The host is always very friendly, present in the place. We are very satisfied with the human quality of the staff.
The view is unbeatable, the lagoon is beautiful, they lend you the kayaks to be able to row through the lagoon. The room neat and clean, with the necessary things to eat. All very well. My only regret is that the bathroom had a very strong odor.
Sergio's friendliness, room comfort and perfect access to the lagoon, with a nice dock and facilities.
It is a bit far from the center if you are not driving.
the view of the lagoon is exceptional, the wonderful host is very accommodating, a comfortable bed and a stable wifi
noisy air conditioning
magnificent garden overlooking the lagoon with direct access to a pontoon. the sunrise is a must see. kayaks can be borrowed for free for a tour. the room is big enough and has a kitchenette and fridge.
a little out of the way, but there is access on foot to go to the city center. the room is a bit humid.
The location, the exteriors are magnificent, the kayak, the sunrise, the kindness and the discretion of the owner.
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Easy to park, access to the lagoon with pontoon, kayaks available
A real haven of peace that invites you to relax. place very well maintained by the owner, many relaxation areas, great swimming pool with magnificent views of the lagoon.
the lack of equipment in the kitchen, it was complicated to cook because of the lack of utensils
the outside is very nice. only 4 apartments in this residence which makes the place very intimate and friendly.
the lack and dilapidation of equipment. the dilapidated state of the rooms.
the equipment, the location and the welcome of Sergio and his wife
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The location is very convenient 2 km from the center. The garden is very pretty and maintained. The pontoon on the lagoon with Transat, hammocks, swings is ideal, both for a nap and for sunrises. There are 4 canoes available that the owners lend. In the morning there is coffee prepared in the garden kitchen, very practical The animals 3 dogs, 1 cat are always in the garden, they are adorable and discreet. The owners are very discreet, there are 4 possible rentals so the place is very quiet, the garden is closed, you feel at home. self. Even if we feel that some equipment has had better days, the owners are working every day to improve it. The place is simple and clean, which is exactly what we like. We are a family of 4 (2 teenagers) so we had to rent 2 rooms it was ideal for everyone.
Only downsides, the kitchen equipment: stove does not work, kitchen utensils not complete, therefore impossible to cook, on the other hand you can take away and reheat in the microwave and the cottames make noises
Absolutely everything ! A feeling of being at home! A MAGICAL place!!!! On the lagoon, 3min by car from the small center which is also very cute.
I have nothing to complain about it was MAGIC! Thank you for this stay!!
basic but functional room, very beautiful environment, well maintained with a pretty swimming pool and the pontoon on the lagoon which is really pleasant to be able to swim (paying access in town via beach club/restaurants) as well as free access kayaks. you must have a car to get around, the city center is accessible in a few minutes by car (it is easy to park in bacalar)
access via a track in poor condition (sure a short uphill section of around 50m), and poorly indicated access (no registration on the gate)
beautiful location on Lake Bacalar, were allowed to enter our rooms at 12.30, refrigerator and air conditioning were nice and bottles of water in the fridge, well cared for. At the swimming pool lovely sunbeds with cushions, the same as at the lake, but not so much. staff very helpful. Location is a bit difficult to find because the signpost is a bit vague on the side of the road, but otherwise a great stay!👍
Outside, in front of the room hard metal bench with nice chairs but not nice to sit on, got other chairs at the reception! No problem, ditto blanket. Everything else excellent.
place and situation
If proximity to the lagoon and facilities
exterior equipment view location and interior bedding
bathroom problem no hot water in the morning for the shower and strong smells of sewage selling from the bathroom
The view, the access to the lagoon, the very quiet place to rest and enjoy. Free kayaks for your use
I would only say that the internet access is not that good and that there is no restaurant in the villa but there are options to order and cook there.
very large and very comfortable bed. Direct access to the lagoon with kayaks available and 30 minutes away there is a crystalline color to walk with the kayak calmly.
bring repellent because since the lagoon is so close it is full of mosquitoes, they devoured me. the kayaks are old, some broken without a back quite uncomfortable. The water taps are very old and in poor condition and the pressure is almost nil. the freezer does not freeze because it is saturated with ice, it must be cleaned.
very good location everything close. the dock the pool. the amenities. Mr. Pancho who received us very kind. cayac all excellent, I would go again.
