Na Balam Hotel

Really nice pool area; calm and nice with the vegetation around. Nice to have a less busy alternative than the beach (it was quite busy in mid January) Fantastic opportunity to take a good yoga class and the massage I got here was also really good! Quite simple decor in the rooms and they are quite dark, but we liked it anyway. Very friendly and helpful staff guiding us to good places to visit around the island.

The location was cool - it felt like a little jungle. There was always someone taking care of the facility. The beach towels and beach beds in perfect location were an amazing add on. The way to the beach was super quick. The cooperation with the neighboring hotel was great- you could enjoy a wonderful breakfast right at the beach terrace. Most restaurants, bars and attractions in walking distance.

We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. We had the poolside suite for our family of 4 (2 young adults). This was our little paradise tucked away 🏝️ The rooms were basic furnished, but beds were so comfortable! The air con was great & sleeping under the palapa roof was much cooler than I’d expected. If you’re a light sleeper maybe take earplugs, but the noise from outside was minimal. There was a small pool-never over crowded & a jacuzzi which we didn’t use. There was a lovely seating area just outside our room, perfect for a cool drink when we got back from the beach. Breakfast was just across the road in Casa del Jaguar (sister hotel). This consisted of juice, tea/coffee & specific items off their menu. The pancakes & waffles were delicious, but our favourite was the Mexican Omelette. Each morning we were given pool towels and beds were reserved at a specific area on Playa Norte. The location of beds on the beach was the best! We walked up and down the beach & this was by far our favourite spot shallow water to the left, but slightly deeper to the right, opposite the Mia Reef hotel. Beach parasols were also available. The hotel itself is Peacefully tucked away, but steps away from the beach & minutes from small convenience stores/dive shop & food carts/restaurants during the evening. *Please note photos below are of our room & the pool behind the red Na Balam beds are for Casa del Jaguar guests only.

Excellent customer service from the housekeeping to reception. Melissa at front desk is superb, very professional and helped us iron out a booking issue with her manager in the best way possible. Na Balam is definitely good value for money - it may not be the newest and have the most modern of amenities but it is in best location in Playa Norte steps away from the nicest beach on the island with a secluded tropical feel. Also close walking distance to restaurants in Hidalgo and street food. Property grounds is well maintained and is quite lush. Hot tub being not-super-hot is a non issue - we preferred it that way and was a good way to end a beach day. Staff at OceanVs restaurant where breakfast is offered was also warm and friendly - kudos to Nicholas and the rest of the morning crew. We stayed 6 nights and enjoyed the food and thought it was enough variety for our family of 5. Love the guaranteed reserved bed. Option for walk-in Yoga and massage within hotel complex is great. We will definitely stay here again - it was a good island vacation spot!

Location 10 out of 10