Ik Kil Hotel — Hotel in Yucatán

We arrived early, but America in the office got the staff to ready our room. We received armbands, that got us breakfast each morning and entry into the Cenote. We were told the best time to go to the cenote (right on the hotel property) was in the morning before or later after the tourist buses stop from Chitzen Itza. She also told us the cenote was open until 8pm. ||||The "bungalow" had a king bed, and a sofa bed, chairs, a small fridge. The bathroom had a jacuzzi tub and shower. Lots of soft towels and toiletries. We had a pretty large choice of breakfasts, including juice or fruit, bread, tortillas and eggs. It was great. We also had dinner there one night that offered a buffet with lots of choice.||||To get to the cenote, you climb down 90 steps. There are chain railings to hold on to, as sometimes the stone stairs are slippery when wet. There are lifeguards, and life vests available. The water is cold!!! Most didn't seem to mind, but I was delighted my sweetie had packed my 5 ml wetsuit. We also brought our snorkels and masks and delighted we did. The light shines down into the cenote, and with our face masks we could see what looked like a disco ball of light shafts bouncing up to us. There were a few freshwater fish. We decided to return around 7:15 pm. The cenote was closed. But we walked to the park entrance and found a security guard. He opened the entrance to the stairway, turned on the lights and down we went. We were all alone in the cenote. It was magical...

Overall, this hotel is a great choice, particularly for its fantastic location near Chichen Itza and the added bonus of its own beautiful cenote. Guests can enjoy the cenote in peace, without outside visitors, which makes for a memorable experience.

The bungalows are spacious and comfortable, surrounded by nature, adding to the charm (though early bird sounds might be a drawback for some; personally, I enjoyed it). The rooms are simple but have the essentials for a comfortable stay: a good air conditioner, no TV—which isn’t missed on a short trip—and WiFi (though it can be unreliable).

A few things to consider: there’s no 24-hour reception, with staff available only from 8 am to 6 pm. This could be inconvenient if issues arise overnight—I experienced this when my WiFi was down, and I had to wait until morning. Also, breakfast begins at 8 am, which is when Chichen Itza opens; as someone who likes to arrive early to avoid crowds, this was a bit of a downside. They do offer quick takeaway breakfast, which was helpful for eating on the way. Lastly, the hotel has no restaurant service for dinner, and as it’s quite remote, nearby options are limited. I ended up driving 15 minutes to a nearby town to grab something at a...

Stayed here three nights during a vacation in Yucatán in November 2017. |You get to stay in medium sized huts (cabañas) with a huge bed and bath room. |You get exclusive access to the Ik KIL Cenote which we had for ourselves in the mornings and evenings (8am and 8pm). In between it is fully overcrowded with bus visitors from nearby Chichen Itza. But don’t worry, you will not get in touch with them in your cabaña. |The Cenote is very impressive! The park is clean and well kept. |Breakfast is good (85 MXN). The restaurant was not open for dinner (because we were the only guests?). But you find nice street kitchens in nearby Piste (7km) or excellent restaurants in Valladolid (25km). Staff hardly speaks English (but it will work out). |We used the place to see Chichen Itza early in the morning (highly recommended), visit Valladolid and made a 1 day trip to Rio Lagartos (150km) to see Flamingos. ||All in all this place is good because of its central location. Recommend for travelers with own car and eager to explore Chichen Itza and. The region...