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Layla Guesthouse 'Selva'

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Sky Pool overloking the blue sea
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
AU$141
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Puerto Morelos, QROO
  • Puerto Morelos Town Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ojo de Agua Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Puerto Morelos Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 27.9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
Price is AU$141 avg per night,

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About the area

Puerto Morelos

Located in Puerto Morelos, this bed & breakfast is near theme parks. Moon Palace Golf Club and El Tinto Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Puerto Morelos Beach and Maroma Beach. Xoximilco and Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Puerto Morelos Artists’ Cooperative - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Puerto Morelos Town Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ojo de Agua Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crococun Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Puerto Morelos Beach - 9 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punta Corcho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Sirena Restaurant, Lounge and Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪MEM al Mare - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panna e Cioccolato - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Hacienda Morelos - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Layla Guesthouse 'Selva'

Happy to announce we were chosen by our loving travelers “Top Travelers Choice Awards, Best of the Best 2020”, Layla Guesthouse has become Number 1 of 27 B&Bs in Puerto Morelos on TripAdvisor!!!

Tropical hardwoods accent this apartment with interior tropical garden shower, king size bed, a/c, WiFi, cable and kitchenette. Relax on our Sky Pool overlooking the Caribbean sea. Enjoy healthy and tasty meals at our own Cafe Layla or get massage at our Spa before strolling to the village square 5 minutes away. Our rooftop is available for doing yoga with a sea and mangrove view and for chilling during the night.

We also offer a sensational Cenote day Tour where you can learn about Mayan history and culture and swim in the blue crystal water surrounded by a million year old stalactites! Come try a relaxing learning vacation with optional events planned between beach time...!

If your dates appear booked, try checking our other listing "Sol" # 3659907. We also have a 2 bedroom apartment and a 3 bedroom beach house available on the premises, just contact us for more info.

Property manager

Robin Brown

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Layla Guesthouse 'Selva' have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Layla Guesthouse 'Selva' pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Layla Guesthouse 'Selva' ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Layla Guesthouse 'Selva' ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Layla Guesthouse 'Selva' located?

Situated in Puerto Morelos, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park and Puerto Morelos Town Square. Puerto Morelos Artists’ Cooperative and San Jose Catholic Parish are also within 5 minutes.

Layla Guesthouse 'Selva' Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaysen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay at Layla owners of the property are really great people with wonderful staff

Property was as advertised. Check in was easy, accomadations were clean and the food at their restaurant was great! Would definitely stay at Layla Guesthouse again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Catherine F.

Lots of charm!

Pleasant environment, friendly hosts. We met both Robin and Steve and the chef, Richard. All helpful and friendly. Robin is especially engaging and has lots of information regarding the area. We enjoyed our stay very much, even got a cheery hola from the parrot one morning!

8/10 Good

Sophie G.

Lovely- but I missed out on more!

The room was beautiful and we felt well taken care of. Unfortunately the cafe and bar were closed and Robin out of town, so I can't comment much outside of the room and general loveliness of Puerto Morelos. We'll have to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Property was clean and up to date. Loved the king size bed, the dipping pool, restaurant and sun dec

We will be going back next October. We may bring friends and get the 2 bedroom suite. The food at the restaurant was absolutely amazing. They have a chef named Lucas who is quite talented. We highly recommend the Lobster rissoto. The host couple could not have been more helpful with amenities and suggestions for food and activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peaceful elegance

LAYLA Guesthouse was a new discovery for me. This two studio rental was a quiet retreat in a laid back town. The owners have thought of everything. From the king size beds to the private garden in each studio. Your hosts will help with any need you may have while in town. I will recommend this to my friends, especially for romantic getaways.

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Awesome home away from home!

My hosts, Steve and Robin immediately made me feel at home. The Café Layla offered healthy meals with an atmosphere unique to them. Very friendly staff. The location was perfect within walking distance to the beach and village activities. It’s in the small things, their authenticity, their relationship with local people as well as with their guests, that remains with you and makes you want to come back. It contributed to making my trip a memorable one. I feel grateful!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Natalia K., Boston, Massachusetts

Wonderful hospitality

We enjoyed very much this little town Puerto Morelos witch is very vibrant and alive and so happy to be staying at Layla. Steve and Robin are beautiful kind people and very graciously introduced us to the area and best restaurants. Robin’s tour to cenote was exceptional. He chose the most beautiful and unique cenote and put together quit an incredible tour with walk through the jungle and authentic Mayan lunch. We were marveling that everything our hosts recommended was just great, including a healing massage with a very talented and incredible Marcos. Thank you very much for everything. We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kim Y.

