When you stay at Posada Maria Isabel in Celestún, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Celestún Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Reserva de la Biosfera Ría Celestún. .This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Hacienda Real de Salinas and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mangroves of Dzinitun.
What's nearby
Celestún Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Reserva de la Biosfera Ría Celestún - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Hacienda Real de Salinas - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Mangroves of Dzinitun - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Jaltun Ecotourism Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Mérida International Airport (MID) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
Los Pampanos - 3 min walk
Restaurante Nicte Ha - 3 min walk
El Lobo - 3 min walk
Loncheria 'los Negritos' - 5 min walk
Restaurante el Chivirico - 3 min walk
About this property
Posada Maria Isabel
Beachside fun near Reserva de la Biosfera Ría Celestún
Posada Maria Isabel offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, bicycle tour information, and bike storage.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Bicycle tours
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
On the beach
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets stay free
1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property only accepts cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Posada Maria Isabel Hotel Celestun
Posada ia Isabel Celestun
Posada Maria Isabel Hotel
Posada Maria Isabel Celestún
Posada Maria Isabel Hotel Celestún
Posada Maria Isabel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Super clean, fantastic service, comfortable beds with crisp cotton sheets, beachfront with a view to die for. Yes, it's basic but it's also very affordable. Absolutely a gem!
The hotel was not as expected. The people running it (apparently a mother and her son) were very nice. They didn't speak Spanish, which is OK. But the first room they took us to had an offensive odor, so they did give us another room, which wasn't so bad. The room appeared to be clean, but was more like a barracks than a hotel room, with board-like mattresses and a very basic shower. We didn't expect much for the money, but were not impressed. On the other hand, it was right on the beach, so the location is good.
A gem in Celestún. We want to thank you Alejandra the person in charge of this spot. You get what you pay for. Rooms are comfortables and very clean with an impressive view of the beach right at your door.
We enjoyed the view of the beach and watching the sunset from the balcony. The rooms are adequate, and clean with all of the basic needs.
The property could use some signage from the street as there is no way to know it is there unless you are using google maps.
Good:
Big room with great air con and plenty of hot water in the shower.
There is private parking for a couple of cars.
Walk out the back door and you're on the beach very close to where the boats leave for the flamingo tours.
Covered area on beach with sun loungers and table and chairs - great for an evening drink to watch the sunset!
Not so good:
Waterproof cover on mattress which made for a bit of a sweaty night's sleep. Other than that the bed was very comfortable.
A simple room in a small 5 room hotel right on the beach. The town of Celestun is friendly to visitors and tourists but not overrun with them. it has a genuine feel of a small Mexican fishing village and visitors intermingle comfortably with the inhabitants. interesting biological reserve adjacent to town has numerous bird and amphibious species, and dolphins can be see swimming near the pier that juts into the ocean where local fishermen and residents gather every day and evening.
A great alternative to the resort town and all in inclusive package type of stay.
My stay was very pleasant. The owner was very kind and accommodating. The direct beach access is an incredible feature. The price is reasonable and the beds very comfy. I'd stay again for sure.
Axel
8/10 Good
Carolyn
31 Jan 2023
Carolyn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frances
26 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alejandra was an awesome host!!! Very kind and informative.
I felt very much at home. The rooms were comfortable and clean and the beach is just outside your door! Thanks so much Alejandra for a wonderful stay!!! 🙂
Simply perfect though took me a minute adjust, but that was the point - a sort of reset from my busy city life. Sleep, eat beach, maybe a kayak/bike trip through the mangroves (see the owner of Cafe Dayad). Not a bustling town when I visited, but not totally quiet, either.
The owner & staff were *wonderful*. Thank you!!! 💯😊
The beaches are not perfect but manage expectations and know that the water is great and ideal for ocean water lounging/swimming - once 5 feet into the not-too-wavy ocean - since the sand leading in is half covered with shells. The ocean remains shallow for a solid 10 meters which is nice. I wish the town would maintain the sand a bit better.
Celestun was more raw and real than a typical manicured vacation town, which takes a moment to adjust to, and which you grow to love but at first was unexpected. It can be chaotic and is not always clean - unlike the hotel which itself is perfectly clean (and amazingly located).
I would love if there was a good way for the guests to have coffee or tea on the property in the morning since Dayad and other spots nearby have unreliable hours.
There are some cute and lovely places to eat in town (3 minutes away) but be weary as many places are sub-par. Also, there are two particularly nice places to eat on the water.
Very few people spoke English and I don’t speak Spanish but I made do and you will too.
Alejandra: thank you!!
Nous avons adoré notre séjour à la posada Maria Isabel! C'est un petit paradis avec une vue incroyable sur les couchers de soleil. Cet endroit nous fait apprécier la plage, l'océan,les bateaux de pêcheurs et la gentillesse des habitants. Alejandra est une hôte tellement accueillante, avec ses conseils elle a su rendre notre séjour très agréable. Nous reviendrons séjourner ici avec plaisir. Un gros merci aussi à ses employés serviables et souriants.
alain
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
4/10 Poor
Reyna
Travelled with partner
9 Jul 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
No me gusto que no ponen agua para tomar, el cuarto tenia un mal olor es el mueble largo que tienen de madera esta apestoso, lo único bueno es que tiene vista ala playa desde un balcón que tiene la casa porque nada mas tiene una habitación con vista ala playa.
Great location, right on the beach & only a stroll to the restaurants. Simple nice room but poor shower & no fridge. Great balcony looking out over the beach & the lighthouse.