Xbalche eco hotel & RV park

Hotels
9.2 (29 reviews)
Mérida - Acanceh , Canicab , mx

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Incomplete rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Some concerns about rooms not being cleaned properly after construction work.
Service
9.98
Multiple reviews praise Benjamin’s exceptional service and helpfulness.
Location
9.52
The hotel is well-located in nature, providing a quiet and beautiful environment.
Room Quality
8.47
While rooms are spacious, some were found lacking in necessary furniture and cleanliness.
Amenities
9
Amenities are good but require completion; the pool was not cleaned but is appreciated.
Value for Money
9.46
Overall, the value is considered high due to the unique experience and personal service.
Food and Beverage
9.51
Many reviews highlight the delicious meals and local flavors offered.
Overall Experience
9.68
Guests feel it was an exceptional stay, particularly enjoying immersion in local culture.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:54

Property Description

Tranquil Eco-Friendly Oasis

Serene Gardens and Culinary Delights
Xbalche Eco Hotel & RV park is a nature lover's dream with its lush garden setting and on-site restaurant serving delectable dishes. Enjoy a peaceful retreat surrounded by greenery and indulge in delicious meals made with locally sourced ingredients.

Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities
Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and cozy bedding. Unwind after a day of exploration with a refreshing drink from the bar or take in the scenic views from the terrace. The hotel also offers free private parking for your convenience.

Convenient Location and Hassle-Free Stay
Located just a short distance from popular attractions like Merida Cathedral and Mundo Maya Museum, Xbalche Eco Hotel & RV park provides easy access to key sights. With a paid airport shuttle service available, your journey to this eco-friendly haven is made seamless. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 29 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.46
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Lisa1607 • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

L'environnement est top, au calme. Les colibris qui butinent les arbres. La gentillesse de Benjamin qui est aux petits soins et son petit déjeuner qui fait office de repas pour la journée

Cons:

L'appartement dispose d'une kitchenette mais en fait il ne s'agit que d'un frigo. Pas d'ustensiles de cuisine pour y manger (nous avons dû acheter des couverts en plastique et des assiettes en cartons pour nous faire notre petite salade) , pas de chaise non plus. Nous avons demandé une chaise à la réception mais nous étions trois...ça aurait été sympa de pouvoir s'assoir autour du plan de travail de la "kitchenette". Juste un plafonnier , des lampes de chevet auraient été un plus pour pouvoir lire le soir sans déranger.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle • family_with_children • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Le style de l’Ecolodge et la gentillesse du patron et les petits déjeuners exceptionnel

Cons:

Nous avons l’impression que rien n’est terminé. Tout a été commencé, je pense que le patron fait de son mieux. En tout cas quand tout sera terminé, ça sera un lieu exceptionnel.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • es
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Anouschka • couple • be
10
Hidden gem, perfect getaway in nature!
Pros:

Special thanks to Benjamin, he truly is the most welcoming host. He made sure we had a very comfortable and memorable stay. The property is gorgeous, surrounded by nature. It’s a nice getaway from city life in Mérida, yet still close enough. The breakfast was also delicious! We were given a choice between a Mexican and European style breakfast, which were both great.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • fr
10
Un accueil chaleureux, des chambres magnifiques et un petit déjeuner au top 👌
Pros:

Le gérant de l’établissement est super ! C’est une personne très serviable, il a tout mis à disposition pour que notre séjour ce passe bien 😊 Le petit-déjeuner spécialité mexicaine était super bon.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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LINDA • extended_group • mx
10
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • de
9
Pros:

A friendly host with a great concept for his hotel. The pool is refreshing and the breakfast is tasty.

