Where to Stay in Holbox Mexico 2023: 21 Best Hotels

Wondering where to stay in Holbox Mexico? You’ve come to the right guide!

As a travel blogger that lives in nearby Playa del Carmen, I absolutely love getting to escape to Holbox Island for a relaxing beach getaway.

It is one of my all time favorite beach destinations in Mexico and one hidden gem on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula that shouldn’t be missed!

But with a wide variety of accommodation options available on this laid-back island, it can difficult to know where to stay.

MY TOP PICK

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The best hotel in Holbox is Hotel Villas Flamingos, a charming hotel with a great beachfront and exceptional reviews.

In this post, I’m sharing my top recommendations for where to stay in Holbox Mexico, including the best hotels on the island for every budget.

So whether you’re looking for a luxury resort, a beachfront boutique hotel, or a budget-friendly option, I’ve got you covered.

Ready to discover the best place to stay in Holbox Mexico for you? Let’s get started!

1. Hotel Villas Flamingos

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 9.4/10 Exceptional

Starting at the top of the list of best places to stay in Holbox has to be Hotel Villas Flamingos, a charming beach hotel.

Located within the natural Yum-Balam reserve, Hotel Villas Flamingos offers laid-back luxury right on the beachfront.

The hotel has a mix of bungalows and suites, all with private terraces with hammocks and ocean views.

Some of the bungalows and suites also have a private pool or hot tub with outdoor showers.

Guests can enjoy the hotel’s beachfront outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, and thatched-roof beach bar, perfect for watching the sunset.

And with its quiet location away from the crowds, Holbox Villas Flamingos is one of the best places to stay in Holbox for families.

✅ Beachfront (east side)
✅ Family friendly

2. CasaSandra Boutique Hotel

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 9.2/10 Wonderful

Situated close to the iconic Holbox letters, CasaSandra Boutique Hotel is a chic luxury Holbox hotel nestled on the beachfront with a great central location.

Also known as “Ser CasaSandra Boutique Hotel”, this elegant and charming boutique hotel has 18 meticulously-designed rooms, each decorated with artwork from local artisans.

The guest rooms have a cozy and inviting ambiance, complemented by luxury amenities such as Egyptian cotton sheets, plush pillow-top mattresses, and cozy down comforters.

CasaSandra Boutique Hotel also offers a range of deluxe amenities including an outdoor pool, a beach bar and terrace, and a beautiful garden.

Plus, guests can indulge in pampering spa treatments like hot stone massages, rejuvenating body treatments, or calming aromatherapy sessions.

And when it comes to dining, guests can savor the culinary delights of Esencia, the refined restaurant conveniently located on-site.

✅ Beachfront (east side)
✅ Family friendly

3. Aldea Kuka Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.4/10 Very Good

Aldea Kuka is one of the best luxury hotels in Holbox and offers the ultimate barefoot luxury experience in Holbox.

With its thatched-roof private bungalows, Aldea Kuku is a quiet and trendy eco-retreat situated on one of the best beachfront areas in Holbox.

This luxury adults-only eco hotel is one of the best Holbox hotels on the beach with a chic outdoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants, and fitness center for guests to enjoy. 

✅ Beachfront (east side)
✅ Adults only

4. Mystique Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.8/10 Excellent

As one of the newest Holbox Mexico resorts, Mystique Holbox has already become a popular choice for travelers looking for 5-star accommodations.

This resort offers luxurious and contemporary beachfront suites with light and bright decor, an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach area with plush loungers, and an oceanfront restaurant. 

Plus, with its deluxe spacious suites with swim-out pools, Mystique Holbox is the best luxury hotel in Holbox for families.

✅ Beachfront (west side)
✅ Family friendly

5. Nomade Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.6/10 Excellent

As a sister property to Nomade Tulum, Nomade Holbox is a new 30-room beach haven that is another great luxury option for where to stay in Isla Holbox Mexico.

Nomade Holbox has a bohemian vibe inspired by nature with its ultra-unique treehouses, oceanfront suites, and moon tents.

The resort is also eco-friendly with its design to maximize energy efficiency and its use of sustainable local materials.

And guests can participate in the resort’s wellness program and daily sonic rituals led by a house music magician.

✅ Beachfront (west side)
✅ Adults only

6. Margaritaville St. Somewhere by Karisma Punta Coco

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.4/10 Very Good

Recently opened in March 2022, Margaritaville St. Somewhere by Karisma Punta Coco is a brand new luxury Holbox hotel on a private beachfront.

The resort has a nautical theme with its 39 airy and spacious suites and an outdoor swimming pool complete with a poolside lighthouse.

And when it comes to food and beverage, guests can enjoy the resort’s two open-air restaurants and bar serving high-end global cuisine.

✅ Beachfront (west side)
✅ Family friendly

7. Villas HM Palapas del Mar

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.8/10 Excellent

Villas HM Palapas del Mar is a beachfront Holbox hotel offering 52 villas that feel new but still maintain an earthy Mexican style.

The hotel has a sleek, modern design and bright, polished rooms with Mexican accents.

