Hotel Puerto Holbox Beach Front sits on its own stretch of beach on Avenida Pedro Joaquin Coldwell, close to the baseball park and about two minutes on foot from the main beach. The main square and the church are around six minutes away, which gives you the unusual combination of a private-beach feel and a walkable village. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace, a restaurant and a bar or lounge, and a free continental breakfast served each morning in the middle of the morning. Rooms have air conditioning, and guests can choose between ocean-view, garden-view and beachfront categories, from doubles for two to rooms that sleep four. Free self parking is available, and horseback riding can be arranged, which suits a place with a beach as its front yard.
Rooms
The line-up includes a Standard Room with two double beds and ocean view, a garden-view room with two double beds, Deluxe rooms with a king bed and either sea or garden views, and a Beach Front View room with a king and a double bed for four. Families and groups of friends can use the two-bed rooms, while couples can pick a king.
Because room categories differ in view and position, ask for the one you want when you reserve. There is no elevator, so tell the hotel if stairs are a problem, and note that rollaway beds are not available.
Location and getting around
The hotel is a short walk from the sand, the square and the church, and the whale shark pier and tour operators are within a golf cart ride or a pleasant walk. A shuttle to the area and one to the ferry terminal are offered for a surcharge, which is useful when you arrive on the last boat with luggage.
The front desk keeps limited hours in the evening, so confirm your arrival time in advance if you land late. Check-in runs from the afternoon until late evening, with no after-hours check-in, and check-out is before noon. Free Wi-Fi is limited to some public areas, so do not count on streaming from your room.
Who it suits and good to know: couples and families who want a beachfront setting at a mid-range price, travellers who prize cleanliness and friendly service, and anyone who wants a pool and garden to relax between lagoon tours. It is less suited to guests who need late-night staff support, an adults-only atmosphere or pet-friendly rooms, since pets are not allowed.
Guests give it very good marks across cleanliness, location, staff and facilities, but read recent comments about the room you choose, as scores differ between categories. Free cancellation is offered on select rates, with exclusions, so check the terms before you commit. Reserve early for dry-season holidays and long weekends, and bring repellent for the evenings, as on most of the island.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Horseback riding
Good questions
Is Hotel Puerto Holbox on the beach?+
Yes, it has its own stretch of beach, and the main square and church are about six minutes on foot.
Is breakfast included?+
A free continental breakfast is served each morning, though terms can vary by rate, so check when you book.
Is the front desk open late?+
Front desk hours are limited in the evening and there is no after-hours check-in, so confirm your arrival time in advance.
