With a stay at Beachfront Hotel La Palapa - Adults Only, you'll be centrally located in Isla Holbox, steps from Holbox Beach and a short 5-minute drive from Punta Coco. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Punta Mosquito Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Yum Balam Nature Reserve.
What's nearby
Holbox Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Main Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Holbox Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Holbox Letters - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Holbox Baseball Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Restaurants
the hot corner's bar - 2 min walk
Tostaderia Seafood Bigfish - 2 min walk
Quartieri Holbox - 3 min walk
Complemento Cafe - 2 min walk
Amaité - 1 min walk
About this property
Beachfront Hotel La Palapa - Adults Only
Beachfront Hotel La Palapa - Adults Only offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Isla Holbox hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Beachfront Hotel La Palapa - Adults Only, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Beachfront Hotel La Palapa - Adults Only has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Full-service spa
Library
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Garden
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
No lift
More
3 buildings
3 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.04 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Property is also known as
Beachfront Hotel Palapa Isla Holbox
Beachfront Hotel Palapa
Beachfront Palapa Isla Holbox
Beachfront Palapa
Beachfront Palapa Isla Holbox
Beachfront Hotel La Palapa - Adults Only Hotel
Beachfront Hotel La Palapa - Adults Only Isla Holbox
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Beachfront Hotel La Palapa - Adults Only Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 550 reviews
10 - Excellent
381
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 550 reviews
8 - Good
112
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 550 reviews
6 - Okay
35
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 550 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 550 reviews
2 - Terrible
16
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robert
28 Feb 2026
Robert
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Dustin, Seattle
Travelled with group
27 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Make sure you prepay your room or the Hotel will rip you off with a bad exchange rate. Also, don't book the cheapest room as it is located halfway up a narrow steep staircase adjacent to the street. The room was clean and did have a safe and fridge which was handy. The staff were mostly pleasant but not to everyone. The breakfast was nice as it was included and the food and coffee were a good way to start each day. Unfortunately, the beach was covered in sargassum, (stinky black seaweed) so we ended up hiking away most days to another part of the beautiful beach.
Dustin
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
23 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff was courteous and helpful.
Daniel
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Sandra
23 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our room with ocean view deck. Great staff and very beautiful property. The restaurant was a great feature that provided beach service too. Long walks on the beach. Great location. Loved Holbox!
The location was outstanding and the room was clean. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The bed was comfortable and breakfast was excellent.
Shirley
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Tim
13 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location - friendly staff
Tim
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Jordan
Travelled with partner
9 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was great and the staff worked hard maintaining the grounds. Rooms were quite dated and had an unpleasant smell. Room could be quite drafty at times.
Jordan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Caroline
9 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is very clean. Personal friendly end helpful. Room spacious. Good bed
It was super cold in the room. There were huge gaps between a wall and a window, so when the wind was blowing it felt like being outside. Water in the shower barely warm, didn't feel brave enough to wash my hair, just too cold. Moved a chair in the room and there was so much dust and dirt underneath.
The view from the bedroom was beautiful and the room was very clean. Staff was super nice and the people were wonderful. Breakfast restaurant on the ocean had an amazing view and food was absolutely delicious. It was nice to wind down without all the commotion of the big city. Just take in the beautiful views with the city of Holbox and the ocean! I would definitely go back! Everything was great!
If I could make it better. I made it work but only 2 plugs in bedroom. I have a CPAP and they should have a few more outlets in the room. 2025 - Also better WiFi or internet signal and speed. 2/3g
Ed
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What an amazing place to stay. The staff are excellent. Especially the restaurant and bar team who are incredibly warm and welcoming all the time. Breakfast choice were fantastic and delicious breakfast juice choices too!
The reception staff were also on hand to answer all the questions.
The rooms were very comfortable with excellent views of the sea. Great location too.
I wish we were still there!
I loved La Palapa. The staff the cleanliness - the location is ideal! The maintenance staff keep it so clean. Raking the sand, wiping the wood down (polishing!) everything is immaculate. I loved my 10 days there and would not hesitate to book again. What a little gem. Intimate and picturesque.
Overall, I enjoyed my stay at La Palapa. The location is excellent (it is loud at night from beach club but that is unavoidable in town). Breakfast is wonderful, as it service on the lounge chairs- big thank you to David for being the star employee for us, his service was excellent. I found front desk staff to be average at best- with only one female employee being friendly, the male seemed uninterested in talking to us at all. We upgraded to the “panorama suite” the first 3 nights as we couldn’t get two rooms and that was the poor experience. It is very expensive (luxury level pricing) and the condition is 2-3 star at best. Stained sheets, dirty rugs, sliding doors that don’t lock. This suite is severely overpriced and nobody with a $1000 night budget would be happy with the quality. We found this unacceptable. We much preferred our standard double queen and King suite rooms- which had a higher standard of quality and cleanliness than the upgraded suite. If we had only had the standard rooms my review would be better.
Great staff. Delicious breakfast included. Ideal location. Nice beach. Quiet and clean hotel with beach maintained daily. All the things we were looking for in a relaxing getaway.
The location of the hotel was amazing and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one, especially Brian who was fantastic as recommendations, however all of the staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful.
Julia
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Juan
1 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place!! But beware of room charge. You book in USD… they charge in Mexican Pesos at the rate they like (20 $/USD instead of actual rate of 18.5)… then your card go back to USD and your room, all of a sudden, becomes 7.5% more expensive!!