Are you going to travel to Isla Contoy and plan to stay in a nearby place to take the most requested tour in the Caribbean? Read on and discover all the lodging possibilities in the vicinity of Isla Contoy.
Isla Contoy is a true paradise in the Mexican Caribbean: a Natural Protected Area (NPA) famous for its wealth of seabirds, pristine beaches, and unique reefs. However, you are not allowed to spend the night on Isla Contoy.
The good news is that you can stay very close: in Cancun (Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam, Hotel Zone), Costa Mujeres, or even in Isla Mujeres, from where most of the authorized tours depart.
In this guide, you will find:
If you still don't know the nearby sites and places where you can find lodging, below we share with you the best options to stay and get to know the destinations near Isla Contoy:
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun - All Inclusive |
Price: 5,035 |
2 pax / 1 bedroom |
Villa del Palmar Cancun All inclusive Spa & resort | Price: 6,162 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Hotel RIU palace | Price: 4,758 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Hotel Mousai Cancun Adults Only - All Inclusive | Price: $12,777 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Privilege Aluxes Isla Mujeres Adults Only |
Price: $3,614 |
2 pax / 1 room |
Hotel Posada del Mar - Isla Mujeres | Price: $3,614 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets - Adults Only - All inclusive | Price: $27,124 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Hotel La Joya | Price: $2,577 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Villas Coco Resort - Adults only | Price: $1,208 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Casa De Los Sueños Boutique Hotel | Price: $2,931 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Casa Azul Maya | Price: $1,714 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Maria's Kan Kin | Price: $3,410 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Atelier Playa Mujeres |
Price: 9,983 |
2 pax / 1 bedroom |
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort - All inclusive | Price: 9,907 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Excellence Playa Mujeres | Price: 11,263 | 2 pax / 1 room |
Finest Playa Mujeres | Price: 8,589 | 2 pax / 1 room |
SLS Playa Mujeres - all-inclusive Collection |
Price: 6,816 | 2 pax / 1 room |
The island has been a protected National Park since 1998. Only a maximum of 200 visitors per day can enter, and always with authorized operators. Sleeping on the island is prohibited to preserve its ecosystem.
👉 Therefore, it is best to choose a hotel near the departure docks (Cancun or Isla Mujeres), from where you can take your tour.
Perfect for those looking to be within walking distance of the Ultramar pier or Isla Contoy Experience.
Time to pier: 5-15 min walk or drive.
Advantage: perfect for early departure tours to Isla Contoy.
If you are looking for luxury all-inclusive resorts, this option is for you.
Time to the pier: 5 to 10 minutes by car.
Advantage: proximity to Punta Sam, where many tours depart.
Hotel |
Zone |
Category |
Price per night (low/high season) |
Capacity |
Distance to the pier |
Dreams Vista Cancun |
Puerto Juarez |
5★ Family |
US$280 / US$420 |
6 pax |
0.6 mi from Ultramar |
Hotel del Sol |
Puerto Juarez |
3★ Economy |
US$70 / US$120 |
2 pax |
0.5 km from the pier |
EHDEN Vacation Suites |
Puerto Cancun |
4★ Apart-hotel |
US$97 / US$160 |
2 to 4 pax |
1.5 mi from Ultramar |
Atelier Playa Mujeres |
Mujeres Coast |
5★ Adults only |
US$450 / US$650 |
2 pax |
3.8 km from Punta Sam |
SLS Playa Mujeres |
Costa Mujeres |
5★ Luxury |
US$350 / US$500 |
2 to 3 pax |
0.2 mi from Punta Sam |
Riu Palace Costa Mujeres |
Costa Mujeres |
5★ Family |
US$320 / US$480 |
2 to 4 pax |
9 km from Punta Sam |
Privilege Aluxes |
Isla Mujeres |
5★ Adults only |
US$236 / US$400 |
2 to 3 pax |
15 min to local pier |
Ixchel Beach Hotel |
Isla Mujeres |
4★ Boutique |
US$180 / US$280 |
2 to 4 pax |
10 min to local pier |
Casa Blanca Boutique |
Isla Mujeres |
3★ Boutique |
US$110 / US$180 |
2 pax |
8 min to local pier |
Selina Cancun Lagoon |
Hotel Zone |
Hostel / 3★ |
US$45 / US$80 |
1 to 6 pax |
20 min to Punta Sam |
Prices are approximate in USD per room/night and are current as of 2025. They may vary depending on the season and availability.
No. Sleeping on the island is prohibited, as it is a Natural Protected Area.
If your tour departs from Punta Sam, the best place to stay is Costa Mujeres. If you leave from Puerto Juarez, choose a hotel in Puerto Cancun.
From US $70 in budget options in Puerto Juarez to US $650 in luxury resorts in Costa Mujeres.
Generally between 7 and 9 hours, including navigation, guided tour, and free time on the beach.
If you have already chosen where to stay, now you need to make a reservation to live the most exciting tour in the Caribbean.
👉 Book with Isla Contoy Experience and enjoy: