Hotel San Julio offers beachfront accommodations in the heart of Celestún and features free WiFi in common areas. The rooms come with a TV. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Corina
Canada
Very cute and very clean! we loved our stay and we would stay again! The hotel has a very cute beach quiet and perfect to relax! We truly recommend
Providing free WiFi and a garden, Cabañas Cinco Elementos offers rooms in Celestún, a 3-minute walk from Celestun Beach and 8.8 miles from Parque Natural Rio Celestun.
Catherine
Canada
Extended our stay as we liked it so much. A little bit out of town but they gave us bikes and we used those to get everywhere.
Located in Celestún, within a few steps of Celestun Beach and 8.4 miles of Parque Natural Rio Celestun, Hotel Manglares has accommodations with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...
Jennifer
United States of America
The cabana space felt like a five star hotel, very well equipped, clean, very comfortable bed, keurig coffee maker that made excellent coffee, good restaurant (Poseidon) next door, gorgeous views, close walk to town-- the town itself is really lacking in good restaurants, shopping and decentcoffee options. For a town that abuts a world-acknowledged biosphere preserve, there is more trash than I've seen anywhere in the world-- the river in the fishing village that opens up to the biosphere lagoon is filled with trash.
Located in Celestún and with Celestun Beach reachable within a 1-minute walk, Hotel Beach Don Gonzalo has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and...
Kristeen
United States of America
We liked the friendly and helpful staff. Also, the room suite was very large and I felt safe and secure.
Located in Celestún, a few steps from Celestun Beach, Tótem Beach Club has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Jairo
Mexico
Everything was great. It is a brand new hotel at the front beach. The services in over the average, and the pools are incredible, the rooms are big with comfortable beds. The food is delicious
Located in Celestún, within a few steps of Celestun Beach and 8.5 miles of Parque Natural Rio Celestun, Villas Del Mar has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout...
Steinke
United States of America
Beautiful pool, lovely room with comfortable beds. Oberto was very friendly. Easily walk along beach to restaurants. Close to nature preserve. Wish we had stayed longer.
Located in Celestún, 6.2 mi from Parque Natural Rio Celestun, Playa 55 beach escape - adults only Guesthouse features adult-only accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, and...
Nancy
United States of America
Lovely property, well-maintained, nice pool, kind and helpful host/owner (love that it's independently owned and not by a big corporation). Near-ish to the town and wonderful beach restaurants. Great recommendations for food, and arrangements made for our mangrove tour. Good wi-fi for the area.
Offering a private beach area, La Casa Del Mexicano offers accommodations in Celestún. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free Wifi.
Paolina
Mexico
EVERYTHING IS STUNNING!!! We totally loved it!! Julia and her family are amazing hosts!! Everything was so neat!! Definitely RECOMMEND IT!!! best place ever to stay at the beach 💕
I'm a birder, so experiencing the boat trip to see the...
I'm a birder, so experiencing the boat trip to see the Amerian Flamingos was unforgettable for me (and all the other birds of the Celestun area!!!) Also, Celestun faces west across the Gulf of Mexico, so the sunsets are beautiful. The town is an amazing cultural experience too. The people are wonderful. The LONG stretch of beach is quiet and clean. Motor taxis are everywhere if you don't have a car. See David at the coffee shop Casa Bacab for remarkable guided birding.
Marianne Gonta
United States of America
8.0
Scored 8.0
Celestun is not a pretty town, but its proximity to the...
Celestun is not a pretty town, but its proximity to the mangroves and flamingos makes it special. (It's a Unesco site.) The beachside restaurants offer great seafood (coconut shrimp! ceviche!) and the prices are pretty good. Since they close down at nightfall, there are some good options in town around the main square. We didn't do a tour of the mangroves, since we had done that a few years ago, but that and seeing the flamingos are very popular activities. The beach is popular with lots of shells along the shore, and a lovely sandy bottom when you're in the water. We aren't big 'beach people' but we really enjoyed our stay and will come back again, I'm sure. We took a bus from Merida (very inexpensive at 68 pesos each way per person) -- lots of stops along the way, but the other alternatives are a rental car or a tour. This worked for us!
SusanInToronto
Canada
10
Scored 10
For birdwatching: Guardians de Los Manglares de Dzinintun.
For birdwatching: Guardians de Los Manglares de Dzinintun. We did the kayak tour and our guide Zac really enhanced our experience. When we spent the rest of the day on the beach, we could identify almost every bird we saw.
Get a big meal at one of the beachside restaurants around 3ish (my favorite was La Palapa), and then a small meal of tacos or tortas in the town square around 8.
It's important to know that the beaches are full of shells. A pro for some travelers and a con for others.
Maria
United States of America
10
Scored 10
This place is paradise .
This place is paradise . It’s under developed yes but that’s part of its charm.
