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## Our top choices for Santa Elena guest houses

### [1\. Casa Terracota Bacalar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bacalar-Hotels-Casa-Terracota-Bacalar.h74437266.Hotel-Information)

![A wooden table with plates of fruit and pastries, white cups, and a large clay pot.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74437300/74437266/bb4e240d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

- Location: Bacalar Centro
- Guest rating: 6.6/10 (10 reviews)
- Price: £38, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Santa Elena guest houses
- Review: Excellent stay, comfortable beds, hot shower and very quiet! Only thing was there was no breakfast, which it shows on the listing., by Erin

### [2\. casa areka](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bacalar-Hotels-Casa-Areka.h133434173.Hotel-Information)

![A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a window overlooking a balcony.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/134000000/133440000/133434200/133434173/386b670b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Magisterial
- Price: £68, includes taxes & fees, 14 Nov - 15 Nov, for Our top choices for Santa Elena guest houses

### [3\. Nido Bacalar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bacalar-Hotels-Nido-Turquesa-Bacalar.h91067100.Hotel-Information)

![A garden with palm trees, a gravel path, and a building with a blue door.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91067100/91067100/db3121f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Magisterial
- Guest rating: 6/10 (2 reviews)
- Price: £41, includes taxes & fees, 14 Nov - 15 Nov, for Our top choices for Santa Elena guest houses
- Review: "First, you will have to pay the property in cash or by transfer. No credit card. Even if we got there around 4 pm, the owner sent us a message around 9pm at night that we need to pay the total amount in cash or by money transfer. Toilet doesn’t flush properly and the shower will be cold or burning hot. Also, no water pressure. We’ve contacted the owner multiple time and she kept telling us there is a way to get a warm shower but it never worked at the end so we gave up asking. We also had to..., by Anonymous traveller

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## Top reviews in Santa Elena

### [Fiesta Inn Chetumal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chetumal-Hotels-Fiesta-Inn-Chetumal-Hotel.h6250312.Hotel-Information)

![A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a small building with a wooden door.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6260000/6250400/6250312/99ef7975.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Centro Histórico
- Review: Nice hotel with rooftop pool and well situated., by Helen, 8 January 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [City Express by Marriott Chetumal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chetumal-Hotels-City-Express-Chetumal.h6577059.Hotel-Information)

![A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and pendant lighting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6577100/6577059/49285c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Chetumal
- Review: Very nice and easy to find. I enjoyed my stay and most of all felt safe and welcomed, by Aaliyah, 29 July 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Hotel Casa Blanca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chetumal-Hotels-Hotel-Casa-Blanca.h13198525.Hotel-Information)

![A corridor with a variety of indoor plants, including large palm trees and smaller foliage, creating a lush green environment.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13200000/13198600/13198525/04dd4277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Centro Histórico
- Review: A really good one night stop over before catching the ferry to Caye Caulker. Very comfy bed, clean, good shower, black out curtains and in a great location. Very nice young lady on reception upon check in and a good check out too. Could easily have stayed another night or two in this motel style accommodation, thank you., by William, 5 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Akalki Hotel y Centro Holistico](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bacalar-Hotels-Akalki.h77862144.Hotel-Information)

![An aerial view of a tropical resort with overwater bungalows, a pier, and lush greenery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77870000/77862200/77862144/180-7057709a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Bacalar
- Review: Excellent,beautiful boutique hotel in a stunning location, the hotel has an excellent restaurant in a beautiful location. The only improvement could be better towels as they’re a bit scruffy and a suitcase standin the room., by Nina, 14 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Hotel Los Cocos Chetumal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chetumal-Hotels-All-Business-Hotel.h10019198.Hotel-Information)

![A modern hotel entrance with the name "Los Cocos" prominently displayed.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10020000/10019200/10019198/e61de7b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Centro Histórico
- Review: Despite it's central location, it's very quiet. Wonderful staff and a comfortable bed, although mine had tiny pillows. Wi-Fi in my room was hit and miss but I was at one end of the building. Would definitely stay again., by Steve, 3 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Amainah Bacalar Hotel Boutique - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bacalar-Hotels-Hotel-AMAINAH-Bacalar.h78076136.Hotel-Information)

![An aerial view of a coastal resort with a large building, a dock, and clear turquoise waters.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78080000/78076200/78076136/690848f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Bacalar
- Review: Great hotel position overlooking the lagoon. Good general service. Clean and modern room design., by David, 6 February 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Amaranto Hotel Boutique](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bacalar-Hotels-Amaranto-Hotel-Boutique.h106751998.Hotel-Information)

![A modern outdoor living area with a hot tub, a dining table, and a sofa, overlooking a large body of water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106760000/106752000/106751998/6a36dfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Bacalar
- Review: This hotel was so lovely. We had a gorgeous room with such a nice view, the staff were all friendly and helpful, the food was consistently good and the lagoon pontoon was beautiful with kayaks and SUPs free to use. We had such a nice time, thank you!, by Henry, 15 May 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Hotel Grand Marlon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chetumal-Hotels-Hotel-Grand-Marlon.h7976198.Hotel-Information)

![A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a staircase leading to the lobby, and a well-lit interior.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7980000/7976200/7976198/a46313ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Centro Histórico
- Review: Good sized clean rooms and comfortable beds. The accommodation is close to the pier and lots of restaurants nearby., by Anonymous traveller, 11 November 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Hotel Rancho Encantado](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chetumal-Hotels-Hotel-Rancho-Encantado.h4239297.Hotel-Information)

![A wooden pier leading to a thatched-roof structure over clear turquoise water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4239300/4239297/91b676ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Bacalar
- Review: We stayed 4 nights at Rancho Encantado and it was a totally unforgettable experience, in all the good ways! We had the privilege of staying in 2 different types of room during our stay - we were booked into a lake side cottage but the lovely Gerardo moved us to a Laguna Master Suite for two of the nights as there was a bit of construction going on, and we wanted to avoid the noise. I have to say, both styles of rooms are beautiful and for different reasons. The lake side cottages feel like..., by Rosa, 10 January 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel Restaurant & SPA - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bacalar-Hotels-Cristalino-Lagoon-Front-Hotel-Restaurant-SPA.h93521563.Hotel-Information)

![A resort with a pool, wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93530000/93521600/93521563/9d0ef6c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Bacalar
- Review: Nice rooms, lovely restaurant and professional communication., by Surendra, 5 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Casa Chetumal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chetumal-Hotels-Casa-Chetumal-Hotel.h104438303.Hotel-Information)

![A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a chandelier, wooden walls, and a variety of seating arrangements.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104440000/104438400/104438303/c57b7ba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Chetumal
- Review: Clean efficient, by Michael, 22 November 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Hotel Suites Arges - Centro Chetumal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chetumal-Hotels-Hotel-Suites-Arges.h35581866.Hotel-Information)

![A dining table with various dishes, drinks, and cutlery.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35590000/35581900/35581866/1770bf43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Centro Histórico
- Review: Basic but clean restaurant was good, by Peter, 11 January 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

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