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The Best Inns and Bed & Breakfasts
The Best Inexpensive Inns
Rey del Caribe Hotel (Cancún; tel. 998/884-2028; www.reycaribe.com): An inexpensive retreat in downtown Cancún, this hotel has considered every detail in its quest for an organic and environmentally friendly atmosphere. Set in a tropical garden, the Rey del Caribe provides sunny rooms, warm service, yoga and meditation classes, and healthful dining -- all a welcome respite from party-hearty Cancún.
Hotel Ojo de Agua (Puerto Morelos; tel. 998/871-0027; www.ojo-de-agua.com): If you're seeking an inexpensive beach vacation with plenty of activities, there's no better place than this. It's a rarity -- a bargain beach hotel with the watersports choices of a large resort.
Hotel Colonial (Campeche; tel. 981/816-2222): Okay, so it's not the most comfortable hotel in town, but it is by far the most endearing. It exudes character and a sense of timelessness that relaxes the spirit and transports guests to an uncomplicated era. And for $25, it's a steal.
Hotel Real del Valle (San Cristóbal; tel. 967/678-0680): In a city of inexpensive lodgings, this beats all the other bargain hotels for its combination of location, room size, and service.
Casa San Juan Bed & Breakfast (Mérida; tel. 999/986-2937; www.casasanjuan.com): This B&B, in a colonial house in Mérida's historic district, is the perfect combination of comfort and character at a great price. The guest rooms in the original building evoke an earlier time, while the modern rooms in back are quite large and border a lovely patio.
The Best Unique Inns
Casa de los Sueños (Isla Mujeres; tel. 998/877-0651; www.casadelossuenosresort.com): This exclusive B&B steeped in vibrant colors seems to descend into the cool Caribbean sea. Its small, but well-appointed, spa "Zenter," which is also accessible to nonguests, offers yoga classes, massages, and holistic spa treatments, which take place either outdoors or in a tranquil indoor space.
Hotel Villa Rolandi Gourmet & Beach Club (Isla Mujeres; tel. 998/877-0700; www.villarolandi.com): In addition to being steps away from an exquisite private cove, a tranquil infinity pool, and Isla's finest restaurant, this intimate inn also pampers guests with every conceivable in-room amenity. Each unit even has a private Jacuzzi on the balcony and a shower that converts into a steam room. Guests are offered free transportation from Cancún via the hotel's private yacht.
Deseo Hotel + Lounge (Playa del Carmen; tel. 984/879-3620; www.hoteldeseo.com): Perhaps it should be Hotel = Lounge. That might be an overstatement, but the lounge is at the center of everything, making Deseo the perfect fit for outgoing types who are into an alternative lodging experience. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar or on one of the large daybeds and chill to the modern, er, lounge music.
Casa Mexilio (Mérida; tel. 877/639-4546 in the U.S. and Canada, or 999/928-2505; www.casamexilio.com): An imaginative arrangement of rooms around a courtyard features a pool surrounded by a riot of tropical vegetation. The rooms are divided among different levels for privacy and are connected by stairs and catwalks. Breakfast here provides an extra incentive for getting out of bed.
Casa Na-Bolom (San Cristóbal de las Casas; tel. 967/678-1418; www.nabolom.org): This unique house-museum is terrific for anthropology buffs. Built as a seminary in 1891, it was transformed into the headquarters of two anthropologists. The 12 guest rooms, named for surrounding villages, are decorated with local objects and textiles; all rooms have fireplaces and private bathrooms, and the room rate includes breakfast.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
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