals · Mean monthly precipitation (mm)
Representative-station climate context, not today’s weather or a property-level hazard assessment. Missing monthly values are not estimated.
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| Period or area | Mean monthly precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 69 |
| Feb | 35 |
| Mar | 26 |
| Apr | 43 |
| May | 125 |
| Jun | 209 |
| Jul | 164 |
| Aug | 193 |
| Sep | 189 |
| Oct | 181 |
| Nov | 95 |
| Dec | 60 |
Getting there
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Within two kilometres
| Property | Distance | Beds | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Bay Villa 17 – Belize Beachfront Villa for Sale Hopkins | 1.5 km | 3 | $522,000 |
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How this one compares
1 similar property on the island advertised at within 25% of this price with a similar number of bedrooms. Their median asking price is $499,998 — this one is asking 30% more. Asking prices only; nobody has paid these.
| Property | Where | Beds | Asking | vs this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income-Producing Investment Property – Lodge in Placencia | Placencia Village | 12 | $499,998 | -23% |