Boutique Hotel EL NIDO Holbox

Buena localización, si bien no está a pie de playa, a 200 metros tienes Punta Coco Es muy bonito el hotel, buena decoración de todos los espacios y la habitación El baño es grande y cómodo, algo que me llamó la atención muchísimo espacios el olor adictivo de las toallas, super relajante! Tienen bici de alquiler en el mismo hotel El destino es natural, pero riquísimo y suficiente, nos sorprendió muchísimo! Si el lugar es de encanto y te sientes a gusto, Alberto es la guinda del pastel, es un hombre super amable, atento y con muy buena vibra y actitud!

Todo perfecto! Solo como recomendaciones para todos los turistas! En general Holbox es un pueblo que maneja mucho el efectivo antes que las tarjetas, ser precavidos y llevar suficiente efectivo, facilitará las vacaciones

La piscina La amabilidad del personal (grazie mille!)

Tuttto

El Nido is a beautiful hotel that gives you a great experience and allows you to relax. The staff are incredible, very polite and extremely helpful! From the breakfast each morning, handmade dinners and warm atmosphere you quickly feel at home. They also helped with transportation and can arrange excursions too.

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit hier! Das Hotel liegt nicht im Zentrum von Holbox, es ist alles sehr ruhig. Mit dem Taxi kommt man aber super schnell überall hin. Die Einrichtung ist sehr schön, modern und sauber. Das Personal ist super freundlich und hilfsbereit, sie haben uns immer weiterhelfen können und tolle Tipps gegeben. Das Frühstück war auch super.

L’ambiance, la chambre, les personnes travaillant dans l’hôtel, la nourriture , les lieus , simplement merveilleux !

Tout était parfait

Alberto es muy atento y amable, esta siempre dispuesto a ayudar

Nos sentimos como en casa. Alberto es encantador, siempre esta dispuesto a ayudar (desde antes de llegar al hotel) y su trato es impecable. El resto de personal, limpieza e instalaciones excelente. La ubicación cerca de , para nosotros, la mejor playa de Holbox. Repetiríamos 100%!

Super nice and quite stay in the quite part of the Holbox island. We were greeted by the host and showed us the room and let us do the check in the next morning, one thing that we appreciate it a lot as we were super tired and it was late at night. The room was super spacious and with a great design, and the bathroom was also elegant and clean. The swimming pool was super nice, and the hotel was super quite and relaxing. It is 5 minutes walking from the beach, also super nice to have a walk down there.

It was a little bit far away from the island city center, but you can always rent a bike in the hotel and ride through the island.

Very chilled and quiet. Great healthy breakfast every morning, lovely owner and staff. Would stay again!

A little way from the main town but we knew that when we booked but may not suit everyone. 25/30 min walk to centre or you can cycle or get a short taxi/buggy

Peaceful and tranquil. Alberto was extremely friendly and helpful

I had some issues with payment for the hotel, and ended up being double charged for my stay. The administrative staff were not helpful and to date I have still paid double, sadly they are ignoring my emails and don’t seemed bothered to help me.

We had the most relaxing stay, the beds were so comfortable! The staff were so friendly and helpful and we loved the breakfast every morning.

Väldigt fint och lugnt hotell nära till ständer där man får nästan hela stranden för sig själv. Rena rum och fint poolområde. Det finns ett gäng restauranger och nån butik en promenad bort. Annars är det väldigt trevligt och enkelt att låna en cykel och cykla in till byn. Väldigt serviceinriktad italiensk ägare/manager som gör goda cappuccinos :)

Frukosten som ingår är tillräcklig och god, men allt är sött och ägg mm får man köpa till. Hade varit bättre om det ingick.

Silencioso, maravilloso staff, super buenas habitaciones, se duerme MUY bien!

Podria tener mas opciones de comida, pero se resuelve yendo a los restaurantes del centro. Sin embargo, si no quieres salir, no hay muchas opciones.

The hotell was real nice and the host made sure we had a great stay!

