Akalki Hotel Bacalar

Name: Akalki Hotel Bacalar
Address: Bacalar, MX
Telephone: +52 983 106 1751
Rating: 4.7

Bacalar, Mexico·4.7(550 reviews)

✦Bacalar Lagoon — Laguna de los Siete Colores (7 shades of blue)✦Cheapest overwater bungalows in Mexico — from ~$150✦Rustic-romantic with giant thatched roofs✦Holistic centre: yoga, meditation, sound healing, dance✦Kayaks and paddleboards included✦No AC, no TV — back-to-nature philosophy✦Continental breakfast included✦Near Belize border — far from Riviera Maya crowds

The Overwater Experience

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Over Bacalar Lagoon — Laguna de los Siete Colores

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Giant thatched roof

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Furnished terrace above the water

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Cheapest overwater bungalows in Mexico

Akalki Hotel sits on Bacalar Lagoon — the Laguna de los Siete Colores (Lagoon of Seven Colours), a 42-km freshwater lagoon in southern Quintana Roo with water that shifts from turquoise to deep indigo. The overwater bungalows are the cheapest in Mexico — rustic-romantic with giant thatched roofs, furnished terraces above the water, and a back-to-nature philosophy. No air conditioning — ceiling fans and lagoon breezes. The hotel is also a holistic centre with daily wellness programs: yoga, meditation, sound healing, dance and cooking classes. Kayaks included. Far from the Riviera Maya crowds, near the Belize border.

Overwater Villas

Superior King Overwater Room

41 m² · 441 sqft

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Over Bacalar Lagoon — Laguna de los Siete ColoresGiant thatched roofFurnished terrace above the waterCheapest overwater bungalows in Mexico

What guests say about the villas

Akalki is the anti-luxury overwater — rustic bungalows above one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Americas, with daily wellness programs and kayaks included, at a tenth of the price of Riviera Maya's overwater resorts. The Bacalar Lagoon alone is worth the trip.

❝Bacalar Lagoon — the 'Lagoon of Seven Colours'

❝From $150/night — cheapest overwater in Mexico

❝Holistic wellness: yoga, sound healing, meditation

Dining

Akalki Restaurant

Healthy & Mexican

Healthy cuisine with local organic ingredients. Continental breakfast included. Vegetarian-friendly.

Resort amenities

🧘 Daily yoga, meditation, sound healing

🚣 Kayaks & paddleboards included

🌊 Bacalar Lagoon — 7 shades of blue

🍳 Continental breakfast included

💆 Massage & holistic treatments

🌿 Back-to-nature: no AC, no TV

🎨 Cooking, sculpture & dance classes

📶 WiFi (can be weak)

Why Mexico for overwater?

🏖️Riviera Maya — world-class Caribbean beaches

✈️3–4 hour flights from most US cities

🌮World-class Mexican cuisine and culture

🏛️Mayan ruins and cenotes within an hour's drive

Best time to visit

Nov – AprDry season

Best weather. Most popular.

May – OctHurricane

Risk of storms, lower rates.

💡 November–April ideal. December–January peak rates.

Quick info

Airport

Chetumal (CTM) — 40 min drive

Transfer

40 min from Chetumal airport

Currency

MXN / USD

Language

Spanish / English

Best months

Nov – Apr

Overwater villas — FAQ

What is Bacalar Lagoon?

A 42-km freshwater lagoon in southern Quintana Roo called the 'Lagoon of Seven Colours' for its shifting shades of turquoise, blue and indigo. It's Mexico's answer to the Maldives — but freshwater and far less known.

Is it really from $150?

Yes — Akalki's overwater rooms are the cheapest in Mexico by a large margin. The three Riviera Maya resorts start at $1,200+. The trade-off: rustic rather than luxury, but the lagoon setting is extraordinary.

Is there air conditioning?

No — the overwater rooms use ceiling fans and the lagoon breeze. The thatched roof design and open terrace keep things comfortable. This is part of Akalki's back-to-nature philosophy.

Akalki Hotel Bacalar

4.7· 550 reviews

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+52 983 106 1751 Official website

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