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Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find tranquility at this lakeside retreat near Bacalar, where evenings by the firepit and plant-based dining create a peaceful escape

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Just steps from Lake Bacalar, this serene plant-based hotel offers a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, evenings by the firepit, and spa treatments. Multilingual staff and free WiFi ensure comfort and connectivity throughout the stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

About the neighborhood

Located in Pedro A. Santos, Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel is in a national park. Lake Bacalar is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Pedro A. Santos travel guide
Map
44 Oso Hormiguero, Carretera Chetumal-Cancun 4-5km, Bacalar, Pedro A. Santos, QROO, 77923

What's nearby

  • Stromatolites in the crystal-clear waters of Bacalar Lake, Mexico. Ancient natural formations in a stunning tropical setting. Nature, geology, and travel concept
    Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park
    40 min drive - 51.4 km
  • San Felipe fort in Bacalar
    Fort of San Felipe
    40 min drive - 52.1 km
  • limestone formations with two swimmers in a shallow and brilliant blue color water. Laguna Bacalar. Yucatan. Mexico
    Lake Bacalar
    43 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Beautiful landscape with stromatolites, Bacalar in Mexico
    Cenote Cocalitos
    43 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Last one here
    Cenote Azul
    43 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Elvira Natura Lagune Lounge
    22 min drive
  • Laguna Azul
    16 min walk
  • Jugo De Piña
    11 min drive

About this property

Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel

Hotel near Lake Bacalar
At Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Kapok Restaurant, features vegan cuisine. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A dock
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kapok Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 9 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Kapok Bacalar
Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based
Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel Hotel
Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel Pedro A. Santos
Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel Hotel Pedro A. Santos

Frequently asked questions

Is Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Lake Bacalar.

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Reviews

Kapok Bacalar – Plant Based Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has been built with great care & attention. The cabin structures are solid, beautifully enclosed and finished and still somehow they fit in with the environment. The staff were excellent and wow, the chef's vegan meals were superb. The location is quite deep off the main highway which is definitely a positive, as the location is silent apart from the sounds of nature and soft music in the dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was much more remote than anticipated, but in a lovely way. Off the beaten path and far from the crowds and tourists is this gorgeous wonderland built into the jungle. If you want quiet, unique, and delicious plant based meals this place has it. Our only regrets are not firing up the tezmascal and spending more nights here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- This place has beautiful rooms and shared spaces on an entirely unique property. It is far away from the crowds in the middle of the jungle on Laguna Bacalar. There was excellent vegan food served up to 3 times per day. The staff were friendly and quick to help set up tours or other wellness activities. They made a special meal for my son who was not feeling well. There are multiple ocean kayaks available to take out on the lagoon. It was an absolutely unforgettable stay. Cons/things to note- It is hard to get into the water at this site. Like much of Laguna Bacalar, it isn't really safe for kids or people with any mobility issues to safely access the water from the shore. Also this place is a 40 minute drive from Bacalar. I don't think you could get here without a rental car. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great concept, disappointing stay

We wanted to find an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle while we were in Mexico so we opted for Kapok based on its reviews. Unfortunately, I walked away ~50 bites. We noticed substantial amount of orange stain on the bottom of the curtain and bed sheet- the part that’s tucked under while the bed is made. I really wish we googled it right then to realize it’s pest stain. We expected some discomfort while being there, but pests weren’t a part of it. Bites on our body kept popping all over days after we left as though we were still getting fresh bites. We reached out to Kapok to rectify this issue and they insisted at they don’t have bed bugs. They said the stain was caused by termites and our bites are chaquiste mosquito bites. I don’t know of mosquito bites that would continue to pop up days after exposure. And even if the stain were from termites- why would that be okay to offer to guests? Overall extremely disappointed and would caution others to reconsider their booking or at last examine their room once they get there. Don’t go barefoot since it is in the woods and you could get stung by scorpions. Pros: tucked away, friendly staff, quiet Cons: tons of bites (whatever the culprit it should be a no), expensive vegan meals (USD150 for 2 for 1 day), room smelled like sewage, room filled with smoke when kitchen is cooking, scorpion in shower, no AC, shower not private enough for women, rough road - wouldn’t recommend taking a small car
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es de ensuño sin embargo la reserva fue de hospedaje con desayuno. Y llegando a la propiedad la propiedad, no contaba con agua caliente, se me propuso me cambiaran a una de menor tamaño en camas, lo cual no era viable para mi familia y yo. Ademas de la noticia que ya no funcionaba como restaurante desde hace meses. Y me ofrecian hospedarme con reduccion de 300 en tarifa. Aun que es muy bonito. Esta en medio de la selva. Llegar sin alimentos por saberlos en reserva impidio la estancia. No te dan opciones. Creo que ayudaria mucho anunciaran los servicios que realmente ofrece
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christophe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
l'etablissement etait fermé...personne pour nous recevoir.Nous avons du trouver une autre chambre a Baccalar
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Una experiencia única, en la mitad de la jungla, totalmente natural, con árboles dentro de la habitación. El personal superrrrrr atentos y amigables. El desayuno muy saludable y con ingredientes orgánicos. Mi única anotación es que al ser en la mitad de la jungla y ecologista, pues no hay fumigación y se encuentran todo tipo de insectos dentro de la habitación y en las instalaciones.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jorge Garcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Esta muy bien wl concepto. Dificil acceso
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merveilleux endroit.

L'accès es difficile mais c'est le prix a payer pour arrivé dans cet ecrin de verdure , au beau milieu de la jungle bordée par la lagune .les cabanes faites et décorés avec goût entre authenticité ,modernité et respect de la nature un site hors du temps ou on est tres bien accueilli.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, en medio de la selva y con una vista impresionante a la laguna. La atención es de primera, Lucas y Lety siempre están al pendiente de cualquier necesidad y atienden de una manera excepcional. Lugar muy tranquilo, exquisito, para relajarse y encontrarse, lleno de naturaleza, misticismo y 3 lindos gatos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Stéphanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023