La Quinta Orquídea

One of a kind very different yet very comfortable love the design inside and outside Food need improvement Street very dirty

Great location and management

Little more desayuno for $200

I loved the uniqueness of the entire place. Truly a wonderful experience.

The only air conditioning is a fan but I wasn’t expecting central air in a place as unique as this one. The nights cool down enough that with the fan I had a very comfortable and sound sleep.

The artistical design by a Mexican architect … very unique

La Quinta Orquídea must have been fantastic when it first opened. It's a truly original design - like some kind of crazed adobe fairytale tepee held together by wood plaster and old wine bottles. There's not a straight line in the entire building. If Tim Burton designed a hotel this would be it. I stayed 3 nights in a roof top turret with private bathroom and balcony. Bed was comfortable no ac but room fan. Breakfast in the courtyard was different tasty Mexican fare every day and - served by friendly chap in rather fetching hygiene hairnet! Its location is just off the main plaza in the centre of town. The beach is five minutes away and there are many bars and restaurants on the streets running parallel. There is also a large (pricey) supermarket nearby on the opposite side of the plaza. Collectivos (shared vans) for La Colonia and the highway (for Cancun or PDC) stop on the corner. There is also a convenience store on the same spot.

Sadly La Quinta Orquídea seems to be suffering from long time neglect - parts of it appear unused and coated in dust- I noted a 'for sale' notice outside so that probably explains a lot. However the major problem at the moment is the huge construction site opposite. Of course I realise this is not the fault of the owner but it was very very loud all day and on one night until midnight. A stream of trucks unloading concrete and constant loud drilling does not make for a relaxing stay. I wouldn't advise staying here until this is completed and it could be months judging by its size. The other issue is although I booked in advance they only sent me the entry access codes on the day I traveled. As I was on a 10 hour transatlantic flight without wifi for most of the day I didn't receive them so when I arrived at 6pm there was no one there to let me in or help in any way. Luckily a local expat was waiting for a taxi nearby and came to help. She used her own phone to contact the owner who gave her the Wi-Fi passcode so I could get my messages and download the entry information. She really saved the situation as I can completely locked out. This could easily have been avoided if they'd sent me the access information the day I booked. This remote management might be advantageous to the owners but I'd much prefer a personal welcome (sorry I'm old) Given the above points I really wouldn't stay again which is sad because it really could be wonderful place.

A few blocks from the beach, this place is magical. I've admired this beautiful building for years. It's my second stay here, and I think I won't stay anywhere else in Puerto Morelos in the future if I can help it.

Armando is the cook and he sometimes cleans rooms too. They're lucky to have him, he prepares the breakfast with love and he acted as a messenger with the owners to address any concern.

No warning about noisy construction in front of the property, not cleaning my room, I had to ask for toilet paper rolls. Losing water and electricity,

The architecture. The location. The kindness and hospitality of the owners.

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We were very pleased with the location as it is so close the the town centre. The breakfasts were very simple but very much enjoyed. The chef and other staff were so helpful and pleasant and we enjoyed our stay. The area where we were served breakfast was delightful and very special with shading from the trees and plants

We were happy with our stay. We were trouble by mosquito bites but understand this is an issue across the area.

La Quinta Orquídea is a quirky and beautiful hotel right at the beginning of Puerto Morelos. The architecture is quite unique and the rooms mirror that. My room seemed small but had everything I needed. Including a little seat outside. The breakfast was good tui get you started. The location was great, with everything in waking distance.