Best Family Friendly Overwater Bungalows in Chetumal in 2026

The gorgeous Bacalar Lagoon—Laguna de los Siete Colores—just inland from Chetumal, has recently evolved from a quiet backpacker stop into a trendy escape from the coastal Riviera Maya, attracting a hippie-chic crowd seeking boutique wellness retreats. Akalki Hotel y Centro Holístico was one of the first properties here and remains among the very best, featuring Bacalar’s only overwater bungalows. These are the cheapest overwater bungalows in Mexico, with an earthy, back-to-nature design. They’re nothing like over-the-top opulence of the luxury bungalows farther up the coast, near Cancun. True to its eco-resort ethos, you will forgo heavy modern luxuries like air conditioning and televisions in the overwater rooms, relying instead on natural lagoon breezes and ceiling fans. Overall, we think Akalki… > See All the Details & Book