Kapok Bacalar - Plant Based Hotel

Het is een prachtig hotel in de jungle. De huisjes zijn heerlijk, goeie bedden en een mooie buiten badkamer. Maar ze adverteren met yoga sessies en activiteiten en dit deden ze bij ons niet. Dit kan aangezien het laagseizoen is, maar dan moet je je prijs wel aanpassen. Wel kun je dit natuurlijk zelf doen als je dit kan. Op prachtige locaties daar. Verder ben je verplicht daar te eten en vonden wij 650pp voor een diner wel heel erg veel. Zeker omdat wij ook 3 kinderen bij hadden en daar is geen ander menu voor.

Superbe expérience dans la jungle, deux nuits au calme dans la verdure ! Les repas sont végétariens et excellent

It was immersed in the wilderness

Amazing place with lots of potentials

PRO:
- the architecture of the place, living commitment to the respect for nature and environmental protection: all the houses and rooms are built around the jungle of the Bacalar laguna. The place is isolated from sound and light pollution and embeds you in the cover of the trees. Tip: it makes it easier to reach the place if you have an SUV-type of car.
- the staff, Manu and Luz, is particularly welcoming and are happy to share their knowledge of the local culture around the Bacalar laguna and the Yucatan peninsula. Luz was particularly attentive to all our requests and was a great host to receive us. Manu has served us exquisite food with well treated vegetables (and fruits, and sufficient quantities for our whole family.
- the rooms are very comfortable and had fans (one of them was being repaired in one of the rooms). The outdoor shower experience was great!

CONS
- unfortunately, the swarm of mosquitos impacted the extent to which we could enjoy all the great pros mentioned above! We've used many tricks to prevent getting stung but the Mexican mosquitos in Kapok are relentless. Small improvements in line with the ecological commitment of the Kapok spirit could probably help, like a fan in the dining area, for the guests and surely for the staff working in the same area all day long. It was so bad to the extent that we unfortunately had to cut our stay short due to this. It's a problem that needs to be addressed, else it takes away the opportunity to enjoy the place.

You could not enjoy the amazing food to the full extent nor the lovely common area if you have to rush it in 10 minutes to run back to your room.

We saw similar comments about the mosquitos but never imagined the excessive amount that there is.

- although the cook offers a great variety and well-curated plant-based dishes and drinks, the prices are much higher compared to other places in the area.

Extremely cozy, and friendly Eco bio dynamic environment.the architecture is outstanding. The stuff is extremely friendly, you can take kayaks for free, the food is excellent, ambitious and creative. However, if you are a walrus bring snacks ;)

This is a one of a kind property in the middle of the jungle with direct access to the lagoon. Everything was so relaxing and peaceful. We loved our bungalow, especially the outdoor shower. Wish we could have stayed longer.

The place was amazing with an excellent view of the lake.The bed was very comfortable

Very beautiful place
Peace and quiet
Nice room
You shower outside of your room
You can sleep with the windows open, there are mosquito nets
Free kayaks to use, please get up early to look at the sunset, you’ll most likely be the only one in the lake. Stunning!

Great rooms, jungle and food

It's a nice place in the middle of the jungle. The staff was really nice and the food was good.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Prepare to stay in the middle of the jungle in front of the lagoon in a serene setting. The chef is very creative and accommodating in his cooking (vegan only). Make sure to get a kayak and go explore the lagoon.

Immersed in the jungle, it's a unique experience. Bed, Rooms and hotel facilities are really well kept and have an amazing design.

Amazing hidden getway by Bacalar lagoon, cozy and comfortable appartments with mosquito nets. We absolute loved it, the host is super nice and very helpful, the whole atmosphere very relaxing. Cayaks are available for free, we loved watching the sunrise over the lagoon. Totalt recommended!

Absolutelly amazing stay! Piace and quiet! ;)

The location is so remote and peaceful that it really rests your soul. The rooms are very comfortable and very eco friendly designed. The rooms are in the middle of the forest and just sleeping in them is like sleeping in the middle of the nature! It’s so soul reckoning. We also topped our stay with a temazcal activity. Wow! What an experience it was! I highly recommend it and you can top it off with a late night swim in the lake! We loved that part. We also met one of the owners who is a fascinating person (Lucas), what a soul! Food was amazing too and with a variety of vegan/vegetarian options. Although I am not really a vegetarian the food was to die for and prepared fresh from local produce everyday. For example, they made their own bread which we ate in the morning as an avocado toast. All the ingredients are pure and carefully selected. I was certainly sold into it.

Our top cabin had a real jungle feel but, due to excellent screendoors all around, with only an occasional mosquito. Because we could keep everything open, we didn't need airco or even a fan; we really enjoyed the relaxing jungle sounds and even a group of passing spider monkeys one morning! Also: great bed, fresh vegan meals and we were lucky to have the little dock all to ourselves. Extra bonus: the very friendly and cuddly cat Balam!

The rooms are big and nicely decorated. The staff is so welcoming and provides the best mosquito spray, i've ever used. The area is so jungle-style. You should definitely use the Kajaks to see the sunrise in the morning. The lake is so calm in the morning.

Tha Casita is simply perfect.
You are perfectly immersed in the jungle but with all the comforts you may need. There are only few “rooms” so you will always have your privacy and spaces.
The view of the lagoon from the sun deck is wonderful and you will be surrounded only by the sounds of the jungle.
The staff and the chefs are amazing and they prepare great plant based food!