Surrounded by a vast jungle, Casa Ka’an is an eco-friendly property that functions with solar panels, solar water heaters and biodigestors for waste water treatment.
Hotel Maya Balam is located in Xpujil. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.
José
Netherlands
The hotel is affordable. It's great that they have a restaurant which is open all day from breakfast till dinner. The restaurant staff was helpful, they also warmed a bottle of milk for our daughter before bedtime.
Of course we came to visit Calakmul, which is still >1 hour away, but there's just not many options to stay somewhere closer.
Offering a garden, Hotel "Casa Las Lolas" offers accommodations in Xpujil. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Josh
Mexico
Someone was waiting for us outside the room to pass us the keys which was very thoughtful and helpfull
Offering inner courtyard views, Hotel Cabañas Aldea Maya in Xpujil offers accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Jenna
United States of America
We loved our stay at Cabañas Aldea! The smaller cabin was already taken during the dates we wanted to book so we ended up booking the larger two bedroom cabin and we loved it! We felt so cozy and comfortable there. It was so quiet and a perfect place to rest after our days exploring Calakmul and the surrounding ruins. I highly recommend it as a place to stay when visiting this region!
Hotel Casa Maya Calakmul features free bikes, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Chicanna. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.
Baumann
United States of America
The staff were very kind and helpful. Breakfast in the morning is in a comfotlrtable palapa in an intimate setting, and was excellent. There is an undiscovered Mayan mound from the Becan Archaeological Site in the garden just south of the palapa.
Hostal Otoch Beek is located in Becan, 63 mi from Calakmul archaeological site and 5 mi from Xpujil, the main town. Otoch Béek Calakmul features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking.
Natasya
United States of America
Great location near Xpujil and Calakmul. Nice garden with friendly host.
It is well placed for some fascinating archaeology.
It is well placed for some fascinating archaeology.
But you need to be up for a "half horse" town.
To get to a basic restaurant we walked through the middle of roadworks.
Most roads giving access to the hotel were closed for road works and of course there are no diversions..you just work it out!
But the archaeology is fabulous though to get to Calakmul was a 3 hour drive each way .
Chris
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Beautiful site right off the road.
Beautiful site right off the road. Walk to the Mirador Maya Hotel. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and as of September, 2023, you can climb everything. There's no pyramid, but the main structure is very tall and impressive. Bring bug spray. The mosquitoes are pretty intense.
guy
Mexico
6.0
Scored 6.0
Xpujil itself is not worth visiting.
Xpujil itself is not worth visiting. It is a good town to stay if you are travelling trough the area (for example when visiting Calakmul) and need a place to sleep. There is a small supermarket and a nice pizza restaurant. Be aware that there are only two banks and their ATM's at the time of our visit both of them did not have any money in them for two days.
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Anonymous
8.0
Scored 8.0
Xpujil is located more or less at the center of the Calakmul...
Xpujil is located more or less at the center of the Calakmul municipality (which is large). Although this little town is not particularly oriented towards tourism, it is the best location to stay connected & have all services within easy reach so you can move between main sites and attractions around the Calakmul area.
Near Xpujil you will find from four to six striking archaeological sites and all of them are worth the visit. Of course, the most impressive one is Calakmul but there is plenty to do beyond that outstanding stop. For instance, you can ask a cab to take you to "Ejido 20 de Noviembre" and visit plenty of craft workshops (wood carving, embroidery by hand and by machine among others). I really enjoyed my visit to Hilos de Vida, Amanecer de Rio Bec & Artesanos Sabios since they give you a nice explanation on their crafts and sometimes they even offer a class for you to take (they also can get you a guide if you need translation aid).
Whether you are traveling with family, couple or by yourself, I really recommend to book no less than two nights in Casa Ka'an (about 8 to 10 minutes by car near Xpujil), 'cause they have everything you expect and a little bit more in a really cute jungle lodge composed by very independent villas which happen to be surrounded by the most wonderful environment. Needless to say that a chat with the manager (Nicolás) is always enlightening so if you catch him ask for his views on the area.
Last but no least... you will boost your experience in the region if you move around in a 4WD or even better in your own bike.
Esperanza Livier
Mexico
8.0
Scored 8.0
Not a lot of options for housing around the Calakmul...
Not a lot of options for housing around the Calakmul Biosphere. None are really close and you need a vehicle to get to the main part of the park. Xpujil, is little neighborhood town, not too close to ruins or highway. We enjoyed walking around town and looking at birds and the old frame houses.
mexdoc
United States of America
6.0
Scored 6.0
Our only reason for staying in Xpujil was to visit Calakmul.
