Stay in Style: Bacalar’s Finest 10 Hotels to Check into in 2024
Stay in Style: Bacalar’s Finest 10 Hotels to Check into in 2024
Hello friends, in today’s article, I will highlight some of the best hotels in Bacalar, so you know where to stay on your next visit to this fantastic spot.
From luxurious resorts to charming bed and breakfast inns, Bacalar has a range of accommodations to suit every budget and preference.
As you may know, Bacalar is a small town on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula known for its crystal clear waters and stunning lagoon.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, these hotels will make your trip to Bacalar one to remember. Let’s begin!
10 Best hotels in Bacalar, Mexico
1. Khaban Bacalar Hotel Boutique
Facing the lagoon, Khaban Bacalar Hotel Boutique offers 4-star accommodation in Bacalar with a refreshing swimming pool, beautiful gardens, and a terrace.
This property has a lovely design, and the rooms are spacious and well-decorated. Each room has a terrace with chairs, a table, and a hammock.
The toiletries are organic and biodegradable. The pool is not very big, but you don’t need to, you can swim in the lagoon.
You can also take the kayaks at no extra charge.
The lagoon also has a palapa with chairs and hammocks where you can sit and chill. The staff is super friendly.
Guests at Khaban Bacalar Hotel Boutique can enjoy a complimentary American breakfast. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 45 km from the hotel.
2. Hotel Amainah Bacalar
The Hotel Amainah Bacalar boasts spectacular views due to its location. One of the best in the area.
Each suite has lake views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. There’s 24-hour front desk service, airport transfers, room service, and free Wi-Fi.
The suites are equipped with air-conditioned, a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a satellite TV, a terrace, and a private bathroom with a shower.
Hotel Amainah Bacalar features some units with pool views, and the rooms include a balcony.
The restaurant is fantastic and serves Caribbean, Mexican and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options can also be requested.
The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available.
3. Eco-Romantic Villas Kúuch Ka’anil
This is the best place for a romantic and ecological getaway among all the hotels in Bacalar.
These palapa-style villas are built perfectly with the lagoon’s natural surroundings.
They are equipped with several devices to conserve the environment, such as exclusive use of solar and wind energy, filtering of wastewater, grease traps in the kitchens using enzymatic digesters, use of biodegradable cleaning products, and recycling of organic materials to produce the ecological fertilizer used to feed the plants.
The exclusive complex (in reality, a cozy ecotourism mini-center) consists of eight cabins and two suites and was built using local materials, such as wood, stones, and grass.
The Kúuch Ka’anil Eco-Romantic Villas provide guests with kayaks, boats, sailboats, snorkeling equipment, and other items to enjoy the desired recreational activities in the Seven Colors Lagoon.
Several Mayan archaeological sites are within an hour of the villas, such as Chacchoben, Kinichná, Kohunlich, Dzibanché, and Oxtankah.
4. Ecotucán Villas
Located on the lagoon’s shore, these villas offer a different lodging experience, complete contact with nature, and total immersion in a relaxing environment that allows you to forget about urban stress.
The staff at Villas Ecotucan is very hospitable and happy to tell their guests how they conceived and brought their dream of an ecotourism hotel to reality.
The spacious, comfortable cabins, harmoniously incorporated into the environment, were built with indigenous materials, overlooking a beautiful tropical garden.
Electricity is solar generated.
There are two types of cabins, one for four people with a king-size bed and a queen-size bed and private terrace, and the other for two people with a queen-size bed and private balcony.
The hotel’s regular rate includes a regional breakfast with fresh seasonal fruits, eggs, cereals, and coffee.
5. Hotel Casa Lima Bacalar
At Casa Lima, you will feel like a family home with its cozy ambiance, flower pots, and tranquility.
It is located near the Seven Colors Lagoon and has everything you need for a great stay in Bacalar, such as bars, restaurants, and stores (including handicrafts).
All rooms have a balcony overlooking the garden areas. There is also a children’s playground and free Wi-Fi.
They provide pick-up and drop-off to and from Chetumal International Airport for a modest price.
Staying at Hotel Casa Lima Bacalar, you can reach the municipal beach resort of Laguna Bacalar and several private resorts in a few minutes.
You can coordinate an excursion to a place of interest from the hotel.