Very chic, stylish aesthetic

It was a little far from the centre

L’hôtel EL NIDO est un vrai havre de paix, magnifiquement décoré et très confortable. Nous avons tout particulièrement apprécié le confort et la configuration de notre chambre avec sa grande terrasse. Le personnel, et particulièrement le manager Alberto, est très avenant.

L'établissement est un peu excentré par rapport aux commerces et aux restaurants. Nous conseillons de prendre un taxi pour revenir à l’hôtel la nuit car le chemin est mal éclairé.

lieu magnifique à l'écart de l'agitation de Holbox. Le personnel est très sympathique.

El hotel es precioso. La atención de Alberto y Katerina fue de primera. Muy preocupados de todos los detalles. La habitación fue realmente linda y cómoda. Todo de nivel cinco estrellas. Fue una estadía de ochos días inolvidable. Quedamos realmente encantado con todo. Volveríamos felices.

The host was fantastic. So kind and helpful. We actually showed up in the morning, hours before check in just to see if they would let us drop our luggage off, and we were welcomed with open arms and let us in our room.

We absolutely loved our stay at El Nido. The hotel is so stylish, relaxed, peaceful, with a lovely atmosphere. Comfy beds, as were the loungers by the pool, and a great room. Only a few mins walk from the beach. Alberto and Daniele were delightful, welcoming and so helpful in organising anything for us. We would thoroughly recommend it. It's not in the middle of the town, much quieter which we preferred, but it's only a short taxi ride away.

Can't think of anything. It was a bit of a surprise that we couldn't pay by card. Although we already knew many places only took cash in Holbox, we thought, as a hotel, it would.

Very tranquil environment, with great facilities and well looked after. I loved the location as it’s on the more serene side of the island - close to the best sunsets and great beaches. The staff are great hosts. Restaurants and bars with in 5-30 min walks away or a short taxi ride.

Beautiful hotel with a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and the hotel is stylishly decorated. We felt very comfortable and would absolutely recommend the hotel - especially for a relaxing stay away from the busy streets of Holbox, close to the beach.

This hotel was truly amazing and one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed. It’s hard to describe just how stunning it is. The pool area and common hangout spaces are especially lovely, and everything feels thoughtfully designed and well maintained. It’s easily one of the most scenic hotels I’ve experienced. The beach is only a few minutes away, and there are several food options and small kiosks nearby, so you’re never far from something to eat or drink. The service was excellent. The receptionist was incredibly accommodating, welcoming, and thoughtful, and made us feel genuinely cared for throughout our stay. Truly top-notch hospitality. I would 1000% stay here again if I visit Holbox in the future. Highly recommended.

The hotel is a bit outside the main town (about a 20-minute walk), but that actually makes it very calm and peaceful. Taxis are easy to get if you don’t feel like walking. The atmosphere is relaxed rather than busy or crowded, which made it really enjoyable.

Wir waren rundum zufrieden! Die Unterkunft war total geschmackvoll eingerichtet , jedoch ziemlich abseits vom Geschehen, was einerseits eine Ruhe mit sich brachte, andererseits aber auch einen weiteren Weg in Richtung Zentrum. Uns hat der Strand in der Nähe des Hotels (vielleicht 200 Meter Entfernung) am besten auf der Insel gefallen. Ruhig, leer und nicht mit zahlreichen Sonnenliegen besetzt. Außerdem war das gesamte Personal total nett und hat uns einige Tipps gegeben! Wir können das El Nido wärmstens empfehlen!

The staff, the decoration, the calm, the pool

The localisation, the walking distance to the center … (far)

The hotel itself is beautiful with a lovely breakfast and clean cool with hammocks. The location of the hotel however it is in the jungle area so walking distance to the centre of town can be tricky. Also, they didn’t have the bicycles on hand so we had to take taxis. However, if you were looking for solitude, it is very close to an amazing beach that doesn’t have lots of people which can be worth it. Sadly, we went during mosquito season so you have to be in your hotel by 7 PM. Otherwise you will be eaten alive.