Our only reason for staying in Xpujil was to visit Calakmul. But as it turns out, it is not the closest lodging to go to the ruins. Conhuas is nearer and has a few hotels that would have worked better for our itinerary, since we were going west. The town of Xpujil has very little of interest and the meal we had was one of the least successful of our trip. We ate dinner at Sazon Veracruzana, sitting right on the dusty noisy main road (186) that runs through the town. It had the more favorable reviews in LP. Calakmul was a great experience though!
we really enjoyed our stay at casa Maran. we booked it because we wanted to visit Calakmul which is really easy from Xpujil on. The hotel is really close from the ADO bus station so that was perfect. When we arrived at the hotel the employees tried to help us find a guide to do the Calakmul tour in any way possible. They made sure we had the best tour ever! We especially want to thank Javier for his help that day and his kindness, we enjoyed our stay and visit to Calakmul even more because of you!
We loved staying here, we even extended our stay by one night. The owner is really friendly and helpful, and the general vibe is great. Decent pool and a nice little restaurant with a wide selection. Our room was very big with great shower. I liked the quiet location away from Xpujil, great value for money, and it's a good base to explore the area. If you are looking for a bit of a hike, go to Hormiguero, there are some trails next to the ruins. Also, Becan and Chicana are worth visiting.
It's a no-frills landing pad in a small jungle town, about all you'd expect or need for value accommodations here. The room was basic, but clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and accommodating, letting us park our car inside the gate in a very busy, lively neighborhood. Close to everything of relevance in town, and a perfect, simple base for an overnight stay while on your way to Bacalar or to explore the ruins at Calakmul.
Stayed here two nights in order to get to Calakmul Ruins. The hotel is exactly what it needs to be. An affordable comfortable place with a store nearby and restaurant attached. The room was small and the grounds were basic but that was perfect for us because it keeps the price low. Also the staff helped to organize a car to get to the ruins the next day which was invaluable! The wifi was strong enough to work from.
The property is a rural hotel in a village lost in the middle of a tropical forest. There were some imperfections, but overall the standard was high given the circumstances. The room was clean, dry, airy, and had a working AC. The wifi connection was quite good too. There is a hotel restaurant serving simple and good meals. All the staff was very friendly and nice to talk to (in Spanish).
We loved our stay at Cabañas Aldea! The smaller cabin was already taken during the dates we wanted to book so we ended up booking the larger two bedroom cabin and we loved it! We felt so cozy and comfortable there. It was so quiet and a perfect place to rest after our days exploring Calakmul and the surrounding ruins. I highly recommend it as a place to stay when visiting this region!
I did not expect to find such nice accommodations in Xpujil. The room was very comfortable, spacious, and modern with a small fridge and coffee maker and a TV. The patio hammock was one of the most comfortable hammocks I've ever been in. Host was incredibly nice. I did not use the available communal kitchen space. I would absolutely stay here again.
Excellent place - super clean, new, very friendly owners, nice garden. Perfect for one night on the way to Calakmul (or even longer - my kids were sad we had to leave). I really doubt there are better places in Xpujil, we would definitely stay there again if travelling in the region.
A perfect base for exploring Maya sites at Xpujil and beyond. Clean, spacious rooms with all necessary facilities. Big plus was the unexpectedly nice breakfast, lunch, dinner area with very friendly staff and value for money food (there aren't that many dining options in Xpujil).
Having a whole house for that price is just insane. The house is super charming and comfortable. We thought we needed airconditioning but it gets almost chilly at night so this was perfect. Waking up in nature is great too. We couldn't have asked for a better stay in Xpujil.
Absolutely amazing stay in this family run hotel in the center of Valladolid! The hotel was great, awesome pool, lovely clean rooms with aircon! The host was so helpful and gave us loads of tips and restaurant suggestions! Breakfasts were also a lovely touch! Highly recommend!
This Hotel is by far the best you will find in the area, Staff speaks English, the little bungalows are just right, have everything you will need. It's clean and quiet. They offer lots of food, Mexican but also pastas and other things.
Would be an excellent location for visiting the ruins of Calakmul. I stayed late at the ruins and then spent the night here so as to not have to drive-in the dark.. Secure parking.. Found a taco stand within walking distance.
The communication with the hotel owner was great and very supportive. Helped me get the cheapest way around getting the bat cave. jungle and pyramids tour. The place is also a pizza restaurant at the front with great prices.
The hotel is having a very good price-value share.
The room was clean and we had everything we needed. Parking spots were available in front of the hotel.
Staff was very friendly.
Lovely hotel in the jungle. We had everything we needed. The room was spacious, comfortable and even had a kitchenette. The staff was friendly. I recommend this hotel.
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