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Hotel Circulo Bacalar

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Fort of San Felipe

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Garden
Exterior
Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Travelers find Caribbean beauty and comfort at Hotel Circulo Bacalar. Start with a continental breakfast, then enjoy international dishes at Los Aluxes. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind with spa services. Free in-room WiFi and attentive staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Minibar
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Minibar
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Cabin

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Minibar
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Minibar
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Bungalow | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Bungalow

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
4 bedrooms
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Bacalar is home to Hotel Circulo Bacalar. Fort of San Felipe is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Bacalar and Canal de los Piratas. Manatee Sanctuary and Santuario del Manati are also worth visiting.
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Av. 11, Bacalar, QROO, 77934

What's nearby

  • Fort of San Felipe - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Municipal Spa of Bacalar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cenote Negro - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cenote Cocalitos - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enamora - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mistura - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Trattoria 46 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Trompo de K'los - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪fruta - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Circulo Bacalar

Hotel near Fort of San Felipe
Located close to Canal de los Piratas, Hotel Circulo Bacalar provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Los Aluxes, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Circulo Bacalar offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Los Aluxes

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 69994364

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Circulo Bacalar Hotel
Hotel Circulo Bacalar Bacalar
Hotel Circulo Bacalar Hotel Bacalar

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Circulo Bacalar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hotel Circulo Bacalar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Circulo Bacalar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Circulo Bacalar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Circulo Bacalar?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Circulo Bacalar located?

Situated in Bacalar, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fort of San Felipe and Canal de los Piratas. Lake Bacalar is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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Hotel Circulo Bacalar Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay here and fabulous once again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great ambiance and helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in Bacalar

Fantastic hotel with great service, especially Matthew.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Hotel Circulo. We will stay there again. Loved the breakfast and friendly staff. Give it a 5 star all the way!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay at Circulo! Thanks and see you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, new hotel with gorgeous landscaping and architecture. Comfortable beds and lovely furnished terrace. The breakfast/bar area is poolside and so beautiful. Staff were very kind and mostly helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This obscure location is a hidden gem! The ambience is so tranquil and zen-like. The suite in which I stayed was immaculate, very well decorated and supplied with nice bathroom amenities. The staff was very attentive and
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a relaxing stay for 3 nights here. Pool was refreshing with nice lounge chairs. Room was spacious and clean with soap, shampoo and conditioner. Beds were comfy. Shower was great! Free breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The only snag was they tried to say I stole a spoon from my room when I checked out. I was barely even in my room, and I don’t remember seeing any spoons because there were no dishes, confusing but I said I didn’t take it and we left without an extra charge. Overall it was a good choice to be near the square but far enough away to be quiet. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice design of casitas, paths, gardens…white stones covered the soil which kept the sidewalks clean. They gave facecloths!! A nice breakfast was included and it changes a bit daily. Also has a snack bar at the pool. TV with hood channel selection. The bed was a bit firm for us. Surprised there was no blow dryer but I didn’t ask at reception, they may have had one for use. There was a chicken farm in the back side of the property but the rooster didn’t bother us- it is Mexico! Live as the locals do!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención y servicio de tosos, buen desayuno, gracias por todo!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel esta muy bonito y acogedor, esta cercas del zocalo y la laguna 7 colores. El servicio excelente muy serviciales y muy amables. Lo recomiendo 💯
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait pour visiter Bacalar et se reposer.

Très bien placé à Bacalar et Très calme (à part certains clients avec enfants irrespectueux vu la taille de l'espace piscine). Bungalows tres spacieux et très confortables. Parfait !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

j Alfonso

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast wqa good but limited.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot very close to downtown Bacalar. Friendly service, especially at breakfast. The waiter Mateo was very helpful. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy agradable stay. Recomendable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos gustó mucho el lugar, muy agradable la estancia y el servicio de Mateo excelente!! El personal de recepción muy amables y atentos en nuestra entrada y salida del hotel. Totalmente recomendable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Luis Augusto

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Si no hacen algo sobre los gallos en la propiedad de al lado del hotel, sus huéspedes nunca podrán dormir
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un hotel bonito en el centro del pueblo como a 3 cuadras del área donde está la laguna, la habitación está amplia tiene terraza compartida, el baño está cómodo, el área de la alberca está bonita, agradable, lo único es que no tiene mucha variedad su menú, pero de ahí en fuera muy bien el hotel, la atención buena… me volvería a quedar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien gracias
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El hotel y personal excelente y amables, las habitaciones lindas, la laguna esta a unas 4 cuadras, bonito paseo lleno de tiendas y restaurantes, el único contratiempo fue que programe una excursión a través del hotel, la empresa que hace la excursión por la laguna no cumplio lo prometido, entiendo que el personal del hotel presiono pero fue muy feo estar peleando por cosas que se habían propuesto y prometido por el precio y después hacerlo ver como un favor y encima pedir propina al final Creo es mejor reservar excursiones directamente en el lugar y especificar bien que se va a recibir Si me volvería a quedar en el hotel pero no reservaría excursiones
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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