Cons:

Our room was large and clean but during our stay it was still extremely barbone.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Tania • family_with_children • mx
10
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Pouya • solo_traveller • mx
8
Excellent value and solid place for rest or work online w solid wifi and reliable and kind host.
Pros:

Benjeman is a super host, which alone makes this property a gem. Kind, professional, helpful and inspiring person from Manchester (UK) with a big vision who is making something wonderful happen in this community.
Properly is nice and solid and spacious. Internet is solid and reliable both in rooms and in common areas. Huge plus for those who rely on it for work.
Rooms are quiet and clean. Bed was A+, very comfortable. Breakfast was grea,t made with love and care.
Unlimited Quality tea and coffee and fresh purified water.
Met some wonderful other guests and the property seems to attracta similar crowd. I felt good overall with my stay, and I would revisit.
Dog friendly and very quiet at night. Liked the rooftop sun and the ability to do yoga in rooms and up on the roof. Lots of space and nature all around.

Cons:

The water pressure in my room was low, hot water in the shower was not heating up for me.

Not enough furniture in the room for comfortable sitting or writing or cooking. (but host was accommodating to provide me with a chair, and there was a nice public hallway with nice desks).

The windows have no screens - thankfully, there were not too many mosquitoes, but it did bother me as i found myself having to cover my hands and feet and tried to kill two mosquitoes.

There is Construction in progress (building a cenote) so this impacts the beauty but I think the price would also come higher once the construction is finished.

The pools color didnt look clean and fresh it looked cloudy.

This is not the property’s fault, but as I went for morning runs outside the hotel I saw a path to run less than 500 metres. There was a 20 metres of garbage dump right in nature. It feels sad to see and makes running and walking in that path unpleasant.

This is common for New Year's - I could hear people and music of the village nearby for 2 days during New Year's. (It’s good to know this for people who are seeking total silence and solitude during holidays.)

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Cédric • family_with_children • fr
9
Séjour Parfait au calme
Pros:

Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans l'établissement (2 nuits en famille de 5). Benjamin, le propriétaire, est d'une extrême gentillesse et dévoué à son projet d'hotel eco-responsable.
Les chambres sont très spacieuses et confortables, la piscine très grande et la salle de petit déjeuner agréable, fait de produits frais locaux.
Benjamin nous a donné de bons conseils pour visiter Merida et les environs.

Cons:

Peut être un peu de mobilier manquant dans les chambres pour leur donner encore un peu plus de style, mais pas forcément quelque chose de gênant.
Seul bémol qui n'est pas imputable à l'hotel, la distance au centre de Merida est un peu plus grande que ce que nous avions en tête (plutot 40-45 minutes avec le traffic). Mais l'hotel est au calme dans la campagne, donc cela dépend de ce qui est recherché.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • de
9
Pros:

Schöne und ruhige Unterkunft mit viel Natur. Benjamin ist ein super Gastgeber und gibt sich sehr viel Mühe. Das Frühstück ist sehr lecker. Hier kann man richtig abschalten und entschleunigen.

2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • mx
10
Pros:

Benjamin nos recibió muy amable. Todo estuvo hermoso y la comida muy rica.
Al estar en medio de la selva, es lógico que haya bichos por todos lados.

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Xardiff • solo_traveller • pl
9
Gdyby oboekt był ukończony, byłoby 15/10
Pros:

Gospodarz Benjamin jest wspaniały, dzięki jego rekomendacjom, przeżyliśmy niesamowite 3 dni w tym regionie. Doświadczyliśmy prawdziwego meksykańskiego festynu i corridy w pobliskim miasteczku. Benjamin specjalnie wymyślał nam propozycję meksykańskiego śniadania każdego dnia. Tak naprawdę on tworzy wartość tego miejsca, służy pomocą w każdym momencie, a jego "rekomendacje" są bezcenne. WiFi jest bardzo dobre, gospodarz posiada stałe połączenie Starlink. Części wspólne i basen są ładnie urządzone w minimalistycznym stylu.

