Lucky Traveler Hostel

2.0 star property
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Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby lounge
Front of property - evening/night
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Ruinas Tamul, Manzana 10, Lote 1, Tulum, QROO, 77760
  • Tulum National Park
    6 min walk
  • Maria Cristina Restaurant Bar
    2 min walk
  • Tulum Bus Terminal
    4 min drive
  • Tulum, Quintana Roo (TUY)
    6 min walk

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Tulum

When you stay at Lucky Traveler Hostel in Tulum, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Tulum Mayan Ruins and Tulum National Park. .This hostel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Tulum Beach and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Playa Paraiso.

What's nearby

  • Tulum National Park - 6 min walk
  • Tulum Mayan Ruins - 10 min walk
  • Playa Ruinas - 18 min walk
  • Las Palmas Public Beach - 15 min drive
  • Playa Paraiso - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zona Arqueológica de Tulum - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mulut Jach Ki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Templo Dios del Viento - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Fiesta Mexicana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Lucky Traveler Hostel

Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Lucky Traveler Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This Tulum hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
At Lucky Traveler Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to noon.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and noon.
Lucky Traveler Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Slovak, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–noon
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

  • Free bike hire
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 1600 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

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Lucky Traveler Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 58 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t feel lucky staying here
Overall poor hygiene. Breakfast was included but didn’t look appetising and flies buzzing round the fruit, hot cakes were cold and not covered up. The ‘cook’ wasn’t trained. our private room was basic- nowhere to put stuff except on floor, nowhere to hang towel in bathroom. Friend in dorm had bed bugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all really great! That are a lot of fun and just really make very laid back vibe. They love to party with the guests and make you feel at home. I was not expecting much from the pictures before I arrived, but was pleasantly surprised by the accommodations. Don't get me wrong it is a cheap hostel so is not in the best condition, but it has a real charm about it and the staff make up for anything you might be disappointed about. I wasn't expecting AC in the dorm but sure enough they had it. The next time I travel to Tulum I definitely plan on staying at the Luck Traveler!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Zazai, Michigan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel stated that it was all inclusive, but it wasn't. It was in the middle of nowhere, in an unsafe environment. There was no transportation into town in the evening. No gocery or restaurants in walking distance. Not everyone wants to ride a bike. Lanka was rude, and misrepresented the establishment. Raoul, also gave Expedia a hard time with contacting his business, so that I could eventually get my refund processed. I had trip insurance, and I am a gold member, so I knew I was going to get my refund. The only silver lining was Felipe. He heard about my dissatisfaction and offered to help. If it weren't for him, I would have had a miserable vacation. Do yourself a favor, pay a couple hundred dollars more, like I did, and stay in a nice hotel, closer to the center of town. You'll feel alot happier, and safer!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophie, Toronto Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large common and dining area, always enough space and seats for everyone, two bar set up means it doesn’t stay too noisy too late but also let’s you be social when you want to be. Great options for group excursions or to book with other tours for great prices - definitely recommend. The pool is not the greatest but would probably get used more just to quickly cool off- one word of preparation is that it’s a good idea to have your own supply of water just in case, one day it seemed delivery of water took a while and none was available for early risers (stores are nearby )
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did like the free tours they provide but that was about it. It is far from town so you have to walk quite a bit along the highway or take a colectivo. The place looks nothing like the pictures, it is really run down. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is a very chill place to relax and rest while touring the Tulum area. The hot tub was broken so that was disappointing but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. the staff, especially Hugo was very friendly :)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to meet people
Great food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved ny stay here. Nice area, awesome people working here, ok rooms, and all inclusive is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hostel was great! Felt more like a retreat then a hostel. They had a beautiful Common area with a bar, waiting pool and a really nice, fresh, buffet 3 times a day. There was beautiful murals and greenery everywhere that made you feel like you were sitting in nature. Very relaxing. The only thing that was slightly bothersome was that there is a very limited staff and people were bringing bikes back broken. The owners were awesome and made sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. They must work 100 hours a week each!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All inclusive, walking distance to the ruins, market and beach. Good food, ok drinks. Staff arranged tour trips which was very convenient. Great opportunity to meet people. Bathrooms weren’t always clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly and the hostel was in a great central location.Our room had to, ac, and it's own private bathroom. Beach was a bit further than we expected though
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For a hostel, it is decent enough. I wanted a private room for myself and their private en-suite option can sleep 3 people (1 full sized bed and a twin). The room was just okay - The private is good value if traveling in a group of 2 or 3 and splitting the cost but not that great if you are solo and just want your own room. They make you give them your passport to hold during your stay which I didn’t like, and didn’t see the reason for doing. I’ve stayed at countless hostels and hotels over the years and have not had to hand over my passport before.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Toronto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the all-inclusive factor. Food was always good, especially the sushi. Drinks are great and the bartenders are very entertaining. Rooms are nice and clean and all have A/C. Staff are very kind and fun (they even organized a hostel group trip to a cenote), and the free bikes rentals are awesome. The property is very close to the ruins and the beach, which is great, and an ADO bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mondyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
I loved staying here! It was my very first hostel experience so now my standards are super high. It was beautiful and in a perfect location in Tulum, 10 mns walk from the Tulum ruins. Rooms were also great, strong AC (seriously I was so cold lol), each bed came with curtains and bathroom was really clean. Just bring your own hand soap. We get a bike to go around, plus food and drinks are also included all day long which was super great because it was free so you can save so much money on food during your trip. I'm not sure if it's always like this, but when I stayed there were a bunch of other travelers as well and we all ended up hanging out and partying all night long. If you wanna meet other travelers and people on the road, then definitely stay here! The staff is so friendly, and they organize tours each day. I only got to go to one of them which was to visit a beautiful beach about 20 minutes away to which they brought along drinks and sandwiches for us. Seriously, great value for your money!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, super friendly staff!
I felt super comfortable there for being a solo lady traveller. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

B, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In a good spot between both the beach and the town, easy to park and a good communal area. The staff were very friendly and the open bar is fun. The only comment I would make is that the breakfast started a bit late at 8.30 for days when we wanted to get a head start on the other tourists!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

shayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get value for what you are paying for. The all inclusive food and drinks will help you save a lot of money! Every room has air conditioning which is a plus. All the staff were very polite and helpful. Everyday the staff takes you on a trip to either near by cenotes or the beach! This hostel is def worth the stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute hidden gem!
Staff is extremely polite and helpful. They organize daily excursions. Plenty of food and drinks. Every night is a themed dinner night and there even is a sushi bar included. The rooms were good size and a steal for the price. Only Complaint is the bar and dining facilities are outside so you are eaten alive by mosquitos! Def bring off with deet. Organic sprays won’t cover it :(
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Cesar, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel is good for the price you pay. All the staff is very friendly. The food is good. Don't forget your biodegradable bug spray since the insects want your blood the minute you step outside.The free bikes are nice to get around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ngoc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in a private room, nothing special but was perfect for our trip and our budget. Staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly. Walking distance to the beach & the ruins. Food was okay (I'm a very picky eater, and I always found enough to eat). Breakfast lunch and dinner and drinks all included, can't beat that. The only issue we had was that no one is at the desk late at night. Upon arrival we wandered around looking for someone until we finally saw our key sitting behind the desk & let ourselves in. Other than that, very nice & highly recommend for those on a budget.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jess, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location on a budget
If you are on a budget and looking for a centralized location to hop around the Riviera Maya, Lucky Traveler is great place. For my first hostel experience not a bad one. Staff os very nice and helpful. It’s great that they provide foos included in the room stay. If you can shed a extra buck to eat than, do so. Food is just OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018