The San Felipe Neri fort is a short five-minute walk away. In this building built by the Spaniards to protect Bacalar from pirate attacks, you can visit the Caste War Museum and an exhibit dedicated to piracy in the Mexican Caribbean.
6. Wayak Bacalar All Inclusive Hotel
This lagoon-side hotel, surrounded by lush vegetation, offers a unique all-inclusive experience in Bacalar.
The water views are spectacular, and you only have to go to a small dock to go down to the crystalline and refreshing waters of the lagoon.
Wayak Bacalar has high-standard facilities, and the use of kayaks is included in the package.
From the restaurant, there is a majestic panoramic view of the Seven Colors Lagoon, and international dishes and Caribbean specialties are prepared on the outdoor grill.
It is perfect for a trip as a couple or family, spending all the time swimming and sunbathing on the white sandy beach.
7. Toto Blue Hotel Boutique
This centrally located Bacalar hotel, with only 11 rooms, is a charm in which every detail has been conceived to provide guests with maximum comfort in an elegant, intimate, and relaxing atmosphere.
In various spaces, Toto Blue Hotel Boutique has family suites, deluxe suites, and palapa suites, all with a perfectly air-conditioned environment, satellite TV, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, and internet.
Its bar and restaurant are beautiful palapas where you can enjoy your favorite drink and the delights of Yucatecan cuisine, including the exquisite cochinita pibil.
At breakfast, they serve freshly picked fruits and soft homemade bread.
It is just a few minutes walk from the lagoon, and the staff is always ready to help guests make the best choices to enjoy the attractions of Bacalar.
8. Hotel Aldea 19 Bacalar
The Hotel Aldea 19 Bacalar features a lovely outdoor restaurant, bar, garden, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Each accommodation at this 3-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace. Specific units at the property feature a balcony with a lake view.
Rooms include air-conditioned, a desk, a safety deposit box, satellite TV, a patio, and a private bathroom with a shower.
À la carte and American breakfast options are available every morning at the restaurant.
9. Casa Zazil
Among the good hotels in Bacalar, this small lodge has an excellent location and value for money. Its rooms have cable TV, a coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi.
It is attractively decorated, the rooms and beds are very comfortable, and the staff is accommodating and friendly.
Casa Zazil has a pleasant terrace and offers secure parking. A complimentary continental breakfast is served in the mornings.
The Seven Colors Lagoon is approximately 15 minutes walk away, as well as La Playita beach club and downtown Bacalar.
10. Tierra Maya Hotel Spa & Sanctuary
This Tierra Maya Hotel will captivate you from the entrance with its artistic and decorative details inspired by the Mayan culture.
It has an outdoor pool, and the rooms are beautifully appointed with comfortable beds and perfect curtains for people who like to rest and sleep in total darkness.
It is very clean, has an excellent location, and offers a free continental breakfast.
Its pool and garden areas are very nice and perfect for quiet time after having spent some calories on an active day at the lagoon.
The staff is friendly and always happy to help guests with valuable information to optimize their stay in Bacalar.
What is the best hotel to stay in Bacalar on a budget?
The Hotel & Suites Oasis Bacalar is the perfect place to stay in Bacalar if you’re on a budget since it is close to the lagoon, the main local attraction, and to restaurants and other areas of interest.
It is a beautiful, comfortable and clean place, with gardens, an outdoor pool, kitchen, patio in all accommodation units, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV.
How to get to Bacalar from Mexico City by plane
The closest air terminal to Bacalar is Chetumal International Airport, in the capital city of the state of Quintana Roo.
The distance between this airport and Bacalar is about 37 km.
The flight time between Mexico City and Chetumal is about 2 hours.
Another air option to go to Bacalar from Mexico City is Cancun; however, the airport is much busier than Chetumal and further from Bacalar (332 km distance).
How long does it take to get from Bacalar to Cancun?
Again, Bacalar is about 332 km south of the central tourist city of the Mexican Caribbean, a journey that can be done in a 4-hour drive.
If you’re riding the bus, the Cancun – Bacalar route is served by three bus lines (ADO, MAYAB, and Autobuses Unidos), and the travel time is approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
Have you already chosen where to book among these excellent hotels in Bacalar?
I wish you all the best on your next visit to Bacalar. I’m sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.
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