Mayabell

Maya bell is a great place for anyone who would like to combine a visit to the wonderful archeological site of Palenque with a unique experience of staying over night in the jungle. I stayed for 2 nights in a newish double cabana with an air condition. With the high level of humidity this is a must in Palenque. The bungalow had basic amenities – a comfortable bed and a basic shower bathroom combo. There are no screens on the windows, which are not sealed either, so bug repellant over night is recommended. The room can also use a safe (to prevent cash and passport theft) and a basic small fridge to cool off water bottles. Please note, that the tap water are not drinkable nor can be used for teeth brushing. The hotel provides 2 small water bottle a day and you can purchase large ones at the restaurant. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The pool is great but need some maintenance and cleaning. The hotel offers good a la carte breakfast for a reasonable price and great dinner and excellent pizza and burgers. Don’t skip the margaritas, they are awesome. All in all it is a great place to experience the jungle – you will see and hear howler monkeys, numerous birds and be close to the archeological site. Coupled with the great restaurant and attentive service, this hotel is highly recommended.

No more Palapas with hammocks, no camping, no RV park. The magic of The Hippies and backpacker campers with guitars and trinkets for sale- all gone. I stayed in the rooms and camped here for 35 years, and it was amazing. No more. Everything has changed. Same owners, but radical Management change for the worse. Establishment seems to now cater to single men. Restaurant and bar, once lively with song, dance, and fun travelers, is now ghosty. They do have nice clean restrooms now, so that is the only plus. I bet they either sell out or lose the business on the current track with the new management structure. So disappointing after many years of loyalty here.

Hermosos jardines y restaurante-bar, el resto horrible, en malas condiciones, le falta mantenimiento, la habitación con hormigas en la cama, con olor a humedad, muy pequeña, aire acondicionado viejo, de repente se apaga y ya no quiere encender, la tubería del baño suena como matraca, no sale bien el agua ni en el retrete ni en el lavabo ni la regadera, de repente sale con mucha presión o no sale nada, no vale la pena para lo que pagas, no estamos en medio de la nada, es para que tengan instalaciones decentes. Definitivamente no es recomendable.