Absolute gem, hands down favourite place we stayed at while in Mexico. The location is amazing, next to a stunning, peaceful beach, the room was very modern and beautiful, the breakfast was good and the staff were very welcoming. It's a bit away from the centre of the town (which you can easily reach by foot or taxi), but that was exactly what we liked about it.

Muy atentos en recepcion, desayuno rico enfrente de la playa... Eso si si quieren llegar al centro rapido deberan caminar sin embargo fue una bonita experiencia.

Las instalaciones son preciosas, un sitio idílico y de mucha paz

El desayuno que venía incluido era poco, tienen una carta aparte para pedir (pagando)

Es ideal para estar aislados y disfrutar del silencio, proporcionan un buen servicio, son muy amables y se siente la calidez por parte del equipo. Las instalaciones están muy bonitas, desde la decoración de la recepción, hasta la habitación, sin mencionar la piscina. Vale la pena quedarse más de una noche para disfrutar de la zona y descansar

Très bel hôtel avec beaucoup de charme. Personnel très à l’écoute et agréable. Bon petit déjeuner. Piscine très agréable et au calme.

Seul petit bémol loin du centre.

El hotel es lindo con una arquitectura minimalista acorde a la isla

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Le petit déjeuner était varié! Le personnel très sympa!

Des draps tachés par endroits, et les serviettes de bains et de piscine tachées aussi…

The hotel was beautiful and quiet, but expect avery remote location. You do have to take taxis or bikes everywhere, which adds cost so be aware. The staff were friendly and helped as much as they could. The free breakfast was not very exciting, same thing everyday, yogurt, granola, fruit and biscuit, I skipped it most often but it was fresh when I had it. The last day, there was a very loud group that checked in that partied in the pool and their rooms till 2am, kept me up, but there are no staff onsite overnight so not much could be done about it. The rest of the trip was very peaceful. AC had issues in beginning but it got resolved. No fridge, and limited filtered water, so just buy a couple bottles to keep in room. Overall though the place was clean, safe, beautiful pool area, people are friendly and responsive, mostly quiet, but expect remote location and not a lot of dinner choices unless you walk for a bit. Thank El NIDO, I needed to recharge.

If you don't want to be near the centre, this is perfect. The manager is exceptional - and works long hours (but there isn't a permanently manned reception, so service may not be available promptly). Rooms are basic - no fridge, would have liked a filtered water dispenser in the hotel and I had to move to have a room with a desk and chair (not all have them). I can't fault the service or cleanliness. You can see the sea - on the horizon, between buildings- but it isn't on the beach.

Style très moderne, un peu dommage pour le lieu et prix un peu élevé au vu de la localisation. Par contre rien à redire sur les infrastructures ou le service, même si nous ne sommes pas sûr que l’établissement vieillisse bien. Petit déjeuner léger et diététique

The hotel is very basic and I am not sure how they reached their 4* rating. Basic amenities (fridge, water) were missing from the room and reception shuts well before the last ferry to the island. Almost nothing is included in the hotel price and bikes, breakfast etc. cost extra despite being listed as included. Their marketing is very good but for half the price you can stay at a better hotel in the same part of the island.

Hotel was beautiful and staff was very kind and helpful with all of our needs.

Bien nadamas deben tener más seguridad por qué algunas parejas fuman marihuana y drogas y se pelean y eso va a ocasionar temas fuertes… prevengan por favor

Wat. Een. Hotel. Prachtig! Het is er muisstil, je kan genieten van de rust aan het zalige zwembad. De ligging aan Punta Cocos is perfect! Als we 6 sterren konden geven, zouden we het doen. Grazie mille amico!

The hotel is a tranquil place to stay. The soft music adds to the ambience. Brandon was very polite, friendly and professional. The rest of the staff were also very professional. The swimming pool and the area around it is a nice place to relax. The hotel is quite far from Centro so transport is required otherwise it's a 30-minute walk, which in the sun isn't advisable. There are very few restaurants nearby. The menu at the hotel has limited options. During my stay the cook was on holiday so the menu was even smaller. It would have been nice to have had more meal options available because as a vegetarian I am unable to choose widely. Besides this I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and I would really recommend guests to stay here as well.

