La Galuna Bacalar is in the Mario Villanueva Madrid neighbourhood, about a two-minute walk from the lagoon and five minutes on foot from the Ecological Park. It has an outdoor pool, free parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace or balcony in many rooms. Rooms are Deluxe Rooms with two queen beds that sleep four, and a Deluxe Suite with a king bed and jetted tub. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across about 320 reviews, the latest dated October 2026. It offers the best value of the five stays here and works as a practical base for tours.
Location and getting around
The zócalo and the Fort of San Felipe are each about a fifteen-minute walk, or 0.8 miles, which makes it the easiest of the five to reach on foot from the centre. The Ecological Park is five minutes on foot, and Chetumal airport is about 40 minutes by car.
Rooms
The Deluxe Rooms have two queen beds, a rainfall shower, free bottled water and toiletries, and a 40-inch smart TV, and some have a balcony. The Deluxe Suite adds a king bed and a jetted tub for couples. Rooms are well sized for four, which makes it a strong choice for families on a budget.
Good to know
Continental breakfast is charged separately. The lowest category score from guests is for amenities, at 8.6, and a small number of reviews mention a shower that cut out and food that was good but not great. Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am. The hotel is not on the water itself, so you walk to the lagoon for swimming or head out on a tour. It suits budget travellers, families and anyone who wants to stay close to town.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Terrace or balcony rooms
- ✓Free bottled water
- ✓Rainfall showers
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
A continental breakfast is offered for a surcharge rather than included. Confirm current prices when you reserve.
Can I walk to the town centre?+
The zócalo and fort are about a fifteen-minute walk away. The Ecological Park is closer, at about five minutes.
Is it on the lagoon?+
No, it is about a two-minute walk from the water. Many guests swim at nearby docks or go out on tours.
