Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel

3.0 star property
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Jungle Cabin
Casita
Jungle Suite
Jungle Suite
Casita

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
44 Oso Hormiguero, Carretera Chetumal-Cancun 4-5km, Bacalar, Pedro A. Santos, QROO, 77923
  • Chacchoben Ruins
    18 min drive
  • Lake Bacalar
    19 min drive
  • Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park
    37 min drive
  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.)
    72 min drive

Room options

Jungle Cabin

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Jungle Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Casita

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pedro A. Santos

When you stay at Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel in Pedro A. Santos, you'll be in a national park and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Lake Bacalar. .This hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Chacchoben Ruins and 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Polytechnic University of Bacalar.

What's nearby

  • Chacchoben Ruins - 18 min drive
  • Lake Bacalar - 19 min drive
  • Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park - 37 min drive
  • Cenote Cocalitos - 42 min drive
  • Cenote Azul - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jugo de Piña - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Laguna Azul - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Lake Bacalar
Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Kapok Restaurant serving guests of Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Kapok Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in vegan cuisine.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kapok Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Spa services

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 9 steps to reach property

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Kapok Bacalar
Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based
Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel Hotel
Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel Pedro A. Santos
Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel Hotel Pedro A. Santos

Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great concept, disappointing stay
We wanted to find an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle while we were in Mexico so we opted for Kapok based on its reviews. Unfortunately, I walked away ~50 bites. We noticed substantial amount of orange stain on the bottom of the curtain and bed sheet- the part that’s tucked under while the bed is made. I really wish we googled it right then to realize it’s pest stain. We expected some discomfort while being there, but pests weren’t a part of it. Bites on our body kept popping all over days after we left as though we were still getting fresh bites. We reached out to Kapok to rectify this issue and they insisted at they don’t have bed bugs. They said the stain was caused by termites and our bites are chaquiste mosquito bites. I don’t know of mosquito bites that would continue to pop up days after exposure. And even if the stain were from termites- why would that be okay to offer to guests? Overall extremely disappointed and would caution others to reconsider their booking or at last examine their room once they get there. Don’t go barefoot since it is in the woods and you could get stung by scorpions. Pros: tucked away, friendly staff, quiet Cons: tons of bites (whatever the culprit it should be a no), expensive vegan meals (USD150 for 2 for 1 day), room smelled like sewage, room filled with smoke when kitchen is cooking, scorpion in shower, no AC, shower not private enough for women, rough road - wouldn’t recommend taking a small car
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has been built with great care & attention. The cabin structures are solid, beautifully enclosed and finished and still somehow they fit in with the environment. The staff were excellent and wow, the chef's vegan meals were superb. The location is quite deep off the main highway which is definitely a positive, as the location is silent apart from the sounds of nature and soft music in the dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- This place has beautiful rooms and shared spaces on an entirely unique property. It is far away from the crowds in the middle of the jungle on Laguna Bacalar. There was excellent vegan food served up to 3 times per day. The staff were friendly and quick to help set up tours or other wellness activities. They made a special meal for my son who was not feeling well. There are multiple ocean kayaks available to take out on the lagoon. It was an absolutely unforgettable stay. Cons/things to note- It is hard to get into the water at this site. Like much of Laguna Bacalar, it isn't really safe for kids or people with any mobility issues to safely access the water from the shore. Also this place is a 40 minute drive from Bacalar. I don't think you could get here without a rental car. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was much more remote than anticipated, but in a lovely way. Off the beaten path and far from the crowds and tourists is this gorgeous wonderland built into the jungle. If you want quiet, unique, and delicious plant based meals this place has it. Our only regrets are not firing up the tezmascal and spending more nights here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jorge Garcia, Tlajomulco De Zuniga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Esta muy bien wl concepto. Dificil acceso
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merveilleux endroit.
L'accès es difficile mais c'est le prix a payer pour arrivé dans cet ecrin de verdure , au beau milieu de la jungle bordée par la lagune .les cabanes faites et décorés avec goût entre authenticité ,modernité et respect de la nature un site hors du temps ou on est tres bien accueilli.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, en medio de la selva y con una vista impresionante a la laguna. La atención es de primera, Lucas y Lety siempre están al pendiente de cualquier necesidad y atienden de una manera excepcional. Lugar muy tranquilo, exquisito, para relajarse y encontrarse, lleno de naturaleza, misticismo y 3 lindos gatos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022