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Dirty McNasty's Hostel is located towards the northern end of Caye Caulker's main island and is a party hostel through and through.
The Location
The hostel is located within five minutes of the northern end (The Split) and the water taxi pier (where you arrive from Belize City or San Pedro). Numerous shops, bars, and restaurants can be reached in two minutes and the downtown area with an ATM is maybe ten minutes away. The neighbourhood consists of another hostel and restaurants and is lively and safe. The property borders the sea with a small beach and mangroves.
Rooms and Bathrooms
At the time of this writing, the hostel is newly re-opened, and changes and building work are still ongoing. There are dorms with and without air conditioning, but the latter are getting fitted with air conditioning.
The six-bed en suite dorms do not have air conditioning but have three large fans. There are three sturdy wooden bunk beds with spacious lockable drawers underneath (bring a lock). The sheets are clean but the mattresses are very hard. The en suite bathroom has a toilet and a shower with very weak water pressure. The water is cold (more like lukewarm) and there is only a small shelf above the sink for putting up your clothes while showering. Rooms are locked and can be accessed by typing a code into a keypad.
Common Spaces
The main common space is a large room opposite of the bar on the second floor of one of the three buildings. The bar also serves as the reception area. There are plenty of tables and barstools both inside and on a wide balcony. There are hammocks strewn around the property and picnic tables in the sandy courtyard. You can rent a canoe for free and launch it from the small beach at the back of the property. This is also where some small crocodiles like to hang out, and the staff have named one of the regulars Peter!
As advertised, this is a party hostel and thus it is rarely quiet; especially on big holidays such as Easter there is a party going on with massive speakers and a DJ. Overall it is a very social hostel and a great place to get chatting with fellow travelers. The common kitchen is a work in progress but guest are free to use the fridge when they enquire. The bar serves both drinks and food.
Summary
This is a very lively and fun hostel where every opportunity is taken to have a party. Wi-Fi works mostly well but can be a bit slow in the evenings when everybody uses it.
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+3
CarinaWandering
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Jul 11, 2019
Location and Contact
Location
We are just a few streets away from either water taxi. Once you leave the taxi take a right on Front Street. Crocodile street will be on your left just in front of the art booth. Dirty McNasty's is located at the end of Crocodile street, it can be seen from Front Street.