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Great place that feels like an oasis among the 'real' Mexican town... it was great, safe, friendly, beautiful, fun - had meditation classes - great restaurant... but Sam and his staff were fantastic! Their private beach property was absolutely amazing... they even prepared a BBQ there for anyone interested. Sam and Alonso were Awesome... I was even invited to a party with them - which I accepted ;)

Stayed in March 2024

You need to drive or cycle to the lake club area

Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The grounds were beautiful

Stayed in March 2024

A great addition would be data points to compliment the sockets. Also liquid soap/shampoo in the showers would be good.

Being tucked away 25 mins drive north of Bacalar this property was wonderfully tranquil and relaxing with its own access to the lagoon albeit 25 mins walk or 10 mins cycle away from the living compound f Drown dusty roads. The place was taken over recently by a new team of lads keen to make it a success and they have recruited a good team around them. Free water, tea and coffee. The place is quiet, the pool refreshing, the place clean, the food good. The paddleboard and kayak trips are to be recommended. I saw a previous comment about not being suitable for single females. No reason was given but could not be further from the truth. Currently 40 pesos by collectivo or 350 pesos by taxi from Bacalar.

Stayed in March 2024

The (completely free!) bikes could do with a bit of tlc

We ended up staying here for 6 nights because it was so incredible! The accommodation is great, food options they offer are delicious - especially the avena bowl at breakfast! The lagoon area they have is unbelievably tranquil and completely isolated from anywhere else. It is also at a point where no boats pass making it very peaceful. Buenavista itself is very quiet with just a couple of other places to eat and a few little shops. It's perfect if you just want to relax by the lagoon and enjoy the nature. Also a big shout out to all the staff who genuinely really care about ensuring you have the best stay and go above and beyond every day!

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing.

The small huts are so cute and comfortable for two people. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Very beautiful and clean place. Their dock is so beautiful; me and my husband were in awe of the place.

Stayed in March 2024

Not a lot of space to move around in the huts, shelves or hooks would be a nice improvement. The shell curtains of the communal bathroom are nice but very loud , especially at night. Food in restaurant was nice but a bit pricey. Kayyak rental a bit pricey. Overall not much to complain about.

Very nice and quiet location, comfy bed, the host was very nice and helpful. Free use of bikes.

Stayed in March 2024

Had the best stay at Aldea Elvira thanks to the super hospitable team. We extended our stay 2 times as we loved how peaceful and magical this place was. As 2 female travellers we felt super safe. The private lagoon spot is 10-15mins away by bike and it’s super special and tranquil. Special thanks to Lupita whose omlettes (and the rest or the food) was exceptional and Joel who did everything with a smile!

Stayed in February 2024

Private access to the lagoon

Stayed in February 2024

The entire village is under construction so there is some noise. Some of the roads are pretty rough. It's a trek down a bumpy road to get to their lagoon access but it is worth it!

This is a gem. Such a zen, relaxing vibe. The care and detail extends to the lagoon docks, chairs, loungers, blankets.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was perfect

Cozy and friendly environment Nice, polite and helpful staff Very cleaned Delicious breakfast

Stayed in February 2024

The place is magical paradise in the middle of the jungle, which makes it very unique and definitely the highlight of our stay in Mexico! We loved the sunrises at the lagoon and the hangouts at the dock. The lush greenery makes it chilly during the hot days. We loved that they also had vegan food options. The cabins are simple yet beautiful, with a roof window which lets you see the stars at night. 12/10!

Stayed in February 2024

Facilities

Fantastic place near the highway, and 10min to lake

Stayed in February 2024

Cabanas are nice and stylish, but missing some shelfs where to put yours stuff, or hangers. Otherwise 10/10

Amazing place where to stay for relaxing moments. Close to Bacalar, especially if you’re with car. Staff is very kind and friendly, they have an private, beautiful access to laguna, with chairs and tables, everything around is green and tropical. Nice breakfast also in territory. Definitely worth it, couldn’t imagine better place for staying near by Bacalar. Also they are offering bicycles and kayaks. Pool and very stylish bathrooms.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing to mention.

