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Reviews of Cabañas Kin Balam Palenque 2 stars

Carretera Palenque Ruinas Km 4.5, 29960 Palenque, Mexico

#4 of 11 Holiday rentals in Palenque

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Review score

Based on 440 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked a room with a normal bed, no bunkbed. Just wish these rooms were also in a cabaña next to the water. Going up a small stairs with my big backpack was a bit inconvenient but ok. 😊

    Beautiful place in the jungle, mesmerizing plants, comfortable bed, swimming pool and hammocks. Very clean, good food in the restaurant

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The huts have no airco and can get quite warm

    Good location, nice swimming pool and waking up by the howler monkeys at the property is cool (but obviously not guaranteed ;)). There is a shared kitchen and firepit available which is nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Jungle Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen is very poorly fitted out. No glasses, only plastic and the pans were terrible. It is very small considering the amount of rooms and dormitories. I got the feeling they didnt want you to cook, but rather eat at their restaurant, but then don't advertise a shared kitchen as most hostel travellers want to cook their own meals. Also they had a sign up at the pool that they would charge corkage if you took your own drinks. Again that is not normal for a hostel environment.

    The room and pool were great. Easy access to the Palenque Archaeological site with colectivo. We booked a tour to Yaxchilan and Bonampak which was really good, the driver didn't address the English passengers much so we were a little confused sometimes as to what was happening, but all in all a good day. ( long day but amazing site) The toilets are cleaned regularly and staff were friendly. The feeling of being in the jungle and all the jungle noises was amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just take earplugs with you (for the howlermonkeys)

    Beautiful location almost within the jungle. At night you can hear the howlermonkeys all around you. Lovely staff, good food at the restaurant - would defintely go back!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hostel within nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I thought that the fee to stay a few hours at the hostel past my check out time was excessive.

    I absolutely loved this hostel. It's a beautiful place within nature, and has lovely facilities like a pool, a massage area, and there are restaurants within and close b y to the hostel; it's a 5 minute drive by colectivo to the ruins which is a big plus.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You had to pay extra if you wanted to leave you’re backpack in a locker after checkout.

    Good location in the nature.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No power sockets near the bed in the hostel rooms

    Beautiful location and the staff were really great. I booked my shuttle to Guatemala through the tour desk and the guy was super helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price is expensive for sharing a dorm, that is very tight in space.

    The place is beautiful, very cured and well maintained. The staff is extremely helpful and kind.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed ,bottle of water in thé room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Great price for value in the middle of the jungle with nice relaxation area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only a fan but no air con - just to be aware. We did not mind and it cools down nicely at night.

    Great price for value with a beautiful area with cabanas, ponds, a pool and many hammocks and lots of plants and flowers as well as a restaurant. Great place to relax very close to Palenque ruins with a tourist info on site that we booked the waterfall tour with transportation to San Cristóbal with - highly recommend!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Mini resort on the way to the ruins
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorms are super small, about 3x3m square, which might be OK for a twin room, but it's really too tight with 4 beds (2x bunks). OK when you're sleeping, but only one person can be in the room at a time to change or get anything in and out of their bag. For the price a bit more space would be nice.

    The pool and hammock areas are divine in a beautiful jungle garden setting. The restaurant staff are excellent and the food not too expensive. Lockers are big enough for all your luggage, but be careful of the gaps into the one below: I lost a charger down the gap and couldn't get it back.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful Cabaña in a great area with a nice and relaxed atmosphere! and the shared showers are the best I had so far... warm water plus water pressure!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The cabins are located in a peaceful area just outside of Palenque surrounded by jungle. There's a pool and lots of space to lounge around in the common areas. The rooms are small but comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No really privacy, the cabanas are very close to each other

    Nice place in the woods

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mix of millennial euros, but as older travellers, I guess you have to suck that up!

    The staff were incredible, so lovely and friendly. The rooms were very clean and the showers were the best we've seen in Mexico (so far in 3 weeks anyways). The setting was superb too and within easy waking distance to the ruins. The beer was cold. Need I say more?

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared kitchen could be improved. Very tiny and used by many. The restaurant was expensive and played loud music. We only got coffee there one day. There is a better dinning option very near by. Was necessary to plug drains to decrease smell.

    The pool area, hammocks, and natural setting was very good. It is a very peaceful setting. Howler monkeys visited the trees near the pool one evening and slept there overnight. That was really special. The staff was very nice. The shower pressure and heat was impressive. You can walk to the ruins ticket office, maybe 150 meters away.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -kitchen equipment very basic -laundry service expensive

    +Perfect location in the jungle, lots of space +Quiet and relaxing +Good restaurant +Friendly staff, keeping the place very tidy and clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice place in Palenque
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was very small and basic.

    Nice hostel in the jungle. Lovely shower with warm water. Great place to completely unwind.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Recommend stay here for Palenque and jungle visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was dirty. But they cleaned it. But I think it's just old. You can hear everything next door

    The gardens/jungle were beautiful. The pool area, restraint, common toilets and other facilities were great. The beds were large and comfortable enough.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms are shared (if you booked the basic cabins), and it can be bit annoying in the night if you have to walk.

    Very cute hotel just at the entrance of the national park, surrounded by jungle. We slept so well in the little cabins. The restaurant of the property is quite nice, we ate here almost all the time. Nice pool and chill area. There's also a spa(massages) for fair prices.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a little bit outdated

    Nice common area, pool and restaurant! Also nice surrounding

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Jungle experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great vibe, close to ruinas, amazing guides available at the reception

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    Westernized jungle vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Avoid the restaurant at all costs, just go to El Panchan on the other side of the road. The only safe choice you can make here are french fries, everything else is either not prepared fresh or just tastes bad. The guacamole was just gross and it came with tortillas that had a moth fried into one.

    It‘s a beautiful place in the middle of the jungle but it’s not that bushy like the cabañas on the other side of the road it that matters to anyone. Colectivos run often starting from 6am so it’s easy to get to Palenque city or the ruines.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Comfort in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Restaurant food quality and restaurant value for money. Relaxation area needs more hammocks, as sometimes all full.

    Really romantic location at night, with twinkling lights over the water. Pool is small but refreshing. Saw an agouti in the hotel grounds!

    Stayed in January 2024

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