Gran Real Yucatan
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Good central character and a pool, but rooms need refreshing.

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Axel’s rating: 7.3/10 · An older mid-range hotel with colonial-style courtyards in central Mérida

Gran Real Yucatan is an older mid-range hotel whose colonial-style courtyards, outdoor pool and walkable central location are stronger draws than its rooms. We'd consider it for sightseeing rather than a polished hotel experience. Booking.com and Expedia guests regularly praise the helpful staff, comfortable rooms and cleanliness, and free parking is useful for travelers exploring beyond Mérida.

The recurring drawback is wear: recent guests describe tired towels, bedding and bathrooms, with maintenance complaints appearing across sites. Tripadvisor feedback is more mixed than the booking-site ratings. An August 2026 Expedia guest reported a nonworking elevator; confirm its status before booking if stairs are a problem. Wi-Fi also gets weaker feedback. We'd skip it for a reliably modern room or a work-focused stay, but it's a reasonable base if location and character matter more.

Rooms
Often described as comfortable and spacious, but furnishings and bathrooms show their age.
Cleanliness
Generally positive booking-site feedback, tempered by some recent bathroom-cleanliness complaints.
Service
Helpful, friendly staff earn frequent praise, though assistance can be uneven.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, children's pool and restaurant; Wi-Fi receives weaker ratings.
Fees and surprises
Parking is listed as free; breakfast costs extra, and elevator operation needs confirmation.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

Calle 56 No. 474 por 55, Colonia Centro, Merida

Walkable to the cathedral, Plaza Grande and central restaurants.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, children's pool and restaurant; Wi-Fi receives weaker ratings.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Children swimming pool
  • Playroom
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Children aged 0–9: free
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Gran Real Yucatan: from $78 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $78 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Gran Real Yucatan on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Gran Real Yucatan is An older mid-range hotel with colonial-style courtyards in central Mérida in Merida, Mexico.

Address: Calle 56 No. 474 por 55, Colonia Centro, Merida. Property ID: 1090644. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/merida/gran-real-yucatan-1090644

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/merida/gran-real-yucatan-1090644/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$144$169 on Expedia$25 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$145$169 on Expedia$24 less (14%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$196$218 on Expedia$22 less (10%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $78 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $158 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $236 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $313 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $395 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $473 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $550 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $630 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $708 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $788 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $860 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $940 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $1,013 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,085 USD

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Axel's take: 7.3/10

Good central character and a pool, but rooms need refreshing. An older mid-range hotel with colonial-style courtyards in central Mérida, scored for what it is.

Gran Real Yucatan is an older mid-range hotel whose colonial-style courtyards, outdoor pool and walkable central location are stronger draws than its rooms. We'd consider it for sightseeing rather than a polished hotel experience. Booking.com and Expedia guests regularly praise the helpful staff, comfortable rooms and cleanliness, and free parking is useful for travelers exploring beyond Mérida.

The recurring drawback is wear: recent guests describe tired towels, bedding and bathrooms, with maintenance complaints appearing across sites. Tripadvisor feedback is more mixed than the booking-site ratings. An August 2026 Expedia guest reported a nonworking elevator; confirm its status before booking if stairs are a problem. Wi-Fi also gets weaker feedback. We'd skip it for a reliably modern room or a work-focused stay, but it's a reasonable base if location and character matter more.

  • Best for: Sightseers exploring central Mérida; Travelers wanting a courtyard pool; Road-trippers needing parking

  • Watch out for: Worn rooms and linens; Confirm elevator operation; Inconsistent Wi-Fi

  • Location: Walkable to the cathedral, Plaza Grande and central restaurants.

  • Rooms: Often described as comfortable and spacious, but furnishings and bathrooms show their age.

  • Cleanliness: Generally positive booking-site feedback, tempered by some recent bathroom-cleanliness complaints.

  • Service: Helpful, friendly staff earn frequent praise, though assistance can be uneven.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, children's pool and restaurant; Wi-Fi receives weaker ratings.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is listed as free; breakfast costs extra, and elevator operation needs confirmation.

Axel's opinion of Gran Real Yucatan, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Gran Real Yucatan

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Calle 56 No. 474 por 55, Colonia Centro, Merida
  • Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 1,099 reviews (location 4.9/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Mérida International Airport: 22 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Children aged 0–9: free
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Children swimming pool, Playroom, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Spa (extra charge), Airport transportation (extra charge), Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Merida

Room types

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Economy room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard room

Standard room with pool view

Standard room with water view

Standard room with view

2 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with pool view

Standard Single room with water view

Standard Single room with view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with view (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with pool view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with view

2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room

Superior room

Superior room with view

Superior Single room

Superior Single room with view

Superior Triple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Quadruple room

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony and with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with balcony

Deluxe Quintuple room

Deluxe Sextuple room

Executive room

Executive Double room with partial sea view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Classic room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Luxury room

Luxury Double room (full double bed)

Luxury Quadruple room

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with balcony and with view

1 Bedroom Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Single Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite

Sextuple Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite

Standard Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple Junior Suite

Suite

Suite with view

2 Bedrooms Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite with balcony

Single Suite

2 Bedrooms Single Suite

Triple Suite

2 Bedrooms Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Twin Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Suite

Quadruple Suite with view

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite

Standard Suite

2 Bedrooms Standard Suite

Standard Single Suite

Standard Triple Suite

Standard Quadruple Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

Superior Suite

Superior Suite with view

Superior Single Suite

Superior Triple Suite

Superior Quadruple Suite

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Superior Twin Suite (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Superior Quadruple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Grand Suite

Apartment

Apartment with balcony

2 Bedrooms Apartment

Standard Apartment

Villa

Cottage

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