Eco Hotel El Rey Del Caribe

I was so happy with this hotel, literally can't think of a single thing to complain about. This was the ONLY hotel in the area that didn't look like a nightmare and it's somehow a great deal at the same time (book 30+ days in advance for 3+ nights and you'll save a ton). If you're looking for a hotel outside of the super expensive, super touristy Zona Hotelera, you can stop now, this is the perfect place. It's close to great street food and restaurants, the bus station, a large supermarket, car rental places, lavanderías, etc. Great location if you're not doing an all-inclusive resort-by-the-beach kind of thing. This is like a jungle oasis in the middle of a bustling city, it's beautiful and cute. I wished we spent more time at the hotel! The staff was maybe the most friendly and helpful I've ever had. Free breakfast was SO nice. Portions are moderate but delicious and a great way to start the day. Free unlimited potable water near the front desk was also a godsend. Our room was HUGE and well maintained and clean. On top of all this, it's very environmentally friendly, conservation-minded, educational, and birds and lizards flock to it as if it were a real forest. We finished a long Mexico trip across 5 states here and this was our favorite place we stayed!

We loved this paradise right in the city. Small and personal service. If you want to come to Mexico and stay in a hotel that looks like any other hotel stay elsewhere. If you want to lounge in a hammock and be in nature this place is great. We saw a raccoon and possum there! We loved it.

Quiet, serene location with lots of greenery, outdoor access within the confines of the hotel property. Friendly staff! Bruno was so kind and let me checkin a little bit early. Also staff on after Bruno was fantastic but have forgotten her name. Air conditioned, clean room with a fridge. Nice linens, towels and comfortable bed

We booked this hotel as a late night,last minute booking because of a canceled flight. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. The staff was more than kind even at a very late hour of night and the rooms were very clean. The grounds once seen in daylight were lovely. I would definitely recommend them.

This is such a charming little place in the heart of Cancun - reasonably priced, basic but clean and comfortable rooms, helpful staff and a nice breakfast included. But my favourite part by far was the gorgeous central garden and fountain! I would gladly stay here again.

My first time in an eco themed hotel I love everything about it from the rain barrels and solar that heats the water - hottest shower I have ever experienced You would never know you are in downtown While inside the hotel Beautiful nature ,trees & relaxing areas all Over the grounds. Housekeeping is the best ,my room is immaculate everyday they visit. Love the recycling and composting done on site. As an English speaker the hotel ensures you understand the rules. I would recommend a stay here to everyone!!

Our room had no hot water throughout our stay, and an alternative room offered had the same issue. Later, our room flooded due to a maintenance error, and we had to clean it ourselves at 9 pm with no staff available to do the job. Despite promises, the hotel failed to provide compensation, leaving Booking.com to resolve it weeks later for less than agreed. Overall, a disappointing experience considering the cost. I would NOT stay here again.

An absolute delight to stay here. It truly captures the essence of Cancun. It was walking distance to some of the night markets and street food options in Cancun downtown. The place was pretty old but had an amazing cozy vibe which felt very nice. Loved how the plants and trees were part of the enclosed space. It’s definitely a great option for someone looking to have a relaxed time. The place was not noisy at all. There as some services that are not offered like regular hotels, but that’s very well mentioned while booking so no complaints at all. The receptionist’s were super helpful with suggestion places to visit, for dinner and also helped us with booking taxi at the expected rate whenever needed. Would definitely stay here if we get a chance again. It was worth the money for sure.

We stayed at Hotel El Rey del Caribe for one night on the night we got into Cancun. We were set to bus to Valladolid the next day so I wanted to find a hotel close to the bus station. I don't think you can find a closer hotel than El Rel del Caribe. It is a slightly annoying walk if you have a suitcase or two, since there isn't really a sidewalk and therefore the road is a bit bumpy and sometimes dangerous. Just be vigilant to oncoming cars and you should be fine. The hotel is gated so you have to ring a bell to be let in. Inside the hotel is indeed a jungle oasis. So many lush plants in the courtyard with a small pool, a hammock, and patios for the ground floor rooms. The room itself is pretty basic but clean. There is an AC unit in the room as well as a ceiling fan. You can't leave the AC on if you're not in the room, but it cools down pretty quickly. There is a TV with Netflix, a small kitchenette, and dining table set. Breakfast is included and is very charming. You can choose an entree (ex: omelette, huevos rancheros, french toast, etc) and coffee/tea, orange juice, and fresh fruit are included.

