El Chital

3.0 star property

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A poolside area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a pool.
A massage therapy session by a lake with a wooden deck, a table with a towel, and potted plants.
Garden
A covered outdoor seating area with a pool, green cushions, and a table with coconuts.
A wooden dining area with tables set for four, each with white tablecloths and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Km 3 Raudales, Raudales, QROO, 77943
  • Place, Manatee Sanctuary
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Oxtankah Ruins
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Santuario del Manati
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Cabin, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Lagoon view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Raudales

El Chital places you 17 mi (27.4 km) from Oxtankah Ruins and 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Santuario del Manati. This 7-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Manatee Sanctuary - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Oxtankah Ruins - 56 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Dos Mulas - 60 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Santuario del Manati - 60 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin Botanical Garden - 60 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.) - 56 min drive

About this property

El Chital

Guests staying at El Chital enjoy an outdoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles, and a terrace.
Climb into a pillowtop bed with premium linens and a pillow menu for a restful night's sleep. Ceiling fans are also included. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Co´ox Ja´ana

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: MXN 450.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-out fee: MXN 450.00

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 1:30 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Chital Cabin
Chital Cabin Chetumal
Chital Chetumal
El Chital Cabin Raudales
El Chital Cabin
El Chital Raudales
El Chital
El Chital Hotel
El Chital Raudales
El Chital Hotel Raudales

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at El Chital?

El Chital offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at El Chital?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Chital on Jul 9, 2026 start from $119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of El Chital?

This hotel is located in Raudales, close to Lake Bacalar and Manatee Sanctuary.

Is there parking available at El Chital?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at El Chital?

Spa services at the hotel include prenatal massages, deep-tissue massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy.

Does El Chital have a casino?

No, El Chital doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at El Chital?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at El Chital?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and proposal/romance packages.

Are there hot tubs at El Chital?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does El Chital feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, El Chital serves free continental breakfast at Co´ox Ja´ana each morning.

Does El Chital allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Chital.

Are there connecting rooms at El Chital?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from El Chital?

The closest major airport to El Chital is Chetumal, Quintana Roo (CTM-Chetumal Intl.), which is 21.7 mi away (56 minutes by car). Another top airport is Corozal (CZH), which is around 26 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at El Chital?

Yes, every guestroom at El Chital comes with a deck/patio and some offer lagoon views.

El Chital Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 219 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beutiful place, quiet and staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nuria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

It's an incredibly beautiful place, cozy, with excellent service (thank you especially to Mari Jose and Jhoselyn). Definitely worth the time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, the bed was comfortable, plenty of hot water. We enjoyed kayaking in the morning. Breakfast was delicious and the service was great from the time we arrived to when we left. Definitely would revisit.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most unique and beautiful places I have ever stayed. And the food was excellent--I just paid twice as much for a pizza in Merida that was half as good as the one I had at El Chital.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, low-key establishment on the edge of an undeveloped lagoon. Great birding! Very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Einar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great to relax and be in touch with nature all the staff is amazing and they will definitely make your experience unique and you will feel like another member of the family, overall it’s a great place and there are so many things to do in the premises that you will hardly want to leave… if you are up for a drive and want to be in one of the nicest lagoons with not a lot of people around it’s definitely worth it… highly recommend it…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was well-equipped, even luxurious, with a great view. Esmeralda, our cook and staff person, couldn't have been more helpful and kind. The grounds are peaceful with great bird watching. We kayaked every day and did yoga on the screened in porch. I was so happy we decided to pass by here! It was restorative and relaxing, with great affordable meals. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Alexis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner or manager never showed up the day we arrived to check in. We were ghosted and they better not charge me for the 2 nights I booked in advance!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

BENITO ARIAS

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No tenían mi reservación
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limpio, tranquilo, personal muy amable, te prestan bicis y kayaks.. solo debes planear tus comidas, no hay nada cerca, ni una tiendita.. sali a vomer a in lugar llamado el pez de oro y me cobraron carísimo por un plato de camarones mal hechos $300 en una palapa con muy bonota vista y nada mas... si quieres algo tranquilo rodeado de naturaleza espectacular un par de dias, ese es el lugar, si buscas lujos y gente mo es ahi.. estas aislado de todo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

MARTHA SAMIRA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La piscina es una tina
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra Cecilia Lopez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy bello y tranquilo. La mejor opción para desconectarte del estrés. Muy amable el personal. Definitivamente volveré.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar maravilloso. Recomiendo que pongan botanas y refrescos para vender
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hubo una tormenta y se interrumpió el suministro eléctrico, la planta de emergencia tardo en operar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Efren

Ni sikiera me ospede estaba muy lejos de la ciudad y mi esposa tubo miedo de ir al lugar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MANUEL ALEJANDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toda una experiencia, en un lugar muy bello
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo fue muy bonito ,como recomendación lleven repelente el lugar muy cómodo y tranquilo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ROCIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es perfecto, si se busca tranquilidad y paz, la atención es buena, lo unico que se nos complico el transporte, esta muy lejos, es para ir y no salir del lugar.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Fernando Maximiliano Gómez

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mi esposa y yo íbamos a celebrar nuestro primer aniversario de esposos. Nos fuimos decepcionados de nuestra experiencia con el Hotel el Chital. Al llegar al hotel no había señalamiento que nos indicará en donde se encontraba la recepción. Esto nos llevo a recorrer el complejo varias veces. Después de caminar varios minutos, identificamos el restaurante donde nos recibió una señora. Las instalaciones se ve que carecen de manutención, más allá de la limpieza regular. Las sabanas de la cama parecían de cartón y el aire acondicionado, el cual se veía viejo poco enfriaba la cabaña. La regadera y el baño funcionaban bien. El lugar sólo tenía dos personas como personal y que carecían de experiencia en materia de hotelería. Quien recibe también cocina porque no hay chef. Esto no se nos comentó al momento de reservar, y a pesar de eso se cobraron los platillos como un platillo de restaurante. Se solicitó un viaje en bote por la laguna que colinda con el hotel, sin embargo nunca se nos informó el costo y al final este tuvo un precio demasiado alto para lo que representaba. El penúltimo día, nuestra idea era quedarnos en el hotel, pero el servicio de energía eléctrica se fue desde las 5am y volvió hasta tarde, por lo que nos vimos forzados a salir del hotel todo el día en busca de comida, ya que no se cuenta con planta de energía o paneles solares. Mi esposa paso un muy mal rato por esta situación, pues no logró dormir bien. En general nuestra estancia fue promedio/regular
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DULCE ROCIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Dueña un primor , atención , hospitalidad , todo divino
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bonito y las cabañas están hermosas la vista espectacular.gracias por recibirnos.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó la estadía en el lugar un lugar placentero
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es magico, el contacto con la naturaleza extraordinario pero definitivamente lo mejor del lugar lo hace cada una de las personas que trabajan en El Chital, gracias por estas extraordinarias vacaciones, extrañaremos a Daniel, pero esperamos volver pronto.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HERIBERTO PALMEROS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recomendable, lugar para disfrutar sin el bullicio y amontonamiento de otros sitios, vale la pena