Cons:

Gdyby obiekt był skończony, szczególnie budynek w którym mieszkaliśmy, ocena byłaby 15/10. Niestety pokoje są nieskończone, nie ma w nich wyposażenia, stołu, krzeseł, lustra, czegokolwiek, oprócz łóżka i murowanych półek. Nie ma moskitier, a to obiekt wśród dżungli. Pokój nie był wyczyszczony i przygotowany po budowie, wszędzie były ślady po przerwanych pracach budowlanych. Wszystko wokół naszego budynku było tymczasowe czyli: pełno materiałów budowlanych, śmieci, wypalonej trawy itd. Brak uporządkowania otoczenia, przed otwarciem dla gości. Niestety pierwszej nocy musieliśmy wypełniać otwory w drzwiach folią, gdyż framuga nie była przytwierdzona pianką do ściany. Gospodarz naprawił to od razu na naszą prośbę.

2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Max • solo_traveller • es
10
Love it and will for sure come back!!
Pros:

I loved that the owner is building an eco hotel, and reuses all the material from the environment. Everything felt very natural and pieceful. Everything was clean, nature was very present and it is for sure a place I like to go back to. The room was very calm, bed very comfy and shower really nice. Also there was the oppertunity to cook for myself, clean shower water with not so much chlorine like other places in Mexico and there was temazcal which i really loved! Also the owner is really helpful and helped me with all my questions and I had really good conversations with. The local people also made some food, which was very tastful. I am very happy that I choose to stay here.

Cons:

The people that stayed there when I was there, which were really loud, with phones loud and everything, but could isolate myself from it and was not really something the owner could anything about.

2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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anfelip • extended_group • fr
10
Pros:

L’emplacement de l’hôtel est incroyable : en pleine nature, complètement isolé, mais tout près d’une ville où l’on trouve tout le nécessaire.
Notre logement était très spacieux et parfaitement équipé.
Les petits déjeuners étaient délicieux, avec chaque jour la possibilité de goûter à différents plats typiques mexicains. Une très belle expérience !
Merci Benjamin notre hôte avec qui nous avons beaucoup discuté, il était très agréable et nous a super bien accueillis.

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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José-Loic • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Le lieu, l’aménagement, la gentillesse et la disponibilité/réactivité de l’hôte qui finalise la réalisation de son projet.

La possibilité d’avoir pu me rendre au cimetière tout proche accompagné par mon hôte. J’ai pu faire l’expérience de voir les ossements de certains défunts.

Cons:

Je ne me suis pas baigné mais la magnifique piscine aurait peut-être pu être nettoyée

2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Gwenaelle • family_with_children • fr
10
Cela restera sans doute notre meilleure expérience dans le Yucatan
Pros:

Le calme, la beauté du site. Une immersion complète dans le Yucatan. Un hôte et un petit déjeuner exceptionnels. Loin du tourisme de masse.

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Mario Martín • couple • mx
10
Pros:

El desayuno estuvo muy rico y la alberca muy limpia y refrescante la disfrutamos mucho mi familia y yo, la habitación muy limpia y en orden sin duda lo recomendaría ampliamente, Exelente opción si lo que buscas es tranquilidad!!

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • ca
9
Beautiful new eco resort and amazing host!
Pros:

This new eco resort is surrounded by nature. The new buildings, pool, reception and dining area are beautifully built! I loved the remoteness of the location.

I loved all the plants, the morning cow and most of all, the owner Benjamin and his crew who were a delight to meet.

Breakfast was fantastic!

Cons:

Nothing to dislike but keep in mind this property is still under construction outside the initial buildings as they continuously make improvements to the land and work to open an onsite Cenote. Check before going if you need to cook as there are presently no microwaves or stoves in the units though I am sure Benjamin can help you with a solution.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Małgorzata • couple • pl
10
Pros:

Wspaniałe miejsce na odpoczynek utrzymane w stylu Eco. Benjamin to świetny gospodarz, który przywitał nas i oprowadził po swoim hotelu, bardzo elastyczny jeżeli chodzi o preferencje co do pobytu. Śniadanie było przepyszne, w meksykańskim stylu ze świeżo wyciskanym sokiem z melona. Miejsce bardziej niż godne polecenia!

Cons:

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2025-09-07 • via Nuitee