Cabañas María Isabel, Bacalar

Hotels
Chetumal-Cancun 4815 1 , Bacalar , mx

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Ironing service
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning lagoon views and direct lake access
Kayaks and pontoon available for guests
Friendly, attentive staff
Peaceful, private location with good breakfast included
Cozy rooms/cabins and balcony hammocks
Cons:
Significant value-for-money complaints (perceived overpriced)
Oily floors that stained clothing; some cleanliness concerns
Access/entrance is rocky and parking is limited
Few sunbeds and they lack cushions/mattresses
Lack of in-room information about protecting stromatolites; some missing/broken in-room items (remote, extra pillows, hair dryer)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed comments: some guests praised cleanliness, but serious issues mentioned (oily floors that stained clothing, and outdoor burning of trash) lead to an overall negative cleanliness impression.
Service
1
Generally positive: multiple reviews praise attentive, kind staff and good service, though a few mentions of limited help with small in-room issues (TV remote, extra pillows, hair dryer).
Location
1
Very strong lagoon location and views, direct lake access and peaceful setting; slightly penalized for being far from town and having a rough access road/parking constraints.
Room Quality
1
Mixed: rooms and cabins described as cosy with great views and balconies, but some problems reported (missing extra pillows, broken TV remote, occasional missing hair dryer) yielding a neutral overall rating.
Amenities
1
Positive amenities such as kayaks, pontoon access and included breakfast are praised; however limited/insufficient sunbeds (and lack of cushions) and proximity issues reduce the score slightly.
Value for Money
1
Several guests explicitly called the property overpriced and not up to luxury-standard expectations; value-for-money is a clear negative point.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast described as copious and fresh (fresh juice mentioned) and generally well regarded by guests.
Overall Experience
1
Overall a positive stay for many (beautiful setting, tranquil, family-friendly activities), but notable negatives (value, some cleanliness issues, access) moderate the final experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-30 14:54

Property Description

Experience the serene beauty of Bacalar at Cabañas María Isabel, where the ocean meets comfort in every stay.

Luxurious Accommodations
Each room boasts a private balcony with breathtaking lake views, ensuring you wake up to nature's splendor. Indulge in modern conveniences with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine for your morning brew.

Beachfront Bliss
With access to a private beach area, you can enjoy sun-soaked days filled with water sports and relaxation. Our stunning garden setting invites you to unwind and soak in the tropical atmosphere.

Gourmet Breakfast Selection
Savor a delightful start to your day with our continental, American, or vegetarian breakfast options, tailored to fuel your adventures in Bacalar.

Don't wait—secure your spot at Cabañas María Isabel today and immerse yourself in lakeside tranquility!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Carolina López Juárez extended_group mx
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Eva couple gb
9
Very comfortable stay!
Pros:

The bed was huge and extremely comfortable. Shower was great! Good pressure and nice hot water with many towels supplied! The aircon worked very well as did the WiFi. The small kitchenette was very handy. Balcony with hammock was nice to have also! The dock and swimming area, along with kayaks were perfect. Really good breakfast! Friendly staff! Great stay as long as you are happy to taxi to town (80 pesos)

Cons:

Floors were thin so we could hear everything upstairs guests were doing. Luckily everyone was quiet by 11pm ish, so it was really no problem at all.
The floors were heavily oiled, but we asked the have the floors wiped down and that helped a lot!
We wished there was a suitcase stand in the room.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Lancelot couple fr
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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arista family_with_children us
7
Good for those on a budget but we will not return.
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable. The deck over the water was nice. The staff was very nice and responsive.

Cons:

There was a generator noise throughout the night making sleep difficult. This may have been coming from the property next door. There were no coffee cups in the room even though there was a coffee maker (.was left with coffee grounds in it). The mini fridge was unplugged so we couldn't keep our bottled waters cold as it took several hours to cool down. i got avocado toast for breakfast which was disappointing. The bread was stale and very hard. The side of fruit was mostly old with only a few edible pieces.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Gonzalez couple mx
10
Beautiful location with great views
Pros:

Location had an amazing view

Cons:

We wanted to used the kayak before we left and they wanted to charge us

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Ingo solo_traveller de
8
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Hector couple mx
10
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Jan couple cz
6
Pros:

It’s directly by the lagoon

Cons:

