Hacienda Chichen Resort and Yaxkin Spa

Such an experience

We were scheduled to stay at another hotel (through Trip.com) which ended up being closed down. Rather than simply refund our money, Trip.com was VERY helpful and offered to secure another place for us, at their own expense. SO, we ended up at Hacienda Chichen. I have no words for it. The most serene, other-worldly, back to nature, classy, historic place I think I have ever visited. Exquisite is the best word for it. The grounds, the rooms, the pool, the food; it was truly a SANCTUARY. If you want a place to completely restore your soul and sense, choose Hacienda Chichen. Nothing else compares.

We zijn twee dagen in de Haciënda geweest en het was geweldig! Het is een prachtige plek in de jungle, vlak naast Chichen Itza. Het zwembad ligt tussen hoge palmbomen en overal hoor je vogels fluiten. Adrian van de receptie heeft ons heel goed geholpen met een probleem met onze huurauto en heeft veel verteld over de geschiedenis van de Haciënda. Ik zou deze plek iedereen aanbevelen, echt geweldig!

First, although the resort is next to the ruins, you actually need to drive 5km around to get to the entry gate. It's good if you have your own car, else the hotel can call you a taxi (100 pesos or so). Our room was of fairly rustic construction. It was large, and had a good a/c unit. The door was a bit porous, and the furniture a bit creaky and old. The bathroom was tiny and the shower barely a closet. The wi-fi signal didn't reach into our cabin with the thick walls; we had to go outside to pick up a signal. It was charming in its own way, but depending on how much time you spend in the room, questionably worth the price. The Hacienda also has a lot to offer on-site, which is good due to its isolated location. This is the part I enjoyed most about our visit. The grounds are extensive and gorgeously manicured, and you can do nature walks to see birds (owls, toucans, parrots among others we saw) and wildlife (we had a family of agouti outside our room). They also offer guided bird tours of the grounds. There is also a turtle pond. At night you may also get to see scorpions or tarantulas around the grounds (or on the porch outside your room!). They also have a great pool for relaxing after a day exploring Chichén Itzá.

Hacienda Chichen is such a lush and lovely place. Plants, flowers and birds everywhere. We really enjoyed our stay at the hacienda. A special thanks to Adrián for making our stay even greater. Adrián gave us a great tour of the hacienda, garden, church, gallery and cave on the property.

It’s a wonderful place, not only because it’s located next to the incredible Mayan archaeological ruins, but also because of the attention and warmth of all the staff. They make you feel at home. The food is exquisite—traditional dishes with a perfect touch of sophistication. The 16th-century hacienda preserves a colonial charm that transports you back in time. The saltwater pool, surrounded by the magnificent Mayan jungle, completes the experience. If you’re looking for a place to rest and disconnect from daily life, this is the place. And the cleanliness is another amazing plus. For my boyfriend and me, it will be our Mayan paradise forever !