Wish there were a bit more facilities and better hotels around but at the same time nothing to fancy or big developments because it’s a conservation area so it really should be cared for and treated properly and with respect.
The nature there is outstanding . More of the right eco friendly investment in the area would make it a superb destination.
The flamingos and sunset are like nothing else I have seen before.
Neill
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Celestun is a very quiet town in the biosphere, ideal for...
Celestun is a very quiet town in the biosphere, ideal for travelers who want to enjoy unspoiled natural beauty and be away from hordes of tourists. The beaches are pristine, the sea is clean, and the weather is perfect.
Pierre
United States of America
10
Scored 10
Celestun is a real Mexican town with mercado and cute main...
Celestun is a real Mexican town with mercado and cute main plaza ...some very nice restaurants on the sand at beach side, rather like being at a party! .EXCELLENT SEAFOOD ..There are pockets of rather dire poverty on the outskirts of town on the way to the Flamingo Preserve ...which you should do ....you can pay a moto taxi 100 pesos to take you out there, its a Gulf beach so that means little waves , so don't expect crashing surf! also fishing boats anchor in the same area as swimmers ,but no bother...great shelling and just strolling beach...water is not Caribbean crystal clear , but pleasant enough.... great safe beach for kids ...this what Acapulco must have been like a very long time ago!
This was one of the most beautiful peaceful hotels we've stayed at in all of our travels around the Yucatan and a huge surprise to find in Celestun! from the soft music in the open air lobby to the white washed elegant landscaping, it was so tranquil. But the real surprise was how helpful the owners were. From restaurant recommendations to help with our car to instantly booking us the absolute best Flamingo tour option, they were there to help us with every little detail and answer our many questions. We plan to return!
Best part is it's right on the beach, next to the pier, which makes for fun people watching. Their main biz seems to be renting bathrooms/showers- it was hilarious watching campers streaming in for their wad of TP. The little cabana was fine - very rustic but the fan was new, quiet and effective, and there was plenty of hot water. Others complained about the mosquito nets - we never put ours down so don't know if ours had holes or not. Maybe it was the time of year (early May) but mossies weren't an issue.
Celestun seems to be at a crossroads of: dusty sleepy fishing village vs a proper Mexican tourist town (with all the problems that brings) with emphasis on the former) Reynaldo knows this and is positioning his enterprise on this transition. He is a very attentive host to his guests and makes sure you feel looked after. Celestun in April can be brutally hot so more shade is a must for this wonderful paradise. We had a wonderful 3 nights here and we give this a total recommendation.
One night stay in March. Nice large villa with rooms. We had two rooms with balconies overlooking the sea. Rooms were large with good facilities. There was secure car parking for our hire car. Very limited choice of accommodation in the local area and this was a good option. A short drive to see the Celestun pink flamingos and great to get there early for an early visit from which we then drove south to Campeche for our next night stay.
Location was perfection! Right on the most idyllic beach, super peaceful but only a short walk to town. The room was private but still felt connected. Breakfast was delicious and there were a range of activities available if one felt the need. My hosts were incredibly kind, considerate and helpful. I certainly want to return to Casa de Celeste Vida!!!
Our host Wanda really made our entire trip Celestun. From the moment we arrived she was friendly and helpful — offering great tips and insights on how to make the most of our short time there. It was clear throughout our stay that our comfort and enjoyment was her #1 priority.
I’d definitely stay here again if/when I return.
Excellent little quiet ocean front boutique hotel.
I heard the gringos complain about poop of dog 🐶. (I am American with residency in Mexico & German heritage).
Please remember dogs often die of starvation here!!!
Poop = alive be kind!!!
The street dogs also enjoy a swim
Perfect place to stay in celestun ! It may not be clear on the photos but the rooms are on the beach side and it is very clean and recently renovated ! Coffee is free of service and you Can eat or drink whatever you want on the private beach
Very basic hotel, but close to the seaside. The hygiene was average, although the beds were pretty alright. The hotel is fine if you want to stay for one night in a cheap place, but I wouldn’t recommend staying here for a longer period.
A friendly place with a nice and calm location in Celestún a few blocks from the beach and the bus terminal. Very good breakfast options. Most people go to Celestún to see the thousands of pink flamingos, and we agree, that is the USP.
Location couldn’t be better. Right on the beach and a great restaurant just next door. The room was better than the photos - the bathroom seemed recently remodeled with brand new sink, toilet, and tiled shower.
Basic but clean room for a family of 4 - great place for a night. The shower pressure was wonderful. The breakfast was delicious. The little shop across the street was convenient. Short walk to the beach.
The ambience of the hotel was lovely. There is a little supermarket across the street. The room was quite big and had a fridge. Which was nice in the hot weather.
We had a large room - a bedroom and a living room. We were right at the beach and there was a pool too. It was very quiet there and we had plenty of hot water.
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