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Pause Hostel in Chetumal is the best option for travelers to choose when staying in Chetumal, Mexico. It is a great base to prepare for crossing into Belize, from which to take day trips to close areas of Mexico, or to just relax for a few days and do nothing at all! Pause is in an extremely convenient location and has perfect amenities for a great place to hang out. It’s also extremely affordable! Madi will cook you breakfast and supply you with all of the local knowledge you could ever want, all while supporting a great cause.
The Location
Pause is the only hostel in Chetumal located near the ADO station. It is less than a ten-minute walk on the same street. Across the street from the hostel, there is a large shopping mall, a movie theater, banks, a supermarket, and dozens of restaurant options. You can catch various collectivos and taxis right in front of the hostel, and Madi will arrange personal transportation options for wherever you need to go. The hostel is in a safe part of town, and it is very conveniently located.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Pause has both private and dorm rooms available. The dorm rooms have four beds, fans, and lockers. The beds and pillows are extremely comfortable, and all linens are clean. The floor of the rooms are also very clean. There are a few shared bathrooms scattered around the hostel with a sink, toilet, shower, and mirror. The shower has hot water.
Common Spaces
The lobby of the hostel is very inviting. There is a table with six chairs where breakfast is served and guests like to hang out and talk. The kitchen has a fridge, oven, and stove as well as all supplies needed for cooking. It is very clean and well maintained. There is also a nice courtyard area outside that has swings and picnic tables. This isn’t a party hostel, but it is very social and has quite a homey and family-type vibe. You will get to know other guests as well as Madi and enjoy some excellent conversation!
Summary
Pause Hostel is the best place to stay in Chetumal on a budget. It is located in the nicest part of town and is the closest to all conveniences. Madi is an incredible owner that cooks a great free breakfast and supplies you with all information you might need about the area or crossing into Belize. Additionally, this hostel supports her animal shelter that is run on Caye Caulker; this hostel is not to be confused with that location. There are no animals on this property, and the facilities are much more modern.
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Kara
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Apr 20, 2019
Location and Contact
Location
• From the Airport Internacional de Chetumal • Prolog by car: • Take Av. Revolución 660, Industrial, 77049 Chetumal. Head east toward Av. Revolución and turn right onto Av. Revolución. • Turn left onto Antonio Plaza and at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Antonio Plaza. • At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Calle Manuel Acuña and go through 1 roundabout. Turn right onto Flor de Mayo • and after turn right onto Av Insurgentes/Lib. de Chetumal, destination will be on the right.