Casa Las Tortugas

We stayed at Casa Tortugas in June with our three adult children to celebrate a milestone birthday, and it was truly unforgettable. This beautifully renovated boutique hotel is an absolute gem—perfectly located right in the heart of the village, directly on the beach. We booked both a beachfront room for four and a poolside room for two, and both were stunning—thoughtfully designed, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. The pool was pristine and peaceful, and the restaurant was not only beautifully decorated but served absolutely delicious food. What truly made our stay exceptional was the staff. From start to finish, they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for. On our final day, we had an early morning flight out of Cancún, and they greeted us at dawn with fresh French press coffee, boxed breakfasts to go, and a scheduled car to the ferry—all arranged without us having to ask. We can’t wait to come back. Such a magical stay!

This was the most beautiful, relaxing vacation I have ever taken! The rooms look just like the pictures. The decor is gorgeous and the entire location is well taken care of and a short walk from town. The breakfast, dinners, and drinks were all amazing. Thank you to all the wait staff and the wonderful front desk associates. They booked our excursions for us and our transport to and from the Cancun airport and it was seamless. I would 100% recommend this location to others.

I stayed here for 3 nights with my friend in their beautiful beach front room. It was the most wonderful experience! Amazing food, even better service and all the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. The location and ambiance were incredible! The room was clean and beautiful! We will definitely be coming back and I will only ever stay at Casa Las Tortugas! It was truly a five star experience!

A friend and I stayed here for three nights as part of a longer Mexico trip and wish we'd stayed longer! The room, facilities and beachfront were spotless and absolutely stunning, and the staff were so attentive and helpful. The daily yoga (free for guests) was a particular highlight. Food was fantastic (we sampled all the hotel restaurants...) – expensive for Mexico but worth the price.

My wife and I went for our anniversary. We loved every minute of our visit in Holbox and realized that the main reason was our stay at Casa las Tortugas. The hospitality and service was amazing all around. We stayed in the owner suite which had incredible views and plethora of space. Not to mention a roof top pool. My favorite part of the stay though was walking straight from breakfast to the day beds right on the beach. The accessibility of the beach and service in the daybed areas really made the trip for us. We transitioned to the evenings to Luuma or Mandarina. The music at Luuma along with its staff, set the mode. We also took advantage of meditation and biking events the resort offered. We normally go to Ibiza for our anniversary but will be visiting Holbox again soon. A stay at Casa Las Tortugas will be a must!!!

Hands down the best hotel on the island. The staff was friendly and helpful and our room was beautiful, spacious and secluded. The food at all 3 restaurants was incredible and this hotel has the best beach set up by far. The day beds are so comfortable and the servers are attentive and friendly. We had the best week and can’t wait to come back!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ TL;DR: Stop searching, this is THE place to stay in Holbox. ✅ Michelin-star-level service & staff without Michelin Price ✅ Spacious, stunning rooms & serene property ✅ Incredible yoga, daily activities & delicious included breakfast ✅ Perfect beach club (and you can BYOB!) ✅ Staff went above and beyond for us, even at 3am ✅ Better than AWA Holbox (yes, really) If you want a luxury experience without breaking the bank, book Casa Las Tortugas. You won’t regret it. PS. We booked early July and it was perfect (no sargassum and low season). We stayed at the master suite (chef’s kiss 🤌🏽) ⸻ Full review: Our stay at Casa Las Tortugas was unforgettable. The staff and service are truly Michelin Star level, and that starts even before you arrive. The day before our stay they reached out to confirm everything and shared helpful info about getting to the island, which made the whole trip stress-free from the get-go. When we arrived, they welcomed us with refreshing drinks and gave us a full tour of the beautiful property. We felt instantly cared for. They explained the daily activities, yoga schedule, and even shared discounts we could use at their boutique. The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, and full of charm. Every corner of the hotel feels serene and special. We joined yoga classes on two mornings and they were absolutely incredible, such a unique and grounding experience. The included breakfast was another highlight: delicious and well worth it. The beach club is perfection, gorgeous, and relaxing. The staff regularly checked on us to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed, which really elevated the experience. Plus, they let you bring your own drinks to the beach, which is such a great touch. One night I almost lost my wedding ring at the beach, and I’ll never forget how the staff went above and beyond, they helped us search for it at 3 a.m. That kind of kindness and dedication speaks volumes about the people who work here. For the rest of our trip, we had booked AWA (because it’s listed in the Michelin Guide), but honestly? It didn’t even come close. Casa Las Tortugas deserves that Michelin recognition far more, it was on another level. If you only stay at one place in Holbox, make it here. ♾️/10, would book again in a heartbeat! Thank you Narce, Flor, Javi & the Vigilant team.

