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…
Must-see hotels in Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Laguna Bacalar
If you're looking for creature comforts such as air-con and TV, this place isn't for you. If, on the other hand, you want a sublime spot to relax, Casa…
Mahahual
Just four air-conditioned, wood cabin rooms are on offer at this pleasant, laid-back hotel. All have comfortable beds, mini-fridges and terraces with…
Laguna Bacalar
If lounging around all day in your bikini is your idea of fun, then Yak House won't disappoint. It's steps away from Laguna Bacalar and there are ample…
Laguna Bacalar
This breezy, old-school place boasts a swimming pool, restaurant and fairly basic rooms with spotty wi-fi and excellent views of the lagoon, which you can…
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
Bright, cheery yellow Casa Paraiso has four guest rooms with large, hammock-equipped balconies facing the sea. Each room has a king-sized bed and a…
Laguna Bacalar
This hostel-turned-hotel on the square houses immaculate rooms, ranging from three-bed setups with shared bathrooms to ample suites with kitchenettes and…
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…
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…
Chetumal
With modern facilities and a pool area complete with Astroturf, the ‘Grand’ almost achieves ‘hip boutique’ status. The simple, stylish rooms are an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mahahual
This trendy hotel on the malecón (waterfront promenade) is clean and comfortable, yet some rooms are smallish and only a few have ocean views. For more…
Mahahual
One of the fancier hotels in town, the rooms here have cushy beds and private balcony. It's on a quiet beach north of the boardwalk and 350m south of the…
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
Around the corner from the plaza and bus terminal, the Esquivel offers clean, affordable rooms but some catch noise from events held on the main square…
Laguna Bacalar
Right on the lake and about 500m south of the fort, this ideally located property has five spacious guest rooms with king-size beds, hammocks, satellite…
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
With good beds, kitchenettes and an on-site restaurant, Turquesa Maya provides the most comfortable stay in town, but it's about 15 blocks from the bus…
Mahahual
This is a surprisingly stylish little hostel with seven private rooms and a six-bed mixed dorm. Rooms are spotless and the dorm is the best in town by far…
Laguna Bacalar
A good option for families or small groups, Villas Bakalar offers a little bit of everything: a pool area with an excellent lake view, lush gardens and…
Chetumal
One of the fanciest hotels in town; comfortable rooms overlook a courtyard with a swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens, a restaurant and bar. The…
Mahahual
Across the street from the beach and about 200m south of the end of the malecón (waterfront promenade), this spot offers simple fan-cooled palapa (palm…
Chetumal
A clean and reliable budget option, though the wi-fi is spotty at best. It's near the city's best museum and transportation to Laguna Bacalar, and there's…
Chetumal
Unlike many of the budget hotels in town, rooms here get plenty of natural light and they're spacious, too. The only drawback is that it straddles a busy…
Chetumal
A good central option for the price, Villanueva's minimalist rooms overlook a decent-sized indoor pool flanked by palm trees. The larger suites get you a…
