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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

  • Swimming in the cenotes, chichen itza, Mexican food

    VH, Chorley Nov 2016
  • Highlights?: Too many! Probably seeing Uxmal, the Tiger Egret, swimming in Cenotes (various), Chichen-Itza at dawn and visiting Frida Kahlo's house.

    AA, Newport Jun 2018
  • We had a lovely day at the waterfalls and coffee plantation when in Huatulco.  We also did a tour of the bays which included snorkelling which was very enjoyable. We…

    PT, Arundel Feb 2020
  • Most memorable aspects were all the archaeological sites, which we enjoyed immensely. On the whole, we found local people very kind and helpful. 

    DC Nottingham Oct 2015
  • I loved the mexico city  walking tour  - really felt part of the city. Great restaurant recommendations too!  Also loved everything about San cristobel!

    MK, London Jun 2017
  • Most Memorable Moment?: So many! Maybe the balloon ride? 

    KFD, London Aug 2018
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