Hotel Posada San Juan is a delightful and welcoming hotel in Valladolid that I want to go back to…read moreagain and again. Located about a 10-minute walk south of the main square, this hotel is unassuming on the outside, but stunning when you walk in. The hallways are wide and airy, with lovely decor and details to make you feel calm and relaxed from the first moment. We booked a deluxe king room for 3 nights. Our room was a corner room on the second floor overlooking the pool. The room is spacious with a comfortable bed, a hammock (yes, a hammock in your room!), a large dresser and another cabinet for more surface area and storage, and a large and lovely bathroom. There is no bathtub, but the shower is amazing. The bathroom is partially "open air" with a rain shower head. Showering was quite a unique experience. Breakfast is included with your stay and it's awesome. There is self serve coffee, tea, and juices, and bread and fruit. You can choose an entree (choices are omelette, pancakes, waffle, huevos rancheros). The special is definitely a must try. It's served with warm tortillas, beans, and salsa. The hotel offers a few unique experiences. The one we took a part of was the Ek Balam guided tour and half day at a private cenote (YES!!! A *private* cenote to yourselves!). There is also a day trip to Rio Lagartos (nature reserve, pink sand beaches, and flamingos!), a cooking class, and a mixology class. The Ek Balam and cenote Chenxunan trip must be reserved in advance and it's only one group per day. The day trip includes transportation, cold water and soft drinks, a delicious multi-course meal at the cenote, and of course an entire cenote for you to enjoy for 3-4 hours! Our guide for Ek Balam, Juan, was a wonderful and knowledgeable gentleman who told us stories and details that really enriched our exploration of the ancient ruins. Ek Balam is not as popular as the nearby Chichen Itza but definitely worth a visit. The pyramid is climbable and features a very interesting excavated tomb with wonderfully preserved carvings. Cenote Chenxunan was absolutely gorgeous. The cenote is privately owned an they take great care to preserve the land. A lot of the popular cenotes in the area get hundreds and thousands of visitors a day. But this cenote gets up to 12-15 visitors a day. We saw the local flora and fauna thriving in this preserved area. The swim in the cenote was absolutely delightful and revitalizing. It's fairly large with a cave and many stalactites. We even saw a couple of owls and heard some bats! Our stay at Hotel Posada San Juan was amazing and if we're back in Valladolid, I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. All the staff were wonderful.

All of the reviews are completely accurate and then some. We stayed for 3 nights in June. The…read moreservice and property are excellent! Gabriel helped us even before we arrived, as I called him with a few questions. We stayed in the new building. The room and facility were clean and lovely. The outdoor shower was awesome! Breakfast was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel dogs were adorable. This is where we'll stay when we come back to Valladolid.

We stayed in this amazing boutique hotel Christmas 2019, and I can't say enough great things about…read moreit! Tucked in off the street, you would have no idea the gorgeous grounds and cabanas were back there. There is art created by local artists everywhere and swimming in the naturally heated cenote under the hotel can't be missed. The staff were amazing, welcoming and friendly-one even took the time to give me some Mayan language lessons (it is spoken extensively in this part of the Yucatan). But hands down my favorite part was their in house tequila! I kid you not, the smoothest, best tequila I have ever had! They give you a free shot when you arrive and sell it for $11(!) a bottle. We went home last year with 4 bottles, and even made a day trip there just last week to get more. The only down side is that you cannot walk to the main square from Zentik, but even with that, I don't imagine we will stay anywhere else on a trip to Vallodalid.

Extremely relaxing hotel. If you're trying to get away from the hustle and bustle of life I…read moredefinitely recommend. It's located in Valladolid, small quiet beautiful town in the heart of Quintana Roo. The main attraction is the zen environment this location has offered. The underground hot spring is perfect to relax and regroup. The ambiance is amazing. I also recommend their massages to top of your stay! Definitely will be returning and encourage you to visit especially after this awful pandemic.

The staff is very nice and hotel is clean. It's well located and there's plenty of parking…read more However, don't accept to stay in rooms by pool. It is way too loud. The food is very good, just be patient during breakfast time.

The hotel is just a few blocks from the main square and Ave de Los Frailes. We stayed for two…read morenights while visiting nearby ruins and cenotes. The food was very good and the cocktails were excellent. I definitely recommended staying here and spending time in Valladolid and the surrounding villages in addition to the usual spots like Chichén Itzá. One thing I would recommend to management: provide foam ear plugs to the guests. There are noisy dogs in the neighborhood and our room was above the kitchen which got a little noisy in the AM. We planned to get up early anyway so it worked out for us.

