Reviews of Casa Chalia

26 March 2012 Emilia & Dan would recommend this property

Liked: Rooms are spotless. Breakfasts are fresh and excellent. Located close to every thing. Fresh sheets and towels every day. Absolutely safe. Owners are willing to help in any way they can. Breakfasts in their garden area were absolutely beautiful and delicious.

Disliked: Having to leave.

17 March 2012 Beata would recommend this property

Liked: It is a very friendly place and the location is great, close to the ADO and to the Zocalo as well. The breakfast area which is little garden as well is really nice and cozy and you can talk to Rosalinda and Jan while they prepare a really nice breakfast.

Disliked: Beata left no negative feedback.

10 March 2012 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The rooms are nice and clean and we got fresh towels every day. But the best is the breakfast; every morning different and freshly made by Jan and Linda. They also provide lot's of information and helped us rent a car. Wifi all over the place.

Disliked: It's pretty far away from the center and you can't use the kitchen (except to make yourself a sandwich) because a lot of travellers before us made a mess of it... So you either have to walk to the center in the evening for dinner or do as we did; get some pizza delivered! Also the room with only a fan was really hot in the night but at the time we were there they were just installing airconditioning which will make your night sleep a lot better.

21 January 2012 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Warm welcome, friendly advice, good tips on the local area, spotless rooms, very friendly owners.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

14 January 2012 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: very friendly, owner helpful, room very clean, good breakfast and facilities to make own drinks and cold snacks.(use of fridge available). Walking distance to bus terminal.

Disliked: nothing.

27 December 2011 Pippa would recommend this property

Liked: The place is very clean, the breakfasts are generous and tasty and there is a small area with hammocks in to relax.

Disliked: The wifi works only downstairs in the common area, your not allowed to use the kitchen, the staff are friendly but don't go out of their way to help if you do not speak Dutch or Spanish.

30 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The owners are absolutely delightful, so very helpful, you really do feel so comfortable in such a friendly environment. The breakfasts are delicious and very hearty!!! We brought our 8 month old son to stay and Jan and Linda went out of their way to ensure we had all we needed, even provided extra food at breakfast with no extra fee.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

31 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: very good and helpfull staff

Disliked: nothing

25 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The feeling of "home" made my stay very enjoyable.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

18 July 2011

Liked: The owners are lovely, full of info and are very welcoming. Will go out of their way to help you.

Disliked: No aircon in bedroom - hard to sleep Bed was very lumpy in places and uncomfortable Sheets were hard and scratchy - very cheap quality Same with the towels Situated in an ugly part of town bit did seem safe. Just rundown and dirty.

15 July 2011 Alexandros would recommend this property

Liked: Excellent place to stay! The couple who own it are great, very helpful and nice to talk with! Clean hostel, free wi-fi, laundry service, safe. It is 15min walk from the Zocalo, but it is a nice and safe walk.

Disliked: Nothing!

05 July 2011 Laura would recommend this property

Liked: The best place we have stayed on our travels. Friendly and helpful family and a great breakfast. Would recomend highly.

Disliked: Nothing

03 July 2011 Richard would recommend this property

Liked: The owners Jan and Linda couldn't do enough for us while we were there. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and Linda even took us to the airport for a small charge. The hostel is located very close to the ADO bus terminal and only a 10 minute stroll to the centre of town. In terms of value for money this is an excellent place to stay.

Disliked: Nothing

17 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Everything, friendly, clean, comfortable. Best hostel I have stayed at whilst travelling. Food was tasty and We had a great night.

Disliked: Nada

05 June 2011 Paul would recommend this property

Liked: An amazing stuff working there, incredible! Clean and nice rooms, excellent breakfast Nothing bad there, for sure...

Disliked: Nothing

03 May 2011 Richard would recommend this property

Liked: Super friendly staff, Jan and Linda are so kind and helpful and are so keen for travellers to enjoy and see the 'real' Mexico. Delicious and varied breakfasts which involved many fruits native to central America that I'd never tried before! Lots of tips and ideas from great places to visit to great restaurants to eat in. Highly recommended.

Disliked: Nothing!

21 April 2011 Fabienne would recommend this property

Liked: Everything was just perfect. Nice room and clean and a very nice and helpful owner, great breakfast too.

Disliked: nothing

08 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Jan, Linda and Fidel (the dog) were great hosts. They were friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were delicious, and the hammocks comfortable.

Disliked: Nothing. It was amazing!

27 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Everything! Especially Rosalinda and Jan, and Fidel the superdog. Super clean room, delicious and healthy breakfasts, nice atmosphere, hammocks

Disliked: Nothing, it was perfect

20 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I feel like I'm a guest during my stay there. It was a great experience of local life. Owners are really friendly. Nice backyard. Breakfast is fantastic. Only 2 blocks away from bus station and a 15mins walk from city center. I'll choose Casa Chalia again if I had the opportunity to visit Merida again.

Disliked: The water was a bit small in the shower at night. The internet was not stable.

25 February 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very hospitable hosts with nice outdoor common area, including hammocks and mini pool. Breakfast changed daily and was very tasty.

Disliked: Could be a tiny bit closer to the Zocalo

22 January 2011 larry would recommend this property

Liked: clean, hotel-like rooms, good breakfast, friendly and helpful owners

Disliked: No kitchen to self-cater

30 November 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The owners/staff were very helpful, and extended a very warm welcome. You felt like you belonged. The breakfasts were very good, and varied every morning while we were there. The common area on the back patio was a nice place to relax, no matter what time of day, as it was shaded by trees.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

21 November 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very nice owners, great breakfast, very clean rooms, comfortable beds...

Disliked: Nothing

06 November 2010 Alison would recommend this property

Liked: Everything. Jan, the owner of the hostel, was the friendliest and most helpful person I have ever met in a hostel. He made us feel really welcome, making us lovely breakfasts each morning (including some tradition Mexican breakfasts), advice on where to go and how to get there, were to eat (the wonderful Las Vigas!), and let us change room when the first room we were in was a bit noisy.The room was small, but perfectly formed, with a really good ensuite bathroom, a fan, bedside lights, and free air conditioning if you stay there more than a few days. There was also wifi access in the bedrooms, and a clothes washing service offered if you want it. There were also some fantastic hammocks in the back area, very comfy, and a nice way to relax in the evening! This hostel made our stay in Merida!Advice from our stay, if you go to Chichen Itza, get the first class bus, the cheaper one takes three hours to get there! Also, Uxmal is definitely worth a visit as it is beautiful, but don't forget to take plenty of water, as they don't sell it inside the sites, and you will need it! Also, for a really lovely sandy beach, get the bus to Progresso, only about 45min journey and was really beautiful!

Disliked: Nothing, everything was ace!