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Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel in Bacalar

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Garden
Sundeck
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Bungalow - Lake View | WiFi, bed sheets
On the lake's tranquil shores, Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ offers a serene escape with a picturesque garden and inviting terrace. Connect to WiFi, park with ease, and explore the surroundings with tour assistance. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Standard Double Room | WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Villa | Private kitchenette

Villa

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Bungalow - Lake View | Lake view

Bungalow - Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is $127
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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About the neighborhood

Map
Costera Bacalar 525, Bacalar, QROO, 77930

What's nearby

  • Cenote Cocalitos - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cenote Negro - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cenote Azul - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fort of San Felipe - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.) - 49 min drive
  • Corozal (CZH) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bendición Dios - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Enamora - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Albahaca - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Trompo de K'los - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blu Beach Club - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ

Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Bacalar. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 12 2024 to September 11 2026 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ Hotel
Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ Bacalar
Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ Hotel Bacalar

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ currently open?

This property is closed from September 12 2024 to September 11 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ and nearby?

Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ like?

Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ is a short 17-minute walk from Lake Bacalar and 17 minutes' walk from Cenote Cocalitos.

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Casa Shiva Bacalar by MIJ Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Room
Service staff
Lagoons
Lake
Food
Breakfast

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was good and convenient, made to order and delicious. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location, just steps from the lake from the cabins.
Cheryl, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great access to laguna.
Vincent, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really nice suite for 5 people. Really nice front to the lagoon! Amazing to rest and have a good time!
Carlos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this place
Aldo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location and the staff. The villa was beautiful!
sonya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing! Loved the simplicity of the hotel and outside were amazing. Definitely a must do.
maria, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Casa shiva Bacalar

Nice manager and staff. Very relaxing place, well maintained. If something could be improved, it would be the breakfast The location and peacefulness of the hotel is wonderful.
Laurence, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Loved the staff, they were very attentive and present. The location was great with easy access to the lagoon. Room definitely needed better maintenance, they lacked towels. There were some animals living in the roof that made noise all night.
hector Javier, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful and gorgeous

We absolutely loved Casa Shiva. We were there during the off season so everything was pretty quiet. We spent a LOT of time on the pier hanging out and reading and swimming - it was a breathtaking view and the water is beautiful! The employees were awesome - very friendly and helpful. Their breakfast was amazing too! We loved it and hope to be back. Its simple - not a lot of extra frills, which we loved.
Chad, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

If you want a romantic getaway this place is it , very private and semi secluded. The scenery is perfect as you are across from a bird sanctuary area. Kayaks and paddle boards are included in your stay and the staff will get you what you need from food and drinks . Definitely will come back soon!
david, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The front of Hotel Shiva at first glance doesn’t seem like much but their lagoon property view has the WOW factor and a very good reason to stay there. The rooms are well kept and have what you expect. Not sure about the other rooms but mine had no tv or mini fridge. We did have breakfast there which was good and convenient. Would stay again and recommend.
Adriana, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Could add something to the rooms to put suitcase/luggage on so it doesn't just lay on the floor
Tony, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great vibe!

This place has nice decks with loungers under palapas over the water. It has a very relaxed vibe. The cabin is not luxurious, but has a bed, ac, lights, shower, sink toilet and 1 outlet on each side of the bed. The bed is on a very low platform, maybe 4-6 inches off the ground. It was not the most comfortable bed and we only had one pillow each. Breakfast is made to order and was delicious. The staff speak very little English, but are very kind. It is the sort of place that is great in your 20s, but If you are laid back, this spot was wonderful and we loved the staff.
Andrea, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible food and disappointed with staff service. We had no running water one night.
ALBERTO, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

There was no running water, no power, after a storm, no staff to help us, there was a leak spraying water in our bathroom. We had to leave early, no one to check us out and no refund! I sent an email to the property and they did not respond. The worst place I have stayed - do not book at this hotel!
Jennifer, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Everything was great except the 1st night we stayed in the dome. When we 1st got in our room it was warm, we attributed it to the outside climate, however after the AC stopped running,they swapped us rooms and thats when we realized the AC wasn't working as intended the previous day (new room was really fresh). I brought it up to the receptionist but they told me i should've brought it up earlier even though i had no idea that wasn't how it was supposed to be ( I had nothing to compare it to). Everything else was great.
Francisco, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Waterfront location and deck can't be beaten

We stayed 3 nights in Casa Shiva. Selected the hotel based on price-location-amenities ratio. Location: the best! Waterfront area is very peaceful, plenty of space for all guests. Never a time when hammocks, swings, or chairs were all taken. Wonderful blue water, just some paddle boarders and kayacks occasionally passing by. Best sunrise in Bacalar. Breakfast: included with the room. Sufficient, well made: eggs, coffee and juice, yogurt & fresh fruit, toasted bread. Served by the waterfront with amazing views. Room: Basic, but clean and spacious. Well functioning A/C, remodeled bathroom, good shower (plenty of water pressure, and hot water). Bath soap provided in wall dispensers. Beach towels provided in the room. No coffee maker, iron, or hair dryer in room. Double rooms (not cabannas) are right by the breakfast area. Front windows only have mosquito screens, not glass, so it is a bit noisy in the morning when they are setting up for breakfast at 7:30am (also, when they play music). NOTE: Casa Shiva no longer has kayaks available for guests to use. They must be rented from outside company now. Final thoughts: not the best sound proof rooms, but the overall location of the hotel and that fantastic waterfront make Casa Shiva totally worth it.
Breakfast setting
swing
Waterfront lighting at night
Room and front door/windows
Ana, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

el lugar ya ni existe
Diana, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

el lugar ya no existe quiero mi reembolso
Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

El área de camastros está increible
Juan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The kayaks and paddle board are not available for the guests anymore like before. However, we like to go there and spend another full week with family and friends.
Roberto, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Muy bueno todo a excepción de la cocina, casi no tienen nada
EDUARDO FRANCISCO, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente atención por parte de David y el staff
Miguel Ángel Perez, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Deben de mejorar la entrada, lo que está adentro sensacional, tranquilo y hermoso. Sería conveniente ofrecer un buen menú
Octavio, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

L hotel a une superbe vue et le personnel est plutot sympathique mais à part cela j'ai passé une très mauvaise nuit. Déja je n'etais pas du tout rassurée clim ne semble pas envoyer d'air frais, chambre qui fait peur, cadavres d'insectes et petit dejeuner ridicule (littéralement 2 oeufs et 3 tranches de fruits). 1 nuit pas plus!
AURELIE, 1-night trip