Casa Iguana Holbox sits in the Lazaro Cardenas area of the island, about a one-minute walk from Holbox Beach and roughly six minutes on foot from the main square, the church and the Holbox letters. That position is the hotel's strength: you can leave the golf cart behind and walk to the sand, the plaza and dinner, which is how most people prefer to spend a few days on a car-free island. The property has two outdoor pools and a separate children's pool, a rare combination on Holbox, plus an on-site spa, a restaurant called El Huacalito that serves breakfast and lunch, free Wi-Fi in the rooms and air conditioning throughout. Free self parking is a useful extra for anyone who arrives with a vehicle on the mainland side, and bike rentals are available for pedalling along the sandy streets.
Rooms
The choices include a Standard Room with a king bed and beach view for two guests, a Double Room with a queen bed, and a Quadruple Room with two queen beds for up to four, so couples, friends and small families all have a fit. Ask for a room with a view when you reserve, and mention if you need quiet, because a hotel this close to the beach and the village can hear some evening music. Breakfast is described as continental, though terms vary by rate, so confirm what is included when you book rather than assuming.
Location and getting around
Holbox has no private cars and its streets are sand, so the walkable position matters. The whale shark pier is within about ten minutes, boat tours leave from the pier area, and the village restaurants, ice cream shops and murals are all close. The hotel can usually arrange the lagoon boat trip to Punta Mosquito and the bird islands, the glow-in-the-dark night kayak and horseback rides on the beach, so you do not need to plan every excursion from home.
Check how you will reach the hotel from the Chiquila ferry, because golf cart taxis are the normal way to arrive with luggage.
Who it suits and good to know: families who want a pool for the children, couples looking for a comfortable base without a luxury price, and groups of friends who like to share a quad room. It is less suited to travellers who want an adults-only retreat or a very quiet corner of the island, since this part of the village is lively. Check-in begins in the afternoon and runs late, with limited late arrival hours, and check-out is at noon.
Pets are not allowed. Guests rate it highly, but read recent comments about the specific room type, and look at the cancellation terms, because free cancellation is offered on select rates only. Rates climb in the dry-season holidays and long weekends, so reserve early, and remember that weather and sargassum can change the beach from week to week.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools and a children's pool
- ✓On-site spa
- ✓Restaurant for breakfast and lunch
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓One minute to the beach
Good questions
How far is Casa Iguana from the beach?+
About a one-minute walk to Holbox Beach, and roughly six minutes to the main square and church.
Does it have a pool for children?+
Yes. There are two outdoor pools and a separate children's pool.
Is breakfast included?+
A continental breakfast is described with the hotel, but terms vary by rate, so check when you book.