Location location - for authentic Mexican vacation. 10/10 atmosphere with stucco walls, exotic plants everywhere, premium easy access to restaurants, grocery store, bus station. 80 cents each for bus to Hotel Zone beaches. 5 minute walk to airport bus. Chose quesadillas for included breakfast every day but much more on the menu. Expedia got us in there for about $100 U.S. per day.

Overall, this is a great hotel at a great price in the heart of Cancun. While the amenities and rooms are a mild 4 stars, the customer service makes this a 5 star review. TLDR; hotel is beautiful, clean, has plenty of amenities and staff is excellent. Only flaw is transportation if you plan on taking tour buses Transportation: 3/5 While there is an ADO station nearby, its crowded and has very limited times post Covid. You'll find better luck on the R-1/R-2 buses to travel to the hotel zone going southwest down Ave. Tulum. For travel outside Cancun, DO NOT trust the tour buses when they say they will pick you up at your hotel; they only do that for hotel zones passengers. If you do not feel comfortable taking city buses , bargaining with taxis, or renting a car, this is not the hotel for you. Atmosphere: 6/5 Absolutely beautiful to wake up and to see the vegetation in the courtyard with the sunlight trickling through. Plenty of birds and lizards going about. It's a very authentic feel you won't get anywhere else in another hotel. Amenities: 4/5 Breakfast included, yoga classes, spa (extra $), full sized beds, TV, fridge, camping stove burners and AC (air conditioning). TV and fridge did not work. For AC, 3.5/5 this is an eco hotel, so the AC is not crazy and will not freeze your room. But given the high temps in Mexico, you will be glad to have it. There is also a high speed fan that helps a ton. Note that your room key is connected to the AC, so when you leave the AC will turn off. For breakfast, 4/5 they have a simple but tasty breakfast, hot cakes, fruit, tea, etc. I would note to eat early because they cut up the fruit early and leave it out on top of the coolers in the kitchen. The fruit will be warm if you wake up late. Cleanliness 5/5 The beds were made every morning and everything was very clean upon arrival. Nothing better after a long day of travel than laying in fresh sheets Customer Service 5/5 Unfortunately, due to Covid, our original reservation could not be made (non refundable). However the owner Eduardo was very nice and called internationally to check in and granted us 3/5 days to book for another time. On arrival, staff was always friendly and helpful. Even the security guard got us forks for takeout! Overall was very impressed.

El Rey del Caribe is an excellent hotel. I can not say enough good things about this place. We booked our reservation thru booking.com. I know prices fluctuate, but for a weeks worth with breakfast included it came out to $515.00 U.S. dollars for two. Customer service has been wonderful since the beginning. We had some questions thru email before we got here and they always responded. You can even set up transportation from the airport to here and back ahead of time through the hotel. Once we were at the hotel the manager also helped us schedule our covid tests so we could fly back to the US. That process was simple and yes the company they contract with accepts c/c if needed. The location is right downtown with everything you will need and not to far from all the popular spots. Once you learn to use the affordable taxi system all the popular beaches and Alamar ferries are only a few pesos away. We had no problems stepping outside and waving a taxi down. They constantly roam the areas. There are plenty of restaurants, pharmacies, grocery stores and downtown all within walking distance. Study the locals and learn how to cross the streets. Now back to the hotel. If you are looking for that local downtown experience this is the place. They do a phenomenal job keeping everything clean and the hotel is just surrounded by the local vegetation. Local wildlife also pay their visits from time to time. We had a honey badger drop by during our stay and plethora of local birds. Every morning you will also wake up to a good breakfast. Nothing fancy, just the perfect amount to get you out and about. Hot cakes, cereal, American egg breakfast, red chilaciles and a few other items were part of your options. Accompanied by fruit, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. Very good breakfast. Overall great place and we will be back.

Im back!!! I love this place. Last time I came here, they were doing renovations . They done took and upgraded this eco-friendly, tropical gem. They have massages w/aromatherapy, music and natural treatments ( muds, fruit , milk and honey) . I'm hoping to catch the yoga class in the a.m. #Namaste

This hotel is really good,stuffs are all kind and breakfast are great！！I'm so happy to find good hotel in Cancún！ I miss all stuffs！！ Thank you soooooo much！！

Spent three nights here in July. The rooms are a decent sized, no drawers for your clothes, just hangers in a closet area. The rooms have a fridge which is very handy. There's also a two burner electrical unit and a sink which I didn't use. AC worked ok. The rooms do not have working safes. I left my stuff (iPad, dollars etc) and it was fine. As you can see from all the pictures others have posted, the layout is quite lush. Easy to just hang out by the pool and enjoy the surroundings. You are very close to the bus station and lots of restaurants. Mu Burger is next door, mercado 23 is a 10 minute walk, a Soriana (grocery) is just a few blocks away to pick up some snacks, beer, water and tequila. Trendy Nader street with many restaurants is just across the street. The location of this hotel is just perfect. I would not hesitate to stay again.

