A private six-suite villa compound thirty metres from the sand on car-free Isla Holbox — two buildings, a pool, a tropical garden and a rooftop palapa facing the Caribbean, yours exclusively for up to 16 guests.
Atenea Holbox sits at the quiet western end of the island, where Calle Caguama runs out into palms and the beach at Punta Coco. Through Villa Experience it is offered as one exclusive property: six suites in two independent buildings around a pool and garden, with a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor dining palapa and a rooftop lounge that looks over the treetops to the sea.
Every bedroom has its own bathroom, air conditioning and a Smart TV; five have a private balcony. Hosts Mia and José live on the island and can arrange a private chef, boat transfers, golf carts, tours and wellness rituals — so a group of family, friends or a retreat arrives to a house that already knows how it wants to be used.
“An oasis of calm, friendliness, peace, and beauty.”
Kathryn · Booking.com
Two independent buildings share the pool, garden and palapas. Couples take the ocean-view tower; families and the kitchen crowd settle into the main house.
One king suite on each floor — Frida over the pool, Coco Beach and Flamingos facing the sea — every one with a private balcony, ensuite bathroom, mini fridge and coffee maker.
The fully equipped kitchen and living room on the first floor, with a full guest bathroom beside them. Atenea Double King on the ground floor; Luma Garden and Luma Suite above.
A thatched rooftop palapa with hammocks and sea views, a swimming pool ringed by loungers, a gravel garden with lounge palapas, and a long-table dining palapa for chef dinners under the stars.
A buyout of Atenea is built for occasions: a milestone birthday, a bachelor or bachelorette weekend, an intimate wedding or commitment ceremony on the sand, a yoga or wellness retreat with the rooftop as the shala.
Atenea arranges private chefs and curated menus, signature cocktails, live music and DJs, in-suite or outdoor massages, and a traditional Mayan temazcal — quoted individually to the group.
Sunrise over the palms from the rooftop palapa, then the thirty-metre walk to a beach that is still empty. Whale-shark boats leave early in season; bicycles and a golf cart wait by the gate for the ride into the village.
Housekeeping has been through, the sun loungers are out, and the garden palapas are the coolest seats on the island. A massage in the shade, a kayak at Punta Coco, or nothing at all.
The island’s best sunset is a short walk west. Back at the house, a private chef sets the long table under the dining palapa — and on dark-moon nights the bioluminescence tour leaves from the beach nearby.
Six ensuite bedrooms across two buildings — every one air-conditioned with a Smart TV, five with private balconies, three facing the sea.
7 king beds + 1 queen
Four suites for 2, two suites for 4
Six ensuite + one full guest bath
Inspired by Frida Kahlo, a celebration of colour and Mexican craft. A king bed, private bathroom and a balcony that opens straight over the pool and palapa garden. Mini refrigerator, coffee maker, Smart TV and air conditioning.
Named for the soft sand and slow rhythm of Holbox. A king bed beneath wraparound windows, a private ocean-view balcony, private bathroom, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, Smart TV and air conditioning.
The top-floor suite, one flight below the rooftop palapa. Flamingo artwork, a king bed, private bathroom and a private balcony facing the Caribbean. Mini refrigerator, coffee maker, Smart TV and air conditioning.
The largest room in the house — two king beds in a Mexican-style ground-floor suite, ideal for families or two couples travelling together. Private bathroom, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, Smart TV and air conditioning.
A serene, light-filled king room directly above the main kitchen and living room, overlooking the garden and pool. Private bathroom, Smart TV and air conditioning; the kitchen one floor below replaces the in-room fridge and coffee maker.
A spacious suite with one king and one queen bed — the natural pick for a family or friends sharing. Private bathroom, private balcony, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, Smart TV and air conditioning.
The house comes staffed and stocked for a self-directed stay. Everything else — chef, boat, carts, tours — Mia and José arrange to the group’s brief.
Each experience is chosen to respect the island’s protected lagoon and reef — and booked for you before you arrive.
