Nilu Cancun Zona Hotelera By Selina

“Not the Typical Hostel Experience”

This was my first hostel of my trip, and I think it’s worth knowing that people shouldn’t expect the usual hostel experience here. I stayed in a private room, which did the job, but the room itself wasn’t anything special. The main downside was that the hostel felt very quiet and there was hardly … more

This was my first hostel of my trip, and I think it’s worth knowing that people shouldn’t expect the usual hostel experience here. I stayed in a private room, which did the job, but the room itself wasn’t anything special. The main downside was that the hostel felt very quiet and there was hardly anyone around. The staff were friendly and helpful, but I was hoping to meet other travellers and have more of a social hostel atmosphere. There were a few welcome drink events advertised, but they seemed to mainly have staff there, so I didn’t end up joining. Overall, it was fine for a place to sleep, but if you’re looking for a lively hostel where you’ll easily meet people, this probably isn’t the one.

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“A quiet relaxed spot in the hotel zone, close to everything”

My room was clean, no problems with the A/c or anything else. It smelled fresh. Water in the shower wasnt very warm and it didnt drain well so not incredible shower wise but thats no biggie. My room face the lagoon and was blissfully quiet even though its spring break and the hotel is right in the… more

My room was clean, no problems with the A/c or anything else. It smelled fresh. Water in the shower wasnt very warm and it didnt drain well so not incredible shower wise but thats no biggie. My room face the lagoon and was blissfully quiet even though its spring break and the hotel is right in the party zone. The pool is well maintained, the grounds are BEAUTIFUL, extremely well cared for. The guant murals and the nighttime lighting really add to it. There are iguanas wandering the grounds, a beautiful view of the sunset over the lagoon, lots of local birds, and crocodiles in the lagoon too! Staff was friendly and helpful. This place had a very casual vibe. I always felt safe. They also have a lockbox for valuables at the front desk, as there are no room-safes. Its a short walk to two great public beaches! I had a great time swimming on the ocean nearby, playa caracol is calm and warm and perfect for a swim. It was a bit odd that when I went during spring break it seemed to be so empty. I never saw more than 5 people at a time. But that was perfect for me as i went there to relax. The music they play at the pool was great, none of that top 40 crap. Many beautiful spots for selfies. The restaurant is expensive, and the dish i got there was overpriced and completely flavorless. Nobody seemed to ever be using the common areas indoors such as the kitchen. None of the daily activities posted on the TVs existed, there was no yoga or anything else happening around me. The thing that really was not good though is they have a rule of no outside food except in the kitchen. And the restaurant almost never has anyone there attending it. I was told on checkin that i was not allowed to eat or drink by the pool or in my own room?? That really killed it for me, and I had to spend time wandering around in the heat trying to find a reasonably priced meal. My stay would have been a lot more relaxing if I would have been allowed to bring some snacks from the nearby grocery store and eat by the pool or in the gardens. I think they either need to change that policy or greatly expand what is available to eat on-site. All in all this is a very underrated hotel with an incredible price. Thank you for a wonderful stay, I plan to come back with my family again someday. -Leslie miller

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“Long weekend in Cancun”

stayed at Selina Nilu in Cancun and would definitely recommend it. The location is prime – close to some of the best clubs and really beautiful beaches. There’s a huge supermarket nearby for groceries, a massive souvenir shop, and easy access to buses to and from the airport, as well as local buses… more

stayed at Selina Nilu in Cancun and would definitely recommend it. The location is prime – close to some of the best clubs and really beautiful beaches. There’s a huge supermarket nearby for groceries, a massive souvenir shop, and easy access to buses to and from the airport, as well as local buses around the area. You really can’t beat the convenience. The hotel itself is beautifully designed – they’ve done a great job with the overall aesthetic. My room was large, airy, and faced the lagoon, which was absolutely lovely. There’s a big swimming pool where people can hang out all day, plus a nice bar and restaurant area where you can play board games or pool. I had breakfast there twice and lunch once, and the food was top-notch – genuinely very good. They also run a WhatsApp group where they post daily activities, so there’s always something going on in the afternoon or evening, like karaoke, board games, cinema nights, or yoga. It creates a really fun, social atmosphere. The only thing to note is that on Friday and Saturday nights the music goes on until quite late, so if you’re a light sleeper like me, bring earplugs. I had mine, so it wasn’t a problem at all. Overall, I found it to be an affordable option in a fantastic location in Cancun, and I would happily stay there again.

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“Nicely the Bartender made our trip fun!”

Nicely the bartender was amazing. She is very kind, attentive, and she is the reason we had fun at his hostel. The bar was very good prices and nice visually. The bad part about this hostel is that the rooms are very dirty, there’s mosquitos that fly around in the bathrooms, and our ac wasn’t worki… more

Nicely the bartender was amazing. She is very kind, attentive, and she is the reason we had fun at his hostel. The bar was very good prices and nice visually. The bad part about this hostel is that the rooms are very dirty, there’s mosquitos that fly around in the bathrooms, and our ac wasn’t working in our hostel. The only reason we would come back to this place is for Nicely!

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