WAYE is a sustainable boutique hotel in downtown Valladolid, Yucatán. It is the first hotel in Yucatán to receive the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics certification and a winner of TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Award, with a rating of 4.7/5 based on 215 reviews and the #1 ranking out of 66 accommodations in Valladolid. It features 22 rooms with a design inspired by the Mayan calendar, a pool, the Verde Rooftop restaurant, and included cultural experiences. It is pet-friendly, and rates start at $862 MXN per night.
Why is WAYE Valladolid's sustainable boutique hotel?
- Energy: solar panels, inverter air conditioners, and energy-efficient LED lighting.
- Water: a reverse osmosis system and four biodigesters that treat all wastewater in a closed-loop system.
- Food: ingredients grown within a 10-kilometer radius, our own garden, and compost.
- Products: biodegradable, phosphate-free cleaning products; soaps and shampoos made with local honey.
- Community: partnerships with suppliers and local guides based on fair trade principles.
What makes WAYE special?
- 22 unique rooms, each inspired by a kin from the Mayan calendar.
- Verde Rooftop Restaurant (local and plant-based cuisine) and the Mercado 41 food market.
- Swimming pool, free bike rentals, Wi-Fi, free parking, and breakfast included.
- Six all-inclusive experience packages: Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam, cenotes, Río Lagartos, Mayan cuisine, and nature.
Location
WAYE is located in the historic center of Valladolid, Yucatán (Calle 41 between 52 and 54, ZIP 97780), a 5-minute walk from Calzada de los Frailes, 30 minutes from Chichén Itzá, and near the Zací, Suytún, Xkeken, and Samulá cenotes.
Acknowledgments
- Hotel Sustainability Basics 2025 Certification — WTTC (the first hotel in Yucatán to receive it).
- Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025.
- 4.7/5 (215 reviews) and #1 out of 66 accommodations in Valladolid.
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