Hotel el Faro

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (23 reviews)
Calle 9 S/N, Río Lagartos, YUC, 97720 , Río Lagartos , MX

Facilities

Front entrance ramp
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Well-lit path to entrance

Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Below expectations, needs improvement.
Service
8.78
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.72
Conveniently located near attractions.
Room Quality
8.17
Comfortable and well-furnished rooms.
Amenities
8.3
Adequate amenities provided.
Value for Money
7.96
Good value considering location and quality.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Quality food options available.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall a pleasant stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:41

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance at Hotel el Faro. Take advantage of room service and relax with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations
Make yourself at home in one of our 5 guestrooms with minibars and LCD televisions. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and unwind with cable programming.

Beachfront Location
Located on the beach in Río Lagartos, Hotel el Faro offers breathtaking views and easy access to nearby attractions like Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Municipal Palace.

Indulge in a seaside getaway at Hotel el Faro - book your stay now to experience relaxation and luxury by the beach.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MID

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.78
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.18
E
Eduardo friends
2
Pros:

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2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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pascal
8
Roots mais propre
Pros:

Si vous avez la chambre face a la lagune, c’est tres sympa. Attention, c’est propre mais roots ! Pas d’eau chaude… qui peut sentir fort. Mais les lits sont confortables et c’est propre. Perso j’ai vraiment bien aimé !

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
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Lisa-Marie partner
10
Pros:

Super süße Unterkunft in Rio Lagartos, direkt am Wasser. Wir haben die Unterkunft für eine Nacht gebucht und das schöne Zimmer mit direktem Meerblick sehr genossen. Es ist sicherlich eine eher „einfache“ aber dennoch besondere Unterkunft mit deren Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis wir super happy waren. Kommunikation auf Englisch etwas schwierig und abends treffen sich viele Leute vor dem Hotel zum Angeln, weshalb es etwas lauter ist, was uns aber nicht gestört hat. Wir denken gerne an unseren Aufenthalt zurück.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
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cristina cornel family
8
Pros:

El hotel está enfrente del malecón lo que te hace disfrutar de una mejor estancia

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
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Stephanie
2
Horrible stay; images show false advertising
Pros:

My friend and I had an absolutely horrible stay here, the worst of our two weeks in Mexico by far. There were stains on our bed sheets, dead flies on shelves, no hot water, and the boiler and electrical wires were hanging out from the bathroom walls. The bathroom smelled terribly, had no air circulation (no fan or window), the tap was very rusted, and the sink was stained. Mould was growing in the corner of the bedroom.

Service was also non-existent. We had no toilet paper, towels, soap or shower products when we arrived. It appears staff also didn't know how the bedding was supposed to be arranged, as the mattress protector was on top of the bed sheets.

When we pointed things out to reception, the man was very uncommunicative and unhelpful. After lots of back and forth, he finally came with some toilet paper and shower towels - which we couldn't use anyway as the water was freezing.

This place should not be advertising on Hotels.com. It does not come anywhere near meeting basic accommodation standards, does not follow hygenic practices, and the images used to promote the hotel are not reflective at all of the terrible condition it's in.

Thankfully we only had one night here!

2025-02-07 via Nuitee
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Marcela
4
Pros:

La persona que atendió fue amable.
Pero no hubo luz hasta horas después, decía que agua caliete y nunca tuvimos agua caliente.
En la noche nos fuimos a descancar y hubo ruido toda la noche de un bar que está junto.

2025-01-17 via Nuitee
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Gabriel partner
2
Pros:

Nada que ver a las fotos, los cuartos huelen mal, la regadera es eléctrica y da mucho miedo el agua nunca sale caliente y sale como si te bañaras con una karcher, no agarra el internet nunca nos llegó la señal muy feo la verdad

2025-01-10 via Nuitee
K
Kevin
6
Pros:

La ubicacion es muy buena, la habitación panorámica tiene una vista excepcional, el unico inconveniente fue que en mi estancia se fue la luz en el hotel prácticamente todo un día. Tampoco hay agua caliente en la habitación o al menos no hubo mientras estuve, la atención de los que atienden es buena.

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
M
MARIA family
2
Pros:

Pesimo te venden algo q no existe, mucho ruido, sin luz, sinagua caliente, sin cable , sin estacionamiento.

2024-07-23 via Nuitee
M
Melanie
8
Pros:

It’s a great location!

2024-07-11 via Nuitee
J
Jose partner
10
Pros:

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the tours and area overall.
Made a request and they were eager to help.
Would definitely recommend.
Great place to stay.

2024-04-25 via Nuitee
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Donald partner
10
Pros:

This is a great hotel to be right in the center of activity in Rio Lagartos. Our top story room had a full 180° view of the waterways used by the fishermen and guides of the area. The old downtown area is close by and walkable. The staff was fantastic!

2024-04-01 via Nuitee
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Alicia partner
6
Pros:

La tensión fue muy buena. Los servicios no, el servicio de wifi era muy malo y políticas del hotel algo incoherente

2022-01-26 via Nuitee
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Patrick
10
Outstanding Views
Pros:

We booked the panoramic cabana. The room was very nice and the view breathtaking. We were able to watch flamingo's, crocodiles (yes one swam right in front of our room) and sunsets off the balcony. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They helped us book a flamingo tour which I would highly recommend. There weren't as many flamingos here as in Celestun, but there were a lot of other birds and an abundance of crocodiles. The only caution I would give to anyone booking the panoramic cabana is that there are steep steps getting to he room. I would highly recommend Hotel el Faro.

2022-01-25 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Cute room / Friendly front staff
Pros:

The hotel is just in front of the port which we liked.
The room is small and basic, but it was totally fine and since our room was on the top floor(3rd), we had like a straw roof which was cute.
The only downside is that you hear noise since early morning as it's facing to the port, so you might struggle if you are sensitive to noise.

2022-01-14 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

The attention we received was amazing. The personnel is very caring and beyond helpful. We loved our stay here. Great value hotel

2021-07-23 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Pros:

It was clean, AC worked well, beds were comfortable, receptionist was very nice and friendly. It’s a very basic hotel, nothing fancy but it was ok to spend the night. From the downsides - it doesn’t have parking and there can be noise in the evening or morning because there are a lot of local houses surrounding the building.

2021-07-21 via Nuitee
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Donna
4
Pros:

bar muy ruidoso al lado y fiesta en la calle hasta que salió el sol. Salí un día antes, sin tefund

2021-06-01 via Nuitee
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Anthony
10
Felipe Flamingo
Pros:

Little gem on the coast. Quick walk to any seafood. Flamingo tours right out your front door.

2021-05-15 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler self
4
Pros:

When I arrived at the location they told me that they Do not have electricity and I had to go look around for another location. I did not stay at the hotel, and I can Not give feedback on the services.

2021-05-09 via Nuitee