2 Best Hotels in Reserva de la Biósfera Ría Lagartos, Yucatán and Campeche States

Right on the plaza, this hotel has a bright center courtyard covered with skylights that allow light to shine on the tables where breakfast is served. The downside, however, is that all guest rooms face this atrium and noise carries all hours of the day. Although rooms are rather dated, they have comfy beds and a squeaky-clean paint job. Only a few rooms have balconies, but all have air-conditioning, fans, and cable TV; two rooms have kitchenettes for those who want to prepare their own meals. The water is only a few blocks away.

Rooms at the nicest hotel in Río Lagartos have private balconies, water views, colorful decor and stone walls and tile floors that keep them rather cool, though there are fans and air-conditioning as well. The property's rooftop bar and lookout tower are closed to children for safety reasons. The guests-only restaurant (open for breakfast and dinner) serves seafood, salads, and vegetarian dishes for guests only. Beach chairs and coolers are available free of charge at the front desk.