Na Balam Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (601 reviews)
Calle Zazil Ha No. 118 Playa Norte , Isla Mujeres , mx

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.19
Several reviews mention a lack of cleanliness and insufficient room service.
Service
9.36
Overall helpfulness of the staff noted positively in multiple reviews.
Location
9.4
Convenient location near the beach and praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.85
Mixed reviews on room comfort and cleanliness.
Amenities
8.38
Amenities generally well received, but some specific complaints noted.
Value for Money
7.84
Perceived value varied, with some feeling it was fair while others disagreed.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast options varied and service fluctuated based on staff.
Overall Experience
8.76
General satisfaction with the hotel despite some notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 04:57

Property Description

Tropical Oasis on Isla Mujeres Surrounded by lush gardens on Isla Mujeres, just minutes from Cancun, Na Balam offers a serene escape on one of the Caribbean's finest beaches.

Relaxation and Wellness Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool, sway in hammocks under palm trees, and rejuvenate with yoga classes and massages, immersing themselves in tranquility and self-care.

Culinary Delights and Sunset Views Indulge in Mayan and vegetarian cuisine at Zazil Ha restaurant, followed by drinks and Mexican snacks at the Palapa Bar while admiring the breathtaking sunset over the ocean.

Experience paradise at Na Balam, where luxury meets nature.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for US$35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 601 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.19
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.76
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IVETTE CLAUDIA couple ca
8
Joli et pacifique emplacement, il faut améliorer certains choses mais il vaut la peine
Pros:

Emplacement fabuleux un de meilleurs en Isla. L'accès a la plage direct en passant pour l'hôtel la casa del jaguar et l'accès au lits de plage sans cout est formidable. Le prix d'alcool et nourriture pas exagères. Les jardins avec ses arbres très joli. Diego et la fille mexicaine de front desk super amicales et bien attentionnes avec leur clients.Le petit dejeuner chaque matin suffisant et délicieux.

Cons:

Chambre très basic. Il faudra investir dans petits machines cafe. Le lit était tellement dur. Le jacuzzi tellement chaud impossible de l'utiliser. On a eu un incident, aussi 2 autres clients ont eu le même problème et le manager Federico n'a pas été capable de résoudre le problème qui était critique cet après-midi, finalement on a reçu l'aide de Diego de l'équipe de front office qui a été capable de nous aider et de donner solution le jour après. A notre avis le manager Federico manque de l'expérience, empathie et gentillesse pour résoudre de problèmes critiques.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Emilie family_with_children fr
9
Très bien situé et propre
Pros:

Excellent emplacement à Playa Norte. Pas directement sur la plage mais dans le prix du logement est compris un matelas au beach blub. Le gros point noir est le bruit sur la plage. Le beach club d'à côté met la musique à fond toute la journée. Impossible de rester à la plage si vous voulez vous reposer. J'enlève 1 point pour ça. Le petit-déjeuner est servi au beach club, avec vue sur mer. Il est excellent. L'hôtel est magnifique. Au calme la journée, par contre, la nuit on entend l'ambiance nocturne de Isla Mujeres.

Cons:

La musique à fond du beach club d'à côté. La plage n'est pas une discothèque.
Le bruit la nuit mais l'hôtel n'y peut rien

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Mads Vendelbo couple dk
1
Pros:

Ok beliggenhed.

Cons:

Personale stjal fra vores værelse. Den bedste kompensation de kunne komme op med var en voucher der skulle bruges indenfor 1 år på deres søster hotel på den anden side af vejen.

1. Man gider ikke besøge deres søster hotel, som bruger samme personale der stjæler?
2. Man kommer ikke lige tilbage til Mexico indenfor 1 år når man bor i Danmark.