Just invest at the entrance that is on the road, the descent is very ugly. and put up your town sign again.
Access to the lagoon, the pontoon where we were able to rest alone, the free loan of kayaks, the garden and the large terraces adjoining the rooms.
The rooms are humid (yes, it is The climate but the smell is not pleasant) and old fashioned. Near the main road but that does not prevent you from sleeping it's just a shame during the day.
the location, the equipment available, the large room, the value for money, the parking lot... the living environment, the garden, the clean swimming pool and the comfortable bedding. and this fabulous lake of water has 30 degrees so gentle on the skin. the top pontoon, calm.! morning coffee available. 4 rooms only.. deserves 4 or 5 nights. fridge
very basic but large rooms, chip and without decoration, low-end plastic tables, kitchen utensils almost absent and very low-end or even old. random and low-speed WiFi. no telephone network (none of the 3 major operators). missing microwave oven.!
The view of the lagoon, the pool and the Kayaks available
Only the way to enter is in bad condition
Access to the lagoon for swimming. Free loan of kayak and paddle. Coffee available in the morning. Air conditioning. Comfortable and large bed.
Lack of kitchen equipment (cloth, colander, etc.). You need a car to get there and to be able to move to the center of bacalar.
access to the pontoon and the lagoon
spartan kitchen equipment
Access to the lake and kayak loan is really great. Correct for the price-quality ratio. vehicle essential, far from the center but quiet.
A very nice dog is attached with a very short leash to the door of the owners' house from morning to evening, and maybe even at night when others are free. It breaks the heart. A very negative point for us. The outdated bathroom linen needs to be changed.
The room is very spacious and clean, the space at the foot of the lagoon is very nice. The hotel has a privileged view
Some of the appliances were not working at the moment, to get to the hotel the entrance or street is difficult to access.
There was no breakfast, good location, good value for money, good accommodation.
That the dogs are loose!!
the best thing about it is the tranquility and access to the lagoon
To get to the center you need to take a taxi.
Great location. Lots of activities to do in the villa. The hotel and rooms are excellent. Access to the lagoon, kayaks, pool.
Very good accommodation with access to the lagoon. They have kayaks you can take whenever you want. They also have coffee and the place is very quiet and beautiful.
You need a car to get to the center of Bacalar.
Location next to the lagoon, quiet, you can go out with the Kayak when you want, coffee available in the morning. Parking on site, by car it is close to the center of the village.
The apartment would need reform, it looks old, some towels in very poor condition, the kitchen with few utensils and very old, we expected something better with that price.
This facility is a gem! You can easily stay there for a whole week and not get bored! They have direct access to the lake, sunbeds and access to kayaks for free. In addition, there is a swimming pool and lots of different attractions on the premises! You can also make friends with two dogs and a cat that live there. The room was clean and equipped with everything needed to prepare meals. I definitely recommend!
Friends had a small infestation of ants because they left food on the table. The owner sprayed the interior with insecticide and it was impossible to stay in the room for some time, clothes and things smelled of insecticide afterwards. The lady who was responsible for the facility (?) drank alcohol in the garden from the very morning, it was impossible to communicate with her.
Frankly, very good value for money, access to the lagoon and friendly staff. Fully equipped. We had a problem with hot water and a leak in the A/C but the manager fixed the problem right away which was great.
A bit far from the center on foot better to have a car.
lagoon location unlimited access to kayaks and kayaks swimming pool nice garden
too dilapidated interior, lack of renovation the owner is physically present, but not enough advice/spontaneous explanations
Very nice studio on the outskirts of Bacalar. Better to have a car to enjoy the surroundings. Providing kayaks is really nice. Good swimming pool. Nice to have lunch looking at the lagoon.
