340 reviews
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$68Av 7 Centro, Bacalar, 77930, CHETUMAL, Mexico
340 reviews
1/65
Free parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Free toiletries
Hotel Villa Balu is a 3-star Bed and Breakfast in Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Located at Av 7 Centro, this welcoming stay sits about 0.5mi from the city center, putting the town’s charm within easy reach. Cozy and comfortable, it provides a friendly base for travelers exploring Bacalar.
Guest rooms feature air conditioning, and a practical lineup of amenities includes free parking, free WiFi, and free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk and a tour desk help handle arrivals and plan local adventures, ensuring a smooth visit.
With 340 reviews, this escape provides a trusted choice for travelers, and Price starts from $68.
Nestled on Av 7 Centro, Bacalar, Hotel Villa Balu is a 3-star Bed and Breakfast that keeps the town’s charm within easy reach—about 0.5mi from the center. It’s described as cozy and welcoming, offering a friendly base for explorers eager to soak up Bacalar’s laid-back vibe and nearby waterside strolls.
Every guest room includes air conditioning, with practical perks like free parking, free WiFi, and free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk and a tour desk help map out local adventures, while a solid track record—340 reviews—speaks to steady guest trust. Payment can be made by cash or with Mastercard or Visa.
Room options cover a range of needs: Standard Tower, Private Bathroom (for 2 adults); Junior Suite Groundfloor, Private Bathroom (for 2 adults); Standard 2 Double (Twin, 205 sqft) accommodates up to 4 adults and 3 children with 2 double beds; Junior Suite (258 sqft) sleeps up to 5 adults and 3 children with 1 queen bed; Suite Luxury (larger capacity) accommodates up to 8 adults and 5 children; Junior (258 sqft) sleeps up to 5 adults and 3 children with 1 queen bed; and Standard Room (details vary). All listed rooms are non-smoking.
Closest airports
Chetumal International Airport
12.6miCorozal Airport
20.3miOrange Walk Airport
42.7miFree parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Free toiletries
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Standard, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
205 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Two Double Beds
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Junior Suite
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Junior Suite Standard
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Junior
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
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Junior is 258 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.
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Standard Tower, Private Bathroom
Private Bathroom
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Junior Suite, Groundfloor, Private Bathroom
Private Bathroom
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Suite Luxury
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Suite Luxury
Standard Room
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Standard
7.8
340 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Irene
10
April 2025
It’s clean, beautiful colors and decorations, starting with the beautiful front. We loved the location since it’s not in the center (calmed and not noisy) but you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Also we discovered this amazing restaurant just 2 min away (walking) were they sell amazing home made food. It’s a family business (50 years old) called “Antojitos Doña Madal”. Try the “Empanada de queso de bola” 😉 you’ll love it.
Evita
8.2
October 2024
The location is great value for money. The room was clean and comfortable, cold AC, and hot shower. Even though the hotel doesn't offer parking, parking is allowed across the street. The aesthetic of the hotel is on trend especially loved the turquoise window shutters and the photo mural outside the hotel.
The stairs to the second floor are very narrow and steep. Request a room on the ground floor if you have difficulty climbing stairs, problem with your knees, or a physical disability.
Lindsay
8.2
November 2023
Right in center of city, small but clean. Hotel has been upgraded I think from past. Has mosquito screens, safe, coffee machine & water. Breakfast is big and nice from a local restaurant. The one staff member is really helpful, told me where the atms were as not visible (hidden in municipal building by the park, near breakfast). It’s cute, I would rebook it for the discount price I paid on booking
Little fridge in room would be nice or coat rack to hang wet stuff as construction materials don’t allow for towel hangers. Other family’s who have loud children can make it impossible to sleep, because all buildings are concrete in Mexico it echos. But this is a Mexico tourist problem, I’d suggest noise cancelling headphones you’ll thank me. Would like a water refill station for environment
Schüle
10
February 2024
Very nice place walking distance to restaurants and town center and the lake. You get a breakfast voucher to use at a local restaurant where they sell the best cafe de olla I’ve ever had so don’t miss out on that
Beside their own tour they want to sell, the staff wasn’t really informed about other things to do but you can find everything online anyways
Christophe
9.1
November 2023
Modern looking rooms nicely finished with enogh room. Nice and friendly staff. Very good stay
The AC didn’t seem to be ajustable in temperature I think it was stuck at 23degrees… a bit cold for the whole night for me. Location a little further from centre of Bacalar but a quiet location.
Toma
8.2
February 2024
The location of the hotel was great to get around everywhere by foot. The airco was also doing its work and the beds were great too! -even though we had to walk a few minutes for our breakfast, it was very delicious!
- The noise from outside because it has shutters instead of windows, but it’s a minor inconvenience.
Daiana
9.1
February 2024
It was great! Walking distance to the center of the city, breakfast was great! Check-in was super easy and they had a lot of tour options!
You were able to hear everything everywhere, so since we were on the first floor we were able to listen to people check in/check out, the sound of suitcases, etc
Horacio
9.1
August 2022
This hotel is such a pleasant surprise. From the moment one arrives and the greeting one receives from its friendly staff. The architecture of the hotel is modern and simplistic. We were on the second floor with a window. You have all the amenities as cable TV, nice WiFi, safe deposit box, hairdrier and espresso coffee machine. You get also daily water bottles. Bathrooms are nice and big. Location is a few blocks to the lake, wide variety of restaurants near the fort. As a bonus, talk with Juan Pablo, he is very knowledgeable and you can even enjoy the pool at Balu's sister hotel.
Not much. Sometimes shower was not hot enough but got better after a while. There where no mosquito screens in our window, not a problem with the A/C.
Valerie
8.2
January 2024
Great space, we had a voucher for breakfast and it was delicious!
Noise levels as the were shutters on the window (nice style thought) and no hot water but that was typical of places we stayed in.
Zeljko
9.1
January 2024
good location
Airports
Chetumal International Airport
12.6miCorozal Airport
20.3miOrange Walk Airport
42.7miAirports
Chetumal International Airport
12.6miCorozal Airport
20.3miOrange Walk Airport
42.7miAttractions
Quintana Roo
12.8miChetumal
13.3miChacchoben
25miFree parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Free toiletries
Activities
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Parking
Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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