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Chablé Yucatán
An old hacienda in the Yucatán jungle, with casitas, hammocks over the pool and a spa worth the trip on its own.
It is hot and humid, and the jungle smells of rain. You lie in the hammock above your own pool and listen to the birds in the trees, while the stone walls of the old hacienda show between the leaves.
The casitas are modern and bright, with large windows, private terraces and often a pool. Paths wind between them through the garden, past old stone arches and water.
The spa offers massages, body wraps and facials. The hotel has two restaurants, two bars, an outdoor pool and a tennis court, and sits next to a golf course.
Things to do in the Yucatán
Mérida is one of Mexico’s finest colonial cities, with Paseo de Montejo and colourful streets, and it is a short drive away. The Yucatán is also known for its cenotes, natural wells where you can swim in clear fresh water.
The Maya cities of Uxmal and Chichén Itzá are popular day trips. A hire car or a driver is easiest, as the hacienda is in the countryside.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Chablé Yucatán
The hacienda has 40 rooms, all on one level, spread across a large garden and jungle. Many of the casitas have their own pool.
The spa is the reason many come, and Ixiim serves Mexican dinners. A full breakfast is included every morning.
What you get
- Casitas, many with a private pool
- Spa with massages and body wraps
- Two restaurants, including Ixiim, and two bars
- Full breakfast included
- Next to a golf course, with a tennis court on site
A day at Chablé Yucatán
- Morning
- Breakfast on the terrace, then a swim in your own pool.
- Late morning
- A drive to one of the Yucatán’s cenotes for a swim in clear fresh water.
- Afternoon
- The spa, which many guests come for on its own.
- Evening
- Mexican dinner at Ixiim among the old stone walls.
Location
Chocholá, Yucatán, Mexico
Open in MapsWhen to go to the Yucatán
The dry season from November to April is the most comfortable time in the Yucatán. Summer is hot and humid, and hurricane season runs from June to November, so check the terms before you book.
Questions about Chablé Yucatán
Is Chablé Yucatán worth it?
Yes, if you come for the spa and the peace. Many of the casitas have their own pool, and breakfast is included. It lies in the jungle outside Mérida, so most dinners are at the hotel.
Where is Chablé Yucatán?
Chablé Yucatán is in Chocholá on the Yucatán peninsula, a short drive from Mérida.
Do the rooms have private pools?
Many of the casitas have their own pool. Check the room type when you book.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a full breakfast is included every day.
Is Chablé a good base for Maya ruins?
Yes, Uxmal and Chichén Itzá are popular day trips from the area.
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
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Updated 5 Nov 2026All articles
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