The cleanliness of the place, the kindness and excellent treatment of both us and our pets, being able to have a kayak in perfect condition at no extra cost. The location is very good as it is right at the entrance to Bacalar and the lagoon in the area is very calm.
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Direct access to the lagoon and free loan of kayaks and paddles. The rooms are large.
A renovation would do the establishment "good". The equipment is limited to the bare minimum. There was no hot water either and the toilets did not smell very good (but this is perhaps due to the fact that it rained a lot the first day of our stay).
Beautiful place located in a very quiet area and with a pier right next to it, down the stairs. We had breakfast overlooking the lagoon, and then we left a few canoes that the hotel has. The rooms are simple but very clean. And the guy who runs the hotel is very friendly and nice. The pool is very beautiful, you swim with a view of the lagoon and the place has a lot of charm when dusk falls with all the little lights that light it up.
We liked everything
location
the water pressure of the sinks and shower
surroundings. location of the object
kitchen equipment, cleanliness in the facility.
The place is idyllic. Small, fairly quiet guest house with seating areas dotted around the garden. The pool is nice, the rooms are spacious, the beds are very comfortable. We really appreciated the tranquility of this place.
Hot water is not always available, but that also makes the place charming.
The view is incredible, sunrise hut, free kayaks, swimming pool, free morning coffee.
Air conditioning leaves a lot to be desired due to noise and lack of hot water.
Small hotel. Our room was very large and very clean. Many animals roam the hotel's garden. Our children were delighted and so were we. Peacock, chickens, dogs, etc. We enjoyed watching them or petting them. On the edge of the lagoon but away from Bacalar which means you need to take a car to go and eat. Otherwise, only the restaurant of the neighboring hotel. Family atmosphere with other hotel guests. We regretted that we did not speak Spanish in order to be able to communicate with the very nice boss.
The pool was greenish, we didn't swim. Many things are not supported, it's a shame because this place could be a little paradise. Faucets and showers clogged with limestone. Water does not flow from the tap. No daily room service. But the price suits us.
Location and comfort of the place
There is no hot water in the bathroom
That it includes kayaks and is at the foot of the lagoon is great. The pool is also very good
It is impossible to describe this site without errors. Spacious rooms with refrigerator, mini-cooker and utensils. All rooms have a small terrace with table and chairs. Very well maintained setting with swings, hammocks, BBQ table, very nice swimming pool and beautifully equipped sun loungers. What about a jetty with direct access to the lake? Simply spectacular, watching the sun rise from the sun loungers on the pier, you feel like you are in a parallel universe. They have a kayak for the use of tenants for free, which we use to the fullest. The surroundings invite you to have a picnic in the open air and admire the stars.
While this wasn't a problem for us, I find that if you don't have your own car, the location is far from the city center and access is difficult. In our case, I rated the location as ideal because it was easy to get to town by car for shopping and visiting, and the villas gave us the peace of mind we wanted and privileged access to the lake.
Everything you asked above
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The pontoon in the lagoon is indeed the main asset of the hotel. Super quiet and relaxing hotel Has a pool, kayak
We loved the location, with direct access to the marina which makes this accommodation worth more than the price you pay, the right room with two comfortable beds and a small kitchen. The pool is cool! Very cool at night. @happytravelkids
magnificent view of the lagoon, in addition, the price includes the rental of kayaks and paddles
Very noisy due to dogs in the garden
Villas Karalv are located in a dream enclave. The facilities are just great and the service is 100 points. Not only is it the perfect place to relax and enjoy Bacalar, but the friendliness, attention and care of its owners make it a great place. No doubt in Bacalar, Villa Caralv. Thank you Sergio and Mirka for such wonderful attention.
