Mayan Monkey Cancun | Social Hotel

Given that it's a hostel and the price is so low, I wasn't expecting much. But the Mayan Monkey was amazing. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming (shout out to Javiera and David), the public areas were lively and engaging, the food and drinks were great, and my bunk was comfortable, cool, and quiet. I was pleasantly surprised, and would definitely stay here again.

Fun place. Pretty clean. Right in the middle of hotel district and by the beach.

Ya lo mandé

Goid

Muy limpio y el staff muy cordial. Creo que deben hacer firmar ciertas reglas más estrictas a las personas que comparten cuartos. En primer lugar no entrar si tienen cualquier enfermedad tanto físicas como mentales y no estar bajo la influencia de ninguna droga. Hubo una mujer que no durmió por dos noches y las demás no pudimos descansar tampoco.

I haven't stayed at a hostel in quite some time but this was perfect for me for one night. The staff was great and super accommodating - I also really enjoyed the food (was actually surprised by this) and happy hour! What sold me was it's close proximity to the beach - all around great stay!

Great crowd, close to everything, walking distance.

The room was modern, unique, spotless and perfect in every way.

Congenial atmosphere, great staff.

I stayed at Maya Monkey Hostel in Cancún and overall had a great experience for the price. The location is excellent, the staff are friendly, and check-in and check-out were very efficient. The room and bed were a bit small, and cleanliness could be improved, but considering the price, it was reasonable. I think this is a great hostel in a prime location, especially for solo travelers.

My stay at MM Cabo was my best hostel experience in Mexico. This was a close 2nd.

I like everything here

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed my stay, but if there was one thing, I was surprised there’s no easy access to the beach. The view of the water from my room and balcony is very lovely. And surprisingly few mosquitoes for that location.

Great place great food amazing staff

Great stay as usual

All good nice people pleasant stay

The staff was very nice and generous.

Excellent place to stay for solo travelers, close to the party places and their bar and patio also have amazing views and serve good cocktails. Totally loved my stay there..

The rooms need updates. The shower was old, not dirty but old.

I stayed at Mayan Monkey for 14 nights in an 8-bed dorm, and overall I had an excellent experience. The room had plenty of space, with two water closets, two showers, and two sinks, so waiting to clean up was rarely an issue. Lockers were large and secure — big enough to store everything without feeling cramped. Hot water was always available, which is something I really appreciated. I didn’t use the bar, but it added to the lively atmosphere. The kitchen was functional but small, and the shared fridge was pretty chaotic. There were baskets for personal food storage, but almost all of them were full. It worked, just wasn’t the most organized. Because of that, I mostly bought my meals and drinks at Super Selecto Chedraui — only about a 10-minute walk away and super convenient. The crowd was one of the best parts — energetic, friendly, mostly younger travelers who liked to interact and socialize. The computer room overlooking the kitchen/bar area was a great space to relax or get things done while still feeling connected to the vibe below. The location couldn’t be better. Beach access is directly across the street and even has a public restroom. The area felt light, fun, and uplifting. Compared to Nomad’s Party Hostel, Mayan Monkey had a happier, more relaxed feel while still being social. Even if it costs a little more, I think the beach access alone makes it worth it. I’d absolutely stay here again.