Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Hotels
9.6 (222 reviews)
511 Costera , Bacalar , mx

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
View
Tranquility
Staff
Cons:
High mandatory charges
Unwelcoming service
Noise from neighboring rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.9
General cleanliness perceived as acceptable, not explicitly mentioned.
Service
8.9
Service was described as unwelcoming and unprofessional, especially upon check-in.
Location
10
Location praised for its excellent views and tranquility.
Room Quality
9.9
Rooms generally considered comfortable despite some noise issues.
Amenities
9.9
Amenities well-received; no major complaints.
Value for Money
9.4
Value questioned due to unexpected charges that negatively affected perception.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Food quality noted as good but considered expensive.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall experience negatively impacted by hidden costs and service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience opulent rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Some rooms even feature a balcony for breathtaking views.

Relaxation and Dining
Indulge in the outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace, perfect for unwinding. Treat your taste buds at the on-site restaurant offering delectable dishes.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy top-notch services including room service, concierge assistance, and free WiFi. With airport transfers and car rental services available, your stay at Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel, Restaurant & Spa will be seamless.

Book now to experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel, Restaurant & Spa in Bacalar.

Important information:

If your stay is during the holidays we remind that the hotel makes an additional charge to the resort fee of $153 usd for the New Year's Gala, it is paid directly to the hotel and is mandatory for all guests, it only applies to the night of December 31. This fee includes access to the celebration, special dinner (food only) and special decoration related to the event

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 222 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.9
Service: 8.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.9
Amenities: 9.9
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Faye Wilson couple gb
10
Perfect hotel!!
Pros:

Everything about this hotel is perfect. The view is beyond stunning

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Luis Gerardo couple mx
10
Excelentes vacaciones en la Laguna de Bacalar
Pros:

El desayuno excelente y la vista del restaurante lo mejor, el personal muy atentos y gran servicio,

Cons:

La puereta del WC no cierra completamente es incomodo no tener la privacidad.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Alesag solo_traveller mx
8
Pros:

La ubicación, las vistas y la tranquilidad

Cons:

La atencion del cliente debe y puede mejorar bastante, salvo el personal que nos apoyo abriendo el estacionamiento y la señorita que nos atendió en el muelle. Los demás son bastante déspotas.
La limpieza de las habitaciones es bastante deficiente.
La habitación concentra mucha húmedad lo que hace imposible que se sequen las cosas e incluso puede albergar hongos.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Antonio couple us
9
Nice place but expensive!
Pros:

Location and well taken care of. People were friendly and customer oriented.

Cons:

The prices are high compared to other similar locations in Bacalar. $300 pesos for a drink and food was also expensive. You need to review your prices to be more in tune with regular people, otherwise you might end up like Tulum!! Thanks

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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angelica couple pe
9
Wonderful and amazing property just next to the lagoon
Pros:

Very clean and very good quality of amenities! Fresh ingredients for food, balanced flavors, not too sweet not too salty, the presentation was also outstanding, very helpful staff :)

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Kim extended_group us
9
Must Stay, Beautiful property on the Gorgeous Lagoon
Pros:

It’s a gorgeous lagoon and you can jump right in from the docks! Staff friendly, beds so comfy!

Cons:

One day they were fumigating the property and rooms and wanted everyone to be out of their rooms from 9:30-10:30 PM. They said the product had to be used at night which is fine but how about using it while people are at dinner and not when we are sleeping? We declined since we go to bed early and they made an exception for us, but that was just super late to ask people to be out of their rooms.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Henk couple nl
10
FAntastisch, kom graag nog een keer terug.
Pros:

Prachtige locatie zeer vriendelijk en waar nodig behulpzaam personeel.

Cons:

Niets

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Patrycja couple pl
10
Polecam 💙
Pros:

Lokalizacja obok cenoty i płytkiej wody ( piękne kolory, komfortowe pływanie), bezpłatne supy i kajaki, doskonała obsługa, szybki kontakt i pomoc we wszystkim, czystość, baseny, teren hotelu, cisza i spokój, widok z okna 💙

Cons:

Wysokie ceny w restauracji

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Homa couple us
10
My husband and I absolutely enjoyed our stay at Cristalino
Pros:

The property was new and very up to date. Very clean and the staff were very polite and attentive.
Loved being on the lagoon.

Cons:

I can’t think of anything

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Hinnerk couple de
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Renault couple fr
8
Une situation exceptionnelle sur la lagune !
Pros:

J ai beaucoup apprécié la modernité de l hotel ouvert il y a 2 ans et sa situation juste exceptionnelle sur la lagune, permettant de se baigner aussi dans le cenote esmeralda ! La vue est incroyable et l hotel est proche du centre ( 2km) pour accéder aux différents restaurants

Cons:

Des détails sont encore a améliorer pour le confort, pour la mise a disposition de serviettes de bain qui pourraient etre en libre service dans 1 panier pour eviter d aller en reclamer et etre autonomes 😃 toutes les chaises longues houssées pour les protéger pourraient etre déhoussées plus tot en matinée ( tant pour la vue sur le ponton que pour s y installer ) - nous avons recommandé a l hotel de mettre a disposition au petit dejeuner du the breakfast pour les amateurs de the ( ce qui sera pris en compte )

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple ca
9
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple ca
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
C
Claus couple de
9
Perfect Hotel in Bacalar, friendly staff, we loved it here
Pros:

Perfect spot to stay with direct access to the Lagoon in shallow water, also great to take a boat tour next door (DayTour), super friendly staff

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
Great place
Pros:

The hotel gets a big yes from us .