I had such an amazing NYE at Aldea Elvira! The beds are located in lovely little houses and very convenient with light, fans, electricity and also blankets as nights can be chilly sometimes. Ezequiel Joel and Sem were so very welcoming and helpful everytime and give this place a real feel-like-home feeling. Beautiful setting, and access to a private Laguna spot with chill atmosphere. Easily accessible walking or by bike (10mn) that can be borrowed for free. Amazing sunrise if you go there early. This spot was the most beautiful, peaceful and wild I’ve seen from the Laguna. It’s also really easy to meet and mingle with people, and different places around the garden to chill. Lots of activities to chose from and a nice restaurant too. I came renting a scooter from Bacalar but the road is the freeway so better come by car or colectivo. I actually extended my stay as I liked it so much. Thank you so much guys, highly recommending !

Stayed in January 2024

the room is little bit small without a lot of space around the bed. but to be honest it’s a small detail.

very nice place and very friendly host. private access to the lagoon very amazing

Stayed in January 2024

That we only planned to stay 2 nights 😭😭, as soon as we arrived we thought - we should have planned a whole week!

We loved everything about it! Seriously can’t recommend enough. The place is absolutely stunning, peaceful and relaxing, the huts are super cute and comfortable, everything was clean and very well kept. Also the food they serve was super tasty and with plenty of vegan/vegetarian options, and there is complementary water, tea and coffee. The Buenavista village is also very nice and quiet, it’s super easy to reach the lagoon by foot from aldea Elvira. The free bikes are also super handy to head out a bit further to the private lagoon spot, which is a must, beautiful and very comfortable place to swim and enjoy the amazing view. Our favourite part of our stay however was the staff, they are extremely responsive, helpful, welcoming and kind. You will be well taken care of!! We will definitely be back 😁😁

Stayed in January 2024

- I would not recommend Buenavista for people without a car; while it's quieter compared to Bacalar, there is basically nowhere to eat and nothing to do in the evening, and getting to Bacalar is a bit of a churn (either a taxi for $350MXN or waiting for a colectivo on the main road). - During our stay, the staff was absent almost the whole time and were told by other guests that they were hanging out at the laguna instead. We basically had to self-check in and figure out how to get to the private jetty. I'm okay with self-service but maybe leave a note or message explaining things like transport, restaurants, bikes etc. :)

The place is absolutely beautiful, a quiet and peaceful oasis. We particularly loved the pool and cleanliness of the shared spaces. They also have a private jetty, just a 10 min bike ride from the hotel, where you're most likely going to be able to enjoy the laguna alone! Also thanks a lot to the helper who takes care of cleaning the place, he was the only staff member available and went over and above his responsibilities to show us the available rooms and explain us how to get to Bacalar.

Stayed in July 2023

The tent stayed really warm at night

Very relaxing environment

Stayed in July 2023

A few more pans and pots in the kitchen would be great and maybe a few hooks/a rope to hang towels and bathing suits. Other than that we liked everything :)

Amazing place in the middle of nature, very kind and helpful staff - would definitely book again :)

Stayed in April 2023

Lifejackets for kayaks should be great

Staff attention Quietness

Stayed in April 2023

the áreas are super comfortable everything is so beautiful

Stayed in March 2023

The only thing is that it is hard to find. If you put it in google maps it will take you to a random address in the village. The property used to be called Kanan Kej so if you find that on google maps it will take you right there. We brought up this issue with the worker and they are trying to resolve it.

The whole place is perfect. The pool is clean, the kitchen was well equipped and clean. The bathroom was spacious with free soap. There were so many chill out places you will feel so relaxed. They offer free bikes so you can ride to their jetty and use the free kayaks . The bed was so comfy and the fan points right at the bed so you’re nice and cool at night. This place is so epic we wish we could stay for an entire week, we felt so relaxed and comfortable like being at home.

Stayed in March 2023

Please change the address on booking, its very hard to find the beautiful place. Also the phone number is not working.

Thank you Pali for the nice stay

Stayed in March 2023

Don t recommend for a solo female.

Stayed in December 2023