Mexiko ∙ Yucatan und Cancun ∙ Isla Holbox

Villas HM Palapas del Mar ****

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Location

The hotel is located on the small, natural island of Holbox directly on the fine sandy beach. The nearest town center is about 1 km away. Cancun Airport is approx. 180 km / 3 hours away.
Aerial view of a resort with pool, surrounded by buildings and lush greenery.

Facilities

Interior of a stylish restaurant with a long table and decorative hanging lamps
Round illuminated pool on a hotel terrace at night with palm trees and seating areas.
Hotel complex with tropical pool area, palm trees, and white buildings under blue sky.
Modern hotel complex with wooden balconies, palm trees, and a small pool under a blue sky.
The small hotel has been integrated into the natural surroundings with ecological considerations and offers a total of 52 suites spread across 15 buildings. In the outdoor area, nestled amidst tropical vegetation, there is a pool inviting you to relax and unwind. A buffet restaurant, an à la carte restaurant (Japanese, for a fee) and two bars cater to your culinary needs. Wi-Fi is available free of charge in certain areas. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Junior Suite

The cozy rooms are equipped with a king-size bed, bath/shower, hairdryer, ceiling fan, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), safe, telephone, satellite TV, and a furnished balcony (JS2/JS1). Also bookable with a private pool and furnished terrace (including a hammock) (ZJP).

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, ceiling fan, and balcony access.
Modern bright bedroom with double bed, bench, and access to a terrace.

Junior Suite Superior

These rooms have the same amenities as the Junior Suites but are larger and more spacious (2JS/1JS).

Note

In the Caribbean, most rooms are equipped with two queen-size beds (approx. 1.40 x 2m). With a double occupancy of 2 adults + 1/2 children/3 adults, no extra beds will be placed in the room. This means occupancy is 2 people per bed, even if rollaway beds are listed on the confirmation!

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board

Buffet breakfast and, if Half Board is booked, a buffet dinner.

Modern buffet with various dishes and decorative hanging baskets in a bright room.

All Inclusive

AI

All meals in buffet form. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the bars from 11 am to 11 pm. Snacks from 11 am to 7 pm.

Cozy outdoor bar with seating and ambient lighting at night.

Note

The hotel does not offer well-known alcoholic brands or expensive and special food items such as lobster.

Sports included

Bicycle rental (when booking All Inclusive).

Sports for a fee

Kitesurfing, snorkeling, horseback riding, and fishing for a fee.

Wellness

Massages (for a fee).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel premises.

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Directly on the beach
  • Sandy beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Note

In Mexico, sinks or bathtubs/whirlpools may be openly integrated into the general living area of the hotel room without a spatial separation.
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If you arrive after 5 p.m., the ferry transfer cannot be carried out on the same day.
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There are no smoking areas in the hotel.
A tourism tax came into effect on April 1, 2021, and currently amounts to a one-time payment of 224 Mexican Pesos or approx. 11 US Dollars per person, regardless of the planned length of stay in the country.
The tax can be paid electronically before departure via the following link: http://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/
Alternatively, the tax can also be paid in cash upon arrival at the airport. It is advisable to carry the exact amount in Mexican Pesos or US Dollars.
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As of now, hotels in Mexico are gradually introducing an "Eco-Tax".
This obliges every user of a hotel room in Mexico to pay a fee to the state locally at the hotel in cash, similar to a tourist tax.
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No smoking policy

Smoking is prohibited in all public places in Mexico. This also applies to public transport, beaches, parks, hotels, and restaurants. Violations can be punished with fines or imprisonment.

Seasonal information

During stays between April and December, there may be an increased occurrence of seaweed and algae due to wind, temperature, and currents. In particular, there is often an increased presence of brown algae in the Caribbean during this period. This affects the beach and the sea. The hotel management and local authorities are naturally striving to clean affected beach sections in cooperation with the municipal administrations. However, this requires the use of appropriate equipment, which generates some noise.

Country category

4 Sterne