Where to Stay

Hotels

• Casa Las Tortugas Petit Beach Hotel & Spa: Great beachfront property that has great reviews.
• Hotel el Nido Holbox: This place looks like a dream and is a great price with a stunning pool area.
• Holbox Alcobas del Mar: Beautiful and affordable boutique hotel option
• Hotel Punta Caliza: We stayed here for the last couple of nights and it was a unique property super close to the beach.
• Mystique Holbox by Royalton, A Tribute Portfolio Resort: This is a hotel that’s on my list for our next trip!
• Casa Punta Coco (Adults Only): Located a little farther down the beach so more private vibes.

If you’re looking for a splurge or going for a special occasion, Hotel Villas Flamingos has the most beautiful Bungalow Cielo Suite.

Vacation Rentals

• Casa Imox: Beautiful apartment centrally located although not beach front. You can also rent our the full house here.
• ECO Apt: Stunning spot near the beach that’s got great wifi and reviews.
• Eco Boutique Palapas: Cute beach front option that’s eco friendly too.

If you’re looking for hotels, I’d recommend Che Holbox as the best overall option but Hotel Mittoz has been noted to be a great spot for digital nomads staying a little longer and looking for more solid Wifi options.

Places to Go and Things To Do

• One of the best things about the beach is that it’s super walkable. We took a long walk around sunset almost walking the entire stretch of beach. It’s beautiful and not super crowded which we loved.
• This is a great place to snorkel or a tour or on your own near the beach.
• We loved doing this Taco Tour, it’s a great way to get acquainted with some of the best restaurants on Isla Holbox. I was able to get options without egg and there are some vegan options available so just let the host know beforehand if you have any dietary restrictions.
• Cooking Class: Our class at La Puerta Rosa was supposed to happen on our second to last day but honestly myself and the host weren’t feeling well so we ended up cancelling. It’s now on the top of my list for the next time we visit.
• The major tours to do while in Holbox are the Bioluminescence Night Tour, Whale Shark Snorkeling, and Kayaking. You can find a few different folks on the beach running these tours or you can book online. Read the fine print to see which options are best for you and note that seasonality plays a role in the Whale Shark experience so it’s not always available.

Where to Eat

• Roots Pizza: Really unique pizzas, especially the one they make with mole.
• Painapol: Tasty breakfast and really beautiful smoothies.
• Salma Holbox: Great food and really good vibes, this spot turns into more of a club later at night but we went for dinner and the food was really good.
• Luuma Gathering Bar: This spot was a little more pricey but great for drinks and vibes.
• Las Panchas Seafood: Had really great lunch here.
• Some of the taco spots we went to on the tour were so amazing we wanted to go back. Here are a few we loved: Barbacoa Tacos, Xolo Tacos, Barba Negra.

Tips for planning your trip:

• While most places will take credit and debit cards, the service is fickle so I’d bring more cash than normal just in case. It’s easiest to get cash on the way to Isla Holbox so you’ve got it for the ferry ride plus any of their local golf cart taxis but there are also ATMs on Holbox if needed.
• Isla Holbox is pretty much perfect, one thing to prepare for is the mosquitos. I’d highly recommend bringing bug spray
• Isla Holbox is technically a sandbar so bring shoes that work well with sand.
• There is WiFi available in most hotels/restaurants on the island but overall it’s not the most strong so Isla Holbox isn’t the most ideal for WFH setups if you take a lot of video calls.
• Tourism is only about a decade old so you’ll find that there are a few key activities but overall there isn’t an overwhelming amount to do. It’s a great place to relax!
• There is a great Facebook group with tons of information that I wish I’d joined sooner. So much helpful info!
• You can get to the ferry in by ADO bus, shuttle or private transfer. We did private transfer with Go Holbox which was pretty fairly priced at about $120/way and easy to book. They’ve also got a flight option if you prefer to go that route. We chose this to maximize our time but I’d also recommend the ADO bus as an affordable yet still nice option. The shuttles can be crowded so that wouldn’t be my preferred but they do run at times the buses may not so an option to consider depending on your budget.