Stay at Hotel Makaaba Eco-Boutique in Bacalar, featuring relaxed rooms, Wi-Fi, a natural pool, trendy bar, and LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere near Lake Bacalar.
Guests highlight the hotel’s cozy design, excellent breakfast, and inviting pool area, while noting ongoing renovations and basic room features. It’s well-located for exploring Bacalar’s attractions with a friendly and attentive staff.
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Hotel Makaaba Eco-Boutique offers relaxed, straightforward rooms with Wi-Fi in a contemporary setting that features a garden and a natural pool. Guests can also enjoy a trendy bar alongside an on-site Mexican restaurant, praised for its varied and delicious breakfast selections. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, being LGBTQ+ friendly, with a casual vibe appreciated by many visitors.
Located just a two-minute walk from the shores of Lake Bacalar, known for its striking water clarity and unique color, the hotel provides convenient access to local attractions. The historic Fort San Felipe, dating back to the 18th century, is also within a six-minute walk, while the city center and Highway 307 lie less than two kilometers away. This setting suits travelers aiming to explore Bacalar’s natural and cultural highlights with ease.
Guest reviews frequently highlight the pool area and the pleasant common spaces as key draws, although some note that rooms are basic rather than modern or luxurious. The private patios and outdoor seating add to the comfort, though the parking is street side and not secured. Reviewers praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff and the quality of the food, although a few mention ongoing construction during visits and some deviations from photo representations of the rooms.
A good fit for visitors seeking a laid-back stay close to Bacalar’s main natural draw, the property caters well to those valuing a social yet relaxed atmosphere with easy access to local sights. While not ideal for guests expecting high-end accommodations, it provides a practical and friendly option with a distinctive eco-boutique character.
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Wow! A bit more than we usually pay and delivered a lot more than expected. We were only able to stay one night and would have loved an extra night, but they were fully booked. The room was lovely, the private patio was lovely, and the pool area was just as the photos show - although there is some construction going on. Breakfast was incredible, and the wifi was strong. Parking was street side and not secure, but it's a safe town, there are security cameras, and the restaurant is raised & overlooking the parking.
Simply amazing place! Rooms are small and basic but totally cosy. The pool area is great. Breakfast was above all expectations - you can choose from so many options, and it's all delicious. Staff is extremely kind! Parking in front of the hotel. Totally recommend!
Very chic hotel unfortunately we visited during remodeling so we didn’t get to experience it at 100 percent but the breakfast is great and the location is also great
Spent 2 weeks in 3 different cities in Mexico and this hotel is, by far, the best one! We were so sad to leave this place. The hotel has the most amazing pool with great views. It has a very chill and comforting vibe that we loved. We didn’t like the breakfast very much but it wasn’t taken into consideration when booking so it didn’t bother us that much. It also has a very nice location that is very close to the city center and also very close to an amazing deck in the lagoon. The room itself was clean and the AC was working, our only comment was that the bathroom, although clean, wasn’t exactly like the pictures/modern. Overall, we had a very nice experience and would definitely recommend it.
I didn’t stay but came to eat dinner by the pool and IT WAS AMAZING!!! The sweet cheese tortilla frita was amazing, pulpo tostado, y bebidas! The vibe is so nice and we loveeee it. David/ Erik was the best sever with wonderful recommendations and even played my friends favorite song for her!!! Come check it out!
Ethan and Victor were extremely attentive, kind, and gracious. The food was amazing and it has a beautiful aesthetic.
The common areas are beautiful and the pool area is very nice and lively, their terrace is also very cute and aesthetic. Make sure you bring bug spray, you will need it. The rooms are okay, they are very basic. As far as location is very convenient, great breakfast, delicious mezcalitas and friendly staff.
A nice quiet place chase lounge chair was always available by the pool that was not busy ever a restaurant attached to it that served amazing food
A 2-minute walk from the shores of Lake Bacalar, known for its water clarity and color, this cool hotel is 6 minutes on foot from the 18th-century Fort San Felipe and less than 2 km from Highway 307.
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