Hotel Barra De Navidad

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Jason

Great hotel located on the ocean. No beach but stunning views. The building is old and seems to be maintained well but the age is showing in the rooms, especially on the city view side. The staff are super helpful and friendly and there are tons of restaurants and shopping within walking distance.

Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Cristy

The rooms where ok and the cleaning staff were helpful but the staff from reception was a little unhelpful the sea was open with red flags and when I asked if was ok to go there and enter with kids they said yes until another person from another hotel come and tell as that was dangerous and don't go in we new about it the only amenities we like was the pool and they don't let food in the hotel but they let us eat in the rooms. But the way there were roches and small crabs in the rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Antonio

Habitaciones muy limpias

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Kimberly

When I booked this hotel, I found the Expedia descriptions and pictures to be lacking much detail. So I will share mine.
We booked a suite with 4 adults. It was very spacious and clean. There would have been ample space for all of us in the two double beds, but the sofa bed was nice for the young couple with us who wanted more privacy, and they found it very comfortable. The two beds were very comfortable for the other two of us.
The bathroom is small, but has what is required. There was a nice table for meals and a kitchen that we only used for coffee and snacks.
The sliding doors allowed for a fabulous ocean view in each room. The balcony was large with 4 chairs and breathtaking views of the ocean, coastline and sunsets.
The front desk staff was super friendly and helpful.
The housekeeping staff very kind, helpful and efficient.
The restaurant was really good, offering a great breakfast selection that we all enjoyed but a little pricey although convenient. We went to a place down the street for dinner one night that was popular but the food really was not good. The pool was beautiful with a bar right there. The bartender was really nice and made a great drink. Everything was fresh so it took some time but really good. There was a snack that was really good too, …locos.
No elevator but the stairs are easy.
No parking lot but street parking was easy to get a spot in front and seemed designated for the hotel.
In all, we loved our stay here. Highly recommend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Aylin

Me encanto este hotel está cerca de todo

Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Rebeca

El no informar bien lo que incluye la estancia.
Primero te dicen solo incluye desayuno ligero, y las bebidas que vayas a tomar se cargan a la cuenta, y estando ahí la realidad es otra, se canceló la estancia desde el primer día.
El familiar que iba a hospedarse ahí quedó muy decepcionados.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Silvia

Had a wonderful time in the hotel at the pool and breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2026

Alexei

This is a simple hotel on the beach with some rooms facing the ocean. Rooms are of a typical size. The bathroom is tiny with the sink separated from the toilet and the shower by the door. A typical smell of a hotel room in a tropical climate.

Upon check-in they require you to sign a list of house rules, one of which prohibits you from bringing any food or drinks not purchased on premises to your room; quite weird.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Lizbeth ochoa

Great beachfront view/location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Lori

All of the hotel was clean. The ocean side has a beautiful view. Staff was very friendly & bilingual.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

robert

Very basic room. Older hotel

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2026

Daniel

Ocean was right outside our door, although the rooms are older it was kept well. Wifi is weak and there was no bathroom items except a bar of soap.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2026

Arlene

I was expecting a luxurious hotel but it was more of a standard one that suited the Mexican families that stayed. Beachfront was nice but the waves were huge and crashed incessantly. Take earplugs. Honestly not worth the price. I moved to a new hotel in Melaque that was Cdn $65/nt less. Twice the size AND had a kitchenette. If you want luxury in Barra, consider the Grand Isla, it’s not that much more.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Mayra

We stayed at an ocean view room and was clean amazing view. Hotel location is perfect walking distance to Malecón. On the downs side we wanted to extend our stay but ocean view rooms were booked they offered a room that was not remodeled with view to the town. We decided to take a loook first room had a funny smell we decided not to stay. Seems like those rooms are not remodel like the ocean front. Other that that hotel is great. Staff very attentive and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Jesus

Everything was great, nice hotel with a warm pool.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Teresa

Everything was great here. Very clean, staff was great. Location is perfect, walking distance to restaurants and shopping. It is small but for the price well worth it. I would highly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Tina

