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Royal Rat Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Basic Shared Dormitory Female | Bathroom
Exterior
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Explore the area

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Placencia Rd, Placencia, Stann Creek District
  • Place, Placencia Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Silk Caye Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Inky's Mini Golf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Placencia (PLJ)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Cabin

Comfort Cabin

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory Female

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

About the area

Placencia

At Royal Rat Hostel you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Placencia Beach and 3.9 km (2.5 mi) from Silk Caye Beach. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, charcoal grills and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find free use of bicycles, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. .In the area of this Placencia hostel, you'll find Maya Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Placencia Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Silk Caye Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Inky's Mini Golf - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Jaguar Bowling Lanes - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Maya Beach - 11 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Placencia (PLJ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shak - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Koi Sushi Placencia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Tuna - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Creole & Spanish Cuisine - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Royal Rat Hostel

Royal Rat Hostel offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at Royal Rat Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Placencia hostel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Royal Rat Hostel offers 7 accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Placencia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hairdryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Royal Rat Hostel Placencia
Royal Rat Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Royal Rat Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Placencia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Rat Hostel?

Royal Rat Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Rat Hostel?

As of 22 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Rat Hostel on 28 Feb 2026 start from NZ$109.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Royal Rat Hostel?

Yep, Royal Rat Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Rat Hostel?

The closest beach to Royal Rat Hostel is Placencia Beach (2.9 km).

Does Royal Rat Hostel have a pool?

Royal Rat Hostel has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Rat Hostel?

No, Royal Rat Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Rat Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Rat Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Royal Rat Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mario, Beach Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No a c
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Mesquite

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is fantastic and set up well. The host are great and a lot of fun to hang out with. The pool is a nice touch. They have a nice lounge with a TV and a nice kitchen area. They have free bikes. They will do laundry for you on site. The bathrooms are very clean and offer some privacy even though they are not located in the rooms. They have a honesty bar where you can grab a beer or a Coke and drop a few bucks in a cup next to the fridge. They had some nice things in the room like toothbrushes, a small tube of toothpaste, shampoo, and a comb. I didn’t realize that the room didn’t have air conditioning, but they lhad a nice ceiling fan and an oscillating stick fan in the room so it wasn’t bad. The only thing I would suggest is better mattresses. I could feel the springs poking through the mattress in our room. It’s new. It’s just very basic and not very comfortable. All in all we had a fantastic time at Royal Rat and we would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We bare-boated a catamaran out of The Moorings and this location was perfect and very affordable. The hosts were excellent and helpful. Free bikes and several good dining options close by. Thanks! I hope to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place. I really enjoy that hostel and Mack the owner. I will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, modern, well-designed hostel with great facilities, warm friendly hosts, and a wonderful pool. A quiet setting just 1km or so from a supermarket and pleasant bikeride or hitch to the main town. Also a good base for local boat & diving trips, or somewhere just to chill out. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly owners who go out of their way to help out. Very clean. Comfy beds. good kitchen. Great pool and sunbeds. A very sociable place, the owners also put on a couple of nights making it easy to meet the other guests. Its a little way out of the village (not walking distance), but you can easily hitch a ride or use one of the bikes at the hostel to cycle in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners who will go out of their way to help out. Great pool and sunbeds. Very Sociable hostel. They had a couple of organised nights (BBQ and Pizza) which made it easy to meet people. Everything was very clean, comfy beds and a good kitchen. It is a little way out of the village but you can hitch a ride in easily enough or use one of the bikes at the hostel. There is a smaller village in the other direction that is closer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark, der Gastgeber hat sich alle Mühe gegeben uns einen schönen Aufenthalt zu bereiten. Alles bestens. Ein wirklich schönes Hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Les propriétaires sont toujours disponibles à répondre à nos besoins. La possibilité d’utiliser des bicyclettes gratuites a été utile pour se déplacer à l’occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudiane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Außergewöhnliches Hostel!

Eine sehr positive Überraschung. Die Hosts waren sehr nett und der Service exzellent. Die Zimmer, das Bad und die Küche waren sehr sauber, die Küche zudem sehr gut ausgestattet. Absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023