Located near the picturesque Rio Lagartos Lighthouse, Hotel Rio Lagartos offers an inviting retreat. Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, sip cocktails at the rooftop terrace bar or unwind with coffee and nature sounds from the garden.
Mérida International Airport (MID) - 107.1 miles/172.4 km
Restaurants
Restaurante manglar - 10 min walk
El Perico Marinero - 4 min walk
La Torreja - 5 min walk
El Popular Vaselina - 13 min drive
Bar 7 Copas - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Rio Lagartos
Hotel Rio Lagartos features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Municipal Palace and Rio Lagartos Lighthouse. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and free bike rentals.
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
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 at least 24 hours before arrival 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
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Street parking available
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Private picnics
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Shopping
Ecotours nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Free bicycle rentals
Romance packages
Facilities
1 building/tower
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 150 for adults and MXN 75 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for MXN 100.0 per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Rio Lagartos offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Rio Lagartos 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Rio Lagartos?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 9 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Rio Lagartos?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Rio Lagartos?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Rio Lagartos?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Rio Lagartos and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Rio Lagartos?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Rio Lagartos like?
Hotel Rio Lagartos is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 4-minute walk from Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and 3 minutes' walk from Municipal Palace.
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Reviews
Hotel Rio Lagartos Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The pool was a great place to cool down on a hot day with its swings and bar. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
The room was very nice, the staff terrific and location was wonderful
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2025
Its location is excelent. Staffs are friendly and helpful.room is large.
Qinglin
Qinglin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2025
The staff are very friendly and kind they gave me a piece of cake as it was my b-day
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
The staff were excellent. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The roof top deck was such a great space to have a drink on and to look at the views of the river. The pool with swings and a bar was a great place to hang out in to cool down on a hot day.
Della
Della, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 5, 2026
This hotel has potential but missed the Mark in so many ways. Unorganized staff, that you couldn't recognize as staff, no uniforms no name tags, less than hospitable service. Attention was needed during all 4 nights of our stay to cleaning common areas and the pool. The room was clean and beds comfortable. There was a family of raccoons living in the walls of the hotel which we saw come and go from the holes in our patio roof which made it smell and was very noisy at night. The town itself is fabulous, and this hotel has potential if they would make some improvements.
Lynee
Lynee, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2026
Employees at desk and restaurant were friendly & helpful. Room was spacious and had a small balcony with a view of the harbor. Bed was pretty new but hard. Pool was cool ... but not cold, and the poolside furniture was serviceable. Breakfast included with hotel stay was more than decent: fresh fruits, coffee, eggs. Beer & wine selection could be better. Rio Lagartos is not a sophisticated town, so don't plan on fancy fancy, but it's a good place to relax and to go on a nature tour (flamingos, pelicans, frigates, crocodiles, mangrove, etc). Just about every restaurant in town advertises tourist information; after a bit, you learn to tell them you want less, not more, information. Price for the room, esp as it included food, was very good, and the staff would make up your room every day if you wanted it done.
Gregory
Gregory, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2024
We liked the quaintness of the hotel. It was clean and presented well. We didn’t like the food that we had ordered. This is why we give the 4 star review.
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 20, 2025
The room suite was good, clean and with a nice view. The wi-fi was excellent.
But on the negative side the breakfast service was really poor, mediocre. It took us 45 minutes after the order to get our eggs. No choice in drinks. Poor choice in bearkfast stuff.
François
François, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2024
Staff are super helpful and friendly, the hotel
is spotlessly clean. I really want to leave a good review as they are trying so hard, but there are shortcomings that could easily be addressed. The rooms are pretty basic and a couple of glasses, a hairdryer, extra towels etc would make a huge difference. Restaurant staff need proper training - they try very hard but seem unsure as to what they should be doing. They didn’t offer us the correct breakfast menu or explain options. There wasn’t much choice on the menu but food was ok.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2026
Breakfast was great, lots of options.
Treanna
Treanna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2026
Nice hotel in a beautiful place.
Magdalena
Magdalena, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2026
Breakfast eas wonderful; cooked to order eggs.
Treanna
Treanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
a lovely place to stay overlooking the water.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2026
Wonderfully friendly and helpful staff. The hotel was clean and tidy and our room was very large. The pool and garden are kept tidy and the boardwalk through the mangrove to the edge of the lagoon was great. Fabulous place to sit and watch the flamingos and other birds on the lagoon.
Nikki
Nikki, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
The rooms were clean and spacious
Cristina
Cristina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Excellent hotel
Maria Laura
Maria Laura, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2023
Really enjoyed our stay! Staff were accommodating and helpful.
Stacy Jae
Stacy Jae, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2023
Great location and with the sunset dock.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
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Ruben
Ruben, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Biosphere
Great destination
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2022
A wonderful place to stay in Rio, with great views, a nice pool, and food service starting at 7am so you don’t miss out on morning flamingo tours, etc.
Gregory
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2023
Two day trip
Very comfortable hotel with a gorgeous warm pool. Hotel has its own dock where you can get picked up for waterboat tours.
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Excelente
Guadalupe
Guadalupe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Great service. We felt pampered and taken care of.
Alejandro
Alejandro, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2023
Excellent service, hotel was better that we expected. Excellent staff, food and drinks at the restaurant were great, fresh and delicous. Beatutiful view. Niece pool and garden, would highly recommend to anyone