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Hotel Arena

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Holbox Beach

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Reception
Suite
Suite
Front of property
Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, City View

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Calle Tiburon Ballena, Isla Holbox, QROO, 77310
  • Holbox Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Holbox Letters
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Holbox Ferry
    ‪8 min walk‬

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, City View

Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Isla Holbox

At Hotel Arena you'll be within steps of Main Square and Holbox Church. .Bar Arena is the hotel's own rooftop bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Downtown Holbox hotel, you'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Holbox Beach.

What's nearby

  • Main Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Holbox Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holbox Letters - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holbox Ferry - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bioluminescence Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Alebrije - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Viva Zapata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Básico - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maiztro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Cocal De Holbox - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arena

Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Holbox Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Arena.

This 3-star Isla Holbox hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Arena offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Arena

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Arena Isla Holbox
Hotel Arena Isla Holbox
Hotel Arena Hotel
Hotel Arena Isla Holbox
Hotel Arena Hotel Isla Holbox

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Arena?

Hotel Arena offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Arena?

Yep, Hotel Arena is a short 3-minute walk from Holbox Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Arena?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Arena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arena?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Hotel Arena Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Availability to the town center.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

trevor, Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The live music is loud until midnight every night. The ECO TAX, which cost almost 300 USD, was unexpected and felt like a scam. The hotel MRG explained to me that we have to pay the tax. I didn't want to check out and find another place. I'm not going back to the Arena.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Betzabet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel muy limpio el Único inconveniente llegamos y a pesar de haber pagado con anticipación nos dijeron que no teníamos habitación por que estaba sobrevendido me ofrecían un upgrade y tenía que pagar más no entiendo el por que si es responsabilidad de ellos acomodarme ya que tenía mi habitación pagada
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Location, staff service at bar is top and the layout of the hotel, really recommend the suite, very spacious. Cons: Early noise by staff like cleaning public areas, maintenance, recommend doing those after 9 or 10 am. Check out at 11AM is crazy, had to leave the room even though I had to depart the island until 1PM. Other than that, recommend the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

NEFIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's super well located and beautiful decoration. Easy check- in on arrival and was extremely helpful and nice staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel, Miramar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean boutique hotel. Center of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Karola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you like sleep - stay somewhere else. There is a rooftop bar and the music is so loud it was like trying to go to sleep at a rave. Party people walked up and down to the roof and we could hear it all. Then in the morning the boutique next door played super loud music at 8 am. So we had very poor sleep every night. It was stressful. The place itself it’s pleasing but the noise level is a complete dealbreaker for us. And btw - we were staying in the back of building where it was more “quiet”.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Location was great and service was excellent. Room was really clean. With this location you are in walking distance to a lot of things and don’t really need to use a taxi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place !

Pleasant staff, great location and the room was great. Comfortable beds and lovely and clean. Best experience in Holbox we’ve had by far. Highly recommended and we’re rebooking very very soon. See you in May !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and cleanliness was perfect. Location is also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Yotam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great value but could use some clean-up

The main selling point here is value. This hotel offered a nicer and bigger room, faster wifi and warmer shower than Amaite, which is 2 blocks down on the beach and costs 5X what this hotel costs. Location is on the central plaza, which can get a little noisy. There's no beach but its only a couple of minutes away and you can grab a lounger in one of a few dayclubs. The main issue I had with the hotel was the complete lack of amenities (they don't even have an iron) and the fact that I had to kill a couple of smaller cockroaches in my room. Other than that - great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Antonella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s ok considering other options. It’s on the main road, kind of noisy. Staff is super friendly, facilities could use an updating. Also, the room smells. It’s incredible how many hotels in this area have a musty smell, I did not leave my clothes on the closet for this reason.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Scott, Temecula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. 1. Close to everything. 2. Clean 3. Did not work with us to adjust reservation, so we gave 4 stars for that. Overall, fine for a no frills hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Nelson Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

WendyK., Telchac Pueblo, Yuc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff and location. I booked this hotel because of the rooftop bar ambience, but the bar was closed due to covid. The pool was also closed. I wish that the shower had some shampoo and conditioner and the beds had a blanket.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holbox

Decent hotel. Located not too far from restuarants. It would help if the hotel included the golf cart taxi pick up/drop off for guest. Taxi people increased the prices to whatever they wanted so it wasn't the same price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Pernille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Central hotel in Holbox

The hotel is really nice with good size rooms. It’s very centrally located. There is a rooftop bar that is really cozy however be aware that there is very loud music during the evenings. I was at the floor most far away from the rooftop and the music was still very loud in my room. Also there are no hot water but I think that is very normal for the island. Other than that I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite place to stay in Holbox. Right downtown, 2 blocks from the beach. Get a room with a balcony facing town. I’m writing this from an all inclusive resort in puerto morales wishing I was back in Holbox at the arena. The breakfast place 2 doors down is great. Love love love Hotel arena!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel!

One of the nicest hostels I've been to.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel, spacious suite, all you need for a hotel in Holbox, nice staff and good location in the center of the town. Only thing missing is a restaurant to have breakfast but there are plenty of restaurants nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019