Mérida
This former private residence exudes a casual feel: its bright colors and ample, simply furnished rooms have super-comfortable beds, Talavera-tiled sinks…
Must-see hotels in Yucatán Peninsula
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cancún
Location, location, location. The Soberanis sits right on a busy intersection where you can catch buses to practically anywhere in town, including the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
