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Funky Monkey Hostel

Cerro Boludo 112, Lomas de Mazatlan, Mazatlan, Mexico
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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Funky Monkey hostel is a very comfy, yet cheap place. As the owner likes to say, it's a hostel made by a backpacker for packpackers. No matter from where you come or where you go, you'll feel just like if you were at home and surrounded by your friends. Great vibe, great people and great environment, It's definetely the place... More

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Courtenay, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This hostel is rated #1 in Mazatlan for a reason. All I can say is check it out yourself, and be prepared to be inspired, impressed, mesmerized, spellbound, captivated and charmed by Salem and his crew. Honestly one of the best hostel experiences of my life, and that is coming from someone who has traveled 40 countries and lived in... More

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La Paz, Mexico
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

We arrived in Mazatlan after a long and crazy trip in bus from Durango. It was so good to arrive in the Funky Monky hostel and slow down, relaxing next to the swimming pool. The hostel is an awsome house, very clean and comfortable! The people, specially Salem, were very kind and did everything to make us feel home! Tnx... More

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Hostel_FunkyMonkey, Owner at Funky Monkey Hostel, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

I'm so glad we were able to have you stay with us. It was a supper busy time here. Its a shame you were only here for one night but hopefully we will see you again soon. Thanks for the review and I hope your still enjoying Mexico. Don Mono Owner and Operator of the Funky Monkey Hostel in Mazatlan... More

Sunnyvale, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

After trepidation about whether driving to Mexico in the first place was a good idea and then finding the drive was much longer than I'd imagined, I arrived at the Funky Monkey hostel around 10:30pm - an hour earlier than expected. Guests let me in to the hostel and made me feel at home immediately - even invited me over... More

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Hostel_FunkyMonkey, Owner at Funky Monkey Hostel, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

I'm so glad you came Erin and I know it will not be the last time we see you. It was amazing meeting you. You are a great person and we all miss you. Hurry back soon please. Thank you very much for your sterling review. Don Mono Owner and Operator of the Funky Monkey Hostel in Mazatlan Mexico More

Culiacan, México
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

is the best place around mazatlan, great to party, to spend an amazing time with ur friends ... hosts treat u like they know u lifelong, DON mascot is a real case, the pool is great, everything is relatively close to u ... n to be honest once u arrive u will not want to ever ... n if u... More

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Hostel_FunkyMonkey, Owner at Funky Monkey Hostel, responded to this review
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April 5, 2013

Thank you so very much for choosing to stay with us. We all had such a good time with you... More

Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Perfect place for resting, and also partying, everything is near by, the crew in the hostel works hard to make you feel like home, the swiming pool is awesome, and DON, omg DON is an awesome creature, i just cant wait to get a wekeend off to go spend it with you guys. i Loved the Harmony in this place... More

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Hostel_FunkyMonkey, Owner at Funky Monkey Hostel, responded to this review
April 1, 2013

Wow Ricardo :-) it was sooo great having you guys stay with us. Thank you so much for making my first Semana Santa in Mexico epic. I'm supper glad to have met you all and I really look forward to seeing you guys again at Funky Monkey Hostel or anywhere. Your always welcome to stay with us and please do... More

Anacortes, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

I had the pleasure to stay here when they first opened. I'm back in Mazatlan waiting for my new condo to be finished. Four weeks behind schedule. I could be staying in any of the nice resorts but have chosen to stay here once again. I truly enjoyed my first stay and am equally if not more pleased this time.... More

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Hostel_FunkyMonkey, Owner at Funky Monkey Hostel, responded to this review
April 1, 2013

So glad you came back and that we got to see and hang out with you again. Yes our rooftop is being revamped right now with lots of plants and hammocks for our rooftop terrace, where we will be doing Yoga, Platies, Reiki, Tai Chi and soon Asian Medicine. All of us at the Funky Monkey Hostel really had a... More

Sayulita, Mexico
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

We found this spot online and the directions given on website were very useful since taxi drivers do not know the side streets well. We arrived at the hostel and were welcomed with open arms at the gate by the owner, Salem, who showed us around and let us choose our spot. We went for 1 of the private bungalow... More

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Hostel_FunkyMonkey, Owner at Funky Monkey Hostel, responded to this review
March 21, 2013

It was such a pleasure having you guys stay with us and thank you so much for all the people you brought to the hostel by telling them about your stay. Also thank you for being so understanding about the water issue. It is Mexico and things do happen that we have no control of. You are missed. I hope... More

Seattle, Washington, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

I am a cycling tourist who went through Mazatlan and spent a week staying with Salem at his WONDERFUL hostel there. We went out dancing and to the Mazatlan Festival; I ran barefoot on the sandy beach every other day that is like a 10 minute relaxed stroll away from the hostel; I went swimming in the backyard swimming pool.... More

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Hostel_FunkyMonkey, Owner at Funky Monkey Hostel, responded to this review
March 21, 2013

Lucas :-) We all had a blast meeting you and a few adventures too. Like our adventure finding and trying brain and tongue tacos. Great time. Thanks so much for making those great videos too. Good luck on your bicycle trip from Mexico to Panama, it sounds epic and I'm sure your going to have a blast and meet lots... More

Auburn, Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

This was my first stay at a Hostel and it was awesome. I would definitely come back. The people were great and the place was very clean. There was purified water for guests. The owner gave us a personal tour of town and sights. The Hostel was in a great location, within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Thanks for... More

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Hostel_FunkyMonkey, Owner at Funky Monkey Hostel, responded to this review
April 1, 2013

Weeble Wooble right back at you bro. So glad to have met you and I know we'll see you back here just as soon as you can make it. Funky Monkey Hostel. That was a fun day out touring the city. I don't get to do it often with our guest but I always have fun when I do. Thanks... More

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Additional Information about Funky Monkey Hostel

Address: Cerro Boludo 112, Lomas de Mazatlan, Mazatlan, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Pacific Coast > Sinaloa > Mazatlan
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 28 Specialty lodging in Mazatlan
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
2 private rooms with their own kitchens, bathrooms and air conditioning for hot days. 5 dorm rooms Rooftop terrace chill area Gated Parking for Motorcycles Swimming pool with waterfall Communal kitchen Two indoor chill areas Air conditioning in rooms when needed Free cable TV Hot showers Lockers Spanish classes available Located in the best area of Mazatlan, Zona Dorada which means Golden Zone, its only a 15 minute walk to the beach and we are close to lots of amazing restaurants & all the famous clubs and bars. But still far away that you will never hear them from the hostel.There are also lots of smaller & cheaper restaurants within a few mins of the hostel and lots of tendeas or mexican convenience stores like and including OXXO. Mazatlan Has:Huge beaches and smaller hidden ones too Some of the best Marlin fishing A Tequila factory, La Noria, you can tour. They have a good a zipline too Amazing surfing. Quick Silver had their international surfing competition there in 2011 Turtle egg laying tours from June to November each year Whale watching research expeditions from December 15th through April 15th Horseback back beach adventures Great ATV all day tours ... more   less 

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