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Kunuk Hotel Boutique

  • Hotel pool surrounded by trees during the day
  • Hotel exterior
  • Hotel pool surrounded by trees at dusk
  • Communal area
  • King guest room
  • Guest room with a king bed and a single bed
  • Communal area
  • Dining area at the hotel
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Kunuk's Caribbean blue-and-white exterior is as striking as a piece of Wedgwood china and so it seems fitting that this hotel was previously the home of an English artist and collector.

Examples of the previous owner’s works and eclectic displays of books and artifacts still occupy the elegant early 20th century Porfiriato townhouse where guests will find today’s reception, bar and Mexican-tiled dining room.

With its galleries and high ceilings you might feel that you've arrived at the mansion of a wealthy friend in Merida. Stepping outside, the hotel’s dozen or so guest rooms are in a new section across the garden. These range from compact yet well-equipped standard rooms to spacious suites where you may linger with a mezcal from the minibar.

The rooms are contemporary in style and design but not at the expense of Mexican flavour, featuring arts and crafts from the Oaxaca region as well as mats and chairs made of sisal from Yucatán.

Meanwhile Kunuk’s shady garden patio offers respite from Merida’s legendary afternoon heat, inviting guests to relax. There’s also an ornamental pool in which to dip your toes.

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What our clients say

  • Highlight?: Calakmul, its a long journey to get there  ( 2 hours from Xpujil alone ) so plenty of anticipation, not busy and complete freedom to walk around as opposed…

    DB, Teddington Feb 2018
  • Swimming in the cenotes, chichen itza, Mexican food

    VH, Chorley Nov 2016
  • "All of it was great so hard to pick out one thing. We had a lovely mix of ancient sites, modern art, great museums and time to relax. The Day…

    FA, Edinburgh Nov 2014
  • Most memorable aspect: “The view from Monte Alban across Oaxaca and the valleys around. Eating in Cafe Tacuba in Mexico City with a troop of troubadours playing would come a…

    JB, Dublin Apr 2025
  • Most Memorable Moment?: Lots of highlights but probably street food and archaeology in Mexico City, fiestas in Oaxaca, Hotel Esencia, cenotes and hacienda trip in Merida (and the hotel).  We…

    KE, London Jul 2018
  • All of the tour guide experiences were memorable and we loved Mexico city. There was so much to see and do in such a short week. I would love to…

    JR, Castle Douglas May 2010
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