In ancient times, the Yucatan region was set apart from the rest of Mexico, because of its mountains and so, for a long time, it preserved its ancient Mayan civilization, at its heart. After it was conquered by the Spanish, flavors of Europe were mixed in with the Mayan culture. This state has an amazing variety of attractions, from Mayan ruins to the amazing coastal region and the historic cities.
Choosing where to stay can be difficult, as there is plenty to choose from. While you might want to choose a beachfront villa, the historic haciendas are there to give you the experience of traditional Mexico. Read on and discover where to stay in Yucatan region, Mexico, with ten amazing places to choose from, no matter what you are looking for!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.
1. A historic hacienda in the middle of the Mayan Yucatan (from 160 USD)
The most attractive feature of this hacienda is its amazing location. It is basically located in between Chichen Itza, Izamal, Cenotes, Valladolid, Mérida and the coast. The hacienda ensures your privacy, along with the convenience of visiting any Mayan attraction, city or beach. The Hacienda Kininche is a prime example of historic Mexican architecture, yet with all the modern facilities.
La Hacienda Kininche
Price: from 160 USD
Number of Guests: Maximum 14 people
2. The colonial heritage of the Hotel Meson del Marques (from USD 116)
Valladolid is one of the gateway cities of Chichen Itza and the Hotel Meson del Marques is one of the familiar hotels, located in the heart of the city of Valladolid. 17th-century colonial elegance is mixed with the modern facilities of this hotel. The open-air terrace is the best part of this accommodation, from where you can enjoy an amazing view of the city, over famous Mexican food and a glass of the finest wine.
Hotel Meson del Marques
Address: Calle 39 No 203
150.97 km (93.9 mi) from Plaza Grande
3. Living in Sac Nicté: A stay in a native Mayan village (from 69 USD)
A chance to explore Mayan culture firsthand is available to you at Sac Nicté, where you can stay in a Mayan village, along with native villagers. At Sac Nicté, you can stay in mud cottages, sleep in traditional hammocks and explore village life. Away from the crowds and noise of the city, this peaceful abode will definitely bring you closer to nature. The Mayan heritage stops of Mayapán and Acancéh are located nearby, so is the hidden, underground sacred lake, which is known as Cenote, in the Mayan language.
Sac Nicté
Price: from 69 USD
Number of Guests: 4
4. A modern beachfront villa in Chicxulub Pueblo (from 144 USD)
Along with its history and architecture, Yucatan province is also famous for its amazing beaches. The beachfront villas of the Yucatan give you the experience of staying along mostly private beaches. Chicxulub Pueblo is a small port town, located in the northern part of Yucatan province. This lavish, upscale, beachfront villa is perfect for a family holiday at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico. Along with its three bedrooms, it has a large, open-air space to enjoy the blue sea and sky. If you are feeling too lazy to go to the beach, enjoy the view of the sea from the outdoor pool.
Modern Beachfront Oasis
Price: from 144 USD
Number of Guests: 9
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5. Enjoy this cozy and comfortable beach stay not far from Cancun and Progreso (from USD 269)
Near the busy tourist cities of Cancun and Progreso, Chuburna Puerto is a small fishing village, with beautiful beaches and a haven for bird lovers. This beachfront villa portrays Mexican architecture on one side, with private terraces to enjoy the sunset and a lavish pool on the other side. Along with a panoramic view of the beach and the sea, you can spend your whole day just listening to the sound of the crashing waves of the sea.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the yard is great for a crowd with plenty of seating a lovely sitting pool and a grillthe house was perfect for our family plenty of room well stocked kitchen linens etcloved that kitchen was stocked and two huge coolers if neededCleanliness:
we enjoyed the property beautiful views clean house and very clean beachall the kids loved playing in the pool in the back which was very cleanplenty of bedrooms and everything was very comfortable and clean and in good working orderHost:
the owner welcomed any questions we hadour property manager was so helpfulthe property managers martie and veronica were awesome so helpful with anything we neededshe was friendly courteous and available during the week if we needed anythingRead more reviewsLocation:
the location of the house is wonderful right on the water on a quiet street between two small towns
6. Explore the best of the Emerald Coast with a stay at Casa Chaka (from 123 USD)
The romantic side of the Emerald Coast is fully expressed in this modern beach hideaway. Casa Chaka is located next to white, sandy beaches and gives you a feeling of seclusion. The private pool of this villa is hidden from the world, by the surrounding trees and it gives an excellent view of the beach. The two storied building is cozy and comfortable, with the lots of surrounding space. Waking up in this villa is indeed an experience, with a view of the sea from its second story balcony.