I am in awe of how kind and generous everyone was with us during our two night stay here. The rooms…read morewere clean and tidy, clean bathrooms. The staff was amazingly accommodating and lovingly kind. The breakfast provided diversity, while highlighting the Yucatán cuisine.

This place was amazing. It is right downtown. The room was nice and clean. The people who worked…read morethere were all awesome. There is wifi. They serve an wonderful breakfast every morning with the best coffee. Absolutely one of my favorite places I have ever stayed. Highly recommended. If I find myself in Vallodolid again this is where I will stay!

We stayed for two nights in March, and it was not bad…read more Positives + The beds were comfortable by my expectations of rock hard beds in Mexico. + The water was HOT and the pressure was great. + Location was easy to access from the main street in town and walking distance to the town center and lots of cute parks. + Private lot parking was great to have. Negatives - When we arrived, they charged us an extra $10 per night for a second guest, and then put us in a room with 2 queen beds versus a king as requested. I'm not sure if they thought we weren't a couple or if they didn't have our originally requested room ready. We probably should have inquired about this more. - In our room, the two beds didn't fit the space. You could barely squeeze by one in the doorway, and the other blocked the door to get to the balcony. - We were in room 19 on the second floor and at the end, so we had no wifi in our room at all. - No filtered water in a dispenser was available in the lobby. I might stay again, but I'd definitely compare other similarly priced area hotels.

Incredibly adorable budget friendly hotel 2 blocks from the main square in Valladolid. Room was…read morefine, AC worked, wifi was good, and the breakfast on the rooftop was amazing. The decor and the pool in the center of the hotel got me, so perfect. Stay here if you find yourself in Valladolid!

**Review (Restaurant Only):**…read more We visited the restaurant at this hotel with much higher expectations. While the setting is beautiful--the restaurant and the surrounding grounds are very nice--the service and food left a lot to be desired. The portions were quite small, and the food itself was mediocre at best. We ordered drinks, which were fair, but we have had much better cocktails on the beach at Isla Mujeres. Our meal took about forty-five minutes to arrive, and the dishes were served one at a time, leaving some of us eating while others waited. The most disappointing moment came when our order of fajitas was dropped by the waiter, who then left the spilled food on the ground for the cat to eat. By the time a new order came out, everyone at the table had already finished and we were ready to leave. Overall, I would pass on this restaurant. Perhaps they can manage service for two people, but handling a table of twelve was clearly beyond their capacity.

A really lovely hotel in Valladolid. I stayed here for one night as a part of a bachelorette trip,…read moreand I so enjoyed my time here (and in Valladolid in general! Definitely worth a visit). There's a beautiful boutique next to check in. It's small, but there are some dresses and purses and shoes and etc to browse. All really lovely stuff! The space between check in to your rooms is open air and there's a pool and some seats where you can order food or drinks or else just relax. There's also a really cute stray cat who wanders around. The rooms had everything you could want: a hammock, yummy smelling soaps and shampoos, AC, a TV (I believe?), a desk, a comfy bed. The windows are more like shutters which is unfortunate bc AC escapes and noise gets in. Apparently some dogs were howling around 2a.m., but I didn't hear because I always sleep with earplugs. We had breakfast before heading out for the day and it was really yummy! I split with a friend and I think we got a tortilla / egg/ bean dish (?) and an avocado toast + some fruit and tea. They had tons of options so everyone (even the vegetarians among us) found something we liked. Such a wonderful spot if you're looking for someplace to stay during your trip to Valladolid!

It is ok. We had a double room and we had towels for one only. We didn't have cold water and we…read morecouldn't use the shower. Do not recommend

This place was ok. Did need a little more care. We called last min and were given two rooms and one…read morewas noticably cleaner and equiped with all the usual items. I guess it was not planned on being issued out? Lobby and reasturant looked pretty nice.I love this town so I can over look issues. Guy at front desk was helpful and gave us what we needed.

