Yugadah Inn
Hopkins Village, Stann Creek
Hotel Description
Located on the beachfront, guests staying at this accommodation will get
firsthand experience in Garifuna food and culture. The family of sisters
who runs the hotel and caf? lives downstairs from the rooms for guests.
Their big smiles and open arms make guests refer to this Inn as a ?home
away from home?. The four rooms have a shared bathroom. The rooms are
clean, neatly furnished (even down to handmade rugs) and windows provide
ample breeze to stay comfortable. The central area of the Inn is like a
mini-museum displaying many of the traditional utensils and tools used by
the Garifuna. Also on the property are the caf? and a stand-alone
kitchen for the family cooking which is typical of many Garifuna homes.
Next to the beach, there is a palapa with hammocks for folks to kick
back, relax and enjoy the view and breeze of the Caribbean Sea. All rooms
range from US $10-15.
History & Owners
This family-run hotel, opened in 1997, is named after the Garifuna word
meaning ?coastal village?. The sisters pride themselves at giving
quality service to make their guests happy. One sister (Grace) was a
part of the former Sandy Beach Women?s Cooperative. Joy, another sister,
is a teacher who loves to teach and impart knowledge whenever she can.
These two women, along with their mom, Rosie and other family members all
pitch in to run the business. They are a wealth of information (and
enthusiasm) about Hopkins and the Garifuna culture. Grace also makes
homemade Garifuna dolls. These ladies work hard, cook scrumptious food
and want their guests to relax and enjoy being in Hopkins!
Amenities
 | Fan in Room | | Hot Water |
| 24-hour Electricity | | Phone on Site |
| Laundry Service | | Meals Available |
| Camping Available | | Snack/Gift Shop |
| Children Allowed |
Tours
| References Provided |
Languages Spoken
Location & Directions
Southside, Hopkins Village
From the Southern Highway, turn at the junction for Hopkins and travel approximately 3 miles to the village. Upon entering Hopkins when the road dead ends at a T, turn right towards the south. Yugadah Inn is located about ? mile on the left. You can?t miss their creative sign that is painted on an old dorey (dugout canoe)!
Local Flavor
Recipes:
Bimecacule (Sweet Rice)
Bundiga (Banana Balls)
Cassava Pudding
Coconut Bread
Coconut Buns
Gugudey (Banana Porridge)
Hudut (Baruru)
Journey Cake
Porridge (Letu)
Pumpkin Pudding
Music, Art & Interesting People: Joy Nunez
Arts & Crafts, Interesting Person - Renowned Cook, Interesting Character
Joy is a well-known cook, teacher and otherwise creative person. She has a collection of Garifuna artifacts and instruments used for making cassava bread.
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