Casa Chaka
Price: from 123 USD
Number of Guests: 6
7. The Lodge At Uxmal: Stay in the heart of another Mayan wonder (from USD 223)
Uxmal is another attraction full of Mayan splendor. The Lodge at Uxmal is a property belonging to the Mayaland Group of resorts and located within Uxmal Archaeological Park. The wooden cottages are located in the lap of tropical forest and the whole interior of this resort is designed with wood carvings and ethnic ceramics. Apart from enjoying the three outdoor pools, you can take a hike through the garden or just enjoy the view from the hammock on your private adjacent terrace. Along with a visit to the Mayan pyramids, you must visit the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum, just a two-minute walk from this resort.
The Lodge At Uxmal
Address: Main Street 3
69.0 km (42.9 mi) from Plaza Grande
8. Another colonial villa: the Casita of Maison Azul, Merida (from USD 99)
The city of Merida is the capital and largest city of Yucatan and the Casita of Maison Azul is located in the historic quarter of the city. Luxurious and lavish, it ensures privacy to all its visitors. The colonial interior of the property gives you the feel of real colonial Mexico, but with all the modern amenities. This 100-year old property offers discreet bedrooms, a walled garden with a courtyard and an outdoor pool.
Top guest reviews
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the pool is beautiful and the courtyard invites you to an outdoor breakfastthe fruit and breakfast supplies are a really nice touch and the pool is a dreamthe kitchen was always stocked with fresh fruit yogurt coffee and milk for breakfastwell appointed communal kitchen cozy common areas and more local charm than you could ever dream ofthe pool outstanding and the overall ambiance felt like living in a colonial style dreamCleanliness:
everything else - the pool the cleanliness was perfectit is beautiful clean and very refreshingthe casita is beautiful extremely clean and very comfortablethe place had everything you might need and very cleanquiet beautiful stylish and clean oasis in the middle of the meridaHost:
amazing home and great hostssherry was a great hostsuch a thoughtful host and a beautiful homethe extensive welcome packet was also extremely helpfulsherry was a great host helpful and very friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful place in a central locationa good location and very safe neighborhoodcentral easy checkin very comfortableperfect location close to everything and very safegreat location - could walk everywhere we wanted to go
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9. A historical budget option at Villa Merida (from USD 112)
A stay in a historic, listed building doesn’t have to be expensive. This colonial villa in downtown Merida is a restored mansion, which holds all the charm of a Mexican colonial building. One of the highlights of this villa is its large courtyard with a pool. There is also an outdoor pool, located in the middle of a garden. The large building allows the guests lots of space to enjoy the property and the best part is, it is very economical. In Villa Merida, you will have the chance to enjoy the finest Yucatan hospitality, in a budget-friendly manner.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
ceiling fan and ac absolutely necessary in octobergorgeous colonial house with a terrific pool and lovely roomsthe common kitchen is extremely well equippedbeautiful rooms and stunning groundsgreat bed go to local59 for a perfect breakfastCleanliness:
it was clean and well maintainedvery clean the bed was super comfortablethe room was clean and well equippedquiet clean and well-organizedbathroom is very very clean and all accommodation is even more beautiful than on picturesHost:
the staff was cordial and helpfulour host patrick was delightfulpatrick was around to offer advice and answer questions and was so kind and hospitablepatrick was a great hostthe host was extremely helpful and i look forward to staying their againRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and very well maintained colonial mansionvery beautiful colonial mansion on the main streetamazing villa conveniently located close to the historical centrequiet and beautiful locationcentral square is about a 20 min walk or quick (and very easy and economical) uber ride away
10. Get a taste of Mayan culture at the Lodge at Chichen Itza (from USD 243)
The Lodge at Chichen Itza is an upscale property, located very close to Chichen Itza. The Mayan style architecture of the lodge gives amazing insight into the culture, along with a private entrance to the famous Chichen Itza. The mud bungalows, inspired by Mayan casitas, are located amongst nature, in the lap of the landscaped gardens.
When you are not exploring the Mayan heritage, you can spend your precious time around its three outdoor pools. In the evening, don’t miss out on the Mayan Jarana folk dance.
The Lodge at Chichen Itza
Address: Avenida Principal 2
114.55 km (71.2 mi) from Plaza Grande
A diverse range of accommodation in the Yucatan...
Like its diverse variety of attractions, these accommodations can give you diverse experience. Staying in the coastal region can offer you a taste of the life around the Gulf of Mexico, whereas the stays near Mayan ruins offer you the chance to explore at a leisurely pace. Fix your itinerary according to your wishes and get a taste of Yucatan hospitality, firsthand.
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