Stay at Amigos Hotelito Bacalar, a 4.6-rated LGBTQ+ friendly hotel with 5 casual rooms, private pier, and kayaks near Lake Bacalar and top cenotes.
Guests appreciate the tranquil location on Lake Bacalar with direct lagoon access, friendly hosts, and free kayak use. The hotel offers a peaceful atmosphere ideal for nature lovers, though some rooms show signs of wear and breakfast pricing received mixed feedback.
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Amigos Hotelito Bacalar is a simple hotel situated on the shores of Lake Bacalar, offering five casual rooms that emphasize comfort and a relaxed atmosphere. Guests have access to a private pier and complimentary kayaks, making it ideal for those who want to explore the lake at their own pace. The property’s colorful, modest design complements its tranquil setting, with some rooms featuring balconies that overlook the water.
Located about 2 km from Fuerte de San Felipe and 3 km from Highway 307, the hotel provides a quiet retreat while still being within a reasonable distance of Bacalar’s main attractions. Nearby points of interest include Cenote Azul and Laguna de los 7 colores, both popular spots for nature lovers and water activities. The proximity to Chetumal International Airport—just a 30-minute drive—adds to its convenience for travelers.
Guest reviews highlight the hotel’s peaceful location and friendly, helpful staff, often mentioning the well-maintained grounds and ease of access to the lagoon. The availability of free kayaks and a private dock is frequently praised as a key benefit. However, some visitors note that while the rooms are clean and comfortable, certain fittings show signs of wear, and the breakfast service may seem pricey for this type of property.
Amigos Hotelito is LGBTQ+ friendly and fits well for visitors seeking a low-key lakeside experience rather than luxury accommodations. It particularly suits those interested in outdoor activities like kayaking and exploring the natural surroundings, while appreciating a quiet base away from the town center’s busier areas.
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Definately not a one star hotel given by google more 3.5-4 star. Great views & 20 minute walk to town. We had a balcony & fridge. Can’t fault customer service so helpful & kind with everything. Breakfast wide range. Well kept grounds. Rooms comfortable. Parking inside premises. Hotel right on lagoon front. Have kayaks for guests to use with life jackets
An awesome little gem right at the lagoon. The rooms are nice and very clean. The view from the room's balcony is amazing. The staff was super nice and chill. They make an excellent breakfast at a very good price and the little garden is a great place to relax. The actual star is of course the lagoon. Cenote Negro is right around the corner (but to the left actually) and I had the luck to spot a crocodile from the terrace. For nature lovers like us this was an absolutely amazing experience and I would always come back here and would recommend it to everyone who's looking for a nice, cozy and quiet place to stay in Bacalar.
Great location in a quiet spot with access to the lagoon, loved it here
A beautiful hotel located bit away from the center. BUT we loved our stay here. Our host Horatio and Rosa welcomed us when we arrived. He gave us some tips about the city and things to do in Bacalar. We arrived earlier than the check in time but we could hang around till then on their beautiful backyard and the dock. You can rent the kayaks and SUP for free. We went for kayaking the next day for the sunrise and what a sight it was! (also a tip from Horatio) We really enjoyed our time at amigos and we absolutely would come back here when we have the chance to visit Bacalar again!
The location is the strongest point, excellent waterfront access, close to town and deliciously quiet. The host is most helpful with tips for bookings etc. Breakfast is available but we thought it was pricey. Our room upstairs had a wonderful view out over the lake, the bed was fantastic and the shower was great. Some of the fittings were a bit tired. All in all we enjoyed our stay at Amigos
We loved our 4-night stay at Amigos Hotelito and would definitely come back. It's just a paradise location, and from having kayaked by almost the whole laguna, they are the property with the best dock, with 4 loungers, a roof, a hammock and other seating. The best was having our coffee, watching the sunrise from the dock every morning. It's also the perfect location kayak-wise, in the center of the places they suggest people visit on the water. We saw everything on the lake with 2 kayak outings, so we didn't have to rent a boat. There are I think only 6 rooms in the property, which made it very quiet and we often felt like we had our own waterfront cottage. The staff was super friendly and very helpful. Free kayaks! It was about a 15 min walk to the center of town, on a big, quiet road where we never felt unsafe. Bacalar is very underrated, the laguna way nicer than I expected and it's a magical little town and you should definitely go there!
The location is right in front of Laguna, and the area itself is very safe even at night. Horacio and the whole team of this establishment have been very accommodating and professional. The room is comfortable and clean but small details need to be fixed. All in all, I had a delightful stay in Amigos Hotelito.
We stayed 2 night at this hotel. I love their view where I can see the beauty of Laguna. So blue. What I like most in this hotel is that each room could use their kayak for free anytime, so we did kayak in sunrise and it is a wonderful experience. Our room has small balcony with hammocks, tables, chair… very cute. The hotel is nice and clean, great location too. You definitely should ask the owner for recommendations about restaurants. We tried some by Tiktok, and all were very expensive and not tasty. Then the owner suggested us some local places, much cheaper and very delicious . Glad we listened to him
Set along Lake Bacalar, this simple, colorful hotel is 2 km from Fuerte de San Felipe and 3 km from Highway 307.
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