Hotel Manager var til ingen hjælp overhovedet i processen og nærmest anklagede de 4 familier som var berørt af tyveri for at lyve.
Reception manager var derimod en kæmpe hjælp og virkelig venlig i processen.
Politiet blev indblandet men en virkelig amatør måde at håndtere det på fra hotellet side.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Karolina family_with_children de
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Roberto family_with_children ar
10
Excelente
Pros:

Todo excelente, la piscina, yacuzzi, el entorno natural

Cons:

No encontré nada que no me guste

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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PILAR MIREYA solo_traveller co
10
Excelente hotel
Pros:

Muy limpia las habitaciones y la piscina

Cons:

Todo

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Eva-Maria family_with_children at
10
Traumhafter Urlaub, ich würde jederzeit wieder kommen
Pros:

Wunderbare Lage, eine schöne Oase mit Pool, wunderbar zum abkühlen wenn es am Strand zu heiß wird

Cons:

Die Zimmer haben palapas Dächer daher dringt die laute Musik der umliegenden Beach Clubs ein, samstags war richtig laute Musik bis 4 Uhr früh

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Laetitia couple fr
7
emplacement super
Pros:

son emplacement

Cons:

le manque d’entretien

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Emma extended_group us
9
Perfect location to relax in the sun on Playa Norte!
Pros:

Great hotel! Such a fantastic find. The location was great with the beach bed access at probably the best spot on the island. Walkable to everything. Highly recommend

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Rhizlane family_with_children be
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Maya solo_traveller it
1
Bella l'isola, hotel da dimenticare
Pros:

Mi è piaciuta solo la vicinanza alla spiaggia , ma non è l'unico hotel .

Cons:

Alloggio veramente pessimo, camera al 2 piano buia, maleodorante, scarsamente arredata e con mobili vecchissimi, atmosfera lugubre, bagno orribilmente sporco , rubinetteria malfunzionante , vecchia, asciugamani non puliti . Ma il punto " forte " (non c'è limite al peggio...) è il tetto di paglia , altissimo, da cui passava ogni genere di disturbo : dai rumori di strada , ai versi degli uccelli ( inquietanti, per tutta la notte) . A un certo punto della notte, si è sentito fortissimo il rumore contunuato di un geko ( o più) in camera , ho avuto una paura terribile! E anche fuori, sul pianerottolo, ne abbiamo trovato uno smembrato a metà, forse il pasto di un uccello? Siamo stati fortunatamente solo 2 notti, di più non avrei resistito . Mai trovata una camera così poco confortevole e inquietante.
La colazione , veramente pessima e povera , è passata in secondo piano rispetto al disagio che ho provato in camera .
Lettini sulla spiaggia con materassini vecchi e sporchi. Questo hotel dovrebbe chiudere , lì intorno ce ne sono altri molto più invitanti e decorosi . Ah , dimenticavo la piscina: se volete fare il bagno con gli escrementi degli uccelli.....
Il peggior hotel del viaggio in Messico e di tutta la mia vita ( e ne ho fatti, di viaggi!)

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Antonio family_with_children it
10
Struttura splendida
Pros:

Struttura immersa nella giungla. Camera molto grande e molto molto bella con patio dedicato.
Mare con spiaggia privata a 1 minuto di camminata.

Cons:

La colazione potrebbe essere piu varia. Una sola opzione dolce e soltanto uova come salato sono un po una limitazione.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller fr
4
Pros:

L'emplacement proche de la playa norte et le petit jardin intérieur

Cons:

1- sale - nous avons eu trois fois des crottes d'animaux dans notre lit et un oiseau dans la chambre alors que nous avions réservé la suite et avons payé une somme importante. Les animaux ont également déféqué sur plusieurs de nos habits
2- personnel peu aidant - quand nous avons demandé à avoir les draps de changés ou à changer de chambre suite aux crottes d'annimaux on nous a dit que l'hôtel était plein et on nous a demandé de changer nous même les draps
3- horaires peu fiables - un petit déjeuner qui doit démarrer à 7h et à 7h25 toujours personne, nous avons du partir pour une excursion sans pouvoir prendre de petit déjeuner
Honnêtement le rapport qualité prix est catastrophique

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Hamza family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