All of the rooms feature balconies with ocean views and hammocks, and the upgraded units even have private pools.

In addition to the on-site restaurant serving international cuisine, the hotel also has a hip sushi bar with creative cocktails and live DJs.

And all inclusive packages are available for guests who want to have all meals and drinks included in the price of their stay.

Guests can enjoy beach access and use of the two outdoor pools offering ocean views.

✅ Beachfront (east side)
✅ Family friendly

8. Villas HM Paraiso del Mar

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.6/10 Excellent

Villas HM Paraiso del Mar is the sister property to Villas HM Palapas del Mar and located right next door.

It’s a mid-range all inclusive Holbox hotel with a great location and cute Mexican-style palapas.  

Along with being one of the best beachfront hotels in Holbox Island, Villas HM Paraiso del Mar is also fully equipped with a swimming pool and on-site restaurant.

And the hotel rooms are decorated in a Mexican style featuring warm wood accents and colorful Mexican blankets at the foot of the bed.

✅ Beachfront (east side)
✅ Family friendly

9. Palapas del Sol

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 9.1/10 Wonderful

Located 20 minutes from the town center in the Yum Balam nature reserve, Palapas del Sol is a laid-back hotel with a tropical beach vibe.

The hotel has 30 guestrooms, including rustic, airy rooms and bungalows that feature bold artwork. Some rooms have ocean views with balconies and hammocks.

The hotel offers an on-site restaurant as well as an outdoor pool. Guests can relax at the beach bar in a thatched-roof tower and enjoy bike rentals and massage services.

✅ Beachfront (east side)
✅ Family friendly

10. Villas Caracol Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 9.3/10 Wonderful

Villas Caracol Holbox is a charming beachfront hotel with 15 warm and contemporary rooms.

The guest rooms are spacious and bright, some with ocean views, and all have private balconies or terraces.

The on-site restaurant “Las Hamacas” offers international cuisine against the backdrop of the turquoise sea.

Guests can enjoy drinks and snacks at the pool bar, or take a dip in the large outdoor swimming pool.

Butler service is available 24 hours a day, and Mayan massages and romantic dinners can be arranged.

✅ Beachfront (east side)
✅ Family friendly

11. Hotel El Nido Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 9.8/10 Exceptional

Offering a boutique getaway exclusively for adults, Hotel El Nido Holbox is a new and contemporary hotel on the island of Holbox.

This luxurious Holbox hotel has 20 inviting guest rooms designed with modern bohemian aesthetics. And the bathrooms are equipped with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries.

Hotel El Nido Holbox also offers an array of deluxe amenities, including an outdoor pool with comfortable hammocks and plush lounge beds.

Although while it’s not located on the beach, Holbox Beach is just a short 3-minute walk away from the hotel.

Complimentary continental breakfast at the on-site restaurant is included, while luxury spa treatments are also available.

✅ Beach nearby
✅ Adults only

12. Blue Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.6/10 Excellent

Blue Holbox is a Mexican-style boutique beach hotel with 18 rooms, located across the street from the beach.

All rooms have a private terrace with garden or sea views, and comfortable beds with mosquito nets and air conditioning.

The hotel has a private beach zone with sun beds, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant serving international cuisine.

Guests can also enjoy drinks at the beach bar or in the hotel’s garden.

✅ Beachfront (east side)
✅ Family friendly

13. El Corazón Boutique Hotel Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 9.2/10 Wonderful

Offering an intimate adults-only beach escape, El Corazon Boutique Hotel has only 11 rooms with a cute Mexican jungle style.

Guest rooms are warm and cozy featuring natural wood elements. Plus, the hotel’s design is eco-friendly to reduce the environmental impact.

And its location on the outskirts of the town center put you close to all the action while being just a 2-minute walk from the beach.

✅ Downtown Holbox
✅ Adults only

14. Holbox Casa Punta Coco

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.2/10 Very Good

Located on the quieter west side of Playa Holbox, Casa Punta Coco is a small adults-only Holbox hotel with a modern earthy design.

Originally a large beach house, the property has now been transformed into one of the best Holbox boutique hotels.

Casa Punta Coco has an outdoor pool with plush lounge beds and rooms with bright turquoise accents. Some rooms also have free-standing tubs.

But the hotel’s most unique feature is the open-air kitchen in the lobby where made-to-order meals are prepared by the in-house chef.

✅ Beachfront (west side)
✅ Adults only

15. Hotel Boutique Casa Muuch Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 9.6/10 Exceptional

Located on the quiet end of Holbox beach, Hotel Boutique Casa Muuch Holbox is a great option for travelers looking for a modern beachfront hotel.

This adults-only Holbox boutique hotel has beautiful modern rooms, some with private balconies and sea views.

Guests can enjoy the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, and on-site breakfast restaurant.

✅ Beachfront (west side)
✅ Adults only

16. Zomay Beachfront Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.4/10 Very Good

Located on the outskirts of town, Hotel Zomay is a pet-friendly Holbox hotel on the west side of the beach. 

