Casa Mexicana is the downtown pick. It stands at number 457 on the waterfront boulevard in Colonia Centro, in a five-floor building with 88 rooms, and the central plaza is about five minutes on foot. The airport is about eight minutes away by car, and the ferry and cruise areas are close. Expedia lists two room types, deluxe rooms with a city view or terrace and deluxe rooms with a balcony and ocean view, each around 269 square feet, and many have a private balcony or terrace. Rooms have air conditioning, premium bedding, a television, a safe, a desk and a refrigerator, and free WiFi covers the property. There is an outdoor pool, with a lobby-front waterfall, a separate children's pool, sun loungers and a poolside bar. A free English breakfast is served daily on the terrace.
Location and getting around: staying in town means you can walk to dinner, shops and the waterfront, and use taxis for the beaches and parks. The ferry and cruise piers are a short walk or ride, so it is a convenient base for day trips and for anyone arriving from Playa del Carmen. Walking is easy and flat. There is no beach at the hotel, so you travel to a beach club or park for sand, which suits visitors who plan to spend their days out on reef trips.
The rooms and the vibe: the rooms are comfortable and compact, and the balcony rooms with an ocean view are worth requesting. The style is simple, friendly and Mexican, and it caters to couples, small families and divers who want to be near the downtown dive shops. Pets are not allowed, and there is no on-site parking, so use taxis rather than a rental car.
Good to know: breakfast is free and served from early morning until late morning, and most guests rate it well, though one found it average. The pool is the social heart of the property, and a reviewer noted it could use more shade. Traffic noise from the boulevard can reach front rooms, so ask for a higher floor or a room at the back if you are a light sleeper. Casa Mexicana is a smart mid-range choice for first-timers who value walkability and a pool over a private beach. Pair it with a Palancar snorkel trip and a visit to the island museum.
Why stay here
- ✓Walk to the plaza and waterfront
- ✓Outdoor pool with waterfall
- ✓Children pool
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Free English breakfast
- ✓Balcony and terrace rooms
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Eight minutes by car to the airport
Good questions
Is Casa Mexicana walkable to restaurants?+
Yes, it is in Colonia Centro on the waterfront boulevard, with the central plaza about five minutes on foot.
Does it have a beach?+
No, the hotel has a pool but no beach of its own. Guests go by taxi to beach clubs or parks.
Is breakfast included and is there parking?+
A free English breakfast is served daily according to Expedia, and there is no on-site parking.
