We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Palenque, Mexico. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Charming. Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Set in tropical gardens, Hotel Boutique Quinta Chanabnal is 5 km from Palenque Archaeological Site. Resembling a Mayan palace, it offers outdoor pools with waterfalls, free Wi-Fi and spa. Air-conditioned suites feature flat-screen cable TV and a fan. Each has a work desk and minibar with free soft drinks, beer and water. There is a balcony with garden views. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, slippers and toiletries. The hotel has an à la carte restaurant and a bar. There is also a snack bar and room service is available. Massage and an airport shuttle service are available for an extra charge. Free parking is offered and the hotel has a tour desk and 24-hour reception.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most elegant, historic and unique boutique hotels in Palenque! WOW!
Romantic. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Winíka Alterra has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Palenque. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. Palenque Ruins is 12 km from Winíka Alterra, while Central Bus Station foreign buses is 5.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Palenque International, 8 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I rate this as the most ROMANTIC luxury hotel in Palenque.
Luxury Hotel. Set in tropical gardens in Palenque, this hotel has 2 outdoor pools and a Mayan-style spa. Located in a collection of charming thatched buildings, rooms feature satellite TV and a private bathroom. The restaurant at the Hotel Villa Mercedes Palenque serves traditional Mexican food. There is also a poolside bar with a terrace, loungers and hammocks. Palenque Airport is just 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel, which also offers babysitting services.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Next to a river in the jungle, Piedra de Agua Palenque is 3 km from Palenque Archaeological Site. The property has 24-hour reception and offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, free Wi-Fi and free parking. All rooms have a terrace and the suites feature pool views. Each room comes with a fan, seating area and wardrobe. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries. Breakfast is available at Piedra de Agua Palenque and there is a bar. Restaurants can be found 1 km away, offering Mexican and international cuisine, such as Italian. An airport shuttle service is available for an extra charge. Yaxchilan Archeological Site and Agua Azul Waterfalls are around an hour’s drive away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most beautiful luxury hotel in Palenque.
Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Hotel La Aldea del Halach Huinic is set in tropical gardens on the edge of Palenque National Park, 2 km from Palenque centre. It offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi zone and free on-site parking. The rustic, air-conditioned rooms feature wooden beams and have a private balcony. The private bathroom comes with a shower. Hotel La Aldea del Halach Huinic has a restaurant, where guests can enjoy a drink or a meal in tranquil tropical surroundings. Luggage storage and a laundry service are offered. There is a 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Palenque Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
Hip. Located a 15-minute drive from the stunning Palenque ruins, Hotel Ciudad Real Palenque offers a large outdoor pool and a sun terrace with hammocks. The 3 on-site restaurants serve international cuisine. Each air-conditioned room at the Ciudad Real Palenque has simple colonial-style décor and views of the gardens or pool, a TV and a bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi access in public areas throughout the hotel. Hotel Ciudad Real Palenque is situated next to the Pakal-Na highway, and offers free parking. The centre of Palenque town is just 1.5 km away, while Villahermosa International Airport is 130 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the coolest hotels in Palenque.