My spouse and I visited this hotel for a short getaway in June 2025. Leading up to this trip, I noticed a shortage of reviews, so I’d like to do my part to share more information and some insider tips!||Pre-Trip Communication and Transfer|Fernando did an excellent job with communications and confirmations. We booked our transport through the hotel and this was also very smooth. The trip from the CUN airport is 2 hours, with a 30 minute ferry ride to Holbox. Then a 5 min UTV ride to the hotel. The handoff from the transfer to the ferry to the taxi was seamless.||Hotel |This is undeniably a gorgeous hotel. If you’re looking for a totally “instagramable” location, this is it. Our check in was quick and we received a small glass of prosecco while Javi showed us around the hotel and our room. We love small, boutique hotels and the ease of moving from room, restaurant, beach. It is mostly open air in common spaces, with sandy walkways. All spaces are in good repair and very clean. ||Room|We booked the “Owner’s Suite” aka Monarca. It featured a balcony with sitting area, and indoor living room space, bathroom, separate bedroom, and an upstairs terrace with loungers, plunge pool, and bed. The AC in the room was comfortable and there were multiple fans. The lighting in the bathroom is dim - take a lighted mirror. Also, there is no fan in the bathroom, but there is a window by the shower to allow some airflow. We do wish there was a small refrigerator available for this room type - it would have been nice to keep leftovers, drinks, etc cool. There was a small cosmetics fridge in the bathroom, which was unique, but it wasn’t working despite our attempts. Also, although we had a plunge pool in our room, pool towels were not provided, so we had to visit the front desk to request them for our room. This seems like a simple fix to just provide them for rooms with a pool. In a similar vein, washcloths are not provided at this hotel (which I understand is an “American thing”) however, something to be aware of as you are packing for your trip. Our room was cleaned each day and housekeeping did an excellent job. We did notice that our plunge pool did not seem to have a working filter. The water was completely still with no movement and dead insects collected at the surface (giving me flashbacks to covid-era backyard pools… if you know, you know). We did share this with guest services, and they said the pool was working fine, it just needed to be cleaned. So they did, but the filter never appeared to work and bugs and grime continue to collect. ||Beach|The hotel offers plenty of beds, shade, and spaces at the beach. The beds are comfy and the palapa provided shade all day. Water is warm, calm, clean, and shallow. This was probably the best Mexican beach we have visited, besides Playa Norte. Food/drink service is provided at your chair, but it is infrequent. Typically, we would wait for 90-120 minutes between service. The resort wasn’t busy but maybe understaffed? We did just go to the hostess/bar ourselves to request service when needed. Beach towels aren’t provided at the beach - you need to go to reception to request. ||Food|The included breakfast is indeed amazing! Coffee, juice, bread/toast, fruit/yogurt/granola, AND a breakfast entree. This was very well done. We also took lunch at our chairs a few days. The menu has more of an upscale vibe, which was unique and yummy, and we enjoyed all our meals… but sometimes when you’re on the beach, you just want some chips and guacamole ;) We found this nearby easily at other beach clubs. We also ate dinner one night at AMA, the Japanese restaurant at the hotel. This wasn’t as strong of a meal and the staff of 4 seemed very overwhelmed by the 3 tables of 2. The space was beautiful though, so go for the vibes.||Service|We love small hotels for the intimacy and because we can typically experience better service. If I could say one thing that this hotel lacked, it was genuine guest connection by staff. The service was fine, but it didn’t wow us like other places we have been. I’ll admit that for some travelers, this isn’t a priority, and that’s ok. If the hotel is looking to take its service to a higher level, they could encourage staff to remember names, remember repeat orders, remember rooms, acknowledge special reasons for travel (for example, an anniversary) — We enjoy feeling like we have been seen and appreciated as guests which is why we visit smaller establishments. Service was *fine* but it didn’t wow us like at other places we have traveled.||Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Casa Las Tortugas and with its beautiful surroundings and spaces, it’s clear why it’s a popular place to visit.

I visited this hotel in October of 2021 with my husband for 4 days and it was absolutely amazing. If you're looking for a place to disconnect from the world this is it. the island itself is laid back and beautiful. It feels like time stands still and you're in this never ending relaxation mode. Our reservations included breakfast and it did not disappoint. The food at the hotel is pricey but very good. We would take our breakfast fruit platter to the beach beds and relax at the beach all day. There are tons of street vendors on the beach a have cash ready because they have fresh coconuts and empanadas to sandwiches and other snacks. If you buy a coconut and drink the coconut water you can ask for the vendor to crack is open and take out the fresh coconut meat for free.

Casa Las Tortugas was a beautiful and comfortable home away from home on Isla Holbox. I booked a suite, which was one of their smaller room offerings. It was beautiful, with white walls and linens and natural wood accents. We had a cute patio out front with a partial view of the ocean; a perfect spot for reading or having a drink at night. Though it was cooler than expected for the beginning of our stay, we were able to comfortably keep the windows open. It was an absolute dream to fall asleep to the ocean! Covid precautions were taken very seriously; everyone on staff was masked up at all times and guests were compliant as well. Our room was spotless and the entire property was constantly being cleaned. The beachfront is the star at Casa Las Tortugas. It's quite expansive and there are loads of chairs, loungers, and some very cool lounge swings which my husband and I were happy to occupy every afternoon. Though I'm not typically a pool person when I have the ocean nearby, the pool area was a nice, warm place to lounge on those first couple of days when it was a bit breezier on the beach. Breakfast is included and we were treated to an epic feast every morning at Mandarina restaurant, including coffee, fresh juice of the day, toast, fruit, yogurt and granola and a choice of breakfast entree. I'll elaborate more on that in my review of Mandarina, but take my word that it was a perfect start to each day. Everyone on staff was lovely, from the front desk to the servers and the housekeepers. Blanca, the hotel cat, was a fun addition as well. Casa Las Tortugas is perfectly located on the edge of town, providing easy access to all of the town's restaurants and shopping while also being right on the beach, making for nice walking options in either direction. If we return to Holbox in the future, we'd be hard-pressed to stay elsewhere!

If your looking for a hotel that will bring you peace and full relaxation, this is it! The rooms are oceanfront, very clean and it just feels like an oasis. What I loved the most is their restraunt. Literally the best versatile restaurant in the island. All the employees are absolutely fantastic and welcoming. I'm looking forward to coming back.