Emplacement

Cons:

Le petit dejeuner mediocre granola, yaourt et pain pour 3 personnes et service tres tres long arrivé a 7h00 servi a 8h15
La literie a changer

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Gabriela Anahí solo_traveller mx
10
Pros:

El servicio, la amabilidad del personal

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Barbara family_with_children gb
5
Nice room, disappointing beach services
Pros:

The reception staff at Na Balam was extremely professional and attentive, which we appreciated a lot. The room was rather big and overall clean, except for some dirt on our bedsheet one day, which wasn't ideal. You get everything you might need on a hotel stay, from toiletries to a hairdryer and ample space for hanging or storing your clothes. Some of the drawers had an old smell so we didn't use those, but there are lots of options. Beds were comfortable and AC working. Not sure about the shower, as it was rather hot so I didn't mind a mid/cold shower at times and didn't really wait around to check whether hot water would have arrived eventually. We also got one of the rooms with a thatched roof and you could definitely hear people and music from outside, but it wasn't too terrible. Although we stayed Sun-Thu so I don't know how much worse it is on a Friday and Saturday. Didn't try the extra services (yoga, spa, etc.).

Cons:

The real issue with this hotel is their beach service offered through Oceanvs beach club. First of all, you book the hotel room under the impression this service is a given as included in the price, yet on the first day we arrived (pm) no bed or umbrella was available on the beach. We asked the Oceanvs staff and we were just left to ourselves with no assistance whatsoever. There are around 8-9 beds for a hotel that has 16 rooms available, so someone will be bound to be left out. During our stay, at least two times some guests had to ask the staff for a solution and a family was offered a table with an umbrella instead of a bed, far away from the sea. Another family had to wait for them to retrieve another bed from their storage. I admit we didn't push it on the first day, as it was already pm and we just walked along the beach, but definitely the staff lacked the customer service you would expect. We always found a bed on the next days simply because we adjusted our routine and went to the beach early in the morning and either left our stuff on the bed during lunch or just didn't return in the afternoon, otherwise we wouldn't have found a space.
Another issue is that the towels offered by the hotel were quite stained and not really clean on most days.
Finally, the breakfast was very good quality-wise, but exactly the same every day. Had we booked a 7 days holiday I'd have gone mad eating the same thing over and over again.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Havard Rast family_with_children ch
10
Good location. Excellent value for money.
Pros:

The location is good, with a 1 minute walk to the beach. They share a breakfast and beach area with the neighbour hotel Casa del Jaguar, but at half the price. They also have a large swimming pool and jacuzzi.
The room is large, with two double beds and a sofa. There's plenty of space for suit cases.
Given that it's virtually identical to hotel Jaguar, we'll probably pick Na Balam next time based on price.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Sara solo_traveller mx
8
Hubo un problema que posteriormente se arreglo
Pros:

La atención de los meseros, el gerente de recepción Diego Medina excelente

Cons:

El trato y la mínima autoridad del gerente a cargo en un problema que se sucito su nombre Federico Vega

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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FABIAN extended_group ar
9
Para volver
Pros:

Gran ubicación, estupenda playa, beach club con buena comida, tragos y comodidades. Habitación bien equipada. Desayuno de poca variedad pero muy bien preparado. Muy buena atención de todo el personal.

Cons:

Problema usual en los apartamentos para cinco personas: la 5a cama está en el living, restando privacidad

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Paula family_with_children us
9
Amazing location for kids, will be back
Pros:

The location is amazing. Playa Norte is the place to be if you have kids. The property is all in the shade which provides a nice break from the beach/sun. As expected with plants there are bugs that bite, but not the kind of bites that itch (surprisingly). We didn’t use bug spray. The rooms are spacious and everything is very clean

Cons:

The hot tub is not I was expecting. It is the same temperature as the pool. You can ask for the staff to make it hotter and turn on the jets but it didn’t heat up fast enough. The kids liked playing in it. Yeah… just think no hot hub available

2026-04-16 via Nuitee