Great views. Set next to the River Chacamax, this hotel offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with garden views. The Mayan ruins of Palenque are just 11 km away. Hotel Nututun Palenque is situated in the rainforest, a 10-minute drive from Palenque National Park. The Misol-Ha Waterfalls are just 15 km away. Hotel Nututun Palenque features architectural details such as natural wood and local river stone. The brightly decorated rooms include satellite TV and a private bathroom with amenities. The hotel features a natural spa formed by the river as well as a Temazcal. International food and Mexican dishes are served in the spacious restaurant. Snacks are also available from the bar and vending machines. The hotel offers free parking and staff can provide information about the region. You can also buy typical local products, including pottery and textiles, from the on-site shop. A camping zone is available as well as kayaks and hammocks.Show full description
Trendy. Historic. This Palenque hotel is located in "La Cañada" eco-tourism part of Chiapas, Mexico and is within a 15-minute drive of the Archeological Zone of Palenque. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Hotel Chablis Palenque rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. Equipped with air conditioning, the rooms have tile floors and are equipped with cable TV and free toiletries. The hotel's Kinich Kan Balam restaurant offers both regional and international plates, and guests can use the shuttle service available to explore the surrounding area. An American breakfast can be provided for an additional fee. The Palenque Hotel Chablis is 12 miles from the Misol-ha Waterfall. The Agua Azul Waterfall is 38.5 miles from the hotel, while Palenque International Airport is a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Elegant. Great location. Located in the eco-tourist area of La Cañada, this hotel is 8 km from the Palenque archeological site. It offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, karaoke bar, a restaurant, plus a tour travel agency on site. Hotel Maya Tulipanes features a telephone and cable TV in every air-conditioned guest room. There is a fan, and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, vanity mirror and amenities. El Bambu restaurant is specialized in in typical regional dishes and international-style cuisine. The place is decorated with replicas of Mayan art and archaeological pieces. An American breakfast can be provided for an additional fee. A children's playground is available at the Tulipanes Hotel Maya. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. The Agua Clara Ecotourism Center, Cascada de Agua Azul Waterfall, and the Misol-Ha Waterfall are 1 hours' drive away. Palenque International Airport is 5 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Axkan Palenque is located in Palenque and is surrounded by lush gardens. The property offers free parking and free WiFi in communal areas. Each air-conditioned room features a modern and pre-hispanic décor and offers a balcony, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower, and free toiletries. You can enjoy a desk, and a view of the pool and garden. At Axkan Palenque you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking and cultural events. The hotel is 4.2 km from Palenque Archeological Zone, 30.7 km from Agua Azul Waterfalls and 600 metres from Aluxes EcoPark & Zoo.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great location. An outdoor pool surrounded by tropical gardens and spacious rooms with a balcony and free Wi-Fi can be found at this stylish hotel. Palenque ADO Bus Station is just 300 metres away. Hotel Maya Palenque offers air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, a coffee maker and iron. Each room has bright décor and tiled floors. Bathrooms come with a hairdryer and toiletries. Located in the La Cañada district, Hotel Maya Palquene is only 8 km from Palenque Archeological Zone. Misol-Ha Waterfall is 19 km away, while the Agua Azul Falls are 64 km away. Hotel Maya Palenque 24-hour reception includes a tour desk. Staff can arrange visits to the Mayan ruins of Bonampak and Yaxchilan. The hotel’s Chambalu restaurant serves international cuisine and has a poolside terrace. You can also enjoy cocktails in the lounge bar.Show full description
Great value. Cosy rooms. The property is located in Palenque, Mexico. This hotel has an outdoor pool, a game room. Palenque airport is 6 km away. All rooms at Hotel Tulija Palenque have air conditioning, seating area, coffee maker, and full bathroom. Studio rooms and suites also feature a flat-screen cable TV. Some rooms have views of the garden and the pool. There is a poolside bar and you can dine at the Malanga restaurant, which serves traditional Mexican cuisine as well as American dishes. Hotel Tulija Palenque is a 12-minute drive from Palenque National Park. The center of Palenque is just 1 km from the hotel, while the ADO bus station is a 5-minute drive away. The Mayan ruins of Palenque are a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Great value. Just 1 km from Palenque center, Hotel Plaza Palenque Inn is a 10-minute drive from the ancient Palenque Archaeological Site. The luxury hotel has tropical gardens, a feature swimming pool and a restaurant. All rooms have large windows, and some have a luxurious spa bath. The colorful, 4-star rooms at Hotel Plaza Palenque Inn feature private modern bathrooms and air conditioning. La Palapa Restaurant serves traditional Mexican dishes and international cuisine. The lively Las Congas bar offers fresh cocktails and free WiFi access, and room service is also available. Just 20 km from the beautiful Falls of Misol-Ha, Hotel Plaza Palenque Inn is surrounded by stunning scenery. There is free on-site parking, and Villahermosa can be reached in a 90-minute drive. Palenque International Airport is 10 minutes' drive away, while the ADO Bus Terminal is 5 minutes' drive away.Show full description
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