Casa Hormiga
Av. 3 Corner Calle 32, Col. Mario Villanueva, Bacalar, Mexico
18 Rooms
Contemporary Classic & Quiet
One MICHELIN Key · A very special stay
The so-called Riviera Maya may grab the headlines, but it’s worth venturing a little farther, to the southern reaches of the Yucatán Peninsula, for a truly transformative experience. Here, close to the border with Belize, is the town of Bacalar, along the shores of the impossibly clear blue lake of the same name; and it’s in this town that you’ll find the beautifully tranquil Casa Hormiga Hotel & Rituales.
Rarely have raw concrete walls and thatched roofs looked so natural together. There’s a certain modernist sparseness to Casa Hormiga’s design, but the reliance on naturally textured organic materials, and the inspiration of wabi-sabi Japanese aesthetics, keep things from looking too orderly. The rooms come in themes of ether, earth, and fire, and in all three, patios, verandas, and balconies allow for indoor-outdoor lounging.
The most relaxing spaces, naturally, are reserved for the spa, which accounts for the “rituals” part of the hotel’s name, and offers treatments influenced by both Maya and Ayurvedic traditions. Brote, the restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner; midday lounge spaces include the library and a beach club, a few minutes’ walk away, on the shore of the lagoon.
Rarely have raw concrete walls and thatched roofs looked so natural together. There’s a certain modernist sparseness to Casa Hormiga’s design, but the reliance on naturally textured organic materials, and the inspiration of wabi-sabi Japanese aesthetics, keep things from looking too orderly. The rooms come in themes of ether, earth, and fire, and in all three, patios, verandas, and balconies allow for indoor-outdoor lounging.
The most relaxing spaces, naturally, are reserved for the spa, which accounts for the “rituals” part of the hotel’s name, and offers treatments influenced by both Maya and Ayurvedic traditions. Brote, the restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner; midday lounge spaces include the library and a beach club, a few minutes’ walk away, on the shore of the lagoon.
Location
Casa Hormiga
Av. 3 Corner Calle 32, Col. Mario Villanueva, Bacalar, Mexico
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Rooms & Rates
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Free parking
- Off street parking
- Bar
- Honesty Bar
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Jacuzzi
- Yoga
- 24 hour front desk
- Doctor on call
- Adjoining rooms
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting (on request)
- Game room
- Garden
- Multi-lingual staff
- Wake-up service
- Wood burning fireplace
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Shopping area nearby
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Wheelchair accessible
- Shuttle service
- Designated smoking area
Need to Know
- Casa Hormiga is a quiet sanctuary, not suitable for party-seekers.
- Guests are asked to respect peaceful hours between 10a - 10p.
- There is no lifeguard at the pool (available 9a - 10p), children must be accompanied, and diving is not allowed.
- Casa Hormiga promotes sustainability, and conscious AC use is encouraged.
- A day pass can be purchased for 35 USD per person for up to two visitors.
- Eligible Plus reservations: Credits and discounts will be applied at check-out in local currency unless otherwise noted. Credits are valid toward incidentals only and will be forfeited if not used.
Check in:
3 pm
Check out:
11 am
Credit cards accepted
Sustainability Measures and Certifications
We ask every hotel in our selection how they are working to make a positive impact on the planet and in their community. This hotel has confirmed the following measures are in place.
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
- Uses energy-efficient heating and cooling
- Uses energy-efficient lighting
- Cleans with eco-friendly products
- Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
- Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic toiletries
- No single-use plastics
Dining
- Sources produce from local farms
- Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
- Offers vegan menu options
- Composts food waste
- Reduces food waste
Community and Environment
- Purchases from locally owned businesses
- Hires locally with fair wages, benefits, and advancement
- Actively supports the needs of the local community
- Trains staff in sustainability best practices
- Restores and protects natural ecosystems and wildlife
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Check-in
Oct 6
Check-out
Oct 15
Rates shown in USD based on single occupancy.
