Jáalk'ab Cabañas

very nice hosts. You could rent bicycles, a parasol and a canoe for free. Well-kept facility in a family style

Traveled with kids. The hotel is simple and it only has the basics… but that was the main idea for us: a simple eco friendly place where kids and us could have a simple time. Highly recommend the beach at the end of the road (drive there). Great couple of days, and for city kids, this was a great experience.

We live in the city and just wanted to get away for a few days. The cabañas are rustic, simple and cozy. We had a fridge, microwave, hot water, wifi, TV, hammocks and our own lawn chairs. There is a place to hang up your wet clothes behind your cabaña. There is a BBQ grill on the premises as well as several games that you can play with your family and friends (e.g. ping pong, badminton, soccer ball). The guy who checked us in was super nice and very accommodating. He helped us out whenever we needed anything. Overall, it was a great stay for us. The only downside is that there are no banks close by, no ATMs and very few places in Chelem and Chuburna accept credit card. So, make sure you bring cash. Also, I had booked the hotel online, but when we reached, I had to pay the full price in cash as well. I was told that even when you book online, your credit card only gets used to hold your reservation; it does not actually get charged. So, I had to pay in cash, and when I checked later, it was true though, my card never did get charged. Just keep that in mind. Because, like I said, you need to bring extra cash. One more thing, we also felt very safe. The cops have to pass every two hours, and at times, they actually park right on the premises for extended periods.