Cons:

Breakfast included

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Charlie solo_traveller us
9
Beautiful location and responsive staff
Pros:

Great location and food was excellent. Beautiful views of the lagoon and plenty of places to set and enjoy. Easy to get staff help by WhatsApp.

Cons:

Spa was weirdly over attentive of that’s possible.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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brunello couple mx
8
Con pochi e non costosi miglioramenti, l'hotel può meritare l'altro prezzo imposto
Pros:

Il ristorante (ottimo), la posizione di fronte alla laguna, il personale che riceve gli ospiti, la abitazione (ottima)

Cons:

Il servizio offerto dalle due hostess dello SPA = scadente
La pulizia dei bagni esterni = wc intasati
La sporcizia del giardino e della piscina
Le barche che transitano continuamente a pochi metri dal molo dell'albergo, cosa pericolosa per chi nuota

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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DMYTRO extended_group ua
10
Отличный отель, но дорого.
Pros:

Один из лучших отелей, что я видел. Расположен прямо на берегу озера. Номер - выше всяких ожиданий. Отличный минибар с нормальными ценами. Огромная кровать с мягким и чистым бельем и подушками. Отличный санузел. Не к чему придраться.

Cons:

Все идеально, но хотелось бы дешевле.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Benjamin couple fr
10
Exceptional experience
Pros:

We had an exceptional stay at the Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel, Restaurant & Spa. The team is great, welcomes you with warm perfume towels and fresh infused water, and is always carrying. They booked us exceursions and even offer massage and haircut services, which my fiancée used and was very satisfied with.
The room was large, clean, comfortable, luxurious, and the one we had with the laggon view was exceptional. It is 9 min far from the city with car which is very practical and has a parking.
The hotel has all the equipments, lands you kanoe and paddle, has a nice restaurant which serves great food, and the view on the lagoon from the pool and the restaurant is stunning. the are two wood pontoons from which you can lie down on sun beds by the laggons, or take paddle and kanoe.
This is the best hotel we had during our 15 days trip in the Rieviera Maya and Yucatan.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Ulrich couple de
4
Enttäuschend! Luxus sind hier nur die Preise! Bescheidener Service!
Pros:

Die Lage, das Essen im Restaurant, das Bett und das Bad

Cons:

Das Hotel nennt sich Spa, hat aber gar keine Spa. Eigentlich der Hammer, dass man das einfach so behaupten darf.
Das Hotel hat ein Schimmelproblem. Bei Beschwerde über den Gestank wird einem ein anderes Zimmer angeboten, aber nicht etwa ein Upgrade, sondern ein downsize, hä????? Das Problem sei bekannt, man „arbeite“ daran…warum wird dann ein solches Zimmer überhaupt angeboten? Wir müssen die Klimaanlagen nonstop laufen lassen, damit die Klamotten nicht pitschnass werden = Ohrstöpsel tragen!
Von außen vollgeschissene Fenster und Balkongeländer, keine Möglichkeit Badeklamotten aufzuhängen.Minibalkon ohne Auflagen auf den wirklich harten Holzstühlen
Es handelt sich angeblich um ein 5 Sterne Hotel. Da ich ( auch beruflich) viel in dieser Kategorie Reise auf der ganzen Welt hier ein paar no gos in diesem Haus, die einfach nicht angemessen sind und die in dieser Kategorie nicht akzeptabel sind
— kein Fahrstuhl, wir müssen bei der An— und Abreise die Koffer selber die Treppen hoch und runter tragen
— Abgezählte Kaffekapseln für einen Tag, danach muss man zahlen — gleiches gilt für die Minibar. Man muss unterschreiben, das man die eigenen Getränke nicht aufbewahren darf! In andern 5 Sternehotels wird die Minibar jeden Tag kostenlos aufgefüllt, Kaffeerefill bekomme ich ja selbst in einem Motel!
— das Personal im Restaurant ist bemüht, kann aber nicht mal eine Flasche Wein öffnen. Korken bricht ab, schweineteure Flasche wird aber nicht ersetzt. Es gibt zwar eine Weinkarte, aber Niemand ist in der Lage dazu etwas zu sagen ( ist der Wein trocken?)
— eigentlich sieht man außer dem Restaurantpersonal niemanden, die müssen einem sogar die Badehandtücher organisieren
— blödes WhatsApp Getue mit teils sinnfreien Nachrichten ( Bild mit einem mir unbekannten Getränk ohne Kommentar)
— Begrüssungsdrink: ein Schnapsglas mit Wasser 😂😂😂

Insgesamt eigentlich für den Preis eine Frechheit. Wir haben auf unserem Mexicorundtrip bessere 3 Sternehotels gehabt

2026-01-27 via Nuitee