Personnel aux petits soins notamment Brandon qui a été d’une gentillesse et bienveillance incroyables. L’hôtel est à 15 minutes à pieds du centre mais à proximité de plusieurs plages désertes. Ideal pour se déconnecter complètement. Seule petite remarque pour améliorer le confort : rajouter des rideaux occultants car le soleil se lève tôt et difficile de prolonger son sommeil si on est sensibles à la lumière. Pour le reste, le séjour a été parfait ! Merci

El hotel está muy lindo, bien decorado, las camas muy cómodas, buen espacio. La comida muy rica. Brandon e Isidra muy amables, al pendiente en todo momento.

Hôtel très agréable, un havre de paix, joliment décoré et aménagé, le personnel est très souriant et aux petits soins, le petit déjeuner est frais et bon, chambre très propre, je recommande cet hôtel les yeux fermés

Cool

The hotel is very pretty, the staff is very kind. It is located in an area far from the crowded areas of Holbox.

Well, it is far enough from the city center that you cannot comfortably walk. The hotel does not offer a shuttle so you have to pay a taxi for 200. If you want a bike for a day, you need to pay an additional 300 at the hotel. The breakfast is only fruits which was a disappointment after the description saying "wonderful".

Il proprietario è amichevole, flessibile e attento ai dettagli. La proprietà è ben tenuta, con un design studiato nei minimi dettagli e una piscina meravigliosa e rilassante. Abbiamo apprezzato l'esperienza e consigliamo vivamente l'Hotel El Nido a chi è alla ricerca di un posto tranquillo e rilassante sull'Isla Holbox.

Muy bien todo el servicio , el gerente muy atento y todo el personal excelente servicio

Lovely boutique hotel to escape from it all. We enjoyed our first trip to Holbox. I do wish the hotel offered a happy hour or had a small hotel bar for guests. Alberto is a wonderful host and ensures your stay is perfect.

The host Alberto was very friendly and attentive, he was able to answer all of our questions and even gave us several recommendations about restaurants and place to visit. He also served us breakfast every morning, that consisted of mixed cut fruits, yogurt, granola, cookies, coffee and fresh made fruit juice.

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The good: the hotel was clean, and although the room had a bit of a smell, it was just the typical humidity of Mexico. The service was fine overall.

First, be aware that the hotel has stairs and no elevators, which may be inconvenient for some guests. Second, I felt misled by the “breakfast included” offer. The breakfast consisted of a small bowl of chopped fruit, two dry cookies, and a glass of fresh juice with coffee. To me, that’s more of a snack than a proper breakfast. If you wanted eggs or a full meal, you had to pay extra. The location was another major downside. It was extremely far from the town center—about a 30-minute walk, not along the beach, but through muddy, uneven streets. The beach path didn’t provide full access to the town, which was frustrating. Taking a taxi was 200 pesos each way, which quickly added up. Considering the extra costs for breakfast and transportation, you’re actually better off staying somewhere closer to the city. When you factor in all the additional expenses, it would likely cost you less to stay in town than at this hotel. The overall value just isn’t worth it.

Disappointed with the bar service, limited. overall average. Street flooded, poor location

Such a relaxing and peaceful place in the midst of a beautiful island. Not located in the center but definitely worth the walk.

El Nido is a true paradise. Alberto, our host, was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The pool area was lovely and peaceful, perfect for morning dips. It's just a short walk to the beach and about 25 minutes to the main town. My boyfriend and I often walked or took a taxi, which was only 200 pesos. A couple of small suggestions: a full-length mirror in the bedroom and a mini fridge for keeping drinks cool. We had a fantastic stay and would recommend to friends and family. Thank you for such a wonderful stay! X

Really a nice property and very quiet. Alberto was amazing and extremely helpful. What fantastic host.

