Holbox hotels are small: no big resorts and no cars, just boutique beach hotels, guesthouses and hostels in and around the village. From Cancun Airport you drive about 155 km to the Chiquilá pier (2.5 to 3 hours), then take a 20–25 minute ferry. Golf-cart taxis meet the boats and take you to your hotel.
| Distance from Cancun Airport | About 155 km to the ferry |
| Drive time | 2.5 to 3 hours to Chiquilá |
| Ferry | 20–25 minutes from Chiquilá |
| Private transfer to the ferry | From 286 USD one way, 515 USD round trip (per vehicle, up to 8) |
| Hotels on this page | 22 |
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Holbox hotels by area
22 hotels and hostels, checked October 2026. Click a hotel for its exact location, transfer prices and how to get there from Cancun Airport.
Downtown Holbox
Small hotels and hostels in the village, close to the ferry pier, restaurants and the town beach.
| Hotel | Type | To the ferry | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaite Hotel & Spa | Beach hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Casa Cat Ba | Boutique hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Casa Las Tortugas Petit Beach Hotel & Spa | Boutique beach hotel (guests 12+) | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Che Holbox Hostel & Bar | Hostel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Hotel Casa Barbara Holbox | Boutique hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Kin Hostal and Camping | Hostel and camping | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| La Palapa Beachfront Hotel | Beach hotel, adults only | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Mapache Hostel | Hostel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Tribu Hostel | Hostel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
Playa Norte and the east beach
Beachfront boutique hotels along Paseo Kuká, east of the village.
| Hotel | Type | To the ferry | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldea Kuká | Eco-lodge | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Hotel Mawimbi | Beach hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Hotel Villas Flamingos | Luxury beach hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Palapas del Sol | Beach hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Punta Caliza | Boutique hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Ser Casasandra | Luxury boutique hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Villas Caracol | Beach hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
Punta Cocos and the west beach
Quieter beach hotels on the west side, towards Punta Cocos.
| Hotel | Type | To the ferry | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Punta Coco & Beach Club | Boutique beach hotel, adults only | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Casa Takywara | Boutique beach hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Mystique Holbox by Royalton | Luxury beach resort | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
| Zomay Beachfront Hotel | Beach hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h + ferry |
Chiquilá
Small hotels in the mainland ferry village, for late arrivals and early departures.
| Hotel | Type | To the ferry | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Pelícano Chiquilá | Small hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h |
| Villas Yalahau | Small hotel | 155 km | 2.5–3 h |
Getting from Cancun Airport to Holbox
A pre-booked private transfer takes you straight to the Chiquilá pier; the ferry ticket is bought at the pier. The last boats leave around 9 to 9:30 pm. Shuttles, buses, rental cars and charter flights are compared in the Cancun Airport to Holbox guide.