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Bungalows Ek Balam

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Temozon with water park and outdoor pool

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In the heart of the historical district, Bungalows Ek Balam invites you to unwind in a serene setting. Discover shopping on site, indulge in Mexican cuisine at Solo Bajo Reservacion with al fresco dining, and relax by the outdoor pool with a lazy river or rejuvenate at the sauna.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants
  • Outdoor pool and lazy river
  • Water park
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (free)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Blackout curtains

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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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About the area

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Camino Antiguo al Sitio Arqueologico, Ek Balam, Temozon, YUC, 97740

What's nearby

  • Ek' Balam - 1 min drive
  • Cenote Xcanche - 9 min drive
  • Cathedral of San Gervasio - 29 min drive
  • Cenote Zaci - 29 min drive
  • Cenote Suytun - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.) - 140 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolcemente Ek Balam - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Don Gato - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Xcatiik - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Xtabay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kin Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Bungalows Ek Balam

Bungalows Ek Balam is a great choice for a stay in Temozon. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Solo Bajo Reservacion, which serves Mexican cuisine. Other highlights include a water park, an outdoor pool and a lazy river.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available on request)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 45 km*
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Other information

    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Lazy river

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (1076 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Built in 2001
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Lazy river
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed available

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Solo Bajo Reservacion – This family restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 500 per stay for guests under 18 years old

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • RV/bus/lorry parking is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.

Also known as

Bungalows Ek Balam Cabin Temozon
Cabanas Ek Balam Condo
Cabanas Ek Balam Condo Temozon
Cabanas Ek Balam Temozon
Bungalows Ek Balam Temozon
Bungalows Ek Balam Hotel
Bungalows Ek Balam Temozon
Bungalows Ek Balam Hotel Temozon

Frequently asked questions

Does Bungalows Ek Balam offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bungalows Ek Balam does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Bungalows Ek Balam?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Bungalows Ek Balam?

Yes, pets are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Bungalows Ek Balam?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Bungalows Ek Balam?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bungalows Ek Balam?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Bungalows Ek Balam and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a lazy river and a sauna. Bungalows Ek Balam also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bungalows Ek Balam?

Yes, Solo Bajo Reservacion offers al fresco dining and Mexican cuisine.

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Bungalows Ek Balam Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

This property is suitable for school groups or those on a tight budget. When we arrived they did not have our reservation but there was room so no problem. The room itself is sparsely decorated but clean. The bed was so hard we thought we were sleeping on the box spring call Brideau, it was just just very old. No hot water. It got very cold at night and my wife and I huddled together under the single blanket and sheet and then if we weren’t miserable enough to the dogs started barking at 4am until 5am. Then to top it off we awoke to a knock on our door saying we had not paid enough ton check in and owed another $5USD. Never again.
Gary, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Anabel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dre authentique mais aucun service de chambre
Cadre authentique mais service de chambre inexistant. Les lits n'ont pas été faits le 2ème matin et les sanitaires pas nettoyés. Le petit-déjeuner est complet mais en revanche le menu du dîner 4 tacos, 1 petite assiette de fruits découpés et du jus de Jamaïque est assez frugale.
Juliette, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Si vous voulez sortir des sentiers battus et être au plus proche de la nature, c'est ici qu'il faut venir... Personnel agréable et serviable, ils nous ont fait manger chez des locaux car nous n'avions pas dîner, une expérience au top !
Christel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It vas great to share time with Ek Balam's community.
Lucía, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Tiphaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Extraordinary ecological cabanas in Maya land.
This is a fantastic fairyland with "cabanas" in the form of the native huts found throughout the village and beyond here an Maya land. The grounds are meticulously maintained, with many flowering plant and butterflies everywhere. Each room has a bed(s) with mosquito netting in place. Things are rustic, but that adds to the charm. The only drawback was the bathroom. While the toilet worked well (no flushing toilet paper, por favor) the sink was minimal and the shower only a trickle with empty liquid soap dispensers. Aside from that, I would have rated it a "five".
william, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ser más pro-activos y mejorar los servicios.
Falta más interés en los trabajadores de las cabañas.
Leonardo Gonzalo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Muy bonito muy limpio muy buen precio excelente condiciones
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

