Ideally situated in the centre of Playa del Carmen, Red Panda Hostal features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy garden views. The units in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. Red Panda Hostal offers some rooms that have pool views, and the rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower. All rooms feature bed linen. You can play darts at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Red Panda Hostal include Playacar Beach, ADO International Bus Station and Playa del Carmen Maritime Terminal. The nearest airport is Cozumel International Airport, 34 km from the hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Playa del Carmen, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Josefine
    Germany Germany
    The room was spacious with own bathroom, two showers. Very comfortable beds. You get a towel included which was nice Staff was friendly and location good.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, the staff, the dive shop crew all make it feel like home here. The garden and pool are perfect for socialising and making an asado 😋 The price is just perfect and the beds are the most comfortable I've slept on in the last 4 weeks!!
  • Joanne
    Canada Canada
    They went out of their way to get me a room when I didnt have a cell for whatsapp on it. Were so helpful. The hostel is beautiful. When I first arrived, the ladies in my dorm were a bit messy, but when they left, I woke up early, and the place...
  • Mone
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great facilities, amenities and service! The pool is exactly as it shown on the picture - nice and clean. The room and common areas are cleaned and tidied daily. I appreciated the personal recomemdation from the host to visit the Cenote.
  • Nina
    Peru Peru
    lovely place to stay. with a small pool and beautiful patio to hang out. clean beds and big lockers for your stuff. checkin was a bit surprising, without a person, but they explained everything via whatsapp and always responded super quickly, even...
  • Mariana
    Australia Australia
    Hostel organise the pre checking really well. Very clean and quite. Good location.
  • Lara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, 10 min walk from the main street and beaches, close to shops and bus stations. They have a cold water machine you can use at any time to refill your water for free. Aircon in the room although on only during the night. Wifi works...
  • Giulia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    the location is quite central. Also I had hot water
  • Emilie
    Belgium Belgium
    Clean, secure, confortable, even an additional bathroom in the female dorm, people from the diving shop in the hostel are super friendly and even got the chance to do a free trial in the pool.
  • Aina
    Spain Spain
    The easiness of the check-in, the lockers, the cleanness but most of all, the free Cenote of El Jardin del Eden. Thank you!

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is it quiet at night?

    Yes it Is
    Answered on 12 September 2019
  • hola, ofrecen tours a cenotes o de otras áreas turísticas?

    We can arrange contact with Tour Services that are at a very good price, since que don't take commissions from it. We prefer a Happy Client.
    Answered on 6 September 2022
  • Hi!! Is the breakfast included? Also, is there a safe place to lock my laptop?

    No longer have Breakfast included & yes in your locker
    Answered on 3 April 2022
  • Hi there, do you offer airport shuttle from Cancun?

    From Cancun Airport, we Highly recommend the BUS ADO directly, to the Airport we do have services.
    Answered on 9 December 2023
  • Do you have planned events or activities?

    Yes we do have activities for almost everyday
    Answered on 12 September 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    You could that would be your choice, but it includes Bed, Sheets and towels
    Answered on 12 September 2019
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Red Panda Hostal

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Games room
Media & Technology
  • Game console
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Red Panda Hostal takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$10 is required on arrival. That's about £7. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Red Panda Hostal in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of US$10 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Red Panda Hostal

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Red Panda Hostal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Red Panda Hostal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Red Panda Hostal is 750 yards from the centre of Playa del Carmen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Red Panda Hostal offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Diving
    • Darts
    • Swimming Pool
  • Check-in at Red Panda Hostal is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.