Hotel Casa del Balam
Calle 60 No 488 x 57, 97000 Mérida, Mexico – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 261 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Everything was excellent plus they have a really good restaurant... Food was so delicious!!!
United States of AmericaThe hotel is of course empty while the Yucatan is in Naranja. The excellent restaurant is closed. The staff were very helpful as always.
United States of AmericaI stay at this hotel ever time I go to Merida. It's clean friendly and in the heart of the center. Restaurants, shopping and Starbucks. People are friendly and accommodating.
United States of AmericaThe location was excellent, easy walking to many historic buildings. room was comfortable, very clean and roomy.
IrelandThe location was perfect! Close to everything, and such unique architecture and charm. Very clean. Other reviews mentioned noise, we did not experience any of this, our stay was restful and quiet.
United States of AmericaThe staff as always is wonderful. The manager was amazing in helping us find the right room. The location is perfect to be close to everything too!
United States of AmericaLoved the design of the hotel. The location is great, Staff was friendly and efficient,
CanadaGreat location. I always stay here when available. Central to everything you would need during your stay. No need for a car. Safest city in Mexico!
United States of AmericaThe location was perfect, just a few blocks from the main square. The staff were friendly, the rooms were spacious and comfortable.
United States of AmericaLoved our beautiful room with balcony over-looking the pool. Wonderful to swim and refresh every afternoon. Staff is great— especially Diego.
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Casa del Balam
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Monica
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Gerrit
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George
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Sheryl
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Marielouise
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Chris
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Elspeth
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Terry
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Lois
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Anne
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Stay in the heart of Mérida – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Mérida. Set in a restored Art Deco mansion, Casa del Balam offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi zone and air-conditioned rooms with cable TV. Mérida Cathedral is just 2 blocks away.
Rooms at Casa del Balam overlook the nearby José Peón Contreras Theater or Yucatán University. Each one includes a mini-bar and a bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer.
Casa del Balam is 2 blocks from Mérida’s Plaza Grande Square. You can find a wide range of cafés, shops and galleries within a 5-minute walk.
The Bistrola 57 restaurant serves meals in the garden courtyard. Breakfast includes tropical fruits, eggs and coffee.
Staff at the 24-hour reception can give you information about Mérida and the Yucatán region. They can also arrange airport transfers at an extra cost.
This is our guests' favorite part of Mérida, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the heart of Mérida, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Breakfast Info
American
FREE parking!
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See what guests loved the most:
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Monica
United States of America“Everything was excellent plus they have a really good restaurant... Food was so delicious!!! ”
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Gerrit
United States of America
“The hotel is of course empty while the Yucatan is in Naranja. The excellent restaurant is closed. The staff were very helpful as always.”
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George
United States of America
“I stay at this hotel ever time I go to Merida. It's clean friendly and in the heart of the center. Restaurants, shopping and Starbucks. People are friendly and accommodating.”
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Sheryl
Ireland“The location was excellent, easy walking to many historic buildings. room was comfortable, very clean and roomy.”
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Marielouise
United States of America
“The location was perfect! Close to everything, and such unique architecture and charm. Very clean. Other reviews mentioned noise, we did not experience any of this, our stay was restful and quiet. ”
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Chris
United States of America
“The staff as always is wonderful. The manager was amazing in helping us find the right room. The location is perfect to be close to everything too! ”
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Elspeth
Canada“Loved the design of the hotel. The location is great, Staff was friendly and efficient,”
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Terry
United States of America
“Great location. I always stay here when available. Central to everything you would need during your stay. No need for a car. Safest city in Mexico!”
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Lois
United States of America
“The location was perfect, just a few blocks from the main square. The staff were friendly, the rooms were spacious and comfortable. ”
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Anne
United States of America
“Loved our beautiful room with balcony over-looking the pool. Wonderful to swim and refresh every afternoon. Staff is great— especially Diego.”
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About Casa del Balam
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Merida Cathedral0.2 miles
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Main Square0.2 miles
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La Mejorada Park0.4 miles
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Montejo Avenue0.4 miles
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Merida Bus Station0.8 miles
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Estadio Carlos Iturralde2.5 miles
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Kukulcan Stadium2.6 miles
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Star Medica Clinic4 miles
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Altabrisa Mall4.2 miles
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Mundo Maya Museum4.5 miles
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Restaurant Los Almendros0.3 miles
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Dzibilchaltun Archeological Site8.5 miles
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Yucatán Golf Club8.6 miles
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Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport3.6 miles
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Amenities of Casa del Balam
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Opening times
- All ages welcome
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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MXN 150 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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MXN 150 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Casa del Balam accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the hotel requires your credit card code to secure your reservation on their system.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Casa del Balam
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Casa del Balam is 1,150 feet from the center of Mérida.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Casa del Balam by:
- Car 30min
- Taxi 30min
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Room options at Casa del Balam include:
- Double
- Suite
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The prices at Casa del Balam may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Casa del Balam can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
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Check-in at Casa del Balam is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, Casa del Balam is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Casa del Balam (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