love the eco cabins; you are definitely one with nature!
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Muy desepcionado
Despues de estat swparado de mi familia vaeios meses. Decidi darles la sorpresa de pasar tiempo en la naturaleza y decidi resrrvar en los bungalows. Cual fue nuestra sorpresa que fue un martieio. Sin comesor, sin servicio de limpieza, baño en mal estado,. Fueron unas malas vacaciones
marco, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Un buen lugar para aislarte del bullicio de la ciudad, con un cielo estrellado increíble y un trato profesional por parte de los trabajadores en las cabañas. La comida excelente, con un buen café y chocolate caliente, con precios muy bajos.
José Javier, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Lugar único, Pero no tenían mi reserva lista
Llegue al hotel y nadie tenía mi reserva lista, me comentaron que un señor les avisa cada vez que hay una reserva (los señores no manejan internet ni tienen computadora) y no tenían mi reserva o datos de mi llegada. Me acompañaron a la cabaña y se metieron a 2 cabañas ocupadas. Finalmente me dieron una cabaña libre (la de menor precio) siendo que yo pague la de mayor precio (para dos personas). Mi experiencia personal fue buena puesto que iba a descansar pero no recomendaría el lugar para que se llevaran sorpresas. Las sabanas estaban manchadas y los mosquiteros de las camas también.
Jorge, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Bad experience
Hotel realmente malo. el sitio esta en un lugar remoto. Aunque el paraje es bonito el servicio es muy malo.
Carles, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Podría ser un lugar lindo de eco Tourismus. no es!
Muy mal mantenimiento. Piscina con algunos centímetros aqua verde sucia, no en funcionamiento. Basura en el ambiente. Mala atención del personal, dormiendo siempre. Habitaciones mal estado ...
Werner, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Entorno y cercanida a Ek-Balam nada mas
Aunque Hoteles confirmo la reserva, y se realizo el pago, a la llegada no tenian constancia ni de la reserva ni del pago, tuvimos suerte de que no tenian ocupada ninguna habitacion y de que llevaba impreso la reserva y el pago, por lo que no hubo ningun problema, pero pudo haber sido un problema grave si no hubieran tenido disponibles habitaciones
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Cabanas near ruins and cenotes
Overall, it was alright. Let me first clarify, I like roughing it a little bit. I was slightly disappointed that before arrival, no attempt to sweep bugs off the floor or remove them from the bed or mosquito net had been made. We stayed despite this. That being said, two backpackers checked in next door and immediately demanded a refund and left because their room was "bad" (in their words) - no idea what it looked like relative to ours. Anyways, it is the only place I've ever been where I slept on top of the bed. The villagers were nice. We had the problem that we spoke very broken Spanish. I do not recommend staying here if you do not speak Spanish well. No food was available at our hotel. We went to the hotel with the Italian restaurant for dinner - no one else was there. Also, slightly misleading posts about distance to the ruins. We rented bikes from the hotel. Very old, uncomfortable bikes for 100 pesos for two. It was a 10-15 minute bike ride to the site. Not a 5 minute walk as others have suggested. It was an experience. I'm glad we did it. Though I'm not sure I will personally do it again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

My Heaven
The best time of our 11 day Yucatan vacation. The pictures do not do this place justice. It is beautiful jungle setting with parrots and stars. Friendly mayan staff who obviously care about their environment and stewards of their land. The day at the cenote was surreal. I'll be back to Ek Balam village. Wish I could stay forever.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

En la jungla
El lugar poco descuidado, la alberca sin agua y éramos los únicos huéspedes, si la alberca tuviera agua y las regaderas con agua caliente al momento el lugar estaría fantastico
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Bien mais quelques gros points dérangeants.
Le site est beau et avec concept écologique. La piscine était vide quand nous y étions. Attention on a pas pu manger le soir sur place, et il n y a pas de supermarché ou restaurant dans la ville. Malgré cela le personnel ne nous a pas aidé à trouvé quelque chose à manger. Le personnel ne parle pas anglais.... Le petit déjeuner est en plus et nous l avis trouvé très cher pour des pancakes (80 pesos par personne). Immersion totale par contre au niveau du quartier.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Not as Advertised but Worth the Stay
While I would recommend Cabanas Ek Balam, it isn't what it seems from the ads. Our biggest problem was checking in. No English speaking staff and no record of our reservation (despite several e-mails to a staff member located somewhere else). They did get us checked into a cabana. Grounds are very nice. It is obvious they are trying to upgrade the facilities. But . . . there are almost none of the things in the listing: memory foam mattresses, rainfall shower heads, etc. No hot water in our unit. We enjoyed our stay and found it to be a very convenient base.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Deplorable
L'hôtel fait du surbooking! Du coup même après avoir réservé et payé notre chambre en ligne un mois avant, en arrivant ils nous annoncent que l'hôtel est complet: sans même s'en excuser. Le type nous a amené à un autre hôtel: hotel "italien" complètement à l'abandon. Nous étions les seuls clients, et pour cause, on ne sait même pas si l'hôtel dispose encore d'une licence. Heureusement rien à payer pour cet hotel mais quand même...sans dédommagement ni explication avec un interlocuteur qui ricane en vous annonçant la chose. Pour manger au village il n'y a absolument rien! Attention...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good