Pros

  • Small, boutique atmosphere; just 10 rooms
  • Family-owned and managed
  • Clean, air-conditioned rooms with handcrafted art and knicknacks
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
  • In a quiet, residential district on the outskirts of downtown
See More Pros

Cons

  • Around 30 minutes to Hotel Zone beaches by bus or taxi
  • Half of rooms have shared bathrooms
  • No TVs or coffeemakers in the rooms
  • 10 minutes from downtown via bus or taxi
See More Cons

Bottom Line

This 10-room value hotel is a family-owned operation that relocated to a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of downtown Cancun at the end of 2015. It is a budget boutique destination, with stained-glass windows, plants, and Mexican antiques throughout. In some ways the new outpost is inferior to the old one; there are shared bathrooms for half of the rooms and the location is a 10-minute drive to the heart of downtown, or a 30-minute drive from Hotel Zone beaches. Those looking for more central rooms may consider the Hotel Xbalamque

See More Bottom Line

Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Boutique Casa Mallorca

Scene

A simple budget hotel in a quiet residential area across the street from Home Depot

Everything about the Hotel Boutique Casa Mallorca is small, from the size of the rooms, to the reception area, to the narrow hallways, to the tiny garden area just outside of the restaurant. Some might call it intimate, including the family who owns it; they hope guests can appreciate the hotel for its boutique atmosphere, with stained glass windows, plants, and antiques. It's well-suited to travelers who will be gone all day exploring the Riviera Maya via tours, and will only come back to the hotel in the evening for dinner and rest.

Just across Avenida Kabah from Home Depot and on the south side of the Ombligo Verde Park and cathedral, the hotel is set in a quiet, residential part of Cancun. The front of the building is an unassuming residential facade, with simple lettering stating “Casa Mallorca;" it's hard to see unless you know what to look for, as it is indistinguishable from other homes in the surrounding area. A simple barred gate opens to an exterior hallway that leads to the main floor and the spiral staircase up to the second floor. The first door off the hallway leads to a fountain and the public bathrooms, and beyond that, the restaurant and reception area. Small plants, painted benches, a bistro table and chairs, faux wrought iron windows and stairway railings, and stained glass windows add charm. Flagstone flooring in the small garden and fountain area gives way to ceramic tile floors in the restaurant, rooms, and bathrooms.

The hotel completed its move in December 2015 and underwent renovations throughout 2016.

See More Scene

Location

In a quiet, residential part of Cancun by Ombligo Verde park

Casa Mallorca is set on the south side of Ombligo Verde Park, an eco-reserve set on the northern and westernmost edge of what is known as the downtown sprawl. Kabah Avenue is just west of the hotel, and across the avenue is Home Depot, as well as Soriana, a large supermarket.

It's a quiet, safe, and (relatively) tranquil neighborhood, but guests aren’t within walking distance of much. The heart of downtown is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away via taxi. Guests can catch the R2 Kabah bus in front of Home Depot to head into the Hotel Zone, where the beaches are located; the trip will take roughly 30 minutes.

There are dozens of local eateries within a 10- to 15-minute walk, including the most famous taco restaurant in the city, Tacos Rigo. Just around the corner on Kabah Avenue is Pollo Brujo for wood-fired chicken takeaway, and La Borrega serves lamb tacos and meat platters. Just south of Tacos Rigo on Palenque Avenue is the Italian boutique restaurant, Assaggiare, as well as Casita Azul with its Belizean menu. There are also two burger options: Brontos just next door to Tacos Rigo, for a Mexican-style burger, or the Burger St. food cart north on Palenque for American-style burgers and Louisiana-style fries. 

See More Location

Rooms

Simple rooms with handcrafted knicknacks, limited views, and in half, shared bathrooms

There are only 10 rooms at the hotel: five Business Rooms, and five Classic Rooms. All feature queen-size beds, handcrafted art and knickknacks on the walls and shelves, and animal-shaped towels on the beds for an extra touch of charm. The hotel also added hairdryers and desks to the rooms in 2016. Don’t expect any epic views out the windows, as you’ll be looking out onto surrounding residential buildings or cinder block construction. Wooden shelves and end tables match the clothing bureaus in some of the rooms. Rooms have both air-conditioning units and ceiling fans, and have muted green, peach, or orange walls.

The Business Rooms have shared bathrooms, while the Classic Rooms have private bathrooms. All bathrooms feature showers with ceramic tile floors and walls.

See More Rooms

Features

A breakfast restaurant and not much else

The Casa Mallorca is mostly a self-service budget hotel, despite its boutique hotel marketing. While the restaurant does serve breakfast, guests are on their own for lunch and dinner. This usually isn’t an issue as many guests are out on tours during the day, with food included, and there are plenty of dining options in the surrounding area for dinner, as well as a supermarket just across the avenue. Breakfast is free when booking through some third-party sources; those booking with the hotel only pay for the room and must pay a separate fee for breakfast.