Nice space - disengaged host

We recently stayed at Robin's house in Puerto Morelos. We arrived on time with a taxi from Cancun. There was nobody to greet us, just a chalk board in the entrance with my name and the number of the unit. We found it and settled in. Great bed, good space, nicely decorated. Very much like the photos. One of the owner's big dogs walked right into the suite which was no problem since we're not afraid or allergic, but some people might not appreciate it. What we didn't enjoy was when the dogs relieved themselves outside our patio door. The gardener cleaned it up very quickly, but it was a bit off putting. We ended up staying only 2 nights out of the 7 - not because there was anything wrong with the place, but we decided we wanted a livelier town - Puerto Morelos seems to have turned into a retirement community.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Stephanie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cute place

Overall, we were pleased with our stay at Layla Guesthouse. The room was clean and tucked back behind Layla's cafe and on a quiet street. We did not have the opportunity to try out the cafe, dipping pool, yoga, or the upstairs bar - we were too busy exploring Puerto Morelos! The location is ideal for walking to any restaurant and the main square. There is a nice supermarket just a couple of blocks down the street to load up on beverages, pan dulce, and pretty much anything else you might need. Layla's has previously been described as having beach access, though that access has since been gated off and you have to walk in to town anyway to access the beach. There is a school directly across from the guesthouse, which blocks direct access to the beach. The AC worked great and the room stay fairly cool during the day even after we had turned off the AC and were gone for hours. We appreciated having a small fridge to keep beverages and snacks for our daily explorations. The bed was a bit too hard for our comfort level, though we've found that to be generally the case for our travels in Mexico. There was a party our first night at the upstairs bar that went until about midnight that kept us up that evening (just unfortunate timing for us since we had traveled overnight and were low on sleep). But once over, everyone dispersed quietly and we were able to fall asleep quickly. Robin, the host, was sweet and welcoming - as were the resident dogs and cats. :) I would definitely recommend Layla's if you're looking for a clean, cool home base for exploring Puerto Morelos.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A perfect balance of simplicity and luxury

I love Layla Guesthouse! The thoughtfulness and care for each guest is apparent from the moment I stepped through the gate. The turquoise Caribbean and charming children playing in their schoolyard behind me and the tranquil gardens of the guest house around me. Before I even set foot in my guesthouse I knew this was someplace very special. The proprietors, Robin and Steve, have created a space that is both elegant in its simplicity and invigorating in having sparred nothing to make this one of the most comfortable places I've been to. The king sized bed is amazingly comfortable. I could spend the day curled up with a cup of good coffee made in the well stocked smart kitchen and a book from the shelf . . . The shower is the best ever! It is gorgeous - like standing under a waterfall in the jungle . . . Stone walls, orchids just outside in your garden . . .naturally lit . . . The whole space is romantic and beautiful and calming, and of course very clean and brand new! Well thought out, too, with all the amenities and helpful charming staff. They will help you find your way to the wonderful beach, the best snorkeling spots, good restaurants, shopping, yoga and spa . . . .all in walking distance in this delightful friendly Mexican village. I understand that their very own cafe with a fresh menu and the freshest food is opening this month - can't wait to go back! Upstairs the best salon in Puerto Morelos is the only place to get that perfect treatment or cut - with a stunning view of the sea! I very highly recommend Layla guesthouse, and Robin and Steve, for the perfect place for your perfect vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Location, Location, Heaven!

Just returned from an incredible vacation to Puerto Morelos and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Layla Guesthouse. The location couldn’t have been better, steps away was the beach and just a couple of minutes walk into the town square where we enjoyed tons of great restaurants and the local vibe. The Layla café "La Duna" opens Nov 14 and will be so convenient to get up and have a little breakfast right on site. It will also have some fresh sushi at lunch prepared by the chef Richard. ( We got to taste a mini menu testing ) What a great addition the cafe will be to this little oasis of guesthouse/hair salon /learning center/ cafe. If you’ve never been to Puerto Morelos you are in for an incredible treat. Although we have been traveling this part of Mexico for 15 years from Cancun all the way down to Xcalak adjacent to the Belizean border, we have fallen in love with this little town. When we were traveling with the kids, we did the all inclusives for their convenience…however we are so happy to now be enjoying the real Mexican towns and some of the amazing cultural experiences. I believe we were one of Robin and Steve’s first guests to join them for one of their newly offered tours. The day started with us going to an true Maya village, where we were learned so much about their culture and everyday way of life, even a few expressions in Mayan language..how they grow their own food, eat only fresh items picked or caught that day. The learning center offers classes in local ecology, local history and Mayan language. I love trying some of the exotic fruits that only seem to be in this part of Mexico! Then we went to an underground Cenote. It was amazing with all the stalactites, stalagmites and the most amazing color of water we’d ever seen. If you can, make time for some of these excursions, as you not only see beautiful unique things, you will be able to learn more about the Maya culture which allowed us to more fully appreciate this magical place. A couple of times we also ventured over to Playa Del Carmen at night. It was about 20 minutes away by public transport van running all night, and we were surprised to see how glamorous 5th Avenue had become. We are already missing our nightly margaritas at sunset and we can’t wait to get back to our new found home away from home at Layla Guesthouse !

