This little place ticked all the boxes. We had a good impression from the very start with an excellent website and the helpful information provided. Thought all the staff charming and very helpful. Mercedes, in particular, always seemed to be around when you needed help. Breakfast was excellent, probably the best we had in all the places we stayed. Also liked the home-from-home atmosphere and ability to chill yr drinks. A little far out from town, although this has its pluses as it added to the sense of isolation / relaxation. Anyway, easily resolved with a cheap taxi. Personally, not so keen on the swinging beds, maybe due to the afore-mentioned drinks, but one word to the ever-helpful staff and that was resolved. All in all, a great chill out place.

We arrived at Rancho Sak-Ol after a tumultuous hotel experience in Playa. This hotel was exactly what was needed. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The property is located a little ways from town but they do a path to town which is an easy walk during the day. I would recommend a taxi at night which is $4 USD. The rooms are basic with water provided for drinking etc.. We had a room with a single bed and a queen bed. The queen was hung from the ceiling (very secure) that rocked gently when the cross breeze in the room picked up. The ocean/beach is a few steps away from the rooms and there are hammocks on the patio of the rooms as well as a shaded area by the beach. Breakfast is make your own as they provide fruit, cereals, bread, eggs yogurt etc... Overall it was a great stay and Puerto Morelos is a great town to spend a little time in as it hasn't been hit with the tourist wave like Playa.

we stayed one night as the location was perfect to leave from the airport the day after. But I did not know how WONDERFUL this place really is! I wish we could have stayed so much longer! this was the last step of our little yucatan tour with a jeep.

We arrived late from chichen itza and it was really dark. I forgot to bring the directions with us so it took us a while to find it but this was our fault. it is actually 10 min away from lovely Puerto Morelos and easy to find during the day. We arrived tired but the owners welcomed us so well!!! he showed us around the place and our room was superb (number 13). What I really appreciated was the owners's attention to details: in the room there are candles and anti-mosquito plugs, in the main palapa there is a huge kitchen, a swing and a little sandy area! the owners arranged a table with local guides, list of restaurants and activities, sunscreen and lotions...

Our room was superb with a private little patio and hammacs. The bed has no feet but hangs from the ceiling and it swings! I slept like a baby. The shower is huge and this was great to rinse all snorkeling equipment.

Even though we were leaving Mexico a few hours after, we still really could relax and enjoy the last day of vacation: we went snorkeling: the reef is right on the beach and it was magic: corals, tropical fish and huge starfish everywhere! I would not recommend this for people who want to swim as it is really for snorkeling. I know there is a possibility to go on a snorkeling tour for two hours and I really wish we could have done that!!

The owners were so great: they cut fresh coconuts everyday from the trees for their guests (see pictures): it is water as they are young cocos and this means it is not laxative at all ;o). they also advised us on lovely fish retsaurants in Puerto Morelos: this is by the way a lovely town, with little local fish restaurants to die for, and the most beautiful turquoise water I've ever seen!!!!

I just want to go back there!! it was frustrating to have to leave this little paradise and I will be back FOR SURE!!!

We live in Atlanta, GA and recently it snowed. Only a few inches, but according to the southern standards it was enough to lock the city down for 3 full days and nights. It was cold, we had cabin fever, we needed to get out of there... a short trip to sunny mexico was just what the doctor ordered. We got a GREAT deal on a last minute direct flight from Atlanta and found Rancho on Trip Advisor. Let me just tell you, there is a reason why they are number 1.

Check in/ Guest services- Easy and wonderful. Hilda, Mr. Valente and the rest of the staff are pleasant and incredibly helpful. Mercedes speaks english fluently and she gives a great tour of the B&B and the neighboorhood, answering all questions and assuring youre comfortable. There is always at least one person available who speaks english well enough to help you. However, with a few key words in spanish, hand gestures and an animated face- you can pretty much get your point across.

Rooms- I hesitate to call this no-frills because the view from our room was far from average. If you're looking for luxury accomodations, this is not the place for you but if youre used to B&B's, and/or modest international travel, then you will love it. Swinging beds were not plush but there is something very soothing about being rocked to sleep at night. Everything was immaculately clean, beds were made daily and youre given the option of new towels everyday. The 5 gallon dispenser of water in the room was necessary for both tooth brushing and drinking, so is was nice to have it there. The hammocks on the balcony were NO JOKE INCREDIBLE. I read an entire book swinging in that hammock. And there are 2 per room! no waiting!! I traveled with my mother and our family friend, we stayed in room 11 and there was enough room for all 3 of us to stretch out and be comfortable.

Food- Breakfast at the B&B was absolutely amazing. The fresh fruit, yogurt, muffins, pastries, jams, and cereal were terrific. The option to prepare your own eggs was an added bonus but the true STAR of our morning was the big old juicer and huge bowl of fresh juicing oranges. FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE Y'ALL. outstanding. Kitchen is open all day so feel free to bring back leftovers or groceries to make your own lunch.

Must Do's- The town of Puerto Morelos is the host of at least twelve moderately priced restaurants that are walking distance from the hotel. It's a leisurely 12 minute walk to town.
- The port is a must see. Fisherman pull in at around 1pm with the days catch. Elbow your way to the front to get a whole fresh snapper for about $4 USD! they will gut, scale, filet etc... right in the boat. Cook it up in the shared kitchen with spices that Rancho provides.
- There is a shack type stand in that square where for $3.50 USD we FEASTED on a grilled 1/2 chicken, beans, rice, salad and tortillas. I dont remember the name of it, but follow your nose and ask the locals.
- El Verde Green is a new vegetarian restaurant that CANNOT be missed. make a right at the chicken shack and keep going another 2 blocks. we had a smoothie here that not only had us return the next day, but has forced my mother to purchase a papaya hoping to remake the delicious concoction.
- Now this is going to sound strange... but there is one man who really made our trip even more outstanding. His name is Jorge and he is the only Puerto Morelos local who has blonde hair and blue eyes. Everyone knows who he is and if you ask for him, they will either tell you where he is or send him looking for you. I know it sounds creepy, but the town is so small that just a description of your clothes will have Jorge at your side within the hour. Jorge runs his own tours in the area and knows every bit of history about Puerto Morelos. He is incredible, INCREDIBLE. He took us to the cenotes, a fresh water underground pool in the caves near Puerto Morelos. We snorkled and had a great time. He is friendly, efficient, personable and trustworthy. He was born in Mexico city but spent enough time in the United States to be bilingual and hip to both cultures.The best part is that he's willing to work a personalized tour around the needs of your group. Do yourself a favor and ask for the blonde man named Jorge.

Representation- The thing that I respected the most was the accurate representation of this hotel on it's website. There is no trick, no getcha. The pictures are accurate, the information is accurate, no hidden charges. ask them which rooms are best for you, they will tell you.

We cannot WAIT to go back to Rancho. It was an incredible weekend.