A clean, budget hotel close to the beach. Bed was comfortable, shower was cold, staff friendly. It reminded me of a hostel.

A clean, budget hotel close to the beach. Bed was comfortable, shower was cold, staff friendly. It reminded me of a hostel.

The “ocean view” was a view of a concrete pool at the neighboring property, where loud drills and power washers operated all day, making relaxation impossible. This hotel, like much in San Pancho, is overrated and overpriced — and overrun by foreign tourism that drives prices up and pushes out local people. The town of San Pancho was crowded with gringos and expensive boutique shops. The beach was overcrowded and unpleasant. San Pancho, I have heard, was once pleasant and “off the beaten path.” No more: like Tulum and other once-charming beach destinations, it’s been overrun by tourist hordes. Beating back stiff competition from Cozumel, this is the worst and most touristy place I’ve ever stayed in Mexico.

The “ocean view” was a view of a concrete pool at the neighboring property, where loud drills and power washers operated all day, making relaxation impossible. This hotel, like much in San Pancho, is overrated and overpriced — and overrun by foreign tourism that drives prices up and pushes out local people. The town of San Pancho was crowded with gringos and expensive boutique shops. The beach was overcrowded and unpleasant. San Pancho, I have heard, was once pleasant and “off the beaten path.” No more: like Tulum and other once-charming beach destinations, it’s been overrun by tourist hordes. Beating back stiff competition from Cozumel, this is the worst and most touristy place I’ve ever stayed in Mexico.

It was a good space to stay while exploring San Pancho.

It was a good space to stay while exploring San Pancho.

This a truly great find. It is right next to the beach and the major restaurants. During season it might be a bit noisy but on this trip it was quiet. The staff is excellent, remembered our needs and offered us a choice of rooms. The value was outstanding. We are considering renting there for several months this coming year.

This a truly great find. It is right next to the beach and the major restaurants. During season it might be a bit noisy but on this trip it was quiet. The staff is excellent, remembered our needs and offered us a choice of rooms. The value was outstanding. We are considering renting there for several months this coming year.