Parking is available on the street in front of the hotel, on either side of the avenue. Airport pickup is available for guests for an additional fee. 

See More Features

Cancun Essentials

For info on these editor-selected items, click to visit the seller’s site. Things you buy may earn us a commission.

Things You Should Know About Hotel Boutique Casa Mallorca

Also Known As

  • Mallorca Hotel & Suites

Address

Mza 9 Supmza 31 Avenida Puertos No. 82-A Lote 7, Cancun 77508, Mexico

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Boutique Casa Mallorca

Scene

A simple budget hotel in a quiet residential area across the street from Home Depot

Everything about the Hotel Boutique Casa Mallorca is small, from the size of the rooms, to the reception area, to the narrow hallways, to the tiny garden area just outside of the restaurant. Some might call it intimate, including the family who owns it; they hope guests can appreciate the hotel for its boutique atmosphere, with stained glass windows, plants, and antiques. It's well-suited to travelers who will be gone all day exploring the Riviera Maya via tours, and will only come back to the hotel in the evening for dinner and rest.

Just across Avenida Kabah from Home Depot and on the south side of the Ombligo Verde Park and cathedral, the hotel is set in a quiet, residential part of Cancun. The front of the building is an unassuming residential facade, with simple lettering stating “Casa Mallorca;" it's hard to see unless you know what to look for, as it is indistinguishable from other homes in the surrounding area. A simple barred gate opens to an exterior hallway that leads to the main floor and the spiral staircase up to the second floor. The first door off the hallway leads to a fountain and the public bathrooms, and beyond that, the restaurant and reception area. Small plants, painted benches, a bistro table and chairs, faux wrought iron windows and stairway railings, and stained glass windows add charm. Flagstone flooring in the small garden and fountain area gives way to ceramic tile floors in the restaurant, rooms, and bathrooms.

The hotel completed its move in December 2015 and underwent renovations throughout 2016.

See More Scene

Location

In a quiet, residential part of Cancun by Ombligo Verde park

Casa Mallorca is set on the south side of Ombligo Verde Park, an eco-reserve set on the northern and westernmost edge of what is known as the downtown sprawl. Kabah Avenue is just west of the hotel, and across the avenue is Home Depot, as well as Soriana, a large supermarket.

It's a quiet, safe, and (relatively) tranquil neighborhood, but guests aren’t within walking distance of much. The heart of downtown is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away via taxi. Guests can catch the R2 Kabah bus in front of Home Depot to head into the Hotel Zone, where the beaches are located; the trip will take roughly 30 minutes.

There are dozens of local eateries within a 10- to 15-minute walk, including the most famous taco restaurant in the city, Tacos Rigo. Just around the corner on Kabah Avenue is Pollo Brujo for wood-fired chicken takeaway, and La Borrega serves lamb tacos and meat platters. Just south of Tacos Rigo on Palenque Avenue is the Italian boutique restaurant, Assaggiare, as well as Casita Azul with its Belizean menu. There are also two burger options: Brontos just next door to Tacos Rigo, for a Mexican-style burger, or the Burger St. food cart north on Palenque for American-style burgers and Louisiana-style fries. 

See More Location

Rooms

Simple rooms with handcrafted knicknacks, limited views, and in half, shared bathrooms

There are only 10 rooms at the hotel: five Business Rooms, and five Classic Rooms. All feature queen-size beds, handcrafted art and knickknacks on the walls and shelves, and animal-shaped towels on the beds for an extra touch of charm. The hotel also added hairdryers and desks to the rooms in 2016. Don’t expect any epic views out the windows, as you’ll be looking out onto surrounding residential buildings or cinder block construction. Wooden shelves and end tables match the clothing bureaus in some of the rooms. Rooms have both air-conditioning units and ceiling fans, and have muted green, peach, or orange walls.

The Business Rooms have shared bathrooms, while the Classic Rooms have private bathrooms. All bathrooms feature showers with ceramic tile floors and walls.

See More Rooms

Features

A breakfast restaurant and not much else

The Casa Mallorca is mostly a self-service budget hotel, despite its boutique hotel marketing. While the restaurant does serve breakfast, guests are on their own for lunch and dinner. This usually isn’t an issue as many guests are out on tours during the day, with food included, and there are plenty of dining options in the surrounding area for dinner, as well as a supermarket just across the avenue. Breakfast is free when booking through some third-party sources; those booking with the hotel only pay for the room and must pay a separate fee for breakfast.

Parking is available on the street in front of the hotel, on either side of the avenue. Airport pickup is available for guests for an additional fee. 

See More Features

Best Rates

Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

Disclaimer: This content was accurate at the time the hotel was reviewed. Please check our partner sites when booking to verify that details are still correct.