Mia Bacalar Luxury Resort and Spa sits on the lagoon shore on the highway south of town, one minute on foot from the water. It is the most resort-like stay in Bacalar, with an outdoor pool, a spa offering facials, hot stone massage and body scrubs, a gym with yoga classes, a marina, a poolside bar and its own restaurant, HUNAB KU, serving all day. A free continental breakfast is included. Rooms range from partial-lake-view doubles to large lagoon-view suites. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across about 300 reviews, with the best scores for location, and the lowest for service and restaurant consistency.
Location and getting around
The resort is on Carretera Federal Bacalar-Xtomoc, with the Fort of San Felipe about a seven-minute drive away and Cenote Azul and Cenote Cocalitos about ten minutes. Chetumal airport is roughly 42 minutes by car, and the resort offers an airport shuttle on request for a fee. Expect to use taxis or a hire car for sightseeing, since the town centre is not within easy walking distance, but the marina and lagoon make it easy to stay put.
Rooms
The choices include the Ixchel, a 355 square foot king room with a partial lake view, the Deluxe Room with a lagoon view at about 592 square feet, the Luxe Saasil Room with two double beds and a garden view at about 605 square feet, and the Grand Jeex Suite, a lagoon-view king suite of about 807 square feet. The bigger suites suit couples and small families, and the Ixchel is the entry point to the property.
Good to know
Reviews are mixed on value. Several guests felt the property was expensive and mentioned fees they did not expect, and others noted inconsistent restaurant food, slow service, an air-conditioning smell, mosquitoes at the pool, a narrow spiral staircase to some rooms and watercraft that were not working. Ask about all charges when you reserve, request a ground-level room if stairs concern you, and bring insect repellent. Pets are allowed for a fee. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at noon.
Why stay here
- ✓Lagoon-front location
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Gym with yoga classes
- ✓Marina and poolside bar
- ✓On-site restaurant HUNAB KU
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Free parking and WiFi
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
A free continental breakfast is listed for guests. Confirm the current terms and any surcharges when you reserve.
How far is it from Bacalar town?+
The fort is about seven minutes by car and Cenote Azul about ten minutes. You will usually take a taxi or drive.
Are pets allowed?+
Yes, pets are accepted for a fee per stay, with service animals exempt. Confirm the policy and cost with the resort before travelling.