Everything is fine
It looks like a relative's house. It is quiet and comfortable. They will lend you kayaks and paddles. You can cook roast beef and the pool is comfortable and beautiful. In the morning you can treat yourself to coffee. I also liked the puppies, though one was tied, I don’t know why.
That the birds were locked up and that there was nothing at the entrance to indicate the villa. There are IDs outside but when you arrive you only see the gate without any indication. It wasn't a problem for me, but if you're coming without a car, it can be a little tricky to get around because it's almost at the exit of Bacalar.
It was perfect 😍 The bed is big and comfortable, there is enough equipment, there are kayaks, parking and the best staff 👌
The water pressure is very low, but this is often the case in Mexico.
Good value for money.
There are 6 peacocks in a cage that scream all night. So, if you want to sleep well, I would wish you good luck. I even find it unacceptable.
really nice hotel very nice staff perfect location because on the lakeside we were able to take kayaks and cross the lake for one day. Thanks
The room is already good, with a large bed, clean, with a small terrace and windows to the trees. But what makes it perfect is the kayak dock.
It is not central, so you can walk to the city center in half an hour. If I had bikes, that would be great. Looks like I have them in service.
INCREDIBLE place to enjoy the sunrise over the lagoon. You will also enjoy the private pontoon and swimming pool. The bed was xxxxl and very comfortable
The place was magical with great facilities
Good. The location was great, the tranquility. Nice outdoor area at the house to sit together. Good Wi-Fi. Beds good.
Inventory was old, little kitchen inventory.
Everything is good. The place is very quiet and peaceful, far enough from the center of Bacalar. The view of the lagoon is very beautiful, you can use everything to have a good time with your family. children swim safely. The room is comfortable and spacious, good value for money. Sergio and his family are very friendly.
Deafening! We had a great time. Very beautiful exterior, great view of the lagoon, there are even peacocks. Large, clean room. Coffee and biscuits available. Water in the fridge when we arrived.
Shower with low flow No cleaning during stay. Few kitchen utensils. Far from the center but 30 to 50 pesos for a taxi to the pueblo.
charming hotel in an upscale and friendly environment
Reception, pool and pontoon overlooking the lagoon. Providing kayaks.
Forced to take a car to get to the center
perfect ! Excellent value for money and quality. access to the lagoon with a kayak for free! very friendly staff! very beautiful view! everything you need for a great holiday
difficulty accessing hot water
The location, the comfort of the facilities, the beautiful view of the lagoon, and all the facilities they offer.
The hot water didn't always work and the pressure was sometimes bad.
The site is perfect. The room is spacious, with its own bathroom, small kitchen, TV, comfortable bed, fan and air conditioning. This place has a small pier with swings and kayaks that you can borrow for free. My bus left at 11pm in Palenque and I was allowed to leave my bags and stay put after check out. Everyone is super friendly. Very grateful for everything, the best place to rest before continuing the route.
The only thing I can get out of this is that it's outside of Bacalar and there's nothing nearby, so you have to bring your purchased food. You need to get there by car or taxi, you can also walk, but it will take about half an hour.
Good view of the lagoon. very calm atmosphere. Good cleanliness in all common areas in the premises. It is “understandable” that due to the pandemic there was not much interaction with the staff. Be careful, it is important to have a car to facilitate the transfer from the hotel to the city.
There was a very strong smell of "glue" or "silicone" in the bathroom...
View of the lagoon, swimming pool, free kayak and paddle rentals, the kitchen is good for cooking in the evening when you don't feel like going out.
