Twenty minutes inland from the capital, this restored henequen estate dating from the 1700s keeps its ruined chapel and machine house as garden features around 12 villa-style rooms. Several suites have private plunge pools, and the spa and candlelit dining room in the old engine house are the reasons most guests make the drive.
Hacienda Uayamon stands on the grounds of a henequen and sugar estate founded in the eighteenth century at Uayamon, about 25 kilometres inland from San Francisco de Campeche and roughly a forty-minute drive from the walled city along the road towards Edzna and China. The setting is rural and almost entirely silent: the hotel sits among 250 hectares of gardens and dry tropical forest, with no village services within walking distance, so most guests arrive by rental car or by transfer arranged through the property. The restoration deliberately preserved ruin as landscape. The roofless shell of the estate chapel, the brick chimney of the old machine house, and sections of collapsed wall were stabilised rather than rebuilt, and the swimming pool was set inside the walls of the former engine house, so swimmers look up at bare masonry and vines. Twelve villa-style rooms and suites are distributed across the former workers' quarters and outbuildings, each entered from its own veranda; categories include Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Villa Suites with private plunge pools, and a Master Suite. Interiors pair whitewashed walls and beamed ceilings with mosquito-netted beds, hardwood furniture, and air conditioning, and several units face directly onto the gardens where iguanas and tropical birds are constant company. Dining is the estate's other draw: the restaurant occupies the old machine house and serves Campechano and Yucatecan dishes under candlelight, with breakfast taken on the terrace and picnic or private dinner setups arranged in the ruins on request. A small spa offers massage and body treatments, and bicycles are available for exploring the grounds and the neighbouring lanes. Service follows Luxury Collection practice, with a low guest-to-staff ratio, and the concierge arranges guided visits to Edzna, which lies about half an hour away by road and is one of the least crowded major Maya sites in Mexico. Nightly rates typically fall between MXN 5,100 and MXN 12,750 depending on season and category, and stays of two nights or more suit the property better than a single overnight given the driving distance.
Room types
- Deluxe Room
- Junior Suite
- Villa Suite with plunge pool
- Master Suite
Amenities
- pool
- spa
- restaurant
- bar
- gardens
- wifi
- air conditioning
- plunge pools
- bicycles
Location
Carretera Uayamon-China-Edzna Km 20, 24530 Uayamon, Campeche, Mexico
19.6803, -90.4114 View on map
Highlights
- Restored eighteenth-century henequen estate set in 250 hectares of gardens and dry tropical forest
- Swimming pool built inside the roofless walls of the hacienda's former machine house
- Twelve villa-style rooms and suites, several with private plunge pools and garden verandas
- Candlelit dining room in the old engine house serving Campechano and Yucatecan cooking
- Half an hour by road from the Edzna archaeological site, one of the quietest major Maya cities
Tips for visiting
- A rental car or a pre-booked transfer is effectively required; there is no reliable public transport to Uayamon.
- Combining a night here with a morning visit to Edzna avoids the midday heat and the tour-bus window after 11am.
- The gardens attract mosquitoes at dusk, so repellent and long sleeves are worth packing for evening dining.
- Rates are highest between December and March; the rainy months from June to October bring lower prices and greener grounds.
- Dinner is served in a single restaurant with limited covers, so booking a table on arrival is advisable.
Accessibility
Rooms are spread across single-storey outbuildings reached by garden paths of gravel, stone, and grass, with thresholds and occasional steps at veranda entrances. Distances between the reception, restaurant, and furthest rooms are substantial, and staff will provide vehicle assistance on request; travellers using a wheelchair should ask the property to assign a room close to the main house and confirm bathroom layouts in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Hacienda Uayamon from Campeche city?
The estate lies about 25 kilometres inland, a drive of roughly 40 minutes from the walled city of San Francisco de Campeche. The route is paved but poorly lit after dark.
Do all rooms have a private plunge pool?
No. Plunge pools are attached to the Villa Suites and certain higher categories only; Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites use the main pool set inside the old machine house.
Is there anywhere to eat besides the hotel restaurant?
The setting is rural and there are no restaurants within walking distance, so guests dine at the property. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and private meals can be arranged in the ruins.
Is the hotel suitable for children?
Children are accepted and the grounds and pool appeal to families, but the atmosphere is quiet and adult-leaning, and the ruins and uneven paths call for supervision. Room configurations for families should be confirmed when booking.