We made a last minute decision to head to Merida bEthen Christmas and New Years to visit friends and see some sights. We generally stay at very nice luxury hotels, but we wanted to try something with a little more local flair, and someone recommended Casa Azul. it was absolutely charming. There are only 9 guest rooms, and our family took up 4 of them. The plunge pool was in a sunny courtyard just steps away from the rooms, and there was a fitness area with some aerobic machines and some other items. breakfast is served daily at a table just outside your door, and the food was pretty amazing for a small b and b. Lunch and dinner were available by request (i assume they called staff in). The staff is excellent, and the hotel is well situated in Centro, near shops, restaurants, and markets, and less than 30 minutes from the airport.
Unless you need room service, or a fancy gym and Olympic sized swimming pool, i would highly recommend Casa Azul. read more