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…
Must-see hotels in Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Celestún
Injecting Celestún with some much-needed style and elegance, this eight-room boutique hotel offers smart and tasteful accommodations without any pretense…
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…
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,…
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…
Valladolid
This small but unusually stylish hostel has just three dormitories sleeping between seven and 11 people, each with its own spacious bathroom featuring…
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…
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,…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
The only hacienda that has been converted into a hotel along a ruined haciendas route. The rooms and suites show amazing variety; some have private walled…
Valladolid
This hippyish boutique hotel some way from the town center offers a choice of 10 spacious and imaginatively designed cabañas within intimate surrounds. A…
Celestún
This friendly Canadian-owned place offers two comfortably decked-out rooms with kitchenette (think toaster and coffeemaker) and an apartment that sleeps…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
If you're looking for some peace and quiet, this is the place. Geometrically designed to get nice cross breezes, the spiral-shaped bungalows were inspired…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
On a quiet white-sand coast just west of Dzilam de Bravo, the Perla Escondida (Hidden Pearl) truly lives up to its name. Don't be put off by the rather …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
