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Lobo Inn Reviews

Km 269, 5 Carretera Fedel Chedtuaml, Tulum, Mexico

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62%Overall Rating

From 24 ratings
  • 58%Character
  • 62%Security
  • 77%Location
  • 68%Staff
  • 64%Atmosphere
  • 42%Cleanliness

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97%

I loved this place so much I cancelled my other hostels on my trip and added 6 nights to Lobo Inn. Tulum is so relaxed away from the hustle of playa del carmen and cancun. You get a bike and your a couple hundred meters from the ruins and beach. I couldnt have asked for anything more. When we spent out last two nights in Cancun before flying out we were sad that we werent enjoying the atmosphere of Lobo. For now on Lobo is the bench mark for all hostels in my future

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


53%

The guy that checked us in was not very nice at the start. The hostel was not very clean, the wifi never worked.


47%

Stayed just 1 night because didn't like the atmosphere, seemes a place for long stay travellers. The hostel looks neglected, sheets doesn't look clean. People sleeps in tents in the "garden". We moved to a place on the other side of the street, was much better and cheaper then LOBO Inn. Bikes are for free, but don't go out in the dark, it's dangerous because there 's no light on the bike. Breakfast only from 9 to 10.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 41+
  • (5 reviews)


93%

Even as a mature couple, we had a great time at the LOBO. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The other guests were also very friendly and we enjoyed their youthful energy. The room was clean with plenty of hot water. We enjoyed free use bikes and the breakfasts were very good. It is a great deal in a beautiful place and we truly enjoyed our stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


43%

Never see something so dirty!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


50%

Free access during the day, no control. Lots of baby cats everywhere, even in the lockers. Pool without water. Dorm door couldnt be closed, so cats and mosquitos strolled in during night. Didnt seem to get fixed soon. Showers "provided" old shampoo bottles and razors. Do they clean them? Nice, but late breakfast. Early visit of Coba and Tulum ruins means without breakfast. Free bikes (ruins, too) are necessary, far away from town.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 41+
  • (3 reviews)


57%

Are there any well-located hostels in Tulum? Not, really. This one works fine though since they prevent you with bikes. 5 min to Ruins, 10 to the beach, 15 to the cenote. Messy kitchen and dirty pool.. Not very nice. Still OK price with breakkie and helpful with tourbooking.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


40%

STAFF had no personality they were rude and the place was never clean super dirty.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


20%

to start with they sold our room to other costumer because we arrived after 18.00 hours. We tried to contact with them by phone because our flight was delied and the telephone showed at this webpage was wrong. After manage with the recepcionist he founs us a single bed for 2 people. The second night, he almost sell again our bed because we have tidy it and he thought we already left.... to clean seems to be forbiden at this place, the wc was dirty and shared for more than 7 people in the same ro

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


33%

the management of the hostel has changed. The swimming pool is with stagnant water and smell. Non-existent cleaning. People who try the toilet in the morning. There we will not recommend it

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (1 review)


57%

J'ai séjourné dans plusieurs auberges au cours de mes voyages. Celui-ci est de loin le plus sale. Ils font beaucoup de publicité en ville, mais ils devraient aussi investir dans le bouche à l'oreille.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


53%

The private room was dirty, bed linens and towels were already used and we found many holes in the walls that allowed to see inside the room. Hygienic conditions were very poor even for what concerned breakfast preparation. The swimming pool was like a wetland. We decided to shorten our stay as other people did. However the staff was ok and they tried to clean up the room. The bike rent included in the price is great since the hostel is located quite far from the beach and the city center.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Dirty but everything else about it is great. Hot water, free bikes (albeit falling apart)


47%

Staff was nice & it gives you roof over your head for little money, however it was very unclean and both toilets and showers barely worked.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


47%

if you are between 18 and 25, with an european passport, traveling in a shoestring and consider a shower as something optional in your life, this place is tailormade for you! The room is filthy and sort of messy, but everything was ok, except for the fact that our room WAS INVADED at 3:30 AM by one of the staff members with no reason!!, there were some panties hung besides our room (not mine, I swear), and they tried to overcharge us in 120 pesos the day we left.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


60%

.N othing seems to be cleaned. BUT, the idea of the bikes is really good since the location isnt really near the main action of Tullum.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)




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