The best available hotels & places to stay near Chichen Itza

August 5, 2022 Yuk Petri

While the ruins of pyramids such as El Castillo and Kukulcan are the primary reason to visit Chichen Itza, they are hardly all that’s on offer here. Otherworldly bird-watching and stargazing experiences can be found within the Maya Jungle Reserve and in Hacienda Chichen's Bird Refuge. Daytrips run from both Merida and Cancun.
Restaurants in Chichen Itza

1. Hotel Okaan

Carretera Mérida Pto. Juárez Km 122, Chichen Itza 977500 Mexico
Excellent
50%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 349 reviews

Hotel Okaan

What a cool place

Reviewed By beth g

My hubbie wanted our kids to see Chichen Itza so instead of spending 13 hours with a tour we rented a car in Cancun and just drove ourselves. I thought Hotel Okaan looked pretty neat from the photos and it had good reviews and a short drive to Chichen Itza. We got there later than we wanted to but they were very accomodating. We were starving so immediately headed to the onsite restaurant. It was AMAZING! All the food was really good, the mojitos were so refreshing, rooms were clean. I actually enjoyed our one night stay better than the Moon Palace. No TV, not much internet just relaxing and quiet. My teenagers wouldn't want to spend a week there but I could just relaxing by the pool. Highly recommend and hoping one day I will make it back for a longer stay.

2. Villas Arqueologicas Chichen Itza

Km 120 Carretera Merida Valladolid Piste Tinum, Chichen Itza 97751 Mexico
Excellent
36%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 917 reviews

Villas Arqueologicas Chichen Itza

Villas Arqueologicas Chichen Itza is located 74 miles from Merida and 124 miles from Cancun Airport, is set in a beautiful area of lush vegetation within easy walking distance of one of the new seven wonders of the world.​Villas Chichen Itza is situated at the rear entrance to the archaeological site, within a small enclave of three hotels. A walk from our Hotel in Chichen Itza to the ruins takes less than ten minutes and enables guests to take advantage of the cool mornings and explore the archaeological site before the majority of visitors arrive in the afternoon.

True Chichen Itza experience

Reviewed By Ed V

First, if you seek the Ritz, this place is not for you. If you want a vibe that is quaint, authentic, friendly and affordable then keep reading. Having just stayed a week at the Marriott Cancun Resort, this place was much different, on the positive side. There are 48 rooms and probably only 10 were booked. I can tell you it was COVID related. The indoor and outdoor dining area is huge - you don't have 30+ tables with occupancy levels this low. They got hammered by COVID. That said, there is nice pool area to swim and lounge. Outdoor eating. The hotel has a kick back area with a nice pool table and couches. You can really relax here. Downside: poor internet. No coffee in room. Very small rooms - like plan on sleeping there and that is it. Tap water not recommended to drink. Spend your free time lounging outside. It is an 80 peso cab ride to Chichen Itza. Plenty of onsite parking for your rental car. Everyone is COVID aware and do their part to keep guests safe.

3. Hacienda Chichen Resort

Carretera Libre #180 Merida-Puerto Juarez Zona Hotelera de Chichen Itza, KM.120, Chichen Itza 97752 Mexico
Excellent
51%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 938 reviews

Hacienda Chichen Resort

An eco-friendly boutique hotel, the Hacienda Chichen is committed to sustainable tourism and is devoted to Mayan culture and local community welfare. The resort consciously promotes an eco friendly environment rooted in Mayan tradition, which presents guests with plenty of romantic charm. An ambiance of 'home away from home' welcomes the Hacienda Chichen guests. The property's close proximity to the adjourning Chichen Itza ruins is a major plus for those travelers wishing to avoid the crowds.

Tourist focused, commercial and nature bound

Reviewed By TomTomaso

Hi, Please see below a very honest review of the hotel, positive and also negative. The Garden area is beautiful and also in a very nice and welcoming condition. A big pool welcomes you to take a swim or sun bath. Also the main house is very charming and welcoming. The restaurant serves good food with also considering a touristy place ok prices. The resort is very nature focused, which i recognise as very positive and supportive. But we had to sign a waiver which prohibits guests to consume or carry any food or drinks such as water to your room. The hotel says to keep away bugs and animals. That makes sense and we agree with. The staff emptied our fridge in the room with our sandwiches we bought for a day trip and also water and beer gave us the feeling of attending a middle school holiday camp. They said we will receive our food back when we check out. We where also thinking of having lunch at the resort, but the hotel concierge told us we should come back in an hour, due to the fact several tourist buses where coming to have lunch. WiFi is only working in the public area. Not in the rooms. The rooms are very rustic and nature connected. Which brings your room to live especially when you are not best friends with spiders and other bugs (dead or alive). The Mold in the shower is also not very attractive. Otherwise all good and I wish you a pleasant stay

4. La Casa de las Lunas

Av. Principal Piste, Chichen Itza 97751 Mexico
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 113 reviews

La Casa de las Lunas

La Casa de las Lunas is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Chichen Itza, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. While staying at La Casa de las Lunas, visitors can check out Sacred Cenote (1.3 mi) and Zona Arqueológica de Chichén Itzá (1.3 mi), some of Chichen Itza's top attractions. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning and a mosquito net, and you can stay connected during your stay as La Casa de las Lunas offers guests free wifi. The small hotel features baggage storage, a gift shop, and outdoor furniture. Plus, La Casa de las Lunas offers a pool, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular Chichen Itza burritos restaurant such as Oxtun, which is a short distance from La Casa de las Lunas. If you are interested in exploring Chichen Itza, check out one of the ancient ruins, such as Chichen Itza, Kukulcan Pyramid, and El Castillo. Enjoy your stay in Chichen Itza!

