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Villa Balú

2.5 star property
Tranquil lakeside retreat offers a peaceful escape with practical amenities including in-room WiFi, free parking, and helpful tour assistance

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Villa Balú sits overlooking Lake Bacalar, providing guests with a serene setting. Travelers can connect to in-room WiFi, park for free, and rely on the 24-hour front desk staff who offer concierge services and tour assistance throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Junior Suite, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Standard

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bacalar Centro, a neighborhood in Bacalar, Villa Balú is in a rural area and near a boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Lake Bacalar. Don't miss out on a visit to Manatee Sanctuary. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Bacalar travel guide
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Av 7 Centro, Entre la 14-16, Bacalar, QROO, 77930

What's nearby

  • San Felipe fort in Bacalar
    Fort of San Felipe
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stromatolites in the crystal-clear waters of Bacalar Lake, Mexico. Ancient natural formations in a stunning tropical setting. Nature, geology, and travel concept
    Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Municipal Spa of Bacalar
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Zócalo
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ecopark Bacalar
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mr. Taco
    4 min walk
  • Enamora
    3 min walk
  • Christians Tacos
    3 min walk
  • Navieros Bacalar
    5 min walk
  • I Scream Bar
    6 min walk

About this property

Villa Balú

Hotel near Fort of San Felipe
Located close to Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park, Villa Balú has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Balú have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily 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 uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Villa Balú Hotel Bacalar
Villa Balú Hotel
Villa Balú Bacalar
Villa Balú Hotel
Villa Balú Bacalar
Villa Balú Hotel Bacalar

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Balú pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Balú?

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

What time is check-out at Villa Balú?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Villa Balú located?

Located in Bacalar Centro, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort of San Felipe and Lake Bacalar.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Villa Balú Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Romantic structures. Walkable to tourist spots
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall good stay!

God location, clean. Small room but well enough. The room only have wooden windows and bad lock. You could hear all guests quite well and did not feel secure with the bad locking of the windows. Breakfast included but at a restaurant at the main square. Breakfast ok but only sugary coffee included and no drinks for the children. We had to pay extra for other type of coffee and they expected tip as well for a breakfast included in the stay. The breakfast included felt a little bit as they only wanted to earn som extra on the guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the money, nicely decorated, and very close to stores and restaurants. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great services..
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jim

Disliked: Amenities
Nothing really to do around there. It’s very dark at nighttime
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

aron

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastián Lemus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonito lugar, personas agradables, no tiene ventanas al exterior pero las habitaciones son cómodas para llegar y descansar en paz
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JORGE ARTURO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy cerca del centro. Gran variedad de restaurantes y bares
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yonatán

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen lugar, el servicio de limpieza y personal excelentes. Volvería a hospedarme aquí. Me dejó mucho q desear el tour que ofrecen a la laguna, pero se que es muy aparte del hotel y que era más económico que el que ofrecen a los alrededores.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente el único detalle a mejorar es que ofrecen estacionamiento gratis en la página de Expedia y al llegar es en la calle por qué no cuentan con área dentro del lugar, lo bueno que es seguro la zona
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Zenaida Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Son cuartos pequeños... lenta la recepción... Encantadoras las chicas de limpieza Lo único bueno es el cafe de cortesía... lástima que no es todos los dias
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claudio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
muy buen lugar, sencillo pero muy limpio y nuevo, ideal para pasar la noche
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalia

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

Agradable estancia

Estuvo bien,en la primera habitación que me dieron no funcionaba el aire acondicionado, me cambiaron dos veces más de habitación, muy amables los trabajadores, la cama muy cómoda y en general agradable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está en una zona tranquila y cerca del centro. Es un lugar limpio y el personal es amable. Las camas muy cómodas. Disfruté mi estancia en este lugar. Seguro volveré. Ampliamente recomendado.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
na
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrico
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un hotel sencillo, pero de muy buen gusto en su diseño y decoración. No cuenta con estacionamiento, sin embargo tiene vigilancia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen servicio y céntrica. No tiene estacionamiento pero es una zona muy tranquila
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Esteban

Liked: Staff & service
De costos muy accesibles para su variedad de habitaciones. A unas 4 cuadras del centro de Bacalar caminando El estacionamiento principalmente es en calles alternas
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marco Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Esta tranquila y es bonita
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Saralicia Gonzalez

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Me entregaron la habitación antes de la hora, gracias por eso pero estaba sucia, la ropa de cama tenia mocos y cabellos y hasta un mosquito muerto grande, fue un batallar para bajarle al baño todos los días y la regadera tiene una coledera muy vieja con una tapa que tiene hongos, esto se puede arreglar con $1000 pesos de inversión. El personal fue super amable y considerado, excelente servicio de ellos.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis Pastor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super bien la relación precio y servicio. Es limpio bien ubicado
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erendira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy limpio muy amplio muy amables lo recomiendo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023