The Best Hostels and Hotels to Book for Backpackers in Mancora

Stay just three blocks from the beach at this casual guesthouse with hammocks on the patio for sun-baked lounging. Rooms sleep between two and five people, ideal if you’re traveling as a couple or with friends, and all have their own private bathroom. There’s also a shared kitchen and a TV room, so you can make yourself at home during an extended stay.

Wake up to the sound of the sea every day at this cluster of bungalows. Each one has a sea view – so you can watch the sunset from your room each day – as well as a private bathroom, and there’s also a well-stocked shared kitchen. Breakfast is included and you can also make use of free city maps, a book exchange program and a stash of board games.

Watersport addicts will find no better location than this budget hotel close to the Wild Kite kitesurfing center. There are 14 rooms in the brightly colored property, including doubles with their own bathroom if you prefer more privacy. You can even rustle up breakfast in the shared kitchen before heading out on the waves. No need to worry about dinner either, as there are several wallet-friendly restaurants close by.

It’s not always easy to stick to a budget when traveling with a family, but this comfortable hotel near Mancora beach ensures you won’t have to break the bank. There are 11 air-conditioned rooms at the property including twins and doubles, but the family rooms are particularly good value, sleeping four or five with ever-popular bunk beds for the kids. Bonuses include private bathrooms, a 24-hour front desk, dry-cleaning and all-important free wifi.

No one will blame you if you never make it to the beach while staying at this well-priced, three-star guesthouse, just a five-minute walk from the sand. You may be happy enough with the sea views from the property’s stunning outdoor pool, knowing you’re only steps away from the chic rooms, which all have a private patio or balcony. A free, hearty breakfast will set you up for a day sunbathing, and there are barbecue grills available to make cheap – but delicious – dinners each night.

Hotels don’t get much closer to the water than this beachfront property by the fisherman’s wharf, but it’s also close to the downtown restaurants. An al fresco yoga deck and surf lessons will help you make the most of the idyllic setting, while inside you can enjoy live music, a movie room and a handy co-working space. Rooms range from stylish doubles to handy six-bed bunk spaces with their own private bathroom – and you could even opt for a cute two-person tipi, right on the sand.

If you’re looking to splash out on something a little more special during your stay in Mancora, try this plush hotel by the sand, where you can book your own beachfront villa with a private pool and terrace. More budget-conscious travelers can choose the luxurious, garden-view double rooms and still enjoy all the hotel’s upmarket facilities, from the seafront spa to cooking classes and romantic dining under the stars.