Charming boutique hotel in a quiet but great location on Holbox. Alberto and his team were very accommodating and friendly. The breakfast was a continental and all homemade and if you wanted eggs or other things the food was excellent. They also offer evening meals as well. Short taxi rides for 200 pesos into the town which was vibrant and great restaurants and bars plus shops! You can walk along the beach 🏖️ for about 20 minutes and also get to the hotel. Highly recommended

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Great place, lovely location and super well taken care of by Alberto. Would defo return. As for any comments about distance from town, potholes etc, it's a pleasant walk, the potholes are passable after rain, and there's a shop super close by.

Grazie Alberto, per tutto

Super hyggeligt lille hotel. Morgenmaden en anelse lille, men fantastisk med ny friskpresset juice hver dag. Vær opmærksom på det ligger lidt langt fra byen. Man skulle overvejer at købe et headset til rengøringen så man ikke skal høre på hendes høje musik imens hun hver dag gør rent. Vandtrykket i badet var absurd lavt. Et dejligt roligt og fredeligt hotel. Lidt hippie vibes. Latterligt at servere laks og ikke noget lokal fisk. Ikke et sted man bruger hele dagen, grundet lidt høje priser kontra kvaliteten på maden.

Great hotel, clean and spacious. Decorated beautifully and amazing pool. Located far from the center but still walking distance for those that are up for 20 min walk.

The breakfast that's included with no real options- only yogurt with granola and fruits, for us it was enough but not something that is OK... Also we tried contacting the property in advance to make a change in our booking and let them know we are coming late- and they didn't answer our calls and messages for 3 full days!! Very annoying and updating, never apologize and behaved like this is not their problem that they do not answer the booking.com chat..

Very cute boutique, hotel, quiet and intimate definitely recommend stay there 🙌

The Hotel's "charge des affaires" is the best. Best meaning accommodating, attentive and cares for its cliental. This place brings service to its cliental. Absolutely recommend with no reservation.

Stylish - nice pool

The location not great when it rains - a lot of deep paddles around so hard to get to and from - taxis often not willing to take you there cos of the bad conditions. Also, breakfast could be a bit more varied.

Superbra service. Allt toppen. Lite långt från centrum med både fördelar och nackdelar.

El Nido is such an Incredibly Romantic Gem. The ambiance was felt immediately by My Partner & I. The Proprietor has done an Exceptional job creating a delightful and uniquely tranquil atmosphere. The energy of the space was just what We were hoping for on the Island. Very well managed & maintained. The staff was great…helpful and very detail oriented. They definitely made sure Our stay was pleasant. We will absolutely be returning for another stay next time We make it to Holbox. What a Beautiful Property!!

En general excelente. El lugar pequeño pero tranquilo y con todo lo mencionado en la descripción. A dos cuadras de la playa. El servicio de Alberto, de mucha calidad y muy servicial. Nos incluía desayuno continental. Y se podía ordenar desayuno más completo por un bajo costo extra. Realmente pasamos unos días relajados y muy placenteros.

Overall the hotel it's really nice despite the long distance from city center.

We booked a king and a superior room but despite paying 140 dollars more the rooms were exactly the same. One of the rooms was located above the kitchen and the noise coming from downstairs was really bad. Hot water isn't available all the time as apparently it's not enough for all the guests. If ypu choose this hotel, just take the chaper room as all the rooms are the same, they charge your more money for exactly the same type of room.

Property was very pretty, very close to beautiful Punta Cocos. Staff was excellent and very charming. About 30 min outside of town altho very easy to walk or take taxi. Beware there will be puddles if taking taxi, just a special part of Holbox.

Breakfast was nice - set things such as coffee, juice and yogurt included. Anything cooked (eggs) was additional 100 pesos. The room itself was stunning as was the pool for pure relaxation - we only stayed 1 night but wish we had stayed more!