We loved the proximity to the ocean and the daily housekeeping. We were disappointed there wasn't a fridge though as in a hot climate its good to be able to keep cool drinks and snacks in your room. Also we had been promised a top floor room but upon arrival the clerk at the desk would not accommodate that. We were there 8 nights a little too long for not having any extras but its a good place for a short stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Diane

The hotel is located in a beautiful location near restaurants and shops and right on the beach. Comfortable and clean room. Superb view but i might choose a back room so you don't hear all the waves at night.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Peg

The birds and plants in the center atrium were wonderful! The room was a basic room with basic amenities and a good TV. And the staff was helpful. Very welcome Mexican hospitality.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Lenard

Staff was very accommodating! Rooms were large, ocean side was awesome.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

shelagh

Great location, friendly staff, good restaurant, lovely views

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 Jan 2026

Christie

The beds are extremely hard and the room including the a/c was not very well maintained.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Audrey

I was expecting the room to have shampoo, etc which it did not. Not a big deal, but good to know in advance.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

mark

Room was clean, comfortable, and right next to the beach so the sound of waves was always present, which i love. We discovered that only some of the rooms have a smart TV. But who goes to Mexico to watch TV anyway? I'll definitely plan to stay there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Claudia

The room was great, staff helpful, beautiful views!
We just would have liked some umbrellas and chairs for the beach.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

hatim

Good

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Susan

Excellent stay in every way.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Mariah

Friendly staff, clean rooms, and such a nice hotel in general right on the beach. Nice little neighborhood to walk around. This town feels pretty touristy with vendors on every corner. The views were beautiful and for the price was amazing!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Alexis

Great hotel in Barra

2/10

Poor

05 Dec 2025

Mayra

Walking into our room there were roaches on the wall, restroom was extremely small. Room was cleaned the next day and the towels that were placed smelled so bad. We had to go exchange them twice.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Matthew

Patio door needs to be replaced.
Very clean room and facility and staff were exceptional!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2025

John

View

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Kathleen

Everything went well ! The water was a bit too cool for a morning shower. But was back in the afternoon. Great people, clean and comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Kate

Staff here are fabulous! Room is spotless. Enjoyed the pool and beach access. Had a wonderful afternoon at the market.

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Jerry

Yes

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

jose

Great room/view

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

GEORGINA

Si

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Fred

Beautiful ocean view with sunsets. Nice pool although they wanted 2500 pesos for my friend to come to the pool with me. So, we went to my friend’s apartment. Really a bummer after we’d had 4 friends join us on the patio for drinks and snacks and spent quite a bit of money there. That seemed to be okay though. The room was a king, street view. Smaller than the ocean view rooms. Instead of surf, we heard motorcycles and street noise, but not too bad. Room was clean but had occasional big ants. Bedding lightweight. Toilet got stopped up one day, and my husband fixed it. No wash cloths, bring your own. Towels pretty old, typical of area. Good location.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Marcelino

Good

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025

Christina

Amazing view and conveniently located within the town everything was in walking distance. Pool very clean and loved that half of the pool was very shallow for the kids. Restaurant located on second floor had a great affordable menu for breakfast and dinner. The kids loved the fact that they had chicken nuggets and butter noodles. Housekeeping came by daily at a perfect time and kept our room very clean. The only downsides we could say about this hotel is there was some poor attitudes at the front desk and restaurants at times.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2025

Vivian

Cons
The hotel rooms were not as expected. The rooms were not clean and bathrooms are outdated. We had 2 rooms and a suite. The ac in our suite did not work and started dripping at night. It filled a small trash cans several nights during our stay and was not fixed despite informing the front desk several times. The suite had a “kitchen” with a large fridge which was great but the stove was a tiny electric camping stove.

Upon arrival we were also given a list of rules that were odd. The rules mostly revolved around not bringing food into the hotel rooms and pool area.

Pros
What saved the trip was the pool area. The pool was nice and clean and had plenty of shaded seating plus gorgeous views during sunset. Also, the lady at the bar was super nice and has menus available for drinks and food(food is brought from a beach club next door).

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2025

Gustavo

Parking is limited on the street, clean comfortable bed, nice restaurant on the 2nd floor, and great ocean view. You hear the waves crashing on the shore all night and the bathroom and shower are both small. Front desk has some toiletries if you forget to bring some, but only soap and towels are provided in-room. So close to town and beach that we enjoyed strolls on the beach and town.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2025

MARIA

Lovely property with amazing views! Quiet and safe location. The pool is kid friendly and the onsite restaurant has good breakfast options. The Wi-Fi is a bit spotty.

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2025

Gabriela

La habitación olía a humedad, pedí que la refrescaran y quedó igual. Tenía humedad en el techo. No hubo luz en la noche, no tienen planta energética, sin aire acondicionado, sin agua, mosquitos y el olor terrible.

Yo con un niño de 7 años, durmiendo en el calor terrible con moscos y el olor a humedad. Se filtraba el aire por las ventanas y hacía un ruido horrible, no descansamos nada.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Gustavo

We really anjoyed our stay at the hotel ! Pretty ralexing for an awesome price!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Araceli

Lovely

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2025

Angel

Their views .

Sunsets specially ...love that ...

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Angel

Property is good ....but the one they really need is customer service ....not only but specially in front desk ...both ladies it seems like they don't enjoy their work ....restaurant same thing ....you need ask several time what you want to be notice ....

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Scott

This experience was magical. Every minute of this vacation was truly amazing! The hotel was perfection, from the location on the beach to the warm swimming pool in the evenings! The views, the friendly staff, exciting surf really made the experience beautiful from start to finish! We will be back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Debbie

Was very clean, and friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Manuel

Everting is perfect

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2025

Ricardo

The bathrooms need an upgrade..

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Richard

Great location! Rooms average, good restaurants, No parking👎 Overall nice property and great location

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

Sean

Nice hotel . We had no problems .

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2025

Martin

Roaches killed the great view.

It was really great in the sense that you get a great view, but the one downside that I can’t look away from is that me and my son‘s room both had roaches in them. I had to kill a few roaches. And that definitely just didn’t let me enjoy my stay as much as I wish I did. But the view is great so if you don’t mind roaches with your Oceanside views, then have a blast there.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Esteban

Limpio.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

G.

This is a nicely maintained hotel on a beautiful beach. The rooms are a bit in the small side but adequate and are kept very clean. The pool deck is very nice and the pool is heated.
We enjoyed our stay there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Michael

Great location. Very clean and great staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Willliam

The hotel is located

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Alice

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

I highly recommend!

Was pleasantly surprised, clean room, A/C working, nice pleasant veranda with beautiful ocean view. Maria C.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2025

Anthony

Rooms did not have basic amenities like shampoo, conditioner. Poor wifi signal. Only 1 roll of toilet paper provided. Staff was very friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Lilian

I've stayed here multiple times and I will keep doing so in the future. I love that the hotel is on the beach with amazing views. I recommend booking a room with ocean views. A restaurant is conveniently located on the second floor with an open terrace and delicious breakfast options (breakfast is not included unless you select that option at the time of booking). The pool area overlooks the ocean and is always clean.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Alicia

Great staff and close to restaurants and sho

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2025

Warren

On the beach. Wave break very noisy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Kevin

We enjoyed our stay. Nice location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

oscar

Good but no parking

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2025

Mike and Monica

The hotel's location is great. Everything is walkable and there is so much to do nearby. The hotel is perfectly located to watch the sunset. If you get a sea view, you will have the best views of the sunset and the ocean. We really enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2025

Juana

We like everything except that the water countainer was empty. And no shampoo and condicioner.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2025

Harry

Awesome stay on the beach.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2025

tracey

Excellent location right on the ocean and walkable to all the restaurants. The pool and chairs etc were also excellent. The hotel is quite dated and could use a refresh. There is no fridge in the rooms so be prepared to pick up a styrofoam cooler at the Oxxo! Staff were excellent here. We would stay again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2025

