We had never traveled to Isla Holbox so we booked this hotel solely because of the price and proximity to town. The hotel was rustic (no phone, no t.v., no sound insulation, hard bed, lizards running around on the wall) but the A/C was cold and quiet. We didn't have any problems with the water pressure or temperature like the... More

The Faro Viejo hotel on Isla Holbox was the best vacation I've had. The food was excellent and the rooms were very tidy when we got back from fishing. The fishing was excellent also. I'm looking forward to my return to Holbox and the Faro Viejo.

We spent five days around New Year's Eve 2009 in the Faro Viejo. Rooms are not huge, but nice and clean. The view from the balcony is just spectacular! Great spot for having a drink, lie in a hammock and watch the pelicans catch fish. Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. But this is a small hotel - so... More

The Hotel Faro Viejo has the best location in Holbox, right on the lovely beach, and just steps away from the town square. The hotel is the perfect small Mexican boutique type hotel, great for people of all ages wanting a peaceful and relaxing stay in a safe and friendly environment. Guests are warmly welcomed and the staff does everything... More

we are coming back from a 3 weeks trip around Mexico with my husband,. We had looked forward to Holbox, which we had heard was a paradise. When we arrived to Faro Viejo we were surprised not to find a real reception desk. Instead, the check-in was done informally in the restaurant. Because our room wasn't ready when we arrived... More

Holbox is worth the trouble of taking the boat trip and the long bus ride, but never stay at Faro Viejo. We reserved and secured our room with three months in advance and still we had no room and the staff was rude about their stupidity. Their excuse was that they had more people than expected and they gave the... More

We stayed at Hotel Faro Viejo for 3 nights in March and really enjoyed ourselves. The room was tastefully decorated in a rustic style and was spotlessly clean. The balcony provided much needed shade throughout the day and a great view of the beach. The staff were friendly and the included breakfast was of a good standard with decent coffee... More

We noted that other reviews were not very positive. We had a good time at Faro Viejo. My mother 85 and friend also stayed there and enjoyed their suite with kitchen. We all enjoyed the breakfasts (included in the room rate) which were quite adequate. My mother's suite had a sign that it was an ecotoilet -- looked like a... More

Just got back from Holbox and we had a wonderful time snorkeling with the Whale Sharks and Manta Rays. We also stayed at the Faro Viejo Hotel while there and found it acceptable, but very rustic. We had a nice room. which was comfortable although the bed is very hard. The A/C worked in our room, but other people at... More