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Shambalanté

3.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast with 5 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Located near Cenote Chihuán, Shambalanté offers regional cuisine breakfasts. Guests can sunbathe on the rooftop terrace, enjoy the outdoor entertainment area, five pools, and a quiet library. Visitors consistently praise their experience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fan
Bathrobes
10 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Premier Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fan
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Premium Cabin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fan
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Premium Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fan
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fan
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Km 2.7 Carretera Sudzal Chumbec, Sudzal, YUC, 97676

What's nearby

  • Itzamna Park - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Convent of San Antonio de Padua - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Kinich Kak Moo Ruins - 14 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Cenote Chihuán - 27 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Pyramid of Kukulkan - 57 min drive - 46.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mérida International Airport (MID) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Kinich - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Café "Los Arcos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Zamna Izamal - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maria 33 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flor De Izamal - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Shambalanté

Bed & breakfast near Cenote Chihuán
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace, and a garden at Shambalanté. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 5 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a water dispenser, and a vegetable garden
  • Bicycle tour information, a gift shop, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle tours
  • Farming classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1600
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Shambalanté have a pool?

Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Shambalanté 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 Shambalanté?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shambalanté?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Shambalanté located?

Situated in the suburbs, this bed & breakfast is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Cenote Chihuán.

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Reviews

Shambalanté Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Te-Wei

Magical place - great food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We initially came for the beauty and the quiet. We came back (although we had different plans!) for the delicious food, the kind and caring staff, the meditative atmosphere that allows to truly rest and overall the soul of the place. Extraordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an experience I recommend to anyone seeking a relaxed vibe. I cannot describe how AMAZING this place was. All i can say mother nature is all over, alot of beautiful history and the best part of all the connection we absorb within is indescribable. No tv no alcohol. The food was vegan DELICIOUS and no i am not vegan but now i am considering it thanks to this beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this center is amazing! The rooms the grounds were healing and a true off the grid experience. Tha staff was the best, alway attentive and ensuring I was enjoying myself. I can’t recommend this getaway enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness
Un lugar mágico !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lugar de desconexión armonía y paz
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar excelente para descansar y desconectarse de todo! La comida deliciosa!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Micheline

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

Increíble experiencia

Una experiencia increíble!! Nos encantó el hotel y perdernos en medio de la nada con toda la naturaleza! Lo recomiendo mucho para conectar y alejarte del ritmo de la ciudad! Regreso seguro.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Alejandra

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

Maravillloso

Regresamos a este maravilloso lugar pero ahora con amigos. Experiencia increible, el lugar es hermosa, la atención de Ricardo, Cynthia, Doris y en general todo el staff es excepcional, bellisimas personas ❤️ El lugar es completamente mágico, recomiendo muchisimo el temazcal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

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

Un lugar para CONECTAR

Extraordinaria propiedad, atención y servicio. Atención de 100% por parte del personal que son grandes seres humanos
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De los mejores lugares para relajarse y descansar, además de un excelente servicio y comida deliciosa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible, peaceful, and beautiful place. A great mix of jungle, hacienda ruins, posh facilities, and a healing, new age vibe. Quite remote, but that is part of the intrigue. The food is also incredible (even my husband, who is a dedicated carnivore, was floored by it. All the staff was fantastic and very thoughtful about the experience they wanted to create. Wish we stayed longer to get to relax and unwind in such a special spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mi experiencia fue fabulosa, desde que pones un pie sientes una paz y empieza la magia. Un lugar para desconectarse y conectarse con uno mismo, la atencion de Ricardo y el staff fue fabulosa y lo reciendo ampliamente. Puede ser solo, pareja, amigos o compañeros del trabajo. Sin duda un lugar unico en Yucatán que merece la pena visitar
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and huge hacienda. Nicest people ever. Be prepared it will be a different experience but you will come back as a more relaxed person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

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

A place to come back

This was an amazing experience and the highlight of our trip. The hotel is nested in the jungle of Yucatan: luscious vegetation, old ruins that witness the passage of the Mayans, a Franciscan community and an old hacienda. Is exquisitely remodelled to blend with the surroundings, with modern and airy architecture, many beautiful pools, and walkable paths. The food is amazing and healthy and the staff warm, welcoming and efficient. We have the impression that is more than a hotel: we noticed various groups of guests in yoga and meditation retreats, coexisting with tourists like us in harmony and respect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Increíble experiencia! Fabuloso staff. Muy recomendable

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Una de las mejores experiencias que hemos tenido, Yamil, Ricardo, Doris y Zacil y todo el staff nos atendieron super increíbles. Las habitaciones son muy cómodas y relajantes y toda la hacienda es enorme, necesitas más de 2 dias para explorarla y disfrutar todo lo que ofrece. Es una experiencia diferente a todas, aquí vienes a despejarte y relajarte si estas dispuesto a disfrutar de la naturaleza. Lo mejor de todo son los alimentos, no te imaginas lo rico que se come. Agradezco el servicio que recibimos y volveremos el siguente año. Super recomendado
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención muy buena, solo contaban con un menú vegetariano que estaba rico, además de contar con espacios muy bonitos y limpios.

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shambalante es un lugar increíble, es una sorpresa constante para los 5 sentidos…por mucho superó nuestras expectativas..cada rincón es mágico..la naturaleza exuberante..la comida increíble…la comodidad, la paz, el descanso..Y sin duda, Ricardo y su equipo son espectaculares, te apapachan desde que entras, te hacen sentir en casa y hacen que la estancia sea de 100, gracias por todo!!!!! Es un regalo haber descubierto este lugar y, regresaremos muchas más veces.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shambalanté es un hotel único, fue una expierncia bella de inicio a fin, el personal es encantador y el lugar es tal cual las fotos o más bello, si lo que buscas es desconectarte y conectar contigo mismo es el lugar ideal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISSE

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

Volvería siempre hermoso y mágico lugar

Una experiencia mágica fuimos en pareja a desconectarnos de todo , las personas aman su trabajo siempre estuvieron pendientes la naturaleza es mágica ver las estrellas la fogata y esa ceremonia de barro que nos ofrecieron fue increíble para regresar pronto a recontarse la habitación estuvo genial agarramos la de la tina y fue súper !!! El desayuno delicioso volvería me encantó gracias de parte de Roi y mía !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar con mucha magia! Y conectar contigo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Una súper experiencia! Richie y el staff te hacen sentir como en casa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

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

Recomendamos

Muy buena experiencia
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Desde la reservación que te contacta Ricardo el gerente, es un trato súper amable, está muy pendiente de cada uno de los huéspedes. La comida deliciosa y el lugar espectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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