Isla Holbox is a 40-kilometre sandbar off the northern tip of the Yucatán, inside the Yum Balam reserve — no cars, no high-rises, flamingos in the lagoon and whale sharks offshore in summer. Atenea sits on Calle Caguama at the island’s western end, a two-minute walk from the sand and a fifteen-minute stroll from the village.
Calle Caguama, Punta Coco, Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo 77310, Mexico · Open in Google Maps →
Eighty-four Google reviews — every one five stars — for the house, the hosts and the beach at the end of the lane. The portal scores beside it date from Atenea’s earlier room-by-room stays; through Villa Experience the property is booked as a whole.
“This hotel is an oasis of calm, friendliness, peace, and beauty.”
“Loved everything. Very simple. Clean. Gorgeous location. One minute walk to the beach.”
“If we could put 6 stars, we would do it without hesitation!”
“5 stars all around! Jose and Mia are exceptional hosts.”
“Clean, big rooms, service beyond expectations, 15 min walk to the center.”
“The Atenea offers a serene escape. Hosts Mia and José are exceptional.”
Read all reviews on Google, Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Airbnb.
Through Villa Experience, Atenea Holbox is offered exclusively as a private property for your group — six suites across two buildings, sleeping up to 16 guests, with the pool, garden, rooftop and kitchen entirely yours.
Up to 16 guests. Nightly rates are based on 8 guests; each additional guest from the 9th to the 16th is US$75 per night. A group of 16 therefore pays the 8-guest rate plus US$600 per night.
One night. Atenea is flexible on minimum stays depending on the dates and the group, though most groups stay three nights or more to enjoy the island properly.
Send your dates through the form below or message Rocío on WhatsApp. Availability on Holbox moves quickly and is confirmed directly with the property on a first-come, first-served basis, so the calendar on this page is a guide rather than a guarantee. Once Atenea confirms, Villa Experience coordinates the reservation with you.
Exclusive use of the property; air conditioning and a Smart TV in every bedroom; Wi-Fi; the swimming pool, garden and rooftop; linens, towels and beach essentials; housekeeping (daily cleaning on request); one laundry load per day; the fully equipped kitchen and common areas; and a full guest bathroom beside the living room.
Yes. A private chef can be arranged for an additional fee, priced by menu, number of guests and dietary requirements. Signature cocktails, live music and DJs can also be organised for celebrations.
Fly into Cancún International Airport, drive about two hours to the port of Chiquilá, then take the 20-minute ferry to Holbox. Atenea can arrange private or shared airport transfers, and a private boat directly to the property. The island is car-free — golf carts, bicycles and quad taxis are the way around.
The sand is about 30 metres from the gate, and Punta Coco — famous for its sunsets — is a short walk west. Holbox village, with its restaurants and shops, is roughly a 15-minute walk or a few minutes by golf cart.
Very much so. The palapa dining terrace, garden, pool deck and rooftop host intimate weddings, commitment ceremonies, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, birthdays, and yoga or wellness retreats. Temazcal ceremonies and in-suite or outdoor massages can be arranged.
Holbox is remote and wonderfully low-key: roads are sand, brief power or water interruptions can happen, and eco-conscious habits are encouraged. Atenea's hosts, Mia and José, are on hand to help with anything you need during your stay.
Rates are for exclusive use of Atenea Holbox and are based on 8 guests. Each additional guest, up to 16, is US$75 per night.
| Season | Dates | 8 guests | Each extra guest | 16 guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Season | December 22 – April 30 | US$1,200 | + US$75 | US$1,800 |
| Spring | May 1 – June 30 | US$800 | + US$75 | US$1,400 |
| Summer | July 1 – August 31 | US$1,000 | + US$75 | US$1,600 |
| Low Season | September 1 – October 31 | US$700 | + US$75 | US$1,300 |
| Autumn | November 1 – December 21 | US$1,000 | + US$75 | US$1,600 |
Rates provided by Atenea Holbox and subject to change until a reservation is confirmed. Prices in US dollars, per night, for the entire property.
Share your dates, party size and occasion. Rocío at Villa Experience confirms availability with Atenea, returns a tailored proposal, and stays with you through arrival — chef, boat, carts and all.