Na Balam Hotel
Calle Zazil Ha No. 118 Playa Norte
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Why people book this hotel
“Location”
“The location is good, with a 1 minute walk to the beach”
“The room is large, with two double beds and a sofa”
“Location was excellent Swimming pool and jacquzzi were great Beach bed provided…”
“Free acces with beach lounger accroos the raod (this is important on isla M) and…”
“Location basically on the beach, breakfast with sea view”
“The reception staff at Na Balam was extremely professional and attentive, which …”
“Really good breakfast, great staff that would go the extra mile, really nice tou…”
“They also have a large swimming pool and jacuzzi”
“Large room, great air-conditioning, cute pool and hot tub”
“The room was rather big and overall clean, except for some dirt on our bedsheet …”
“The staff is friendly and helpful and the rooms, while outdated, are large and c…”
Overview
Surrounded by tropical gardens, on the small island of Isla Mujeres, only minutes from Cancun, this hotel is located on one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Na Balam, Mayan for The House of the Jaguar features an outdoor pool and shady palm trees with hammocks. Guests can attend of the hotel's yoga classes, then relax with a massage. Zazil Ha restaurant at Na Balam serves Mayan and vegetarian cuisine. Visitors can also enjoy a drink with a Mexican snack while watching the sunset at the beachfront Palapa Bar.
Traveller reviews
Colin
extended_group
June 20, 2026
Location
Havard Rast
family_with_children
April 29, 2026
“Good location. Excellent value for money.”
The location is good, with a 1 minute walk to the beach. They share a breakfast and beach area with the neighbour hotel Casa del Jaguar, but at half the price. They also have a large swimming pool and jacuzzi. The room is large, with two double beds and a sofa. There's plenty of space for suit cases. Given that it's virtually identical to hotel Jaguar, we'll probably pick Na Balam next time based on price.
Barbara
family_with_children
April 29, 2026
“Nice room, disappointing beach services”
The reception staff at Na Balam was extremely professional and attentive, which we appreciated a lot. The room was rather big and overall clean, except for some dirt on our bedsheet one day, which wasn't ideal. You get everything you might need on a hotel stay, from toiletries to a hairdryer and ample space for hanging or storing your clothes. Some of the drawers had an old smell so we didn't use those, but there are lots of options. Beds were comfortable and AC working. Not sure about the shower, as it was rather hot so I didn't mind a mid/cold shower at times and didn't really wait around to check whether hot water would have arrived eventually. We also got one of the rooms with a thatched roof and you could definitely hear people and music from outside, but it wasn't too terrible. Although we stayed Sun-Thu so I don't know how much worse it is on a Friday and Saturday. Didn't try the extra services (yoga, spa, etc.).
Mark
extended_group
April 9, 2026
“Great stay, great place!”
Really good breakfast, great staff that would go the extra mile, really nice touch to have the sun bed at the beach, nice swimming pool, very large rooms with good AC.
Michelle
family_with_children
April 2, 2026
“Peaceful”
Location was excellent Swimming pool and jacquzzi were great Beach bed provided was a good bonus Breakfast was good
Jessica
couple
April 1, 2026
Location
Fiona
family_with_children
March 30, 2026
“Great hotel”
Large room, great air-conditioning, cute pool and hot tub. Free acces with beach lounger accroos the raod (this is important on isla M) and realy good breakfast . Free beach towel each day. Really nice vibe
Laura
family_with_children
January 12, 2026
Great location.
Manny
extended_group
January 4, 2026
“Wonderful vacation place while having work meetings in Cancun.”
In general, this is a wonderful hotel and I plan to return, as this is near my most favourite beach in the world.
Pierluca
couple
December 26, 2025
Location basically on the beach, breakfast with sea view
Jennifer
family_with_children
December 22, 2025
“Great location, beautiful property but missing some comforts.”
