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Beachfront Hotel La Palapa

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#9 of 42 hotels in Holbox Island
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The Beachfront Hotel La Palapa is a romantic hotel for adults only that is located on Holbox Island in the Yucatan Peninsula, Gulf of Mexico. We offer an incomparable setting with 25 comfortable rooms at literally feet away from the white sandy beach and tourquoise water. Our Beach Bar & Restaurant with lounge chairs and hammocks allows to relax on the quiet beach.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool / beach towels
Bar / lounge
Beach
Horseback riding
Airport transportation
Couples massage
Adults only
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Snack bar
Snorkelling
Fishing
Full body massage
Massage
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Private beach
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Safe
Bottled water
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Bay View
Green
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Italian
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graziano187 wrote a review 17 Mar
Rome, Italy7 contributions
Clean hotel, cozy rooms and very friendly staff. The restaurant offers an incredibly good breakfast freshly prepared by the very friendly and competent staff. We also ate for lunch and packed a packed lunch and it was all very good. In essence, an excellent structure inserted in the still uncontaminated, wild and very welcoming context of Holbox, still little known by mass tourism. Thank you
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 4 days ago
We appreciate the time you took to leave a review! We are very happy to hear that your stay was pleasant and that you enjoyed it. We hope to see you again soon! Regards Beachfront Hotel la Palapa Staff
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Sunrise-Photography wrote a review Feb 2024
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Beachfront Hotel La Palapa is a gorgeous resort located right on the beach in Holbox, Mexico. We had such an amazing time there and can't wait to go back! The staff were very courteous and rooms were clean and comfortable. The resort is also located near the town center. I definitely recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Surise-Photograhy, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Your opinion is very important as it helps us to improve our services. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Beachfront Hotel La Palapa Staff
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Van Meter P wrote a review Feb 2024
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The beachfront hotel La Palapa is a lovely place to stay on Holbox island, near Cancun. Wonderful hotel, excellent staff, enchanted location. Watching the sun set over the water from a charming outdoor restaurant with delicious cuisine. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Dear vanmeterp, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Your opinion is very important as it helps us to improve our services. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Beachfront Hotel La Palapa Staff
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Exine wrote a review Feb 2024
Des Moines, Washington17 contributions35 helpful votes
The beachfront hotel was located very convenient to the vibrant beach scene and the active restaurant/market neighborhood. Everything we needed was within walking distance. The staff was friendly and helpful. The sound of the ocean lulled us to sleep each night.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: Find a spot early on one of the beach chairs. They're taken up quickly. Refrigerator in room is...
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Dear agarthac, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Your opinion is very important as it helps us to improve our services. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards Beachfront Hotel La Palapa Staff
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nycreba wrote a review Feb 2024
Chicago, Illinois158 contributions90 helpful votes
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We spent 4 nights at the Beachfront Hotel La Palapa and initially booked it because of the generally positive reviews on TA and its proximity to the beach. This was our first time on Holbox and we enjoyed our time on the island immensely - I’ve posted our trip report elsewhere in the forums - but would stay elsewhere on the island if we returned, although due to no fault of the hotel itself. It was INCREDIBLY noisy at night, each night, well into the early mornings. A tiny dog barked incessantly. The crashing of the waves was drowned out by competing music at surrounding clubs and restaurants. Proximity to town was helpful except at night. The level and veracity of the noise profoundly detracted from what would have been an otherwise, and overall, very pleasant stay. Also of note, the hotel was finishing a construction project at the time of our stay which was not disclosed in any of the welcome emails or messages ahead of our visit and was only acknowledged at time of check in. While not continuous/ongoing for the entirety of our stay, it was also not exactly tranquil and we would have appreciated a heads up before our arrival. Now that we’ve addressed the bad, let’s hit the good, and there’s plenty. While sargassum is a problem for the island at large, the hotel did a great job of keeping their beachfront clean and were up early, raking and tidying the sand. Our room was simply appointed but the balcony was lovely and we napped frequently in the hammock. Wifi was spotty and erratic but also, we’re on an island so that wasn’t bothersome. Shower water pressure and temperature was perfect - our toilet needed attention twice due to difficulty flushing but they took care of it immediately both times. Many reviews note the staff as the reason they return and we found the front desk very helpful and accommodating whenever we reached out; the restaurant staff couldn’t keep our room number (or us?) straight and asked for it each time we came down for breakfast or cocktails but service was pleasant and everyone very kind. We enjoyed our view of the ocean each morning from our breakfast table and took advantage of happy hour in the recliners on the tiny beach itself. We had brilliant weather and watched sunsets from the hotel’s beachfront and also from piers in either direction several yards away. The proximity to town allowed us to walk easily everywhere and the only time we took a taxi was to/from the ferry - we took advantage of the shuttle service to and from Cancun airport and were very glad we did. It was easy to meet our driver, we were directed to the ferry without issue and our ATV taxi on the island was ready and waiting in both directions. This was incredibly helpful. That same proximity to town, as also noted above, was the reason both of us left to come back home somewhat exhausted from poor sleep at night. If you’re a deep sleeper and unbothered by such things, I think this is a wonderful home base for exploring the island. There’s a lot to love here.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: We loved our room with a hammock on the balcony
