Hacienda Uayamon
Time-capsule colonial hacienda with old-world luxury — rustic stone ruins alongside well-appointed rooms. Deeply quiet, deeply remote, and deliberately unhurried.
Ask to have lunch served at the pool — the restaurant accommodates it but you need to arrange in advance
Why It Matters
One of Mexico's most singular hotels: 12 rooms total, each a restored outbuilding from a functioning 19th-century plantation. The pool alone — built inside the ruins of the old sisal machinery room — is arguably the most theatrical swimming pool in Mexico. Won the Travel & Leisure Global Vision Awards 2010 for 'artisan revival,' and was a Condé Nast Traveler 2001 Hot List honoree. Also the filming location for the popular Mexican telenovela 'Lo Que La Vida Me Robó.'
Built in 1700 as a cattle ranch and later one of Campeche's largest henequen plantations, Hacienda Uayamon is now a 12-room luxury boutique hotel set in remote jungle about 30 minutes from the UNESCO-listed city of Campeche. The former workers' cottages are now stand-alone villa rooms; the old hospital became two sprawling suites; and the machinery hall where sisal was processed into rope is now an extraordinary pool enclosed by original stone walls and aged columns rising out of the water. Indonesian architect Jaya Ibrahim designed the interiors — colonial dark woods, traditional tiled floors, four-poster beds, and cotton hammocks hung from stone wall pegs for sleeping the Mayan way.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Deluxe King Room
Set in a restored former staff cottage — what was once a single-family home on the hacienda grounds is now a private stand-alone room. Stone walls, tiled floors, wood-beamed ceilings, and a metal four-poster bed frame with Egyptian cotton bedding and goose down pillows. The bathroom is large with double basins and a stone soaking tub. Outside the room: a terrace with a daybed in the middle of the jungle canopy. A woven cotton hammock hangs from stone wall pegs for Mayan-style sleeping. Air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, and free WiFi.
1 King · 55 sqmDeluxe Twin Room
Same stand-alone casita format as the Deluxe King, with two twin beds instead. Stone walls, tiled floors, wood-beamed ceilings, private terrace with daybed, and large stone bathtub. Includes the hammock, minibar, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Garden views throughout.
2 Twins · 55 sqmKing Suite
The two suites occupy the hacienda's former hospital building — the front of the building still bears the name of the former owner's wife. Open floor plan: a sitting room leads into the bedroom. Wide, rectangular layout with period-piece dark-wood furniture, XIX-century tiled floors, and high ceilings. The bathroom has glass doors that open directly onto a private outdoor whirlpool tub. More space than the villa rooms, and more formal in feel. Pillowtop mattress, minibar, air conditioning, flat-screen TV.
1 KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary bikes available for guest use during their stay. Good for exploring the hacienda grounds, the surrounding property, and the nearby village of Uayamón.
Available at the hacienda, though availability may vary. Mentioned consistently in older reviews; confirm current availability when booking.
Led by one of the hacienda's long-serving gardeners who knows the property's trees and wildlife intimately. Binoculars are supplied. Takes in the jungle grounds, ancient trees, and the diverse bird species that live in and around the property. Guests consistently rate this as a highlight. Ask at the front desk to arrange.
Calakmul, one of the great Classic Maya cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can be arranged as a longer day trip (approximately 2.5–3 hours from the hacienda). The hotel concierge can assist with arrangements.
The Maya archaeological site of Edzná is approximately 20 km from the hacienda (~25–30 minutes by car). The hotel concierge can arrange transport. Edzná features the impressive Five-Story Pyramid and Gran Acropolis. Often under-visited compared to Chichen Itza.
Self-guided or staff-led exploration of the extensive grounds. Crumbling archways, the roofless chapel (still used for occasional weddings), the old stables, the sisal machinery ruins, stone irrigation channels, and lily-covered pathways. The family of the original owner, Rafael Carvajal Iturralde, is buried in the chapel grounds — his initials (RCI) appear on most buildings.
The property's signature feature. Set inside the ruins of the old henequen machinery hall — one of the largest original buildings on the estate. Stone walls enclose the pool on all sides; aged columns rise directly from the water. Hammocks are strung over the water for afternoon napping. Loungers and a reading area surround it. Restaurant serves light bites and cocktails poolside. Reserved for hotel guests only.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Property participates in IHG One Rewards. Guests can earn and redeem points here. Marriott Bonvoy membership may also be eligible — confirm current dual-listing status when booking.
Pets allowed. Fee of $50 USD per stay per pet (dogs up to 16 kg).
There is no gym or fitness center on property.
The iconic pool in the ruins of the old sisal machinery room. Columns rise from the water, enclosed by original stone walls. Hammocks over the water, loungers, poolside food and drink service.
Available to arrange excursions, car hire, transfers, and local recommendations. Open 9am–6pm per IHG listing.
On-site gift shop featuring Taller Maya artisan products — a collective of Maya craftspeople from the Yucatan Peninsula. Handwoven textiles, local crafts, regional products.
Airport transfer to/from Campeche Airport available on request, charged as a supplement. Approximately 25 minutes from the airport.
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