There could have been a service at the pool for drinks

Es un lugar perfecto para desconectarse, la playa está a 5 minutos caminando muy privada y linda, está lejos del centro, así que si quieres unos días de paz y silencio es el lugar ideal :)

-Clean -Good location

-The owner or staff there was a guy and he was weird (cuckoo) singing suddenly control freak -The breakfast was only fruit/yogurt and he brought menu and he didn’t even mentioned that they re not included and the food was not good at all he only accept cash?!? -I did not liked his behavior as ıf he is making favor for us that opened his house to a strangers

Relaxing by the pool and the size of the room

The breakfast included is only a yogurt and fruits and it is not served before 8am. There is no coffee machine is the room and it is not possible to get a coffee before 8am.

Las instalaciones se ven nuevas y en muy buen estado.

Lovely modern boutique hotel with very friendly staff. The location was a little remote, about 30min walk to the central part of Holbox. The room was spacious but we could hear our neighbours at night... The breakfast was small - additional items (avo toast, espresso etc) were charged extra.

1. Theft on Hotel Premises
Our experience at this hotel was extremely disappointing. We were robbed on the hotel premises. The incident likely happened while we were at breakfast or by the pool. According to the hotel, rooms are cleaned every three days, and since our room had been cleaned the previous day, we weren’t expecting anyone to enter. However, almost €200 disappeared from my wallet. What made the situation worse was the staff’s attitude. They were completely unprofessional, unhelpful, and dismissive. No one took responsibility, and we received no assurance that the issue would be addressed. This left us feeling unsafe and uncomfortable, so we decided to leave the hotel the following morning. As a result, we lost our money, two nights of our stay, and had to book new accommodation elsewhere. It’s also worth mentioning that the hotel only accepts cash payments, which came as an unpleasant surprise and made the theft even more impactful. 2. Environmental Concerns on Holbox Island
I want to point out a serious issue for anyone planning to visit Holbox. The island has only one sewage treatment plant, which handles just 20-30% of the island’s waste. The rest of the wastewater ends up in the beautiful blue ocean or is used as fertilizer for plants. Judging by the state of the ground behind the hotel and the strong smell we noticed every morning from our back-facing window, it seems that the hotel’s sewage is dumped directly behind the property. The nearby beach also had an unpleasant smell and murky water, likely due to untreated wastewater.

The hotel’s decor is stunning, featuring unique nest-shaped light fixtures, thoughtfully curated found objects, and relaxing music that enhances the ambiance. The property itself is beautiful, tastefully designed, and offers a sense of privacy. Its location is ideal, just a 5-minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes from a prime spot to watch the sunset. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and hammocks, which added to the overall tranquility. While the hotel lacks a hot tub, it would be an amazing addition if the owner is considering upgrades! We dined at the hotel for both dinner and breakfast, and the meals were of high quality and reasonably priced. A note for future guests: bring cash (Mexican pesos, US dollars, or euros) in various denominations, including small and large bills. Despite being a cash-only property, the hotel often doesn’t have change available for transactions or the ability to exchange USD for pesos. While this is a bit inconvenient, it’s worth being prepared. That said, this observation doesn’t detract from the overall experience or our rating—it’s simply a friendly tip for fellow travelers.

The hotel has a very clean modern look is however still very cozy, especially the area for the breakfast feels like a little sanctuary.

I have chosen it on purpose but be aware the hotel is about a 25 minutes walk from the center, which can be adventurous if it has rained recently.

Die Unterkunft war wie beschrieben sehr schön. Der Hotelbesitzer war sehr aufmerksam und zuvorkommend. Das Hotel konnte wie alles auf Holbox mit den einheimischen Taxis erreicht werden. Der Strand, Restaurants und kleine Supermärkte sind alle fußläufig mit circa 10 Minuten erreichbar. Zu erwähnen ist nur, dass das inbegriffene Frühstück nur aus Obst, Joghurt, Kaffee und Saft besteht. Sonstige Essen sind mit Mehrkosten verbunden. Uns hat der Aufenthalt sehr gut gefallen, wir würden daher wiederkommen.