Izamal
You have the main square right at the doorstep, while in the rear there's a lovely garden area replete with koi pool and ancient ruins of a pyramid…
Must-see hotels in Yucatán Peninsula
Izamal
A tiered garden affords views of Izamal's iconic monastery and Maya ruins four blocks north of the hotel. While the hotel (especially the pool area) is…
Puerto Morelos
Great for people who want to see what life's like on the other side of town (yes, there are signs of life west of the highway!), Kinsol offers fan-cooled…
Mérida
Named after a small type of local black iguana, Le Juj (pronounced khookh) is just west of downtown Mérida and has a spacious and stylishly minimalist…
Isla Cozumel
Unlike some cramped budget digs, here you get a large garden with labeled trees, an inviting pool and a good lounge area stocked with reading material…
Tulum
About 1km north of the T-junction, this group of no-frills, thatched cabañas (cabins) and basic rooms is one of the cheaper options on the beach, though…
Mérida
Off a quiet side street overlooking Parque de la Mejorada, this friendly little hotel has lovely views of the park or the pleasant patio area. Each of the…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
Five rustic rooms surround a lush garden with a swimming pool and a palapa-covered lobby at this peaceful getaway, which feels like it's more in the…
Campeche State
Simple, but modern, single-room cement quarters in a variety of rainbow colors in a pretty setting, away from the madding crowd of Xpujil. There's no…
Progreso
Rooms go fast at this hotel on the boardwalk, so book ahead. Comfy standard rooms are decked out with contemporary dark-wood furnishings, while suites…
Isla Holbox
A great spot for young backpackers, the stilt-based camps have dorm rooms that sleep eight, or you can stay in wood- or sand-floor cabañas with private…
Izamal
It’s about three long (yes, long!) blocks east of the monastery (take Calle 31 toward Cancún and turn right on Calle 22) to this very Zen hotel, which has…
Mérida
Built from the remains of two mansions and reusing much of the original materials, this medium-sized hotel is rosy indeed, though much of its interior is…
Valladolid
The corridor and rear garden are beautifully lit at night in this family-run boutique hotel just off the plaza. Some of the tastefully adorned colonial…
Cancún
A decent value option for the Zona Hotelera, which in itself makes this a great find, though it's tucked into a non-functional mall and it's strange…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
This charming spot offers modern adobe-walled huts with lovely tiled floors and bathrooms. The well-maintained rooms all come with coffeemakers and…
Chichén Itzá
This is a good midrange option with substantial online discounts, and kids will dig the hotel's two pools (one has a rock bottom). The 32 semi-rustic…
Tulum
Has 11 rooms in a one-story hotel-style block, each with two good beds, private hot-water bathroom, fine cross-ventilation and 24-hour electricity. The…
Mérida
The highlight of this B&B is its breakfast, prepared by the gourmet-chef owner, Alex. The rooms are very pleasant (each features unique design details,…
Punta Allen
If you have money to burn, this place at the town entrance is for you. The upscale lodge boasts 12 oceanfront rooms with Jacuzzi, large balconies and…
Mérida
This former private residence exudes a casual feel: its bright colors and ample, simply furnished rooms have super-comfortable beds, Talavera-tiled sinks…
Mérida
Bright jungle murals and a massive vine cover the walls of the colonial patio of this welcoming spot, the home of a well-known Mexican mathematician. The…
Isla Holbox
Golden Paradise Town and sister property Golden Paradise Hostel (just two blocks south) offer great deals, even during the high season. Rooms in Paradise…
Isla Mujeres
Book rooms well in advance if you want to stay at this small – and very popular – adults-only boutique hotel. One of the five rooms has an ocean view, as…
Valladolid
This spot promises big things on entry – the reception is located in a lovely colonial building with stunning floor tiles. The rooms are in a new section,…
Mahahual
About 2km from the main beach strip and 500m from Mahahual's residential area, Don Kike makes good sense for budget travelers who don't mind walking or…
Mérida
Certainly not for minimalists – there’s art on every wall and knickknacks filling every space – Los Arcos is a lovely, gay-friendly ('everyone-friendly')…
Progreso
While it's not as fancy as some spots, you can't ask for better value: a rooftop terrace, a clean pool, a near-the-beach location and friendly staff make…
Campeche
Just outside the historic center, on somewhat scruffy Parque del IV Centenario, the Plaza caters to business travelers and tour groups. It's elegant…
Campeche
With its slick and trendy lines, this hotel is different from anything else in traditional Campeche. It boasts 24 spacious and modern-styled rooms decked…
Chichén Itzá
This hotel has 42 pleasant rooms with tiled floors and old-style brick-tiled ceilings. Rooms in the upper range face the pool and the landscaped grounds,…
Akumal
On the beach in Aventuras Akumal, this is an attractive, modern place with two hotel-type rooms, some one- and two-bedroom condos and a studio apartment –…
Isla Cozumel
All rooms now have air-con, with your choice of mixed dorms, double rooms of varying types, and actual suites with nice beds and furnishings. Hostelito's…
Chetumal
With a great location, Hotel Los Cocos has a mirrored lobby that gets your inner disco-dancer rising. There’s also a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and restaurant…
Progreso
The brown-and-cream Yaxactún is one of the better hotels in town. Street-facing rooms get good natural light and have balconies. The hotel also has a…
Tulum
Once the only hostel in a tiny, out-of-the-way spot called Tulum, the Weary Traveler is now one of many options for the budget traveler in the town center…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
Rooms could be nicer for the price, but you can’t beat the easy access to the ruins, and the pool certainly adds value. Some of the more expensive rooms…
Chetumal
With modern facilities and a pool area complete with Astroturf, the ‘Grand’ almost achieves ‘hip boutique’ status. The simple, stylish rooms are an…
Puerto Morelos
No need to hole up in a stuffy hotel room when you have this spacious option eight blocks north of the plaza. Studio and one-bedroom apartments with full…
Valladolid
In a lovely historic street, this old house with a bright-blue facade has been converted into a hotel. It features well-equipped rooms around a swimming…
