Amazing hostel to relax before/after your visit to the ruins. The facilities are amazing. The dorm only has one fan (the one on the ceiling). It was not super hot at night but during the day impossible to stay in the room. You can still chill by the pool! Only smoking area is in the camping zone - be aware of ants! They bit me brutally 😅 but, I saw monkeys, birds, butterflies, a very friendly iguana etc.

Stayed in April 2025

Pros: Great pool, lots of wildlife to observe, very close to the ruins and National park Cons: If you are cooking your own food, the fridge is very full so you cannot fit much. The kitchen is small and simple. It’s still do-able but just be aware.

Stayed in March 2025

4-bed dorms do feel quite small when full and the restaurant does not offer the best food - all in all very small issues when traveling solo.

The location was great, in the middle of the jungle while halfway between Palenque town and the ruins. The place itself looks like fairytale, especially at night with little bridges over the water and the cute lights all around the cabañas.

Stayed in February 2025

Restaurant was quite expensive with a limited menu to cater for guests however there was a larger place across the road which had a large menu and cheap beers

Nice jungle experience right outside the main entrance to the ruins. 25 peso shuttle to the ruins, 15 minute walk back. As an aside thought Calakmul was much better than Palenque and more like the impressive Tikal.

Stayed in March 2025

Amazing location

Stayed in March 2025

The room was on the smaller side but that’s OK for a few days, there were no smaller/bedside lamps so had to have the main lights on all the time. No fault of the property but guests should know there isn’t a grocery store close by so stock up beforehand. They do provide water but it isn’t the coldest. Walls are a tad thin.

The staff were so lovely & helpful. Bed was absolutely huge. Location for the archaeological park is great. Lovely hammock on our terrace

Stayed in March 2025

It would be nice if the restaurant was better. The food was ok but not amazing. I also think it would be better if drinking water was provided free of charge.

I loved staying in the jungle. I woke one morning and sat by the pool and watched howler monkeys in the trees just a few yards away. The entrance to the national park where the Palenque ruins are located is right next door. The location to buy tickets to Palenque ruins and catch a shuttle are across the street. The grounds of Kin Balam are very tranquil. There are hammocks to lounge in and a nice little pool to cool off in when it gets hot. While the rooms are small they are comfortable. The bed was very nice.

Stayed in March 2025

The swimming pool should be cleaned more often of falling debris. The cabañas are a bit cramped, a regular suitcase hardly fits in the lockers. There are little annoyances such as the WiFi password changing every 48 hours, and the 4 kg minimum weight in order to use the washer and dryer. Very inconvenient if you are a solo traveller carrying a total of 3.5 kg!

Beautiful natural setting, halfway between the town of Palenque and the Mayan ruins. You can walk to the ruins if you want to. The staff is very helpful, and the tours sold at the entrance are worth every penny. Lots of available hammocks in the common spaces. A very good "glamping" experience overall.

Stayed in March 2025

We stayed in one of the bigger cabins but still very small. The bathroom door does not fit the frame and thus combined with the fact that the sink is in the bedroom makes it difficult to share a room. We were asked to give our passport as guarantee for a hair dryer, I thought this was a bit heavy handed,

It is a very romantic location in the jungle. There are birds and beautiful nature. The restaurant had simple but very tasty food , very reasonably priced. Staff were all extremely nice and helpful

Stayed in March 2025

Too much noise and smokers around and the hotel personnel were too flexible

Location was great! The spa service exceptional

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing location in the jungle and nice ambiance

Stayed in February 2025

We didn’t have airco and it’s super humid / hot. The room has a lot of windows, so there is not a lot of privacy.

Great location in the jungle and across the ticket office for the maya ruins. The town of Palenque is not super exciting and there are enough nice restaurants around. It’s a big set up and looks great. the girls from the reception are a joy and super helpful.

Stayed in February 2025

Wouldn’t recommend eating at the restaurant as me and my boyfriend both got food poisoning there.

The hotel is next to the entrance of the ruins of Palenque. Also the outside area is very nice and relaxing with the pool and the hammocks. The staff of the hotel is very friendly!

Stayed in January 2025

Hot water ran out fast.

Staying in a cabin completely in nature. Great location in a walking distance from Palenque ruins. There are colectivos that goes to town center which is very convenient. Also Around good restaurants and bars, especially recommend Felipe’s bar. Common showers are clean. Helpful and friendly staff.

Stayed in January 2025

Room was a bit small but perfectly comfortable

Great location. Right in the jungle near the ruins.

Stayed in January 2025

Not against the hotel at all but a warning to people going that it is a bit out of the town so consider a taxi. We walked and was difficult with our rucksacks!

Loved it here and ended up staying an extra night! Was slightly more than what we had been paying after 3 months of travelling but worth it for a few days of chill. Did nothing but lay by the lovely pool and did the short walk down to the waterfall. Also got massages done at the spa which had amazing views. Would recommend and go again

Stayed in October 2024

I liked the staff on the front reception. The young woman was immensely helpful working out our transfers from the aligned travel company.

Stayed in December 2024

The 4 bed dorm cabins are very tight on space the room is 3m by 4m (3 of us were family if we'd all been strangers it would have been uncomfortable) The food in the restaurant is not great and the shared kitchen is tiny and poorly equipped.

The outside areas are beautifully designed and feel like a luxury hotel, fellow guests are friendly and the staff are helpful. We would definitely return but would choose a different room.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing!

Absolutely amazing place and location. Highly recommended for a stay close to the Palenque ruins in nature. Wonderful little cabanas, for couples, families and large groups!

Stayed in December 2024

This place is so good I wish we could’ve stayed longer. The staff is really friendly, the food in the restaurant is good and the location is incredible. You’re in the middle of the jungle, which you can tell by the beautiful nature and all the wild animals walking by. You have collectivo’s going to the city centre until 6 pm and after that you can easily take a taxi. The room is also very comfortable and comes with a nice patio to relax. I can highly recommend this place!

Stayed in November 2024

Being cash! Credit cards aren’t the best for this area…Chiapas in general

Loved Everything! Very clean! Super nice staff everywhere! Great location for the ruins, and to use as a base for other Chiapas adventures

Stayed in December 2024

Lovely Hotel with an amazing location. Ideal for visiting Palenque

Stayed in November 2024

Power points near beds would be great

Excellent restaurant, beautiful garden and location

Stayed in December 2024

Jungle with all natural beauty and noise 😍

Stayed in November 2024