Exceeded our expectations!

Reviewed By Michaelehm

While vacationing in Cancun my wife and I decided to go see the Chichen Temple. We wanted to arrive early for the tour refreshed so we drove into town without a reservation the night before. However these were last minute plans and we decided to wing it without a reservation. When we arrived into town we asked a policeman for his recommendation for a room. He said the Casa Luna would be a nice place to go. That would turn out to an excellent suggestion. We just wanted a clean room , comfortable bed with clean sheets and towels. This place really exceeded our expectations! The front desk was nice and helpful. The room was clean with big white soft towels, newer clean sheets and pillow cases ( no smells). We felt like we were actually guest and not a customer. And the price was excellent! Also, it was a very secure place. We slept well and were the first in line at 7:30 to receive our tickets at the park and had a wonderful time touring about the temple site.

5. Hotel Okaan

Carretera Mérida Pto. Juárez Km 122, Chichen Itza 977500 Mexico
Excellent
50%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 349 reviews

Hotel Okaan

What a cool place

Reviewed By beth g

My hubbie wanted our kids to see Chichen Itza so instead of spending 13 hours with a tour we rented a car in Cancun and just drove ourselves. I thought Hotel Okaan looked pretty neat from the photos and it had good reviews and a short drive to Chichen Itza. We got there later than we wanted to but they were very accomodating. We were starving so immediately headed to the onsite restaurant. It was AMAZING! All the food was really good, the mojitos were so refreshing, rooms were clean. I actually enjoyed our one night stay better than the Moon Palace. No TV, not much internet just relaxing and quiet. My teenagers wouldn't want to spend a week there but I could just relaxing by the pool. Highly recommend and hoping one day I will make it back for a longer stay.

6. Hotel Dolores Inn Chichen

Km.122 Merida-Cancun, Free Road 180 between the ruins and Balankanche caves, Chichen Itza 97757 Mexico
Excellent
18%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 548 reviews

Hotel Dolores Inn Chichen

Enchanting hotel in the best location of Chichen Itza. Beautiful bungalows with private terraces, air conditioning, cable tv, safe box, and local handcrafts. Extensive gardens with two swimming pools, one with unique reef formations and spectacular bottom, two palapas with hammocks for relaxation. Large, guarded parking lot. Restaurant Bar overlooking circular pool with the best food for the gods. Walk to Ikil cenote for a refreshing swim or to the Balankanche caves for underground adventure.

Needs Some Updating

Reviewed By CB1408

Positives first- good location opposite the Cenote and they have two pools which are welcome as its pretty hot. The aircon works, hot water in the shower and the sheets clean. Negatives its really tired the curtains havent seen a duster in many years, the doors are split and rotting the bathroom bit mouldy. It needs a lick of paint and some attention to detail. Food is average, breakfast is provided and is a decent serving. Wi Fi only by the pool and in the restaurant. Take your bug spray its in the middle of the jungle. I didnt do a huge price comparison for what was available in the area but I suspect this is a cheap hotel in a very busy area.

7. The Lodge at Chichen Itza

Avenida Principal 2 Chichén Itzá, Chichen Itza 97751 Mexico
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 385 reviews

The Lodge at Chichen Itza

A World Class jungle resort in the heart of Chichen Itza. Bungalows built in traditional Mayan style with handcarved mohagony woods, stone, native marble, hand made stained glass and thatch. Oriented for maximum privacy and the best of views, bungalows are clustered around secluded swimming pools, created for guests wishing to commune with nature. All colaborators are native Maya.The resort has been named 3 times by National Geographic Traveler as "One of the 100 hotels we Love" and in their December 2011 "One of our loved 133 hotels in North America". Home to Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Sarah Brightman during their performances in Chichen Itza. The hotel has its own entrance to the archaeological site. Member of the Rain Forest Alliance.

Dont book at Mayaland

Reviewed By 395tamasn

They canceled on me the last minute. I couldn't contact them. After a week they sent me a message that they got overrun by armed thugs and they can't ensure my safety. Very disappointed in Mayaland, we had kidds to so we had ro find a place to stay. Of course we only got a expensive hotel, it not easy findin a place the last minute. Do nat book at Mayaland!

8. Mayan Bongalow

Calle 16 x 19 num 1 Xcalacoop, Chichen Itza 97756 Mexico
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

AC, WiFi, near Chichen Itza, great host! You won't be disappointed!

Reviewed By Socalbla

Luis was an amazing host, just like all the reviews say. He helped us out the entire stay suggesting the best times to go to Chichen Itza, best places to eat. Oh, and the air conditioning works great. If you are looking for a place to stay near Chichen Itza, experience something different, this is your place! Highly recommend!

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