Hotel Flamingo
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Axel’s take

A practical central base, but room maintenance is the compromise.

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Axel’s rating: 7.0/10 · a no-frills budget hotel in Mérida’s historic center

Hotel Flamingo is a no-frills budget hotel in Mérida’s historic center, now part of Grupo Kavia. We’d consider it for a short sightseeing stay: the cathedral is about 300 meters away, and the hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Location is its clearest strength, while Booking.com and Expedia’s overall ratings suggest a generally satisfactory rather than standout stay.

The catch is inconsistent upkeep. Recent Booking.com and Expedia guests describe bathroom faults, unreliable air conditioning and unpleasant odors, alongside plenty of praise for clean rooms and helpful staff. Street-facing rooms can be noisy, and parking is off-site with limited availability. It’s a reasonable option if location matters more than polish; we’d skip it for light sleepers or anyone expecting dependable room condition throughout.

Rooms
Simple air-conditioned rooms; recent guests report recurring bathroom, cooling and odor problems.
Cleanliness
Generally positive aggregate cleanliness scores, but some recent guests describe dampness and drainage smells.
Service
Many recent guests praise helpful staff, though friendliness and problem handling are inconsistent.
Amenities
The official site confirms an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; breakfast is available.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast may cost extra; included parking is off-site, and guests report that spaces can run out.

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 57 No. 485, Merida

Historic-center setting, about 300 meters from the cathedral; well suited to exploring on foot.

Amenities and check-in

The official site confirms an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; breakfast is available.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children swimming pool
  • Breakfast
  • Parking
  • Free parking nearby
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: MXN 120 for adults and MXN 120 for children (approximately)
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Hotel Flamingo: from $44 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $44 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Flamingo on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Flamingo is a no-frills budget hotel in Mérida’s historic center in Merida, Mexico.

Address: Calle 57 No. 485, Merida. Property ID: 1052601. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/merida/hotel-flamingo-1052601

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/merida/hotel-flamingo-1052601/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$79$84 on Booking.com$5 less (6%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $44 USD

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

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2 nights

Total price: $83 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $126 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $170 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $220 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $269 USD

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

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7 nights

Total price: $315 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $357 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $400 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $439 USD

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

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11 nights

Total price: $478 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $519 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $560 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $601 USD

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Axel's take: 7.0/10

A practical central base, but room maintenance is the compromise. a no-frills budget hotel in Mérida’s historic center, scored for what it is.

Hotel Flamingo is a no-frills budget hotel in Mérida’s historic center, now part of Grupo Kavia. We’d consider it for a short sightseeing stay: the cathedral is about 300 meters away, and the hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Location is its clearest strength, while Booking.com and Expedia’s overall ratings suggest a generally satisfactory rather than standout stay.

The catch is inconsistent upkeep. Recent Booking.com and Expedia guests describe bathroom faults, unreliable air conditioning and unpleasant odors, alongside plenty of praise for clean rooms and helpful staff. Street-facing rooms can be noisy, and parking is off-site with limited availability. It’s a reasonable option if location matters more than polish; we’d skip it for light sleepers or anyone expecting dependable room condition throughout.

  • Best for: budget-minded sightseers; short stays exploring on foot

  • Watch out for: street noise in road-facing rooms; uneven bathroom and air-conditioning maintenance; limited off-site parking

  • Location: Historic-center setting, about 300 meters from the cathedral; well suited to exploring on foot.

  • Rooms: Simple air-conditioned rooms; recent guests report recurring bathroom, cooling and odor problems.

  • Cleanliness: Generally positive aggregate cleanliness scores, but some recent guests describe dampness and drainage smells.

  • Service: Many recent guests praise helpful staff, though friendliness and problem handling are inconsistent.

  • Amenities: The official site confirms an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; breakfast is available.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; included parking is off-site, and guests report that spaces can run out.

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

About Hotel Flamingo

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • Calle 57 No. 485, Merida
  • Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 1,532 reviews (location 4.9/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Mérida International Airport: 20 min by taxi
  • Optional charges: Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: MXN 120 for adults and MXN 120 for children (approximately)
  • Amenities: Indoor Pool, Outdoor pool, Children swimming pool, Breakfast, Parking, Free parking nearby, Garage, Pets Not Allowed, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Merida

Room types

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Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Sextuple room with city view

Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premier room

Premier Double room oceanfront (full double bed)

Studio

Cottage

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