Must-see hotels in Yucatán Peninsula

  • La Posada del Sol

    Tulum

    Using recycled objects found on the property after a hurricane, Posada del Sol stands out for its natural design details and creative architecture. All 11…

  • Le Blanc

    Cancún

    You can't miss the glaring white exterior of the aptly named Le Blanc, arguably Cancún's most sophisticated resort. This adults-only retreat comes with…

  • Rancho Encantado

    Laguna Bacalar

    Laguna Bacalar is absolutely beautiful in its own right, so imagine staying at one of the most striking locations along the shore. A typical day on the…

  • Casa Sirena

    Isla Mujeres

    Get the full-fledged B&B treatment in this lovingly restored historic house, where guests get excellent breakfast served in a shady courtyard along with a…

  • Casa Lecanda

    Mérida

    Behind its beautiful but unassuming facade, Casa Lecanda is a cut above Mérida's other boutique options thanks to attention to detail in both the design…

  • Diplomat Boutique Hotel

    Mérida

    This beautiful, intimate oasis, just southwest of the historic center in a local neighborhood of Santiago, oozes style and charm. The four rooms err on…

  • Hacienda Chichén

    Chichén Itzá

    About 300m from the Chichén Itzá entrance, this resort sits on the well-manicured grounds of a 16th-century hacienda with an elegant main house and…

  • Nómadas Hostel

    Mérida

    One of Mérida’s best hostels, Nómadas has mixed and women’s dorms as well as private rooms with bathroom. Guests have use of a fully equipped kitchen, as…

  • Mayan Monkey

    Tulum

    If you want your hostel to be more an all-inclusive place, with spotless beds, private rooms that rival upscale hotels, a swing bar, giant patio/breakfast…

  • Luz en Yucatán

    Mérida

    Luz en Yucatán has a perfect downtown location, 15 individually decorated rooms, fabulous common areas and a wonderful pool-patio area out back that…

  • Genesis Eco-Oasis

    Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland

    This retreat offers B&B intimacy in a quiet, laid-back ecofriendly setting. Mostly it's environmentally friendly: gray water is used for landscaping, the…

  • Aldea Cobá

    Cobá

    A lovingly designed jungle-set resort with cool, comfortable rooms featuring furnishings crafted by local artisans. Bungalows and the larger villas…

  • Casa Takywara

    Isla Holbox

    Out on the quiet western end of town, this beautiful waterfront hotel stands out for its striking architecture and stylishly decorated rooms with…

  • Hotel B Cozumel

    Isla Cozumel

    This hip hotel on the north shore may not have that sand beach you're after, but just wait till you get a look at the crystalline saltwater pool and…

  • L'Hotelito

    Tulum

    Brick and wood boardwalks pass through a jungle-like side patio to generous, breezy rooms at this character-packed, Italian-run hotel. The attached…

  • Serenidad Shardon

    Punta Allen

    Serenidad (serenity) couldn't be a more fitting description for this white-sand oceanfront property on the southern end of town. On offer are a large…

  • Playa 55 Beach Escape

    Celestún

    Injecting Celestún with some much-needed style and elegance, this eight-room boutique hotel offers smart and tasteful accommodations without any pretense…

  • Hacienda Hotel Santo Domingo

    Izamal

    Set on a 13-hectare property with lush gardens, walking trails, a pool and palapa restaurant, this serene, upscale and well-run spot (the owner is always…

  • Posada El Moro

    Puerto Morelos

    A pretty property, with cheery geraniums in the halls and courtyard. Some rooms have kitchenette, most have couches that fold out into futons, and there’s…

  • Posada Pachamama

    Mahahual

    Rooms at the Pachamama (which means Mother Earth in Inca) range from small interior singles and doubles with partial ocean views to more ample digs that…

  • Hotel Maria Maria

    Laguna Bacalar

    Just a block away from a lovely swimming spot and a short walk from the town square, this well-run little hotel offers tastefully designed suites with…

  • Hotel Urban 101

    Chetumal

    Best deal in town when it comes to comfort, convenience and friendly service. The modern rooms here stay cool thanks to their polished concrete floors,…

  • Hotel Playa del Karma

    Playa del Carmen

    The closest you're going to get to the jungle in this town; rooms here face a lush courtyard with a small – no, make that tiny – pool. All rooms have air…

  • Hacienda Uayamon

    Campeche State

    If you are visiting Edzná and have the pesos, the historic (former working) Hacienda Uayamon is the most luxurious option. It's small, intimate and set…

  • Río Bec Dreams

    Campeche State

    This Canadian-run jungle lodge, 12km west of Xpujil and 2km west of Chicanná, is a little paradise and far superior to the options in Xpujil. Though it's…

  • Freedom Shores

    Campeche State

    Set in a beautiful, palm-fringed garden, rooms at this spot are as minimalist and unfussy as they are spacious and airy. Some rooms face the sea, others…

  • Hostel Ka'beh

    Cancún

    A friendly central option just off the buzzing Parque de las Palapas, this small hostel has a lived-in feel that goes hand in hand with the relaxed vibe…

  • Hacienda Puerta Campeche

    Campeche

    This beautiful Marriot-run hotel has 15 suites with high ceilings and separate lounges. Perfectly manicured gardens and grassy lawns offer peace, while…

  • Hotel del Peregrino

    Mérida

    A former house and now guesthouse-cum-hotel, Peregrino's 13 clean, if dated, rooms comprise a mishmash of furniture and some modern creature comforts,…

  • Hotel López

    Campeche

    This business hotel is by far one of Campeche's best midrange options. Modern, comfortably appointed rooms open on to curvy art-deco-styled balconies…

  • Flycatcher Inn

    Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland

    Flycatcher Inn features seven squeaky-clean rooms, all with great porches, high-quality hammocks, excellent screenage and spacious bathrooms. It is…

  • Hostal Mamachá

    Valladolid

    This small but unusually stylish hostel has just three dormitories sleeping between seven and 11 people, each with its own spacious bathroom featuring…

  • Hostel Candelaria

    Valladolid

    A friendly place on a quiet little square, this hostel can get a little cramped when full, but its charming decor, good kitchen, gorgeous elongated garden…

  • Hotel El Rey del Caribe

    Cancún

    El Rey is a true ecohotel – it recycles, employs solar collectors and cisterns, uses gray water on the gardens, and has some rooms with composting toilets…

  • Mayan Monkey

    Cancún

    This monkey-themed hostel is as clean and comfortable as they come, and it's a hell of a deal with two meals included. The rooftop pool and bar area…

  • Cenote Encantado

    Tulum

    A rare budget option near the beach, this new-agey spot gets its name from a pretty cenote right in the campground's backyard. Guests stay in large tents…

  • Hacienda Xcanatún

    Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland

    One of the finest haciendas, no doubt. Originally built in the 18th century for agricultural activities and later converted into a henequén plantation,…

  • Travel In'

    Mahahual

    About 5.5km south of town, this solar-powered guesthouse is ideal for nature lovers. There are just two accommodations: a rustic, cabin-like room beside a…

  • Hostel Tribu

    Isla Holbox

    With so many activities available here (from salsa lessons to yoga and kayaking), it doesn't take long to settle in with the tribe. Slightly more…

  • Ventanas al Mar

    Isla Cozumel

    The only windward hotel on the island, this might be right for you if you are looking to get away from it all (way away from it all). The rooms have great…