Stepping into this hotel off the street is actually quite a magical experience. The rooms are arranged around a courtyard which is, it is teeming with lush tropical plants and presided over by a massive dramatic Banyan tree. The lighting in the evening is tasteful and highlights the beauty of the space. The staff is friendly and helpful and the rooms, while outdated, are large and clean. Breakfast is at the hotel across the street, the Hotel Jaguar.. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that we were also allowed to use a sunbed at the hotel Jaguar. The hotel provides fresh beach towels daily. The location of the hotel is great.
Jacob
couple
November 18, 2025
“A very cool jungle like hotel with the best location on the island!!”
Na Balam has one of the best locations for a hotel on the island. A very cosy jungle like feel to the place, rustic styled huts, a cool small pool and amazing access to one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Air Con was VERY good. The rooms are huge, very spacious with a pleasantly large balcony too. The safe is always a plus as well. The sunbeds at Oceanvs Beach Club that were included with our stay made the value for money excellent in my opinion, we was at the beach everyday and with the prices for a sunbed alone made the stay very worth while. This place is a very short walk to the beach, within 5-7 minutes of the Main Street with all the restaurants and market stalls, and about a 10-15 minute walk to the ferry port. Staff were helpful with arranging booking a golf cart and also any questions we had. Breakfast was included (partially), at Oceanvs Beach Club, although a lot of people seem to complain about the limited options, we thought that the food was good standard with a good option (pancakes, omelettes, scrambled eggs, fruit, fresh juice, coffee, tea…) You must do a sunrise stroll along the beach, absolute highlight of the trip. Considering a sunrise is 1 minute walk from view from the hotel, it’s a must.
Stefan
family_with_children
October 24, 2025
“Fabulous place to stay near the beach.”
Everything! Cozy rooms, good access to the beach and nice pool to cool off at. Good proximity to restaurants etc. Very good breakfast. And the staff were just super friendly making us feel very welcome.
Iwanow
family_with_children
September 14, 2025
“Overall I would 100% cameback”
Amazing location, everything you need in a walking distance. Staff very very friendly. I had a hydrofacial cleanse with Roxane in Jaguras spa and it was unreal highly recommended 😊
Manny
solo_traveller
August 7, 2025
“Nice and quiet place to stay in Isla Mujeres”
This is a very comfortable place in a perfect location, if you want to stay a bit away from the noise. Less than a block away from a glorious beach.
miha
family_with_children
July 23, 2025
Perfect location, step to the beach and a green oasis by the pool.
Mary Ellen
extended_group
June 27, 2025
“Really nice hotel with great location and nice amenities.”
Great location on Playa Norte, spacious rooms with comfortable beds, nice to have massage therapy and yoga onsite.
James
family_with_children
May 9, 2025
“Lovely relaxing hotel near the beach”
Great location within 2-3 minutes walk of Playa Norte which was our favourite beach out of all the ones we visited in Yucatan. Lovely swimming pool with lots of shade so perfect for the kids in the afternoons. Grounds have iguanas. Large room with a safe and AC (though the room is well shaded so not essential). Hotel is 5-10 mins walk from the main street with restaurants and facilities but we never heard any noise. Staff very helpful and arranged transfers and golf buggy hire. Breakfast was included (you have it in the hotel opposite) and was good value.
Alexandra
couple
April 27, 2025
“Amazing location”
Love the location having been to this part of the island before. Room was a great size, and we enjoyed breakfast at sister hotel overlooking the beach. The sun beds on the beach were also a bonus. Has a nice low key cabana feel if you don’t want a larger hotel style accommodation.
Philippa
family_with_children
January 8, 2025
“Comfortable & clean in a fab North Beach location”
Fabulous location. Large clean rooms (family room) helpful, happy & knowledgeable staff. A very comfortable stay
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Diving, Snorkelling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Tour desk, Airport shuttle, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Standard Poolside with Two Double Beds
This room is furnished with 2 double beds. It has pool views and garden views.
Master Suite with Pool View
Featuring a private entrance, this spacious suite also is comprised of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Poolside Suite
Boasting 1 bedroom, this spacious suite has 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Two-Bedroom Suite
This spacious suite comprises 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.
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