Our host, Juan-Antonio, was absolutely the best host I could have hoped for when we stumbled upon…read morethis guesthouse. We were without reservations and showed up in town unexpectedly on our road trip through the Yucatan. My husband had some questions about the room (whether or not the included bedding/sheets and a kitchenette) and Juan-Antonio gladly offered to show us the room. The room we had (#5) was simple and efficient, very clean and stocked with the basics of what we needed. There was a small hot plate and a kitchenette sink with two plates, two bowls, forks, a pan, and nothing else. There is, however, a communal kitchen downstairs with a larger stove, sink, more dishware, and a communal fridge, water kettle, and anything else one might need to cook a meal. We stayed here for two nights, and we loved our stay. Every time we had a question Juan-Antonio was eager to assist us with such a happy attitude, he was incredibly patient of my badly-spoken Spanish and had conversations with me about local life, explaining the religious ceremony taking place at the church/park next door. He also happily offered us explanations of some events and had maps painted on his walls to show where popular places are in Valladolid. If we end up coming back through town we will absolutely stay at Santa Maria Guesthouse again. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Valladolid as well. This place is more than a hostel, it really is more of a guest house!

Hacienda Kaan AC can be very difficult to find if you attempt to use Google Maps or any of the…read morelisted addresses. Save yourself some stress and please use our directions to drive to this wonderful establishment: From Cancun/Airport - Take 307 to 180 to 180D (basically follow the signs to Valladolid/Merida). Be warned, this is a toll road. It costs about 300 pesos and they do not accept foreign currency or credit cards. The cost is about $15-20 USD, but will save you about 90minutes. Since it is a toll road, there are no towns or gas stations till you hit Valladolid (about 90km). After about an hour (we drove the speed limit), take 295 South towards Valladolid. At the roundabout, follow the signs to Cancun via 180 (the Northeastern part of the "wheel" if you look at a map). At the stop sign, take a left and cross over the highway and 2 exit/entrance ramps to the Hotel (It's a huge sign/gated entrance). If you see Mayapan Traditional Agave Distillery, you've gone West instead of East. If you see the police stop in Valladolid, you've gone too far and do not use the 180 that runs through town; it will take you all the way to Tulum. Five Stars isn't enough to describe how amazing Hacienda Kaan AC. A hidden gem in the Yucatan that has set the standard for all of our future stays at any Resort/Bed & Breakfast. We were hesitant to write this review, because we thought about keeping it for ourselves and the locals that visit here often. If you are looking for a combination of rest and adventure, look no further. The Hacienda, itself, is rich in history, which is detailed in a book written in 1864. The book, "El Filibustero" described the adventure and love story of a pirate that resulted in the property that is translated from Mayan to mean "High in the Sky," hence the hotel's other name "El Olimpo." Even the main building, El Castillo, was reconstructed from the archaeological remains of a 16th century castle (large pictures of the site are located in the resorts restaurant) and contains an extensive collection of artwork from that period. Yes, you are literally staying in a museum and historical site located in the heart of the Yucatan. More on adventure: We highly recommend that you have your own transportation if you decide to stay here. The hotel is located 15minutes North of ancient city of Valladolid, a great place for strolling through its colonial-era stone streets to visit extremely tourist friendly restaurants, chapels, markets, and cenotes. Three major Mayan Ruins are located within driving distance: Chichen Itza, Ek' Balam, and Coba (the last is located in Quintana Roo half way between the hotel and the ocean), Many cenotes are located around the hotel in addition to their own private one (the mechanism used for raising and lowering people looks ancient and scary - we don't think it has been in operation for years). More on relaxation: During your stay, you can enjoy their pools, wander the grounds, or just relax in their comfortable rooms with jetted tubs and powerful AC units. You'll basically have your own private Butler that works the grounds and the restaurant. Edwardo worked two of the three nights that we visited. English was not his first language, but he was extremely patient and friendly. Helping us despite our horrid Spanish (we've gotten rusty over the last ten years since living in Juarez) and teaching us some Mayan in the process: "Ni'bo'olal!". Each stay comes with a complimentary breakfast at their restaurant too (Please see our separate review for the restaurant). I could write pages on how amazing and relaxing our stay was Hacienda Kaan AC. We'd love to return and, if your looking for an amazing hotel on your adventures in the Yucatan, we suggest you that you plan your stay here.

Found this gem on Yelp. Beautiful Hacienda full of history. The grounds are gorgeous, and the new…read morerooms are fantastic. The staff is friendly, and willing to share the stories they know about the place. It's so nice to stay in a place so full of history, and that is keeping its charm and not becoming another touristy place changing to suit the patrons. My only complaint is that when I asked for Chocolate (Mexican hot chocolate) for breakfast, they offered me chocomilk (which is like nesquick). But I did have some great Mexican eggs and conchas. This is a great place to