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Casa del Balam
One of our recommended Boutique hotels in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

 Free Cultural Activities         Room Rates         Specials        Cancellation Policy

  Hotel Casa del Balam is the oldest boutique hotel in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, just two blocks from the Main Plaza at the heart of the Historic District.  A charming Mexican Art Deco house renovated with today's modern comforts such as free wireless (WiFi) Internet service, large swimming pool, boutique stores, and a truly elegant reading room / lobby.  Another additional amenity is complimentary membership to the private Golf Club "La Ceiba" just a few minutes north of the hotel. 

   Hotel Casa del Balam offers 41 Junior Suites, 5 Honeymoon rooms and 3 Master Bedrooms. Rooms are old-time decor with Colonial tiles, iron headboards, and hand woven bedspreads.  Some have balconies over-viewing the lovely Peon Contreras Theater; all rooms have central A/C and double soundproof windows, TV, Cable, mini-bar, recently remodeled baths.  Non-smoking rooms, laundry and baby-sitting services are available upon request (see more under the Amenities section of this page).

    The hotel's room rates are based on double occupancy, up to two adults and 2 children under 12 years of age are allowed in parents room at no extra charge.  Additional adult person in any room cost USD $ 17 plus tax with a maximum occupancy of four adults per room at any time.  It is important to remember that the hotel's cancellation policies require at least three day notice prior to reduction of confirmed stay dates, otherwise the hotel charges 50% of the total amount of days reserved and confirmed.  We suggest two or three days stay in Merida, if you plan to visit other sites around Yucatan or a longer stay to visit family and friends in the area.

 Cultural life of Merida: What to Do in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Free Cultural Activities every night of the week!

   As one of our recommended boutique hotels in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, hotel Casa del Balam offers a great location so you can enjoy the many weekly free cultural activities the city of Merida has to offer. These are some of the Cultural Free Activities offer in Merida.

   Monday at 9 PM you can enjoy a typical Colonial Vaqueria Dance at City Hall (Calle 62 on Main Plaza) this dances are worth your time, with typical Jarana Music, and lovely hand embroider "ternos" or huipiles, Yucatan's Colonial Mestiza gala dresses.

  Tuesday at 8:30 PM the Santiago Park (Calle 72 and 59) offers romantic Musical Remembrances with Yucatan's Big Bands from the 40's Era. Local food vendors gather around the plaza offering homemade tamales, sopas the lima, panuchos and other regional snacks.

  Wednesday at 9 PM visit the Olimpo Cultural Center where exhibitions and fine art performances of local artists are played: concerts, old art movies, art exhibits, planetarium shows, etc. 

  Thursday at 9 PM the Santa Lucia Park (Calle 60 and 55) offers its fabulous Yucatan's Serenade; regional Trova Music played by guitar groups as well as the city Orchestra Band, this is one of the nicest regular free cultural activities in Merida so try not to miss it.  

  Friday at 9 PM La Ermita Plaza (Calle 70 and 77) offers another Musical Romantic Night in Merida's oldest Colonial neighborhood built in 1762.  Dance with music from the Belle Époque Latin Era and enjoy the charm of this great part of town.

   Saturday at 8 PM starts the Mexican Night at Paseo Montejo (Calle 47).  This is the most lively and exciting evening of the free cultural activities Merida has to offer, so try not to miss it.  Local and National singers, live bands, mariachi bands, and other great musical bands gather to offer dancing in the streets and a great Mexican Fiesta Party for all.  You will find local art-craft stands and food vendors as well.

   Sunday from 10 AM is Merida en Domingo, Main Plaza and the streets near the hotel (Calle 60 and 55) are the background for a huge city outdoors handcraft day!  Local vendors showcase all their artcrafts and there is live music, regional food vendors, biking, and lots of fun.

* Available to hotel guests only
 ‡ Available upon request

 

Effective January 1st. 2011 to  December 31st, 2011:
Listed prices based on double or single occupancy.

Rates include gated secure parking.
Rates do not include taxes, meals, and/or gratuity.

Single or Double Room with two full-sized beds	USD $85
Honeymoon Room with one queen-sized bed	USD $95
Junior Suite with two full beds	USD $110
Honeymoon Suite 210 with King Bed	USD $130
Carmen Master Suites with King Bed, deluxe bathroom,  plus private open-air living room and dining room terrace	USD $155

  prepay your booking and save money! As us about our Special Discounts for September 2011 arrivals.  Check our Special Packages:

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SPECIALS  2011
Special Merida Hotel Packages bellow, include all taxes and fees.

 

One Night with American Breakfast Special

Effective January 1, 2011 through April 30, 2011
   and October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011:
      Price is based on double occupancy:
      includes American breakfast with fixed menu, taxes, and gratuity.

Single/Double Standard Room with two full-sized beds	USD $132
Honeymoon Junior Suite with one queen-sized bed	USD $160
Master Suite with one king-sized bed	USD $198
Carmen Master Suite with one king-sized bed &        private open-air living room and dining room terrace	USD $216

 

Effective May 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011:
      Price is based on double occupancy:
      includes American breakfast with fixed menu, taxes, and gratuity.

Single/Double Standard Room with two full-sized beds	USD $120
Honeymoon Junior Suite with one queen-sized bed	USD $150
Master Suite with one king-sized bed	USD $184
Carmen Master Suite with one king-sized bed &        private open-air living room and dining room terrace	USD $200

 

 

Stay Two Nights in February & May

Stay two nights in either February or May 2011 and receive the second night at fifteen (10%) off!  Discount automatically applied to new, confirmed Chichen Services reservations.

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Our Cancellation Policy

All our reservations require a non-refundable ten (10%) deposit in order to be secured and must be pre-paid in full ten (10) days prior to arrival to avoid your reservation being automatically voided by the hotel.  All cancellations must be received and confirmed via email.

Casa del Balam's Cancellation Policy - Do remember to honor it.

Reservations confirmed thirteen (13) days or more prior to arrival date will require a non-refundable ten (10%) deposit within twenty-four (24) hours of invoice receipt and must be paid in full fifteen (15) days prior to confirm your arrival date. Reservations confirmed within twelve (12) days prior to arrival date are non-refundable.  Cancellations within eight (8) days prior to arrival date will incur a penalty charge of one (1) night, plus tax, per room. Failure to check-in at the hotel associated with your purchase by the arrival date will be considered a "no-show" and you, therefore, will void any refund.  Hotel does not allow partial cancellations or reductions of your stay, also referred to as "early check-out", within ten (10) days prior to arrival date; all reductions must be received in writing via email prior to the deadline in order to avoid penalty charges.

Chichen Services reserves the right to change its payment procedures at any time
 without prior notice.

 

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