10/10 Excellent

LYNETTE W., Fayetteville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely had a wonderful stay.

I would highly recommend Layla guest house. The owners Robin and Steve are wonderful warm hosts who make your stay a very enjoyable experience. The restaurant is lovely with great food. Apartment was cleaned daily. Top notch. Best stay I've had in cancun. I will be back..
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

robin r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult get-a-way

My husband and I stayed 8 nights at Layla Guesthouse. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable and the cafe was great to have on hand, especially for early morning breakfasts. Lisa was our waitress on our first early morning meal and made us feel right at home with her kind personality! Ximena was able to answer questions and was often on site to check in with us during our stay. We went on the cenote tour with Robin, which was one of the most memorable things we have experienced in Mexico (we've vacationed in various locations in MX over 30 times). We would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone! Robin's extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for the culture of the mayan history, coupled with the fantastic cenote experience itself, is a once in a lifetime experience! Thanks for your hospitality, Layla guesthouse staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Desrosiers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice to stay un that place where the garden is everywhere it gives a peacefull feeling
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique jungle hotel

Great location, friendly staff , delicious vegan food and entertainment nightly . Close to beach and in town . Comfortable bed and accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S., Maple Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great getaway

We loved this property. Robin and Steve were great hosts. It's one block off the beach in a quiet neighborhood. Just a couple minutes walk to the square in la puerta. The on-site restaurant is currently closed until mid-October but plenty of wonderful options within minutes by foot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, I would gladly return and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daisy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Checking in was easy. Everything was not only clean and nice but very comfortable. The whole property is beautiful. The cafe is lovely and gives you a guest discount. It is less than a 5 minute walk to the grocery store and the beach. Definitely highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful hosts

Robin and Steve have done a wonderful job creating an oasis to relax and also have fun while in PM.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Myong

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay and has entertainment in the evening in the courtyard.

This is my first time staying at Layla's, but I felt very comfortable staying here. It has very nice garden with white pebbles in front of the room and cool breeze throughout the day. I didn't have to use air conditioner the whole time my stay. I also got a fantastic hair cut from Steve at Layla! I most love was the sound of ocean from the open windows at night. Thank you Robin and Steve!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Puerto Morelos

We have been visiting Puerto Morelos for years, but never spent more than a few hours, this was our first overnight stay, Robin and Steve are great hosts, ready with answers to any and all questions. The location is walking distance and close to everything you need. Only negative is that the beach access has been limited by the town due to the location of the school located across the street. But walking is part of the fun of Puerto Morelos. They have activities almost everyday or night, like open mike night, karaoke, yoga, etc. We were not there the day the offer their Cenote tour, but heard it is great. Puerto Morelos was s sleepy little fishing village, but has been discovered by more and more people, so it was bit more crowded than on our previous visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome 50th Birthday

Loved our time in Puerto Morelos.. Our room was perfect. Cafe was delicious. Steve and Robin were awesome! Can’t wait to make it back there for more of the beautiful beach, great food, and tequila & sangrita outside on the rooftop bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful oasis in Puerto Moralos

Great accommodations, easy, convenient to town. Anything I needed Robin and Steve were able to accommodate. I would highly recommend Layla and Puerto Moralos overall.

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

PERFECTO!

This is a most wonderful place to vacation. I love everyone here they are welcoming, warm, and friendly,. We were totally taken care of, any needs attended to. We WILL be back again. As my husband says, “this was the vacation I was looking for”.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

peter g.

Super cute place with great ammenities. The hosts are friendly and responsive

We greatly enjoyed staying at Layla guesthouse. Like many smaller quirky places, Layla has some things to get used to. The key to the suite was difficult and finicky and took us a couple of days. The roof deck and dunk pool is a great feature and we used it almost everyday. Once in a while the owners would tour people around or send non-guests up by themselves, so don’t expect total privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019