Terri

You CANNOT BEAT THE VIEW. Incredible. The pool is spotless. View from every room. Cannot say much more.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

Adrian

Family vacation

I enjoy everything servirle was exelent I will recommended
Beautiful view.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2025

Brian

A fridge would have been appreciated. The double beds were too firm. Panoramic bay view, beach, beach access, pool, staff, restaurant, were all great! Would stay again in a King bed beach balcony room.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2025

JESUS

Good overall

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2024

Roxana

Clean room despite the toilet not working the last night. A/C flooded the room and despite letting staff know multiple times, wasn’t fixed, just mopped.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2024

Matthew

nice

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2024

Colin

Mexican Family Style Hotel right on the beach. Great location, wonderful staff and very clean. Id stay again in a second

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2024

Sherry

The staff was very helpful and kind.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2024

Kathy

Location to shops, restaurants and bars with music was excellent.

Ocean front is super loud, and only good swimmers could go in water in front of hotel area as super high waves.

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2024

Carlos

Beautiful sunset from balcony!

Our stay was only one night this trip. Check-in was smooth but the desk didn’t have an internet signal for its credit card payment so we paid cash to expedite the process. Our room had a beautiful ocean view and balcony. The room was updated, clean and welcoming. We would stay again and recommend it to others!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2024

Paul

Ocean front

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2024

Mary

Great location and hot water! Ac works and a view of the ocean... we will be back

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2024

Alma Luna

Property is under construction, really loud hammering unable to sleep did not rest. Construction started very early. It was not mentioned that the property was under construction. A lot of dust everywhere overall was hard to rest.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

Apolonio

Excelente servicio muy limpio y muy bonito

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2024

veronica

Staff was really nice and friendly and helpful

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2024

SHERRIE

Enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Very close to restaurants and street vendors and able to walk anywhere in town. Loved the pool- it was very clean and water is warm. There is a small bar on site so we could enjoy a drink by the pool. We had a beautiful view of the ocean and felt very safe. There was construction during our stay, so was noisy at times. Our room was clean and water pressure in the shower was fantastic! Great value and very happy with our experience.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2024

Shane

Great waterfront hotel

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2024

eugene

Great stay, grate view, staff is terrific. Property is older and it shows, being refurbished now, was damaged some in the earthquake but is sound structurally.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

James

Like the hotel but it is not deluxe

We've been to Hotel Barra many times before. Always enjoy this family owned Mexican hotel. It is NOT deluxe (but neither is Barra de Navidad) so don't expect amenities. They do have a nice heated pool. Restaurant is still under construction after the last hurricane/tropical storm of 2023 destroyed it. This is an older Mexican beach town (so is nearby Melaque) so do not expect any glitz. Just enjoy the visit.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2024

Susan

This property is a basic Mexican style hotel. It is on nice beach. The staff is very helpful and kind. The site is walkable to restaurants and music. Barra de Navidad is a very safe beach-side community. We have visited many times and will return to this hotel.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2024

Robert

Machines working early mornings all day around hotel , very noisy! No water pressure in shower ,ran out of water in shower! Room cleaning service was great ! Amazing Restaurant across the street, great food & service was great !

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2024

Ramona

Street View too noisy and no parking. Too many rules about bringing food and drinks when they don’t have restaurant.

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2024

Jane

Rooms were clean but basic. Front desk staff was unfriendly but the check-in/check-out process was quick.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2024

Ryan

The hotel is on par for the area. Friendly and helpful staff. Lots of great food within walking distance throughout Barra. The sand is spft and the water is warm.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2024

STEVE

Property is nice, clean, comfortable. Views are great, beach is great, pool is warm. Beds and linens need an upgrade. Not much to the place, but what was there was nice. Easy walk to lots of food and nightlife.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

13 Jan 2024

Grace

Excellent location , very basic room and expensive for waterfront room .
Wi fi poor .
Recommend the sports bar across the street

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2024

magdalena

Able to do early check in

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2023

Angelica

Parking Spaces

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2023

Ludy

Property too old

Leisure Family