Hotel Casa Takywara

We got back a week ago after a week on Holbox. We had the bungalow and loved it. The beach was never crowded and right out our door. The staff was helpful, and they even helped round up an island Dr to come see my husband when he felt ill! The walk to restaurants was a nice walk along the beach. The property was well cared for and very clean. The only minor complaint was being told not to hang any damp or wet clothing out to dry, so we had damp clothing all week as they would not dry hanging up inside. We would go back again. There is quite a bit of traffic on the road right in front of the property, but when you are inside, you rarely hear it. Take plenty of mosquito repellent! We had been on the island before soi we knew to do that.

Takywara is wonderful and I'd definitely come back. Both before and during my stay, the staff was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond. I know staffing on the island has been a challenge with the area's rapid development, which could be why some people reviewed it differently. Our room was gorgeous, clean, comfortable, and the setting on the beach was fantastic. The hotel location is very quiet, and it's just a few minutes on foot to busier/louder businesses if you so chose (up the beach or into town).

We stayed for 4 nights with our two teenage children. The good: - The hotel makes an effort at sustainability. Ample fresh water is offered in a large ceramic carafe. Containers for glass, cans and plastic bottle recycling were set up while we were there. (What happens to them afterwards was unclear though). Compost is collected. Soap and shampoo are in refillable glass containers. Breakfast items are served in glass Tupperware. The decoration includes plants growing in shells. - Some of the staff, especially the gardener, were very friendly and accommodating. - The room was clean and sufficiently large for our family of 4. The AC worked well. The beds are comfortable. The not so good: - The family rooms are located on the ground floor and are very dark, as surrounded by a palapa roof. It was impossible to tell if the sun was shining or it was raining. Also, you need to have the curtains drawn all the time because the other guests pass by the room to go to the reception (eg for wifi, see below). - The bathroom offers very little privacy (the door is covered by fabric). Also no privacy towards the outside (screen window opening towards the reception area). - There is only wifi near the reception. A few repeaters should be installed around the property. - Mosquitos 24/7. The island is known for being heavy on mosquitos, but this hotel is surrounded by a mangrove swamp, which makes it unbearable. - Breakfast was quite good (fruit, granola, bread), but timing was very unreliable, some variation would have been nice, and the bread became drier and harder as the days passed.

We stayed in the bungalow right on the beach, it was absolutely superb. We booked it in 2020 and had to wait til August 22 to come, it was worth the wait! Perfect location in a quiet part of the island, but only a short walk from a range of bars and restaurants. Breakfast in the morning was lovely and brought in a basket to us. Tea and coffee facilities and cooker in the bungalow. The staff were really friendly and helpful as well, and there were only a handful of people on our beach at any time. Very little problem with mosquitoes and cream provided for people at reception. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay on Holbox Island