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Hotel Xibalba

Calle Merle Greene Num. 9 | Col. La Canada, Apartado Postal 33, Palenque 29960, Mexico
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Hotel Xibalba
Ranked #6 of 31 hotels in Palenque
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Graz, Austria
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Hey travelmates :-) I stayed in Hotel Xibalba for three nights, nothing to complain about. Hotel Xibalba is located in a small cobble stone side street, surrounded by plenty of trees which grant some nice refreshing shadow. My room was clean and equipped with ceiling fan, air con and TV (although some channels could not received properly). City center is... More

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Victoria, Canada
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This hotel was quiet, clean and has a cuteness factor. The staff were ok, but I am sure I met the owner and we was eager to please. The location is excellent for walking to the Bus station, taking a collectivo or Taxi and you can even walk to a large grocery store in about 20 minutes. All amenities worked... More

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Dana Point, CA
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61 reviews 61 reviews
43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My family of 4 stayed in a room with 2 double beds for 3 nights. Simple room with firm beds, everything was clean, good A/C. Hot water was a little spotty, took a long time to warm up and was hotter at some times than others, but adequate. Nice towels. Free wi-fi. Easy walk from the ADO bus station as... More

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Merida, Yucatan
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79 reviews 79 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
162 helpful votes 162 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I wanted a decent mid-range hotel in Palenque and ended up staying there twice, when driving from Merida to San Cristóbal. During our first stay we were in the annex and later we got a room in the main building. The rooms in the Annex are simpler, a bit smaller and we had the hotels water pumps just outside our... More

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New Milford, NJ
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

The room was spotless. Everything worked fine: A/C, fan, screeens, in-bathroom-safe. Room at back of main building was very quiet for sleeping. Minimal English spoken, but all staff were very cordial and friendly. A pot of coffee is on from 5:00am for those with an early departure of a tour to Yaxchilan. Restaurant hours undefind. Seemed to be closed in... More

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San Diego, California
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We are on a budget so we were looking for a decent place to stay for a reasonable price. We really enjoyed Hotel Xibalba. Apparently Xibalba is the Mayan word for hell so we stayed in "hotel hell." The staff was very nice, the rooms were clean and comfortable. We didn't have any problems with noise like a couple of... More

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16 hotel reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Xibalba Nothing special nothing bad except for the constant barely tolerable hum coming from some piece of equipment in the yard below - a tall cylinder, a pump maybe. I was in room 2 in the annex nearest the main hotel across the corridor from the source of the hum; room 5 is right beside it. i do 't advise... More

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Perth
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013 via mobile

We stayed two nights here and the rooms were clean and adequate but the structure of the hotel has no absorbent surfaces and so you here every noise - don't expect to sleep in! The hotel is in a good position and you can walk into town. The staff are also helpful

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Montreal, Canada
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

The other reviews say it all. This is a very nice, clean hotel, and is good value. The room was small but very clean. There are excellent restaurants next door and across the street. Really, for the very reasonable price, we could not have asked for more in terms of the room. If you want to book a tour to... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Really nice, clean and comfortable room in the nicest part of town. We woke up to the birds calling and it felt like we were in a much more remote location. Good, hot, powerful shower and a very comfortable bed. The TV was very small with bad reception on many channels and the WiFi was intermittent. It´s also very convenient... More

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Also Known As:
Xibalba Hotel Palenque
Address: Calle Merle Greene Num. 9 | Col. La Canada, Apartado Postal 33, Palenque 29960, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Southern Mexico > Chiapas > Palenque
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Palenque
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Xibalba Hotel, located in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, offers comfortable lodging in the relaxed atmosphere of a small hotel anxious to know and to please its guests. Our rates are very competitive, our advice steers tourists to intersting places, and we can tell you many things about Maya culture should you care to ask. Hotel Xibalba began modestly in 1992 and now, two renovations later, offers 35 clean, comfortable rooms in two adjacent locations. Our Don Carlos Restaurant features Mexican specialties at reasonable prices. Parking, in a safe private area, is free. We have two computers for guests. Wi-Fi internet access free, We offer laundry and dry cleaning service. You may reserve rooms at our hotel on-line from the comfort of your own computer. ... more   less 
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