Some houses has second floor and it’s wooden screechy if anyone lives upstairs. Wasn’t possible to sleep. We asked to change for free rooms without neighbors and in the beginning we were asked for extra fees but after some arguments and etc we were changed for a calmer house. Anyway we were already upset by communication and lost of time.
Be aware that if your room is downstairs you will hear absolutely everything from upstairs. If no neighbors it’s great but not guaranteed.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Diego couple it
8
Buon posto, forse non il massimo per la somma pagata
Pros:

In generale un buon B&B. Bellissima vista sulla laguna direttamente dalla camera

Cons:

L'accesso alla laguna come le scalette possono essere migliorate. I pochi lettini disponibili, 4 di nuomero, non hanno il materassino quindi sono inutilizzabili perchè è come sdraiarsi sul pavimento in legno... davvero scomodo

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Mauricio Betsabe extended_group us
10
Bacalar un lugar hermoso y la cabaña todo lindo
Pros:

Nos facino limpio el lugar está fácil de llegar el servicio de primera calidad yo feliz con la vista de mi cabaña 🥰

Cons:

Todo bien 🙂 todo me gustó

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Florian couple fr
10
Personnel au petit soin et logement super cosy.
Pros:

Le calme et la vue sur le lagon.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Luis couple us
10
Pros:

Estaba al pie de la laguna, y tenía una vista increíble, con acceso directo y cuenta con kayaks libre de uso

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Fabrice solo_traveller fr
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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AGUILAR family_with_children mx
10
Spectacular
Pros:

Despertar y poder Aser cayac con mis hijos está súper lindo todo la atención y servicios excelentes si volveríamos

Cons:

La entrada está un pokito complicada está rocosa pero dei en fuera todo bonito

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Angélina couple fr
8
Très très bien
Pros:

L’emplacement parfait, un peu éloigné du centre mais en 5min en voiture (parfait pour éviter le bruit de la ville), les kayaks à disposition pour aller sur le lagune, le petit déjeuner copieux, la vue magnifique

Cons:

Accès assez compliqué pour arriver à l’hôtel : beaucoup de trous (chemin de terre/ cailloux), peu de places pour se garer sur le parking dans l’hôtel

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Alethia Sofia solo_traveller mx
10
Great place, not enough info about the stromatolites
Pros:

Excellent location, kind staff

Cons:

It´s a shame they don´t have any information in the rooms or when you book, regarding the importance of taking care of the stromatolites in the lagoon. This is crucial and should be definitely mentioned to the guests. It´s their responsibility to inform people who come to visit not to step on the stromatolites and not to wear body lotion or sunscreen. Should be printed and pasted in every room.

Also, they did not have extra pillows and the tv remote was not working and they weren´t able to help.

Es una pena que no tengan información en los cuartos o cuando reservas, sobre la importancia de cuidad a los estromatolitos en la laguna. Es información crucial y debería definitivamente ser mencionada a los huéspedes. Es su responsabilidad informar a las personas que visitan, que no pisen a los estromatolitos y que no usen cremas o protector solar cuando entren a la laguna. Deberían imprimir la info y pegarla en cada cuarto.

No tenían almohadas extras y el control de la tele no funcionaba y no pudieorn ayudar.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rob couple gb
8
Great views, lovely location.
Pros:

The views of the lagoon from the balcony were absolutely beautiful. It was also really nice to have a hammock on the balcony to look at the view.
It was really nice to have breakfast included with the room, along with fresh juice each morning.
Had a beautiful pontoon that you could walk down to and the use of kayaks to take out.

Cons:

I asked for a hair dryer as the one from the room was missing but this never materialised - however in the grand scheme of things this wasn’t a big deal.

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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JAVIER couple es
9
Excelente opción en Bacalar
Pros:

La tranquilidad y ubicación, toda nuestra estancia fue genial

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Eric couple mx
10
Pros:

Privacidad

Cons:

Pocos camastros

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Kasper family_with_children dk
2
Overpriced and inaccessible
Pros:

Lake access

Cons:

Overpriced like a luxury resort, but not at all up to such a standard. We decided to go elsewhere and found a nicer hotel for less than 1/6th of the cost.

Location is far away, not walkable to anything. There are kayaks and lake access, but that gets boring real quick.

Outside the property they are burning their trash.

The floors had an oily surface, tainting our children’s clothes.

2025-12-26 via Nuitee