Boutique Hotel El Nido Holbox

Stayed at El Nido for 7 nights on our first trip to Holbox. Chose this hotel as we wanted a relaxing a**osphere after a week in Tulum. It was definitely that. The aesthetic is lovely although we would have liked a mirror/ vanity area in the room and perhaps coffee making facilities & a fridge. Otherwise very spacious. Pool area was often quiet too and we enjoyed the breakfast options. 5 minute walk to punta coco which was by far the best beach. Also close to the bioluminescence so you can easily visit by yourself at night rather than paying for a tour. We perhaps under estimated the size of Holbox. We are active and don’t mind walking or cycling but found after 7 days a 20 minute cycle to and from town was a little tiring in the heat. So long as you are prepared for this and accept the road conditions are not great then it’s a lovely place to stay! Grab some drinks from the little shop towards punta coco and head to the pier for the most beautiful sunsets!!

El Nido - meaning 'the nest' in Spanish - couldn't be a more fitting name for this hotel and our entire stay! Upon entering the lobby and check-in area, we were stunned at the thoughtful design, artful décor and lush landscaping - it felt like we had stepped into another, more peaceful place. Our second floor room came with a balcony (and seating) perfect for morning coffee or catching glimpses of the ocean and beach, which is just a short 5 minute walk away. Our room was plenty spacious for two people, always clean and provided with bottled water - our own little nest after a day in the sunshine. During our week-long stay, Isla Holbox experienced an intense windstorm and some flooding, especially in the main part of town also resulting in many area hotels losing power. That was not the case at El Nido, due to their solar power and other alternative (eco) power options. Even though we couldn't get into town as easily with islands' roads partially flooded, we were perfectly happy to relax at the pool and continue enjoying fresh, delicious food from the hotel restaurant & bar! Note - the hotel restaurant is a separate business entity and is cash only. The hotel itself does accept cards, i.e. for check-in. We did plenty of research before visiting Isla Holbox and were hopeful that Hotel El Nido was going to be a most relaxing, peaceful and special getaway - we were not disappointed! Every one of the hotel staff were warm, welcoming, friendly, and we enjoyed interacting with them immensely! They truly helped make our stay memorable!

I loved this property, beautiful design, clean, friendly and welcoming staff. It’s a short walk from a beach that looks wild - which I appreciated. The staff was friendly and helpful. Also, unlike the properties downtown that blast loud music that no human should be exposed to-you could actually get good sleep at this hotel as it’s in a peaceful location.