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title: "Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool vs Mezcal Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool or Mezcal Hostel in Cancún? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool vs Mezcal Hostel

Both are in Cancún, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Supermanzana 2
## [Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/caleta-hostel-rooftop-pool-cancun/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1238619/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Supermanzana 3
## [Mezcal Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mezcal-hostel-cancun/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1841663/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 390 m apart.

### Choose Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.9)

### Why is Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool better than Mezcal Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.9) (+1.1)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Mezcal Hostel better than Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool?

1.  Allows pets
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool | Mezcal Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.1) | 7.9 |
| Location | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 0.2 | 1.7  (+1.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.6) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+1.1) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 38  (+22) | 16 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 356 | – |
| Rank in Cancún | top 13%  (+48%) | bottom 39% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.1 | 6.3  (+0.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.1 km | 2.8 km  (−390 m) |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | 2.3 km  (−100 m) |
| To public transport | 2.0 km | 1.7 km  (−270 m) |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 148  (+7) | 141 |
| To the nearest food shop | 70 m  (−290 m) | 360 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 8 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 14 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+3) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

390 m apart

Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station Tren Maya - Estación Plaza Las Américas Cancún: 2.0 km, Cancún International Airport (CUN): 15 km, beach: 2.4 km, 148 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

Mezcal Hostel: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Tren Maya - Estación Plaza Las Américas Cancún: 1.7 km, Cancún International Airport (CUN): 14 km, beach: 2.3 km, 141 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

## Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool or Mezcal Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool or Mezcal Hostel?

They are evenly matched. Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool is stronger in guest rating; Mezcal Hostel is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool or Mezcal Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mezcal Hostel is closer: 2.8 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Mezcal Hostel is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool is 2.4 km.

### How far apart are Caleta Hostel Rooftop & Pool and Mezcal Hostel?

The two hotels are 390 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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