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear nycreba, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Your opinion is very important as it helps us to improve our services. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience caused by neighboring clubs, although this is a situation out of our hands, however we have tried to solve it with the owners without any success. Regards BEachfront Hotel La Palapa Staff
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ABBB77 wrote a review Jan 2024
New York City, New York6 contributions4 helpful votes
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I spent a lot of money to stay here and it was not refundable. I’m still fighting to get my money back when I first arrived to the hotel. I noticed immediately the horrific smell in the air the next morning I woke up and opened my eyes and again woke up to that horrible scent, when I looked out the window I saw the beach and was horrified. This hotel needs to be shut down until they can fix the environmental situation with the seaweed because it’s not suitable to stay at not only does it smell horrific but you cannot go on the beach, I tried speaking to managers none would help me and they had terrible attitudes. I’m now dealing with my credit card company. I’m thinking about seeking legal assistance. This was by far the worst travel experience I’ve ever had please beware.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Ankur S wrote a review Jan 2024
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Had a great time at the property. The staff was friendly and attentive. Morning breakfast was a highlight of the day. Location is great and near a lot of bars and restaurants. We were able to walk everywhere. The rooms are very comfortable and have the basics. The Hammock in the room overlooking the beach was a nice touch
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 6 Jan 2024
Dear Ankur, Thank you very much for sharing with us your experience at Beachfront Hotel La Palapa. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the attention of the staff. We look forward to welcoming you again. Greetings from the entire Beachfront Hotel La Palapa family.
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Danielle M wrote a review Jan 2024
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States2 contributions
Everything about the hotel is fantastic… the location, the staff but especially the restaurant and the servers. The food was incredible! Highly recommend this hotel and will be back! Holbox is fab!!!!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 6 Jan 2024
Dear Daniel, Thank you for sharing with us your opinion regarding your stay with us. It was a pleasure to host you and we are glad you really enjoyed it. We look forward to welcoming you another time. Best regards from the entire Beachfront Hotel La Palapa family.
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1longstrangetrip wrote a review Dec 2023
Boston, Massachusetts15 contributions4 helpful votes
I wish I could give this hotel a higher rating. This was one of the best vacations we ever had. We typically choose smaller less touristy locations and Beachfront Hotel La Palapa was perfect for us. There was a nice relaxing beach with plenty of shade and plenty of quiet. No Jet Skis or wind surfers just peace and quiet. It's not the location and the facility that makes this place so special it's the staff. Each morning I was greeted at breakfast with a cup of coffee, as smile and a fist bump which is a great way to start the day. The front desk was always pleasant, helpful and very patient with our questions. They were especially helpful with restaurant recommendations and arranging transportation. Management should be very proud of the staff that has been put together that formed a great team.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 1 Jan 2024
Dear 1longstrangetrip, Thank you very much for sharing your opinion regarding your stay at Beachfront Hotel La Palapa. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the staff lived up to your expectations. It is always a pleasure to help our guests and make them feel comfortable, as well as to answer all their questions and concerns. We look forward to welcoming you at another time if you wish to return to Holbox, it will be a pleasure for all of us. Greetings from the Beachfront Hotel La Palapa family.
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babette w wrote a review Dec 2023
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We celebrated our first anniversary at La Palapa Holbox, and it was truly heavenly. The staff has been so genuinely kind and attentive, they made our trip even more special. The hotel itself is wonderful, every detail is cared for with love, and the location is perfect right at the beach with the lively village behind it. The room was exactly what we hoped for, with incredible sea views through the palm tree tops and a big comfortable bed. We can’t wait to be back and couldn’t recommend La Palapa more.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 13 Dec 2023
Dear Babette, We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us, as well as the attention of the staff and the privileged location we have. We hope to welcome you back, it will be a pleasure to receive you again. Greetings from the entire La Palapa Beachfront Hotel family.
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PRICE RANGE
HK$1,620 - HK$2,919 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
la palapa ethno boutique hotel by xperience holbox island
LOCATION
MexicoYucatan PeninsulaQuintana RooHolbox Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beachfront Hotel La Palapa
Which popular attractions are close to Beachfront Hotel La Palapa?
Nearby attractions include Refugio Holbox (0.3 km), Escape Room Holbox (0.1 km), and Escape Room Holbox (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Beachfront Hotel La Palapa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Beachfront Hotel La Palapa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Beachfront Hotel La Palapa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Arte Sano vegan restaurant Holbox, Ki Restaurant, and Maiztro Holbox.
Does Beachfront Hotel La Palapa have airport transportation?
Yes, Beachfront Hotel La Palapa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Beachfront Hotel La Palapa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Italian.
Does Beachfront Hotel La Palapa have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.