Pier
It has a very good view, it is the perfect place to relax, just what I was looking for.
that the puppies cried a lot at night
The hostel is clean and well equipped (the only one with a fridge in the room that we found during our whole trip). Spacious room with two double beds, kitchen and bathroom with hot water. The setting is beautiful. They have a garden with tables, a pool, a barbecue and a pier in the lagoon with sun loungers, hammocks and a pose photo swing ;). Wifi works pretty well for a standard at these prices. They offer pedal boats and kayaks for free (with a life jacket if you want). We sailed to the Pirate Canal which was not bad, although the winds in the area make the water move twice a day (ask the locals about this, especially if you don't have much experience). While it is 10 km. rowing tour!! To the main tourist area (cenoye azul) and from there to the north about 6 km by bike with gentle slopes in general. There are two very friendly dogs that, although they bark at you at first, are not aggressive and will let you pass if you walk calmly. !
Of the minuses (yes, perfection does not exist) it is quite far from the center (about 2.5 km.) And it is convenient to come here with food from the center of Bacalar. There are no bars or supermarkets nearby. The same if you want to rent a bike. These services (sale of food at grocery prices, rental of bicycles or motorcycles) they could receive in the future, as well as laundry services. oh! The entrance is not indicated, and you are standing at the door, doubting if you are there (ideally, there would be a sign).
framework! Private parking Wi-fi small kitchenette in the room but minimalist equipment
view from the balcony on the right
the large bedroom with fridge, microwave, coffee maker. Good shower. the Creole hut side with its tropical vegetation. The mole with its swings in the lagoon.
road noise. the distance from the center requires a car. the swimming pool very nice but not sunny and especially with an electric porthole which hangs at the end of its cable. the filtration didn't work either. the requested taxi never arrived.
The location of the hotel is excellent if you are by car, because it is outside the city and, above all, with access to the lagoon (an important point). In our opinion, it was a haven of calm, because it was very cozy, calm and peaceful. The garden is relaxing and being able to land under the jetty at the end of the day is great! The bedroom is spacious and bright with a living/kitchen area.
The smell of sewage in the bathroom, but with open ventilation disappears. Lack of appliances in the kitchen. A kettle would be great.
From here you have a beautiful view of the lagoon. They will lend you kayaks. Good value for money
The beds are very uncomfortable. The location is not that close to the center of Bacalar.
Very friendly staff Pool and lagoon access including kayak paddle Comfortable Very clean, room cleaned every day Small kitchen/fridge
Just bad isolation.. woke up in the morning to neighbor doing work or listening to music on phone at 7 am, noisy neighbors in the evening (but not the hotel's fault) Little pressure in the shower
This is a place of absolute peace. Since we arrived, we feel very relaxed sitting in front of the lagoon on that beautiful jetty they have. We would like to stay at least one more night. Very pleasant atmosphere. Lots of space inside the hotel, swimming pool, terrace, swing... We were given a paddle and a kayak and arrived at the Pirate Canal. Good experience. Thanks to the staff for all their guidance.
It was our best stay in Mexico. Intimate, quiet, with access to water from a small pier. Excitable owners, let us into the area at 4 am! Clean, tidy, with a kitchenette.
amenities, staff, kayaks, very good value for money, room size, very good wi-fi
I didn't have a dryer or a blanket
Superb establishment, the staff is very friendly, the studios are really clean and the location is exceptional! A little far from the center, perfect for relaxing with access to the lagoon, free kayaking and everything you need to cook. Well done everything was perfect! Don't forget to plan something to cook because there is no restaurant here! absolute calm
The hotel pontoon with lagoon access and kayaks available
The reception does not exist. There is never anyone. For check out either. There are dogs on the property that bark at you as soon as you enter. It's out of the center so you need a car or plan the daily taxi rides. At night there is no light so it is dangerous for the bike. Too bad there is no breakfast or staff on site simply
little dock
There was a bad smell in the bathroom
Furnishings, spacious room, cooking and cooling equipment, incredible garden overlooking the lagoon, secure parking and the friendliness of the owner.
Too little pressure in the shower, but that's typical of Mexico.
location, view, setting, animals... after a disastrous stay in Playa del Carmen, Bacalar has clearly softened the heart of this journey. the owners are polite and friendly. I arrived much earlier than the scheduled time and don't worry, they gave me my room right away.
