Reviews of Atenea Holbox 5 stars
Calle Caguama, 77310 Holbox Island, Mexico

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Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat hotel. We loved hanging around the swimming pool and swimming in the sea closeby. The common kitchen was very useful for our group. Jose and Mia were very nice and helpful hosts. Thanks!
It's a half hour walk to the city center but you can take a taxi for 200 pesos.
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌴💦 We’re so glad you enjoyed relaxing by the pool, the nearby beach, and our common kitchen. It was a pleasure hosting you and your group! Yes, the town center is a bit of a walk, but as you mentioned, taxis are always available for a quick ride. Hope to welcome you back to paradise soon! Warm regards, Mia & Jose
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌴💦 We’re so glad you enjoyed relaxing by the pool, the nearby beach, and our common kitchen. It was a pleasure hosting you and your group! Yes, the town center is a bit of a walk, but as you mentioned,… Show more
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFantastic hotel located close by the most beautiful beach at a quite area in Holbox. Mia and Jose are the best hosts, you can ever dream of. Highly recommended!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the peaceful location near the beach. It was a true pleasure hosting you—your recommendation means the world to us. Hope to welcome you back to Holbox soon! 🌴✨
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the peaceful location near the beach. It was a true pleasure hosting you—your recommendation means the world to us. Hope to welcome you back to Holb… Show more
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFirst of all the hosts Jose and Mia; they're extremely friendly and helpfull. They run the hotel with a lot of personal care and consideration. Besides that the garden and pool are great! It's a small and quiet place with a great athosphere. At 2 minute walking distance from the beach and close to a small shop and several restaurants. We had the large room above the kitchen for 2 adults and 2 kids and it was perfect <large, good beds, nice shower, balcony, fridge, coffee etc. I would certainly recommend the place for a stay on Holbox. Very good value for money.
Nothing not to like ;) What could be a downside for some is that it's a bit further from the center / village; which comes with pro's and cons.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to us. We really enjoyed having you and your beautiful family at Atenea Holbox. It makes us happy to know you felt comfortable and appreciated the peaceful vibe, the garden, and the little details we try to take care of with love. We’re so glad the room was a good fit for all of you. And yes, being a bit outside the center has its charm—we’re glad you saw the upside of that too. We hope to see you again one day, you’re always welcome here!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to us. We really enjoyed having you and your beautiful family at Atenea Holbox. It makes us happy to know you felt comfortable and appreciated the peaceful vibe, the garden, and th… Show more
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAtenea HolBox was amazing. Host Mia and Jose are really amazing and welcoming, they helped us to fulfillment our needs. The location is really peaceful, two minutes from a beautiful and quiet beach! Room was big and comfy, hot water perfect! The location is about 20 min walking from downtown, but is not an issue since taxi are always available via whatsapp or via Mia or Jose. Taxi charge a flat fee of $10 USD or 200 pesos mx anywhere in the island. We walked the beach from Atenea HolBox (Playa Punta Cocos) to Punta Mosquito and was an amazing walk, with lots of bars and restaurants a long! I asked for Ice first night and since Jose always text me if I need ice!! Luv it! Breakfast was great and served in our asked time. We would definitely book again in Atenea HolBox!! AMAZING SUNSET FROM BALCONY!
Nothing! Jose & Mia...get an Ice machine! lol! Abrazos son los mejores!
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! It was truly a pleasure having you at Atenea Holbox. We’re so happy you enjoyed the peaceful location, the beach walks, the sunsets from the balcony, and of course—our breakfasts! Your kind words mean a lot to both of us. And yes, the ice machine has officially been added to the wish list—thank you for the tip and the laughs! We hope to welcome you back very soon. Un abrazo fuerte, Mia & Jose
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! It was truly a pleasure having you at Atenea Holbox. We’re so happy you enjoyed the peaceful location, the beach walks, the sunsets from the balcony, and of course—our breakfasts! Your kind word… Show more
Reviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe location is peaceful, and the property is meticulously maintained. The owners & hosts, Jose and Mia, are warm, welcoming, gracious and incredibly responsive. They helped with all our questions and needs, transportation, excursions and restaurant recommendations. You will leave feeling well cared for, and that you have made new cherished friends.
I loved everything about Atenea. The only thing I would say is that maybe they could change up the breakfast offerings on occasion.
