Bacalar 102 Hotel

“Not as bad as older reviews lead on”

I just checked in last night and I am here for 5 nights, but thought I’d write a review now since there are not any recent ones and some of the feedback left is inaccurate now. I was a little worried to book this place but needed something the same day and it was under $100 CAD per night for a plac… more

I just checked in last night and I am here for 5 nights, but thought I’d write a review now since there are not any recent ones and some of the feedback left is inaccurate now. I was a little worried to book this place but needed something the same day and it was under $100 CAD per night for a place I wasn’t planning on spending much time in anyways. Other reviews complained about the breakfast, but I just finished breakfast and it was excellent! Big bowl of fruit (papaya and pineapple) with honey and granola followed by eggs your choice (plain, with ham, with chorizo, Mexican and one other choice I didn’t understand— waiter doesn’t speak English and there is no actual menu) with toast and beans. Also got coffee that tasted great. Someone else complained about the wifi in their review and that’s also now inaccurate, it’s fast and reliable. The complaint about the walls being paper thin is correct, however, I also think it’s more the doors not being sealed and the windows being single pane and probably not well sealed either. You can literally hear people talking at the pool when you’re in your room. Luckily the other guests were all quiet last night so I wasn’t bothered by anyone, but the highway traffic noise is pretty bad. I listened to semi trucks pass by all night. Water pressure is terrible, but there’s hot water!! The shampoo provided in a pump in the shower I’m pretty sure is hand wash, and there’s no conditioner, lotion or anything else. Photos showed bottles of water, but I had none in my room. The toilet takes a very long time to refill, likely because there’s no water pressure. There is a large screened sliding window, but you’d have to have the window shade rolled up to get any breeze. Plus you’d be hearing even louder traffic noise. The AC worked, but seems to either be off or on so I was waking up to turn it on and then would have to turn it off again since you are only provided a single sheet as covers. Sheets are not overly soft, but are clean. The pillows definitely aren’t great and the mattress is firm. Can’t say I had the best sleep of my life, but this place will do. I’m staying here solo and the room is perfectly sized. If my husband was with me I know we’d be fine, but you’d definitely be on top of each other. Another reviewer was mad about the room size but it’s clearly listed as 15 sq. metres, not sure if they just didn’t know how small that is but it’s definitely small. Think cruise ship cabin. Was hoping I’d be able to walk into town, but you’d have to walk along the highway for a stretch and then cross it so not sure that is going to be possible. Pool is nice, the grounds are well kept and the room was clean. There is a front desk with someone always there, I’m quite sure. Overall I’m pretty happy with this place, just the highway traffic noise kind of ruins it.

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“There is real potential with some minor tweaks”

Vacation Review Budget First off, we do like to take vacations that are “luxurious” but we also take a lot of low budget trips to go away more often and see new places. This review is a budget review 2 things matter most to us 1 cleanliness and 2 a pool We are content with a basic room as long … more

Vacation Review Budget First off, we do like to take vacations that are “luxurious” but we also take a lot of low budget trips to go away more often and see new places. This review is a budget review 2 things matter most to us 1 cleanliness and 2 a pool We are content with a basic room as long as we have beds and a bathroom and they are clean (a TV is nice but we have devices to watch content on) Cleanliness rating 9 Room rating 5, the room with the sofa bed is too uncomfortable to sleep on and had weak water pressure and the AC leaked into the room, the rooms are small but that was expected. Room amenities, AC, TV Hotel/condo/VRBO rating 7 Amenities, pool Pool rating 10, good sun and shade as sun sets with warm water Staff rating 10 Restaurant rating/options, n/a Location to things, a lot close but has to be driven/taxi If you’re looking for budget, I would and wouldn’t recommend, if you need the sofa bed it’s impossible to sleep on If you can share a double or are single I’d go back This review does not take restaurant food in the consideration There are plenty of (excellent) options nearby in driving distance

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