Originally Posted by
VibeGuy
Oh, do I have a spot for you: five of them, even.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marr...er-thread.html
These are *phenomenal*. They have to drag me out kicking and screaming. Read the threads and be amazed that people on FT can agree about something being good. They are in Yucatán and Campeche states, which are less overrun with Covidiots named Karen and Chad from
El Norte.
Caveat: four of the five are in rural areas. As a result, the cellular data coverage is carrier specific - so you might want to ask if Telmex or AT&T has good coverage at the Hacienda you choose. For example, Hda Santa Rosa has decent AT&T but really crappy Telmex.
Breakfasts are fantastic. Food overall is very reasonably priced and well-prepared Yucatecan fare with a few resort staples.
Rooms are great, public spaces are colonial splendor and the pools are Instagram fodder. Service and hospitality are genuine.
Most airports are offering inexpensive surface antigen tests for departing passengers, which are sufficient for return to the US. PCR for return to Canada takes some more doing but all Bonvoy properties have a letter with location-specific test provider contact and pricing information.
I agree with everything above, but I am not sure these are good for work. The Santa Rosa's rooms are dark, even during the day, and have no work space. My Internet is through my AT&T mobile as a hotspot and was fine, but the property-provided Internet was quite slow. During non-COVID times, there are some public areas where I am sure you could set up a workspace, but when I was there in December, it was clear the staff was restricting the use of the public areas except for actual dining. The nearest town (not the village outside the gate) is about 20 minutes away, without which you'd be eating 3 meals a day at the property (there is no where to go for lunch, dinner, etc.). And the grounds are so beautiful, it would be a distraction from work!
That said, I'd recommend the brand new Residence Inn in Merida. Fly into Merida from IAH or MIA. Rent a cheap car (easyway - Merida) has published rates, all-in, no surprises. Nice pool deck. Drive to Progreso (beach) in 30 minutes for an evening or on the weekend. Supermercados convenient to stock the room OR plenty of places to get takeaway or delivery. Also Uber is readily available. Merida Centro is wonderful. Or take a weekend trip to Tulum or the ruins. And a decent breakfast buffet with good varierty each day.