Tranquil in the heart of Cancun. The breakfast is free and also amazing. I love that this place is authentic with great location. It is neat the city and beaches. This place is beyond relaxing with the pool and yoga. Would definitely recommend to those tourist who are not into the Vegas scene of the hotel district.

My family and I stayed here for the first week of April in 2018. I remember wanting so badly to stay at one of the large resorts in the hotel zone to remind me of my time back during spring break in college. Essentially, the hotel zone in Cancun is as luxurious as you'd want it to be, but commercialized enough to not have even left the US or Europe. Let me tell you that staying at El Rey del Caribe and staying at a resort in Cancun are two entirely different worlds. El Rey is juxtaposed right beside the hotel zone, but could be no more different than what you'd find there. My family and I fell in love with this place due to how similar it is to the countryside in India where I spent most of my summers. You enter the front gate into the green, lush expanse of trees, flowers, and small fountains surrounding you. Every morning, a complimentary and fresh Mexican breakfast is served in a tiny cabana of sorts. You can explore the hotel's terrace and different floors during your stay and always find something new. The air conditioning is limited (to be eco-friendly) in your room, but still provides enough air to cool you down. What I think I enjoyed most about our stay is how happy all of the staff seems to be here. It's like taking a walk over to where life is simpler, where everyone tends to the greenery, and where you can relax in pure tranquility.

Very well located, fantastic customer service, charming natural environment full of exotic plants and an intimate pool. The rooms are very clean and they have their own kitchenette. What a great place to spend a relaxing time! And the best plus: away from tourists! This truly is Mexico! Loved it!

First off the map location is completely off. It is just to the east of the big traffic circle (glorieta heroes nacional). Besides that this is a lovely island of jungle in an ever expanding city. It is not super fancy but it is very comfortable and a bargain. A great stop over too and from the airport when traveling somewhere else. You won't find the typical drunken tourists here. It's not an all inclusive beach resort. It is located in the real heart of cancun (as real as cancun can be). The restraint only serves breakfast which is simple but tasty. The pool is tiny and the hot tub was dry the Internet is hit and miss but these are all to be expected when traveling.

This was an amazing final hotel to spend the last night of my Mexican trip in. Very courteous helpful staff, beautiful design and layout, and cozy private rooms that were very comfortable. Highly recommend, and they're close to everything else in the city and provide a pool and parking right outside the front door. 5 stars for sure

Overall a very convenient stay. Hotel is a block or two from the ADO station. $200 pesos to take a cab from here to the airport. Close to the supermarket for easy consumption of cheap cervesas (oh heyyyyy sol). Close to park de palapas where at night it gets REALLY festive. Free wifi. Refrigerator and a mini kitchen and free breakfast everyday wins! The only con is the concierge lady who will try to rip you off. She called a taxi for us, we chose not to use it after she called, asked her to cancel (she said no) and she even had the audacity to tell us we couldn't use the other taxi we flagged down AND claimed we had to pay a "service fee" for her calling the taxi for us. Ridiculous! Don't ask the concierge woman for help, lesson learned. I regret even tipping her for her help, but at that point I was extremely uncomfortable and wanted to get the heck out of there. Need to check the statement now, for fear she charged us something on our credit card. Not cool. Id rate the stay here a solid 4 stars but damn, bad service really leaves a bad taste in my experience.

I needed an inexpensive hotel to wait out the east coast snowstorm. El Rey.Caribe (that we luckily found on Priceline) exceeded all of my expectations!! If you want a beach front hotel and if you only want to meet Mexicans who are serving you a margarita don't stay here. If you don't want to spend hundreds/night, don't mind a few inexpensive cab rides and want to meet the most lovely staff and some real Mexicans el caribe is a treasure. Not to mention the fabulous included breakfast!

Location: ideal for a commute into downtown cancun from where you could take the playa express to playa del carmen or the R1 to the hotel zone. Hotel: My only gripe with this hotel is the issue with hot water. I'm not sure if it's only limited to this hotel but their version of hot water would translate to a cold shower else where. The hotel staff were unable to address the issue.

We chose this hotel based on suggestion by the Moon Handbook as a moderately priced, clean and comfortable hotel near the ADO bus station, and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone needing exactly that. Lives up to its name as an eco friendly hotel. The staff went out of their way to help - arranged for a taxi to the airport at 5am and had it there waiting for us. Our room was fresh, simple and comfortably appointed, with AC. Lots of hot water. Was a very restful night before a long day of travel back home.