Mérida
This was indeed a grand hotel when built in 1901. Most rooms in this old-timer are pretty tired; some have slightly more modern features, while several…
Must-see hotels in Yucatán Peninsula
Cancún
Location, location, location. The Soberanis sits right on a busy intersection where you can catch buses to practically anywhere in town, including the…
Chetumal
A fine central option for budget travelers, Hostelito operates as a hotel and hostel with affordable private rooms and a 12-bed mixed dorm. Air-con is…
Río Lagartos
Near the water’s edge and in a central location, this nice bright green-and-white themed hotel offers 12 very clean rooms, each with good cross…
Hotel Boutique Casa Don Gustavo
Campeche
The 10 rooms here are decorated with antique furniture and have huge modern bathrooms, while the public areas look more like a museum than anything else…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
This attractive Mayaland Resort is 500m from the ruins. It housed the archaeologists who explored and restored Uxmal. Wide, tiled floors, lots of wrought…
Campeche
This hostel enjoys a good location in the historic center (but away from the crowds) and has a friendly atmosphere. Dorms are nothing fancy, but women can…
Campeche
With its unbeatable location on the Plaza Principal, this breezy, bright and friendly hostel offers a combination of dorms and private rooms, all with…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
A friendly, clean and cleverly constructed hotel at the west edge of San Felipe’s harbor, it's definitely worth a few extra pesos for a room with private…
Mérida
This charming addition to Mérida's hostel scene has an enviable location in a converted colonial building just a couple of blocks from Plaza Grande. There…
Chetumal
Right on the bay, the Noor will appeal to those looking to get away from the bustling center. Bay-view rooms, though pricier, are your best bet, as ground…
Isla Cozumel
This is in the sedate area north of town on a pretty little stretch of beach, and there’s good snorkeling. All rooms have a sea view, a balcony or terrace…
Isla Cozumel
The colorful Hotel Flamingo is a nicely decorated place offering spacious rooms loaded with amenities. There's a large penthouse apartment (the casa), too…
Mérida
Impeccably clean and about as tranquil as you can get, this old-school guesthouse offers a friendly, one-of-the-family ambience, along with nice showers,…
Tulum
Across the road from a cenote, the beachside bungalows are lovingly done up with Maya touches, each with a screened sliding glass door leading to its own…
Valladolid
The spacious rooms at this peaceful location offer a good mix of modern comfort and colonial style. They're set around a lush patio with a decent-sized…
Cancún
Mezcal Hostel occupies a beautiful two-story house and some adjoining properties in a quiet residential area off Avenida Nader. Smoke can be thick in the…
Isla Holbox
A straight shoot from the ferry dock, all of the pleasant rooms here are furnished in minimalist style and some have balconies overlooking the plaza…
Mahahual
On the south side of the soccer field, this large whitewashed hotel has a relaxed resort feel, plenty of common areas and large, clean rooms with Netflix…
Ciudad del Carmen
A modern, waterfront property overlooking the malecón that is a refreshing change from some of the crumbling central hotels. Some (not all) rooms have…
Campeche State
Rooms resemble monastic cells and downstairs ones are airless (if you want external facing windows, ask for upstairs rooms). It passes the test if you…
Isla Holbox
Mosquito nets are a welcome luxury in this pleasant two-story place just off the beach and about three blocks east of the plaza. On offer are standard…
Tulum
There are just four stylish rooms in this hip boutique hotel. Common areas include a sundeck upstairs, a plunge pool just below and an excellent…
Campeche State
Seriously underwhelming from the outside and on the main road, this humble little spot is nevertheless a very good deal. Simple, comfortable rooms with TV…
Cancún
The Náder caters to business travelers, but it's also a hit with families thanks to its ample rooms and suites with large common areas and kitchens. Even…
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
Fairly affordable by Xcalak standards, this waterfront lodge has six clean, modern rooms, all with good mattresses, some with air-con and some with ocean…
Campeche State
The best of a fairly basic lot in town, this quiet place has decent, clean rooms, an outdoor restaurant and friendly service. There's not much outlook …
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
Spacious rooms with tiled floors and small but fun balconies make this a pretty good choice, though keep in mind that street-facing rooms may get noise…
Celestún
Although the modern architecture doesn’t blend perfectly with the laid-back town, this is a nice midrange choice. The 19 rooms all have sea views and…
Celestún
Known by locals as the 'little castle,' the German-run Castillito certainly feels grandiose in small-town Celestún. Behind the castle's walled gates await…
Playa del Carmen
A rip-roaring deal in low season (get the best price online), Playa Palms is right on the beach. The shell-shaped rooms have balconies that look out to…
Río Lagartos
It's simple and clean and one of the best deals in town. Kind host Roger is a great source of information. We love the two front rooms with balconies with…
Campeche
A charmingly converted colonial building leads through to a variety of spacious rooms in the rear. The walls have curios and antiques in the nooks and…
Puerto Morelos
A great deal for families, even more so in the low season when rates drop by as much as 50%. With an emphasis on function over form, the well-managed Eden…
Puerto Morelos
Rooms with terracotta floors at this tastefully decorated B&B afford sweeping beach views from large balconies with hammocks, and all get fantastic sea…
Isla Mujeres
Modern rooms (the glass-walled bathrooms in some do have curtains) feature private balcony with sea views. The view from the pool ain't too shabby either…
Campeche
Part of a national chain of midrange hotels, this excellently located and atmospheric place enjoys a traditional courtyard and has 42 large, clean rooms…
Puerto Morelos
Offers 36 remodeled rooms on a nice stretch of beach. You can get 'standard' rooms, but for a few hundred pesos more you get one with an ocean view. The …
Campeche State
Like many places in this humid climate, this place could do with a paint touch-up on the outside, but inside the rooms are clean and modern with tan and…
Isla Holbox
Design-wise rooms at the Holmar are nothing out of this world, unless you have a thing for towel animals, but the price is fair for what you get and it's…
