Mayan Monkey Cancun | Social Hotel

Property class: 3
Lakefront hostel with outdoor pool, near Chac Mool Beach

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Mayan Monkey Cancun | Social Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Chac Mool Beach and West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $108
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a wooden bed, colorful wooden wall paneling, a painting on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a window with a view of greenery.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Lagoon view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Bed in a 12-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a large window with a view, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500

What's nearby

  • Nichupté Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chac Mool Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forum Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cancun Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gaviota Azul Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 24 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Bongo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Señor Frog's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Surfin Burrito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carlos'n Charlie's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coco Bongo Beach Party - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Mayan Monkey Cancun | Social Hotel

  • Mayan Monkey Cancun | Social Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Chac Mool Beach and West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 27 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport drop off from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

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Reviews

Mayan Monkey Cancun | Social Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is directly across the street, with crystal-clear water, soft sand, and monitored access points for a safe and enjoyable experience. (30 reviews)
  • The restaurant at this property offers delicious food and great service with a lively atmosphere. (16 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and ridiculously good with a great variety for every taste. (17 reviews)
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6/10 Good

If you are barely in the room, this is a great place to stay for cheap. But overall cleanliness and maintenance is poor.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place great food amazing staff
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10/10 Exceptional

All good nice people pleasant stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel and good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable beds and great secure storage space for everything. Staff friendly and helpful. Walking distance to small public beach area, bus stops outside for longer trips to ferry, etc. Lovely view over lagoon.
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay. Staff were super friendly and outgoing. Special shoutout to Miguel and Dave. Only disappointing thing was that the hostel no longer has social events at the hostel itself, and that the social area closes around 11pm
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8/10 Very good

I haven't stayed at a hostel in quite some time but this was perfect for me for one night. The staff was great and super accommodating - I also really enjoyed the food (was actually surprised by this) and happy hour! What sold me was it's close proximity to the beach - all around great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay for solo travelers, close to the party places and their bar and patio also have amazing views and serve good cocktails. Totally loved my stay there..
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very nice and generous.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clubs, shop and beach its nearly by walk, love the place
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8/10 Very good

I stayed at Maya Monkey Hostel in Cancún and overall had a great experience for the price. The location is excellent, the staff are friendly, and check-in and check-out were very efficient. The room and bed were a bit small, and cleanliness could be improved, but considering the price, it was reasonable. I think this is a great hostel in a prime location, especially for solo travelers.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great spot to stay in Cancun. The staff are amazing and it’s within walking distance to everything you need.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view with pool, bar, foods, some workout equipment and necessities like sunscreen, water, etc available for purchase at entrance. Free yoga classes, activities and welcome drinks to open connection between other hostel guests and/or staff. Air conditioned rooms cleaned daily. Luggage storage available if you arrive early or leave later than check in or out times. Would Absolutrly recommend again but there is some unfinished/broken pieces not removed or fixed. Saying that, Theyre not in the way of everything else!
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to beach, night clubs groceries anf restarurants near
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10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities and staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

They were very chill cool staff
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6/10 Good

Good location, everything is close by. The beach is across the street. The party hostel always has good music playing at the bar.
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed Mayan Monkey! It was close to a lot of the fun activities and nightlife. The view of the ocean didn’t look so good because of the construction, and my room 206 (co-bedroom) was never cleaned and I was there for 4 nights and five days. However the staff were wonderful, professional and super sweet! Their food and happy hour was awesome. I’ll be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff! Fun environment and very close to the beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

Given that it's a hostel and the price is so low, I wasn't expecting much. But the Mayan Monkey was amazing. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming (shout out to Javiera and David), the public areas were lively and engaging, the food and drinks were great, and my bunk was comfortable, cool, and quiet. I was pleasantly surprised, and would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a very nice place I enjoyed staying there. Very relaxing
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to meet new people and explore the place. If you are hesitant about staying in the dorms style the single rooms are amazing!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

I was only there 3 days and it was the best time. The guest and staff amazing. Loved that everything was walking distance and the activities hosted by the hostel were such a great time.
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8/10 Very good

Was my first time staying at hostel, I enjoyed my time even though I only stayed a few nights. It’s also conveniently located close to the beach, bars and club in the hotel zone
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10/10 Exceptional

First time in hostels and first time in Mexico as a solo male Canadian who speaks English. 1. Amazing help and a locker to store stuff if you took a red eye and can’t check in. 2. Option to upgrade to a private room if you need it ;-) 3. Breakfast every morning can’t be beat for the price. 4. Bring peso for the staff and they will help you reserve dinners, introduce you to the nightlife and provide drinks/ activities! 5. The property is very safe with access to the beach across the street, police patrol the area so you can walk around all night without issue (just be smart and don’t trespass). Come here for a great experience first time or seasoned alike. Thanks Myan Monkey!