Habitas Bacalar

This was the fourth and final destination on our 2 week tour of Mexico. The setting is stunning. The rooms are really lovely, we had 2 lagoon rooms, with Mexican textiles used to great effect and the outdoor shower is a treat. Bring an eye mask if you like your lie-ins, when the sun is up, it’s bright! The staff in the restaurant and the bar could not be more helpful and friendly. The food and drinks selection and quality was excellent. Check in was a bit chaotic but nothing major. Any small niggles with the room were quickly sorted out. You communicate with hotel management by WhatsApp. Would love to give it 5 stars … but … The music played in the lagoon bar/restaurant- where you have breakfast, lunch and some dinners, was so loud that out of 3 full days I must have spent a whole day in my room for some peace and quiet, which given how lovely the rooms are with great views is not a hardship but it should not be necessary to retreat from the lagoon. Even on the furthest sun lounger it was intrusive. It’s such a lovely setting, so peaceful and beautiful that I don’t understand why you would not let guests enjoy the tranquility. Birdsong all around and there’s the occasional plop of a kingfisher in the water. The selection was also completely random, from Paul Simon to experimental jazz. The live music with local bands in the evening was really good and if some of that was played in the background then it would have added to the atmosphere but as it was, it was awful. It’s not a ‘clubby’ place (there’s plenty of that in Cancun, which is why we came here) it’s marketed on its setting in nature with mindful yoga sessions, and it’s adult only, so no noisy kids running around. Most couples seemed to have been on their ‘babymoon’. We did ask them to turn it down at some point, but a few hours later it was back. A real shame.

My husband and and I stayed 4 nights here for our babymoon and had the best boutique resort experience we’ve had thus far. The tree deck on the lagoon is the main highlight. The service there is outstanding. Victor, one of the servers, became a good friend over the course of our stay. He was so attentive, remembered what we liked for breakfast, and went out of his way to make sure we were ere constantly enjoying our time. The rooms are so comfortable, spacious, and have all that you need to feel at home yet still in the jungle. We signed up for a cocoa ceremony, sound bath, sunrise paddle board, and couples massages - all incredible. We also attended the daily workout classes in the Shala and some of their other complimentary activities offered. The food was so beautifully presented, we loved that breakfast was included, and indulged late siege (their restaurant) for dinner. It’s about a $10 US taxi ride to town. We had stayed 4 days prior at an Airbnb in town so found ourselves wanting to stay more at the resort. Everything is so well thought out here and they really prioritize connecting with nature. We will be back

The most peaceful and beautiful hotel in Bacalar! This place is stunning, eco friendly, peaceful, great food and the clases are amazing! Jesús at the Front Desk was really kind and I loved the Welcome ceremony. I really enjoyed TRX with Sharon and aeroyoga with Natalia. The room is very comfy and the outdoor Rain shower my favorite part. I’ll be definetely back and I highly recommend this beautiful and unique property!

Beautifully place and perfect for disconnecting - adults only/no children. Rooms are wonderful (suggest to get one near the front the avoid the mosquitoes in the rooms numbered 20s/30s). Everything is done over WhatsApp (even the main number on the website which I think they should say on their website - if you try to call using regular phone you cannot connect) and reliant on signal/wifi working, which is to be expected given its location. The staff that you do see (bar & restaurant) are lovely and helpful. Transfer from the airport (for me) was over two hours from Chetumal which I am told is unusual - despite pre-booking a transfer with the concierge I had to get another car. The morning yoga was lovely, including choice of different styles including yin, vinyasa etc. Looks just like the website photos too.

Our Waterview Cabin was amazing. Nestled deep into the forest and overlooking the lagoon gave us the opportunity to not only see amazing sunrise and sunsets but allowed us to begin our journey to find a way to disconnect, rest, and relax. Outside secluded shower experience was a first for us and have to say we enjoyed it very much. Staff were very helpful and accommodating during our stay. They helped us arrange an unforgettable sailing trip that took us all around the lagoon and witness the seven shades of blue it is known for. Restaurant and food were excellent options after full day of activities. Another place we will definitely come back to.