Calle Igualdad s/n, Frente al mar, Holbox Island, Mexico | (888) 635-3814
Less than five-minute walk to dining options and shopping
Traditional Mexican-style rooms with air-conditioning, safes, and beach towels
Two-story bungalow equipped with kitchenette
Beach with swinging beds, loungers, and hammocks
Restaurant and bar serves seafood and Mexican cuisine
Free breakfast buffet of toast, jam, coffee, and fruit
Perks like massages upon request and a small library
Seasonal whale shark tours with private boat
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pet-friendly policies for some rooms
Wi-Fi can sometimes be spotty
Not all rooms have ocean views
Rooms lack flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles
Additional fees for more than two people in rooms
The mid-range Holbox Hotel Mawimbi offers a quiet beachfront stay on Holbox Island, a 30-minute ferry ride off the coast of Mexico. The long stretch of beach is set with large cabana beds and loungers, but there's no pool. With only 11 rooms, the property is small and intimate. The rooms have a natural eco-style, air-conditioning, and some balconies or ocean views. However, they lack TVs, mini-frigdes, and kettles. The restaurant offers seafood and Mexican cuisine and a simple free breakfast. Expect a five-minute walk to dining and shopping choices. One cool perk is seasonal whale shark tours on a private boat. Hotel Villa Delfines is a good option for those who want a pool.
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Scene
Hotel with a natural style, tropical plants, and a relaxed atmosphere
With only 11 rooms, the family-owned Holbox Hotel Mawimbi has a laid-back beach atmosphere and intimate service from staff, the owners, and their family. The heart of the property is the beach scene, as the grounds and even the restaurant are made up of sandy paths and floors. It’s accented by natural tropical plants like palm trees, beautiful flowers, and colorful signs pointing to the different buildings. Some of the buildings, like restaurant and bar areas, have thatched roofs and open spaces with a lively atmosphere and music. Benches, tables, lounge chairs, and hammocks placed throughout just add to the property’s relaxed atmosphere. The hotel caters to couples on romantic vacations. There are additional fees for more than two guests per room.
Location
Beachfront location near the city center; five-minute walk to restaurants and shops
Holbox Hotel Mawimbi offers an escape from the hordes of mega resorts on Cancun. It has a beachfront location on the island of Holbox, just off the coast of Mexico. To get there, it involves a two-hour drive from the Cancun International Airport, 30-minute ferry boat ride, and a five-minute taxi ride to the hotel once on the island. The hotel can set up this transfer to and from the airport. There are plenty of eateries, supermarkets, shops, and bars within a five- to 10-minute walk away. The hotel is right near the city center and on the beach, allowing guests to stay entertained on land and at sea during their getaway.
Rooms
Traditional Mexican rustic rooms with air-conditioning and beach towels
Travelers interested in a technology-free, authentic Mexican beach vacation will certainly find it in the rooms at Holbox Hotel Mawimbi. The rooms have a rustic decor with white textured walls, earth-colored floors, and white beds made with colorful woven textiles. Exposed wooden beams, bungalow straw ceilings, and carved wooden furniture adds to the rustic look. Guests won’t find flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, or kettles in rooms, unless they book the two-story bungalow which has a kitchenette. All rooms are equipped with safes, towels, air-conditioning, fans, free bottled water, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have balconies strung with hammocks, but only some units have ocean or beach views. Bathrooms, like the rooms, have an eco-style with Mexican tiles and wood framed mirrors or wooden toilet paper holders. The bathrooms feature showers, organic toiletries, and hairdryers.
Features
Beach, whale shark tours, massages upon request, free simple breakfast, restaurant and bar, and free Wi-Fi
Holbox Hotel Mawimbi’s beach is the hotel’s main attraction. It’s dotted with sun loungers, swing beds with cabana coverings, and colorful hammocks hanging between trees. The hotel offers seasonal whale shark tours on their private boat, and can assist with booking other local tours. To further relax on the beach, massages can be booked upon request and there’s a small library of books. For dining, there’s a free, but simple, breakfast of toast, fruit, and coffee or tea offered daily. Barquito restaurant offers Mexican and seafood cuisine, as well as international dishes. Wi-Fi is free throughout, but it can sometimes be spotty. Some rooms allow pets.
