Bacalar hotels are small and many sit right on the lagoon, with their own docks, kayaks and paddleboards. There are no all-inclusive resorts. From Cancun Airport it is about 335 km, around 4.5 hours on Highway 307, with no tolls.
| Distance from Cancun Airport | About 330–350 km |
| Drive time | About 4.5 hours |
| Private transfer | From 622 USD one way, 1120 USD round trip (per vehicle, up to 8) |
| Hotels on this page | 20 |
Bacalar hotels by area
20 hotels and hostels, checked October 2026. Click a hotel for its exact location, transfer prices and how to get there from Cancun Airport.
Town center
Small hotels and hostels around the main square and the fort, a block or two from the lagoon.
| Hotel | Type | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGAM Hotel Boutique | Boutique hotel, adults only | 335 km | 4.5 hours |
| Azul 36 | Boutique hotel | 335 km | 4.5 hours |
| Casa Chukum | Boutique hotel | 335 km | 4.5 hours |
| Hotel Aires Bacalar | Boutique hotel | 335 km | 4.5 hours |
| Hotel CasaBakal | Lagoon-front hotel | 335 km | 4.5 hours |
| Hotel Sur Bacalar | Boutique hotel | 335 km | 4.5 hours |
| The Yak Lake House | Hostel | 335 km | 4.5 hours |
| Viajero Bacalar Hostel | Hostel | 335 km | 4.5 hours |
Lagoon shore north of town
Lagoon-front hotels with docks along Highway 307 and the road to Xtomoc.
| Hotel | Type | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Lamat | Eco-hotel | 330 km | 4.5 hours |
| Hotel Rancho Encantado | Eco-hotel | 330 km | 4.5 hours |
| MBH Maya Bacalar Hotel Boutique | Boutique hotel | 330 km | 4.5 hours |
| Mía Bacalar Luxury Resort & Spa | Luxury resort | 330 km | 4.5 hours |
| Puerta del Cielo Hotel Origen | Lagoon-front hotel, adults only | 330 km | 4.5 hours |
Lagoon shore south of town
Hotels on the south Costera towards Cenote Azul, and jungle retreats at Xul-Ha near Los Rápidos.
| Hotel | Type | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akalki Hotel y Centro Holístico | Eco-hotel | 350 km | 4.5–5 hours |
| Amainah Bacalar Hotel Boutique | Boutique hotel, adults only | 340 km | 4.5 hours |
| Amaranto Hotel Boutique | Boutique hotel | 340 km | 4.5 hours |
| Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel | Lagoon-front hotel, adults only | 340 km | 4.5 hours |
| Hotel Carolina Bacalar | Lagoon-front hotel | 340 km | 4.5 hours |
| Hotel Laguna Bacalar | Lagoon-front hotel | 340 km | 4.5 hours |
| La Valise Bacalar | Boutique hotel (opening December 2026) | 350 km | 4.5–5 hours |
Getting from Cancun Airport to Bacalar
A pre-booked private transfer is the easiest way: your driver meets you outside the terminal with a sign, tracks your flight and takes you door to door. ADO buses, the Tren Maya and flights to Chetumal are compared in the Cancun Airport to Bacalar guide.