I stayed at Hotel Zomay the very first time I visited Holbox as I was traveling with my friend’s dog.

While the accommodations at Hotel Zomay are a little dated, the hotel has an excellent staff and a great breakfast is included in your stay.

Plus, it has a very nice and chill beach surrounded by palm trees and a tropical jungle setting.

✅ Beachfront (west side)
✅ Family friendly

17. Madre Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.6/10 Excellent

Located in the center of town, Madre Holbox is a small and modern Holbox hotel with a Tulum-style vibe. I personally stayed here on one of my last visits to Holbox!

The hotel is pet-friendly, offers a small swimming pool, and is a great budget option while only being a few blocks away from the beach.

While Madre Holbox offers a modern and safe place to stay, there is no front desk at the hotel so it’s best for self-sufficient travelers.

✅ Downtown Holbox
✅ Family friendly

18. Casa Mech

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 9.6/10 Exceptional

Offering warm and cozy accommodations, Casa Mech is a super cute property with a relaxed boutique feel.

It’s a great option for travelers looking for a modern yet budget-friendly place to stay on Isla Holbox.

The hotel’s clean and stylish guestrooms feature natural materials like wood and concrete elements. And some guest rooms have outdoor seating areas.

The adults-only family-run hotel is located in the center of town, just a few blocks away from the beach.

Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s rooftop swimming pool, garden, and terrace.

✅ Downtown Holbox
✅ Adults only

19. Don Panchon y Maruxa

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.8/10 Excellent

Don Panchon y Maruxa is a budget-friendly Holbox hotel in the center of town and just a few minutes’ walk to the beach.

The family-owned hotel has a jungle garden setting with clean and simple accommodations. Plus, daily breakfast and bike rentals are available.

✅ Downtown Holbox
✅ Adults only

20. Tribu Hostel Holbox

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.6/10 Excellent

As one of the most popular hostels in Holbox, Tribu Hostel offers a great social atmosphere with an on-site bar, communal kitchen, and BBQ facilities.

The lively hostel is located just a few minutes’ walk from the beach where guests can enjoy kite surfing lessons or relax in the sand.

Other activities offered by the hostel include movie nights, jam sessions in the bar, and social events.

The colorful hostel has a range of room types including shared dormitories and private rooms.

Plus, all guests have access to the hostel’s rooftop terrace overlooking the ocean where they can enjoy panoramic views of the island.

✅ Downtown Holbox
✅ Adults only

21. Che Holbox Hostel

📍 Location: Google Maps | ⭐️ Guest Rating: 8.1/10 Very Good

Che Holbox Hostel is a party hostel with a fun vibe offering a lively place to stay in Holbox for backpackers or budget travelers.

With daily activities such as beach tours, guacamole lessons, pool volleyball, and cocktail making, it’s a great place for solo travelers looking to meet new people in a fun and relaxed environment.

The hostel is not beachfront but it’s located in the town center and less than a 10-minute walk to the beach. Plus, guests can enjoy the hostel’s on-site swimming pool.

✅ Downtown Holbox
✅ Adults only

What is the best area to stay in Holbox?

When choosing where to stay in Isla Holbox, you can basically choose between staying on Holbox Beach or staying in the downtown area.

If your budget allows, the best area to stay in Holbox is on the beach! This gives you the added convenience of having direct beach access, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

Here’s more info about the best areas to stay in Holbox Mexico:

Holbox Beach

If you can, I would definitely recommend staying directly on the beach to have exclusive access to the beautiful Holbox beaches.

After all, lounging on the beach is pretty much the top reason to visit Holbox!

If you do choose to stay on the beach, then I recommend staying on the east side of the beach (i.e. to the right of the downtown area).

This area of the beach is the most widespread and usually has the least amount of seaweed. Trust me, you will be blown away by the beauty of the water here!

The beaches on the west side are still nice and offer a quieter experience, but are just not quite as picturesque as the eastern beaches.

I would also recommend choosing a beachfront hotel within a 10-minute walk of the downtown area to have easy access to restaurants, bars, and shops.

Some of the more remote beachfront hotels will require taking a golf cart to get into town.

Downtown Holbox

Alternatively, if you’re on a budget, then I recommend staying in downtown Holbox to be in the heart of the action.

This is where you’ll find most of the budget accommodations and you’ll be close to restaurants and nightlife.

Plus, it’s just a short walk or bike ride to the beach. Most of the downtown hotels are within a 5-10 minute walk to the beach.

Here are all of these Holbox Mexico hotels conveniently pinned to a map for easy trip planning. 

When figuring out where to stay in Isla Holbox, use this as a tool to map out the hotel’s proximity to the beach, town center, Holbox ferry, and any desired attractions.

Here are a few important things to know before visiting Holbox:

• There are no cars on the island: The only way to get around Isla Holbox is on foot, by bike, or by golf cart. Golf cart rentals and taxis are fairly inexpensive and can be arranged to go further distances. Keep this in mind when choosing the location of your Holbox hotel.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about visiting Holbox Mexico: