Mexico accommodation

At Mexico Travel Plan we use a hand-picked, eclectic selection of authentic, comfortable hotels. We offer mainly family-run hotels, forest or beach cabañas, posadas and haciendas. The variety of accommodation in Mexico means that your hotel isn't just a bed for the night, it's also part of your Mexico experience.

When choosing your accommodation we steer clear of international chains, as we prefer to use properties with local character and warmth. We personally ensure that each property has the right combination of features such as cleanliness, location, friendly staff, good service, and local character. Of course, we always maintain a good value for money and our accommodation is reviewed regularly.

These properties are often fairly small, with only a handful of rooms, so we don't name the hotels in advance of booking. We use a pool of accommodation in each destination, which means that if one hotel is full, we are able to offer another of equal standard. We don't name them purely because we do not know which of these will be available at the moment of booking, and we do not like to fix customer expectations on one particular hotel. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you a comprehensive list with the names of all of your accommodation that you'll be staying at during your Mexico trip.

Comfort levels

Mexico Travel Plan uses a rating from 1 - 5 for our Mexico accommodation.

The majority of our Mexican accommodation falls into the medium-class category and is centrally located. Medium-class means good, comfortable accommodation with private bathroom facilities but without any extra frills. Rooms always have a shower, toilet and fan or a/c. Most places have a pool.

Sometimes our Mexican accommodation may be more basic, for example a jungle lodge or a beach cabaña, other times you'll be able to enjoy a little more luxury. If you'd prefer to stay somewhere a bit more upscale (category 4+), you can mention this on your quote request form and we'll make the changes to your Mexico accommodation where necessary.

Mexico accommodation - Old colonial buildings

Mexico accommodation - A cabana in Tulum

1. Very basic
Very basic accommdoation in hut or tent. Usually remote location (deep in the jungle) with limited facilities. We currently don't offer this category on our current accommodation in Mexico, Guatemala or Belize.

2. Basic
Simple, but reasonably comfortable. You'll have a private room, but with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Currently only offered on Mayan jungle exploration at Bonampak.

3. Comfortable
Bungalow or room with private bathroom. Where possible authentic character or romantic location (for example hacienda at Chichen Itza, village hotel in Izamal or posada in San Cristobal). Most accommodation in Mexico fall into this category.

4. Very comfortable
Spacious, stylish bungalow or room with extra facilities and comfort. This can be a historic but also a luxury modern hotel. Las Palapas in Playa del Carmen and Paraiso del Mar on Holbox fall into this category. Recommended as your accommodation in Mexico if you want to enjoy a little extra luxury after a long flight, or at the end of your trip before you head home.

Mexico accommodation - A more luxurious option

5. Luxury
Spacious bungalow or room with plenty of luxury, big bathroom, a pool and extra facilities. We only use these hotels if they really have an added value for example because of their location.

If you want to round off your adventurous trip with a week luxury accommodation in Mexico, we can book an all-inclusive stay for you. We've visited several of the all-inclusive hotels along the Riviera Mayan and selected two at both Playa and Tulum which offer a unique atmosphere and don't feel too industrial (like many of the all-inclusive resorts). Click here for the all-inclusive hotels.