Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina

3.0 star property
3-star beach hostel near Forum Beach

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Pool
Reception
Studio Apartment with Kitchenette
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Blvd. Kukulcan 9, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500
  • Place, Cancun Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forum Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Caracol Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (Queen), Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Suite, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Apartment with Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (Quad), Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room (Queen), Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Private Room, 4 Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Room, 6 Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

10 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

8 Bed Mixed Community Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Cancun

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Zona Hotelera hostel, you'll find Cancun Convention Center and Forum Beach. La Isla Shopping Mall and Langosta Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cancun Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forum Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Forum By The Sea Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza Caracol Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Caracol Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Señor Frog's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Illy by Chedraui - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mandala - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Rigo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina

3-star beach hostel near Forum Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina also features a garden and room service (during limited hours). An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cancun hostel is smoke free.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina offers 140 accommodations with air conditioning. This Cancun hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 13 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 23 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 55 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 13 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per person (roundtrip)
  • Pet deposit: USD 55 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 23 per pet, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Selina Cancun Lagoon Hotel Zone Hostel
Selina Lagoon Hostel
Selina Lagoon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina to the airport?

Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina is 14.4 mi (23-min drive) away from the Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina on May 10, 2026 start from CA $83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina have an airport shuttle?

Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 60 per person, roundtrip.

How close is Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina to the beach?

This hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Forum Beach and 10-minute walk from Gaviota Azul Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 13 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but PlayCity Casino (12-min drive) and Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina have a pool?

Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina does not have a pool.

Does Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina to downtown Cancun?

Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina is 2.7 mi away from Avenida Kukulkan.

Nílu Cancun Zona Hotelera by Selina Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 99 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Liset

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
You get what you pay for! It’s located on awesome spot, if you’re trying to be a local in Cancun, and live it up on the strip! However the AC was extremely loud, so it had to be turned off in order for us to be able to sleep. You get what you pay for, it’s like a hostal. Also pre paid for breakfast while checking out through Expedia, when I arrived, they said I did not.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

bambi janice

Thank you nicely for helping me out while I was there. Translate food etc over all a great person. Other staff little rude. Maybe because couldn't understand each other well
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dale

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Esta sucio y dicen tener estacionamiento y los vehículos se quedan en la calla
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at hotel Nílu. The room was clean and had a frig and coffee maker. The front desk employees were great and helped us with Uber and suggestions for activities in the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sijun

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff is very friendly and service is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cylvan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Wing Hong

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff is friendly and good, room is so so, hot water is not sufficient, it was room temperature water indeed. Lacking of basic facility like hair dryer but you can borrow it fm the front desk with an ID.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay here! It's basically a hostel even if you get the private room and bath. We were in the room for less than 5 mins and noticed 10+ mosquitoes everywhere. The sheets had stains on them. The room also had a moldy smell. We left imm immediately and didn't stay the night we came back the next day to speak to the manager who agreed to give us a partial refund of half of the $300 that we spent however, later we found out that we only got a $67 refund, which is not what she agreed upon. Just spend a little more and stay somewhere better!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Praveen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is placed in a very cute location around the lagoon. Standard rooms need to be more equipped with basic materials like chairs and chest for storage. The faucets in the bathroom need update some we're rusted andcquet outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

wanda, Belton

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C didn’t work. No TV, fridge, closet or hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Yang

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a pain trying to get ti this place. The address they have brings you somewhere else that’s close, but not to the actual hotel.. which is a pain if you’re walking from the bus stop. Also, the phone number they have doesn’t work and immediately hangs up on you, so there is no real number for you to reach the reception if need be… also, the toilet paper is really thin and located in an awkward position when trying to get it when using the bathroom :/ Also, the wifi wasn’t working which was annoying when wanting to relax and watch a movie. Overall, I would NOT stay here again or recommend anyone else to. To many cons and not enough pros.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laci

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Malika

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was robbed in the middle of the night and the hotel was 0 help.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Selina Cancun Hotel Zona Hotelera always makes for a great stay! There little café serves great coffee and healthy food. The pool and bar are cozy right next to the lagoon. And the iguanas are lovely to watch! The staff is also very kind and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limpip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ali Riza

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That was my worst experiense all time price looks cpeap but dont bother to go. I bought 2 people room my friend come after me they charge other room price go there it was dirty staff was so mean only good thing is location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stop looking and just stay there. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value! Very clean & spacious room. A/C worked great! Staff extremely friendly. Awesome location. Nice pool & lots of amenities- restaurant, cafe, library, kitchen, etc
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic place to stay! I was traveling with 4 friends, so we booked the room with 6-beds, and it was great! We had a private bathroom, but there were also 2 full bathrooms on the bottom floor next to the change rooms (for those hanging by the pool), so we were all able to shower and do our business without having to wait for the en suite bathroom 👌👌 There are tons of restaurants in the area, and an Oxxo nearby if you want to grab some drinks & snacks. There is also an awesome theatre where you can hang out during a rainy day! (Remember to log out and clear the laptop’s browser settings/cookies when you’re done) Don’t forget to check the complimentary snacks table in the lobby 🤗🤗 I will definitely be returning with friends again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025