Hotel Rio Lagartos - Río Lagartos

3-star waterfront hotel in Río Lagartos with rooftop bar and access to the Rio Lagartos reserve

Accommodations & Views

Hotel Rio Lagartos offers family rooms with sea, river, or garden views, each equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Certain rooms include a hammock and a small balcony overlooking the lagoon. The hotel provides a rooftop terrace and a private jetty, both used for watching the sunset over the estuary.

Dining & Entertainment

The on-site family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with vegetarian options for lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Breakfast includes fruit, eggs, and toast, with choices of buffet, à la carte, or American style. The hotel also offers live music performances and a happy hour on the rooftop bar with lagoon views.

Wellness & Activities

Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar, a sun terrace, and a spa with wellness facilities including an ancestral Mayan bath treatment. The hotel provides bike tours, guided fishing tours in the Rio Lagartos reserve, and boat tours that can pick up from the hotel's own jetty. Additional amenities include a public bath, sun loungers, and access to the spa's massage options.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Hotel Rio Lagartos is located on a quiet street within walking distance of the bus terminal and the town's boat tour operators. The hotel is a 25-minute drive from the pink ponds of Las Coloradas and directly on the harbor where flamingo, crocodile, and bird sanctuary excursions depart. Guests can borrow free hotel bikes to explore the fishing village and its nearby cenote.

Family & Pet-Friendly Services

The Rio Lagartos Hotel welcomes families with family rooms sleeping up to three guests, board games, and a children-friendly pool area. Pet owners can stay with their animals, as the hotel provides pet bowls and designated smoking areas outside. Additional services include grocery deliveries, packed lunches for early tours, and ironing service upon request.

• Location: On the Rio Lagartos estuary, 25 min from Las Coloradas pink lakes
• Rooms: Family rooms with sea views, hammocks, and air conditioning
• Dining: On-site restaurant serving American and Yucatecan cuisine
• Wellness: Spa with ancestral Mayan bath treatment and massage options
• Activities: Guided fishing tours, bike tours, live music, and boat trips
• Ideal For: Nature lovers, families, and couples seeking eco-tourism