Bed and no blanket.
We really liked it, so much so that my son did not want to leave, the place is very convenient, although not close to the center, everything is no more than 10 minutes by car. We liked that it has access to a lagoon with a beautiful jetty. Super friendly staff.
I liked the view nothing more
I did not like the bed 🛌 nor the bedding, quite ugly and old If I liked that I had to serve I did not like the frozen pool Manysssss mosquitoes 🦟 there are many everywhere they could fumigate!
FINISHES, EVERYTHING IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, THE PLACE GIVES A LOT OF PEACE, ITS FINISHING FOR COUPLES IS SUPER RECOMMENDED!!! THERE IS EVERYTHING YOU CAN RELAX... BEAUTIFUL DOCK AND POOL AT NIGHT!!!
NOTHING ALL VERY GOOD
It is located right on the shore of the lagoon, which is a plus. Very large room, very comfortable beds and plenty of hot water in the shower! The environment is beautiful and has many animals (dogs, cats, turkeys, chickens...) my kids didn't want to leave!!! We had a great time and I recommend it 100%
Nothing, everything is very good.
accommodation right on the shore of the lagoon with a pier and the opportunity to relax. very quiet location and kayaks were available.
The room was a little run down, in German you could say it needs renovation. There was not enough equipment for self-catering.
very nice place very quiet beautiful living room
access to the lagoon with kayaks, pedal boats, swings and sun loungers is a huge plus! we were able to see magnificent sunsets! very comfortable bedding very nice apartment really idyllic place we loved it! I recommend ++++++
eccentric (but very easy access by car) few cooking options but enough for us
Nice quiet place by the water. You can use kayaks for free and pets are allowed here. A 5-minute drive from the center of Bacalar (30 minutes walk).
The shower drain was not very clean and the air con was making a strange noise.
The bed was comfortable, the place was quiet and availability of kayaks and other things for water activities
The bathroom had a very strong smell of sewage.
It has everything you were looking for in Bacalar. Hotel with private beach, pool, many common areas to be, good view, pier, Kayaks, few rooms for more privacy and tranquility, with the advantages of a suite, coffee maker, etc. For a very good price you have things that others do not give you for much!
The cleaning of the room without being bad was not so detailed. If you do not bring a car it is a bit difficult to access services such as shops or the town but not impossible.
Helpful staff Kayaks to borrow for free Beautiful private jetty with hammocks/sunbeds
The attention of the owners is great... The facilities are spacious and clean, the pool is very neat and the hotel keeps it super clean
A little far from the center
The exterior is very beautiful with access to the pontoon and the swimming pool is great. Kayak available it's nice too!
The rooms are very old, the same for the bathroom with hot water in a variable way. Very little to cook with. The hotel is out of the way, impossible to go to Bacalar without a car.
Kayaks included
It has a wonderful pier, hammocks and swings and a very cool pool, you also have kayaks, vests and paddle surf at your disposal completely free of charge. Plus you can enjoy all this for yourself.
Very basic rooms and decoration, the manager's attention was a bit lacking for recommendations and so on, but he was very kind. The lagoon area is not the most beautiful
Pleasant welcome, good advice, very pretty and quiet place. Pretty swimming pool, pretty pontoon and provision of kayaks. Clean, bright and spacious studio
1 bit far from the center of bacalar, which requires taking a taxi when you don't have a car
The best thing about the accommodation is undoubtedly the outdoor patio area. The pool, the pier with swings and loungers overlooking the lagoon and you can use kayak for free.
The rooms are very old, they need a remodel. The air conditioning sounds a lot, the hot water and the Wi-Fi were not working very well. The bathroom had an unpleasant smell.
The places to relax.
Spacious rooms, pleasant swimming pool and possibility to borrow kayaks for free. Fridge and coffee maker in the rooms. Very discreet personal.
Establishment a little aging, no hot water in the rooms.
Everything very good, attention and service, I would return without a doubt