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Tropic Bacalar Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa services

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Panoramic Room, Lagoon View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Tropic Bacalar Hotel, by a calm lake, offers an ideal retreat with beachfront meals and massages. Enjoy sunny relaxation on the private beach and unwind with yoga sessions. Free WiFi, coworking areas, and attentive concierge service keep guests connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Panoramic Room, Lagoon View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, Lagoon View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Champagne service
Wardrobe or closet
Located on the top floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Champagne service
Wardrobe or closet
Located on the top floor
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Champagne service
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Room, Lagoon View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, Lagoon View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Champagne service
Wardrobe or closet
Located on the top floor
  • 16 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
599 Costera, bacalar, Bacalar, QROO, 77930

What's nearby

  • Cenote Negro - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Cenote Cocalitos - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Fort of San Felipe - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cenote Azul - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bendición Dios - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Enamora - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Albahaca - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Tito - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bacalar Beach Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tropic Bacalar Hotel

Hotel near Lake Bacalar
Tropic Bacalar Hotel provides amenities like a beach bar and a bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours, beach yoga, and beach volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A free beach club on site, wedding services, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Tropic Bacalar Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • TROPIC TIKI BAR

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Ecotours
  • Free beach club

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and 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

Tropic Bacalar Hotel Hotel
Tropic Bacalar Hotel Bacalar
Tropic Bacalar Hotel Hotel Bacalar

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropic Bacalar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tropic Bacalar Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropic Bacalar Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Tropic Bacalar Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropic Bacalar Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bacalar hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cenote Negro and Cenote Esmeralda. Canal de los Piratas and Municipal Spa of Bacalar are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Tropic Bacalar Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views of the lagoon from the room balcony were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and beautiful property

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place in an excellent location!

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bacalar in general is a MUST place to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful place, well looked after and the lagoon view is unbeatable. Great cocktails and hammocks to spend the day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Rony A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Redena

Love it
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The views from this property are unforgettable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great at receiving us at the time requested. The view to the lagoon was amazing. They have options to rent a kayak and go out to the lagoon. (We suggest an early morning kayak outing to see the sunrise and be back to the hotel before 9am, that’s when the winds tend to pick up). The bartender at the bar on the property was friendly and the views from the seating areas and hammocks were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is well maintained, and absolutely beautiful. The staff were extremely helpful. As a solo traveler I felt safe. I will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
thank you. great place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay. 1 mile from center, but easy to get around. Great grounds to relax, rooms with view amazing. Would def stay again and staff very friendly. For non english speakers learn some spanish it will go along way. Also use of common kitchen very helpful. Basic breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small hotel is excellent, great location, staff (Manuel, Nestor and Nayelli), are super friendly and helpful, we felt like being at home. I highly recommend this place. Muchas gracias!!!!.

10/10 Excellent

Perfecto Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The 4 rooms with lagoon view are worth it, the other 3 not so much for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View from balcony was great. exactly as shown on website. Room was basic but clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast was very good with a reasonable selection. There was a great restaurant about 2-3 minute walk from hotel on opposite side of street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location right in front of the lagoon, the room has what you need but they need to do something about the water pressure in the shower, is almost non existent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traver

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

Great!

This small hotel right on the lagoon was my favorite hotel in Mexico. Originally, I was in a room without a view but the woman that runs the place moved me to a room with a beautiful view of the lagoon. The woman was so helpful and went out of her way for me, which I really appreciated. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful waterfront accommodation.

This place is incredible. I don't want to leave a good review so I can get a room when I return. Wonderful quiet spot on the water, a little out of town. Great accommodation, clean, with cold buffet breakfast provided, but a small kitchen shared to do your own cooking. Great hospitality, friendly and accommodating. I would not hesitate to recommend or to visit again. Like goi g to cottage country back home, but only in the incredible Bacalar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem in Bacalar! My husband and I were looking to disconnect from our routine and recharge our energies, and staying at Tropic Bacalar was the best decision we could make. This is a boutique hotel just with seven rooms, with excellent service. All the staff gives their best to make you feel at home, of course with an excellent view and in a great spot. Nestor from the front desk and Manuel from the bar are the best. Nestor recommended we wake up early to see the sunrise; it was one of our best experiences. You can also schedule some activities at Tropic Bacalar, like renting a kayak, bicycle, or paddle boarding (I believe they have a tour on sunrise. We booked a room with a view of the lagoon; believe me, you must do this. Every morning you can wake up to a fantastic view, plus you have direct access to the lagoon. If you want to recharge energy, have fun, and enjoy nature, Tropic Bacalar is your best option.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LiLiane

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

Quiet stay

I’m not sure how many rooms there are at this property, but it seems a very boutique hotel. There were four rooms in my building. They gave me the Papaya room. If you’re looking for quiet, this is your place I love that this hotel offered kayak as well as paddle boards, they had a pontoon and a sailboat. There is a bar on property. Tons of seating area throughout and hammocks. My room had a hammock in front of a glass lighting door. *** the sliding door lock for the room it’s a bit to wrestle with, but I felt very safe. The rooms are very simplistic yet clean. I love that the property is right on the water. *** There is free parking. There’s also a very steep ramp that goes into a small parking area. But I prefer parking on the street. There’s a great restaurant four minutes drive time on the same street. Chiltepan Maricos has outdoor terrace sitting. You can get a partial view of the lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Only worth it for the view and lake proximity

If you want hot water and don't speak Spanish, don't stay here. None of the staff speaks English, making even basic communication very difficult. Kayaks aren't included, so you have to pay 600 pesos to rent them for the day. We never got hot water during our 3-night stay at the hotel. The room is extremely bare, no little fridge, no side lamps, only one big light above the bed making it impossible to read at night. Only 1 pillow per person, badly stained towels and pillowcases. Electricity kept being cut off, leading to a very warm room (no AC) and no Wi-Fi. The only positives of this place are the beautiful view from the room and the hammock on the balcony. The nice garden and immediate proximity to the lagoon, meaning you can kayak/paddleboard straight from the hotel, are also bonus points. Breakfast was free and decent. All in all, however, I would not stay here again if I were to return to Bacalar, as the negatives unfortunately outweigh the positives, at least in my opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Se puede meter fácil a la laguna y te prestan chalecos, muy amables y muy bien ubicados
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia Mirna Herrera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La vista a la laguna desde la habitación es increíble. La habitación amplia y limpia.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

A-Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Genial
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ana Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El lugar bonito, lo único malo fue que no aceptaron pago con tarjeta, entonces tuvimos que ir a buscar un cajero hasta el centro y ya teníamos poco tiempo para llegar el aeropuerto). Deberían tener terminales de repuesto en caso de estas emergencias o poder pagar desde la app
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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