Thank you so much, Deb, for your thoughtful and heartwarming review! We’re truly delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Atenea Holbox and appreciated our hospitality. It was such a pleasure having you with us, and we’re so happy we could help make your experience special. We also appreciate your feedback about the breakfast, and we’ll definitely consider adding more variety to enhance our guests’ experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another peaceful and memorable stay—and to catch up with a cherished friend! Warm wishes, Mia & Jose Atenea Holbox
Thank you so much, Deb, for your thoughtful and heartwarming review! We’re truly delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Atenea Holbox and appreciated our hospitality. It was such a pleasure having you with us, and we’re so happy we coul… Show more
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely professional managed and beautiful space
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Naman, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Atenea Holbox and appreciated the cleanliness and management. It was a pleasure having you with us! We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful experience. Warm regards, Mia D’Alexis Atenea Holbox
Naman, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Atenea Holbox and appreciated the cleanliness and management. It was a pleasure having you with us! We hope to welcome you back soon for another… Show more
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThis hotel is an oasis of calm, friendliness, peace, and beauty. The host and hostess greeted us warmly, were great and responsive communicators, and our room was large, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was prepared to order each morning, on time, and was plentiful to begin a day on the island. The evenings were peaceful, the pool was clean and cool. There were lounge chairs outside to relax in, and plenty of space to take it easy.
In general, Holbox is an island that is in need of better infrastructure development. However, once on the beautiful, gorgeous, unique beach, it doesn't matter much. We stayed mostly on the beach side, and found ourselves a couple of great restaurants nearby that did not require much walking through the inner parts of town. I would recommend Atenea for its calm away from the central town.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of Atenea Holbox. It was our pleasure to welcome you, and we’re glad you felt at home with us. From the comfortable rooms to the fresh breakfasts and tranquil evenings, we love creating a space where guests can truly unwind. Holbox is indeed a unique paradise, and we’re grateful to be part of its charm. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another serene getaway. 🌿✨
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of Atenea Holbox. It was our pleasure to welcome you, and we’re glad you felt at home with us. From the comfortable rooms to t… Show more
Reviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were awesome, couldn't do enough to make sure we had a great time. Organised taxis/excursions/meals with ease. The property is beautiful and quiet, rooms are airy and spacious and a 2min walk from beautiful beach. The walk to town is 20-25minutes. We enjoyed it and didn't use any taxis bar our trips to offload luggage. It's a nice stroll and in the day can be done along the beach, later in the day by foot as the tide comes in.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, spacious rooms, and our assistance in making your trip seamless. It’s great to know that you appreciated the scenic walk to town and the nearby beach. We truly enjoyed hosting you and hope to welcome you back to Atenea Holbox in the future! Safe travels! 🌿✨
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and that you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, spacious rooms, and our assistance in making your trip seamless. It’s great to know that you apprecia… Show more
Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts Mia & José were really welcoming and engaged to make our stay on the island Holbox the best. They had plenty of honest and great recommendations, not trying to convince us to do anything or making impossible promises but realistic and according to our wishes. It's like being in paradise. The room with sea view and the hotel with it's pool, rooftop and breakfast-option are beautiful. It has a calm surrounding and is just a minute walk to the beach. It's a bit off the beaten path, which was perfect for us, we prefered to have the empty white beach for us anyways and didn't mind the walks to get to the restaurants and shops. The center of Holbox seemed rather noisy and hectic.
We liked everything about it - thank you!
Dear Theresa, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt like you were staying in paradise and that we made your experience even more special with our recommendations. Our goal is always to provide a relaxing and authentic Holbox experience, and we’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, stunning sea views, and our amenities. It’s great to know that you appreciated the tranquility of our location and the beauty of the nearby beach. Holbox truly offers a unique escape, and we’re happy it was the perfect fit for you. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another unforgettable stay! Best wishes, Mia & José
Dear Theresa, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt like you were staying in paradise and that we made your experience even more special with our recommendations. Our goal is always to provide a … Show more
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewMia and José are lovely and attentive hosts running a beautifully situated hotel.
Thank you so much, Max! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Atenea and that we made your experience special. Your kind words mean the world to us! We hope to welcome you back to our little paradise soon.
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified review5 stars all around! Jose and Mia are exceptional hosts—attentive, welcoming, and genuinely care about ensuring your satisfaction. As an architect, I appreciated the spacious rooms and the attention to detail in design and compliance. The hotel is just 2 minutes from the beach and close to the bioluminescent bay. We also enjoyed getting to know Jose and Mia better—they’re fascinating people. I highly recommend Atenea and thank them for their amazing hospitality!
Thank you so much, both of you are extraordinary people! We are grateful to have hosted you and welcome back anytime! Safe travels!
Reviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIt was quaint. The decor was natural, felt like home. Excellent access to ocean and food but remote also. The hosts were perfect!! So friendly and willing to be a help. LOVED IT HERE!!!
Nothing negative to say.
Thank you so much for staying with us, you are a joy to host & look forward to hosting you again. Grateful to have met you & happy holidays!
Reviewed: 6 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe hotel is very nicely furnished. The owners are super nice and supportive, speaks really good English. The hotel is not in the center, but you can reach the center within 30 minutes walk, although there are restaurants close to the hotel, so you don’t even need to go to the center. The beach, which is 100m from the hotel is very calm and the sea is beautiful.
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure hosting & meeting you! We wish you a prosperous new year. Welcome back anytime! Thank you!
Reviewed: 30 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe hotel is not too big and because of that it was much more easy to meet other guests. The rooms are spacious and very nicely decorated. The daily breakfast was great as well. The hotel is located a bit far from the center but you can easily take a taxi. The hosts are so kind, helpful and welcoming. They always make sure you have everything you need! I would definitely come again!
Grateful to have hosted & met you! You are an inspiration to so many people and we are grateful you chose Atenea as your lodging destination. Look forward to meeting & hosting you again! Safe travels!
Reviewed: 25 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewClean, big rooms, service beyond expectations, 15 min walk to the center, superkind and helpful owners, breakfast tasty every morning, internet working great, and the most important : they love animals ❣️
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Thank you so much being extraordinary guests, any host hopes to have guests like you! We are grateful you chose Atenea as your lodging destination & look forward to hosting you again in the future. Safe travels!
Reviewed: 22 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewJosé was one of those hosts that foes the extra miles for his customers. Great reception anfd help throughout our stay. Even enjoy a lobster meal and an early morning power training session on the rooftop.
It is nice and quiet here, but if you want to be in the centrum, it is a 15-20 min walk. But this is a good feature. No loud music or rowdy tourists.
To the man, myth, cult, legend, & family, it was such a pleasure to spend a little time with you and get to know you a little bit, looking forward to seeing you again and you have a friend here in Holbox. Please come back whenever you’d like, you & your family were extraordinary guests & any host would be privileged to receive a reservation from you. Looking forward to our paths crossing again in the future and remain friends with you for a lifetime! Safe travels & hasta luego amigo.
To the man, myth, cult, legend, & family, it was such a pleasure to spend a little time with you and get to know you a little bit, looking forward to seeing you again and you have a friend here in Holbox. Please come back whenever you’d li… Show more
Reviewed: 5 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
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The Rooms, The Location Everything Is Very Nice and Beautiful
Thank you so much & look forward to hosting you again. It was an absolute pleasure to spend time with you. Safe travels & please return soon 🙏🙏
Reviewed: 21 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewQuiet location away from town, with beach and restaurants nearby. Arrange for bike rental with the owners and everything is a short ride away. Clean, well maintained facilities and best hospitality.
Thank you so much Diane & family, great knowing & hosting you. Should you decide to return to Holbox, we would love to host you again! Keep traveling & be safe! Hope to see you soon.
Reviewed: 10 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewTo me this hotel is the perfect place to relax, enjoy the sunrise, sunset and everything else Holbox offers.The rooms in this place are brand new, beautiful design, spacious with balcony’s. The pool , the rooms and the entire place is very clean something very important to me . The customer service is 100% satisfaction. They offers free ride from the ferry , they explain everything I needed to know about this unique island. This hotel is steps away from restaurants, beach clubs and I was very happy to walk around and discover that Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean see are getting connected right there very near , bare foot walking distance . I’ll be back soon for more days exactly to hotel Atenea just because I fall in love with Holbox, with the hospitality of the management of this hotel, and definitely because of everything else I just share with the future guests. I’m happy to recommend highly this location and this hotel and I’m responsible for my review ❤️🦶🏝️ It’s not a regular place where you go to sleep it’s place that offers so much more. It feels the owners care a lot about us, the tourist to have full experience not only to offer us place not to get wet if it’s raining. Great job , thank you everyone in Atenea hotel, you stole my heart ❤️
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Hi Anita, thank you for taking the time and write this detailed review for our place. Hope to see you soon 🙏
Reviewed: 3 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewLocated by right the beach with amazing views from The hotel room and access to rooftop! Perfect for morning yoga, a workout, or just admiring sunrise and sunset :). The hotel is brand new, clean, comfy and has everything you need. Very soft towels! IThe staff is very friendly and accommodating! Walking distance to downtown. I can't wait to stay here again!
Thank you Aya, we would love to have you back 🙏