The following information is approximate at this time. We hope to finalize dates and prices soon…

For 2026, the official camp is currently scheduled for Fri Feb 13 to Thu Feb 19, though there is a chance the dates could shift by a day to Thu Feb 12 to Web Feb 18. Start and end times on those days, as well as pre- and post-camp dancing the days before and after, are all TBD at this time. Stay tuned…

We have again booked nearly the entire 30-room Hotel Las Arenas Puerto Morelos for 10 nights (Wed Feb 11 check in to Sat Feb 21 check out) and reserved several rooms for additional nights before and after. We must eventually release the unbooked additional rooms back to the hotel, so the sooner you know your dates, the better chance a room will be available for you.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
We’ve already paid the hefty deposit required to block off our dates for next year. In the unlikely event that the courts decide to transfer control of the hotel back to the original owner, there is a slim chance that we might not be able to recover the deposit money, even though we’ve been reassured/guaranteed in writing that it is 100% secure.

What we are asking of you is to share in that slight risk. To that end, we are asking each camp participant to send a $100 USD deposit by April 14, 2025 to reserve your stay and prioritize your room preference. Your deposit is non-refundable if the unlikely scenario described above comes to fruition or if you cancel of your own accord.

If you are not interested in participating or can only attend camp for part of the time, you can wait and see if rooms are still available closer to camp time and/or check out our Lodging Options web page for many other places we know of to stay in Puerto Morelos (and book a cancellable reservation early, as prices tend to skyrocket close to retreat time.)

To be part of the first round of room selection, you must complete and submit the Hotel Las Arenas Lodging form and send your deposit by April 14, 2025.

The form includes some questions to help shape how to best honor everyone’s room preferences. We’ve already had twice as many informal requests for beachside rooms as the number of rooms available, so we need to do something different about the selection process this year. Please don’t panic! The questions are not a “majority wins” vote, but rather, intended to capture the thoughts of our community and give your voice a chance to be heard. Thank you for your cooperation! :-)

Hotel Las Arenas Pricing

Prices for 10-night entire hotel rental stays Wed Feb 11 check in to Sat Feb 21 check out (unless camp shifts a day earlier TBD):

  • $750 Beachside - Shielded from Loudo’s (601,602,701)
  • $725 Beachside (801,802,803,804,805)
  • $700 Beachside - Directly Across from Loudo’s (901,902,903,904)
  • $600 Poolside - Partial Ocean View (103,104,201,203,204)
  • $550 Poolside - No Ocean View & Shielded from Loudo’s (101,301)
  • $525 Poolside - No Ocean View (202,302)
  • $500 Poolside - No Ocean View & Directly Across from Loudo’s (401,402,403,404,501,502,503,504)

Consider staying longer to explore cenotes, ruins, the reef, and more… Prices for each additional night before Wed Feb 11 and/or Sat Feb 21 and after:

  • $75 Beachside - Shielded from Loudo’s
  • $72.50 Beachside
  • $70 Beachside - Directly Across from Loudo’s
  • $60 Poolside - Partial Ocean View
  • $55 Poolside - No Ocean View & Shielded from Loudo’s
  • $52.50 Poolside - No Ocean View
  • $50 Poolside - No Ocean View & Directly Across from Loudo’s

Reserve your room

Complete and submit the Las Arenas booking form to reserve your room while they last (they are going fast!) and pay separately.

Hotel Las Arenas Building Layout Room layout

See the ocean view (or lack thereof) from each room.

Payment

Use Wise, Venmo, or PayPal (just like we did last year). If you don’t do electronic payments, you can mail a US check.

Your stay is not reserved and your room preference is not prioritized until your $100 USD non-refundable deposit is received.

You can pay the balance anytime before Jan 15, 2026, but note, if the exchange rate drops below 18 pesos/usd before you send the balance, your price will be higher:

  • The actual dollar (USD or CDN) price you pay would be determined using the exchange rate at the time you pay.
  • Dollars collected would be converted to pesos at the time collected.

Cancellation policy

Full refund (less $100 USD non-refundable deposit) with sufficiently-creative excuse, provided there are still people on the waitlist and your room gets filled. Cancellation close to retreat time may result in partial or no refund.

What to expect at our favorite 2-star hotel

We set up a simple community kitchen in room 102. It has:

  • Microwave
  • Two-burner hot plate
  • Larger mini fridge
  • Sink
  • Dish rack
  • Coffee maker
  • Water kettle
  • Small selection of pots, pans, dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • 20L drinking water dispensers (provided both here and at the dance circle during dance sessions, but not in individual rooms during the retreat days)
  • Safe (for people without one in their room)

Please clean your cooking dishes before eating, so others can use them. And please thoroughly clean up after yourself! Your mother doesn’t live here… (…unless you’re name is Amber! :-) )

While it’s the *finest 2-star Mexican hotel on the beach you’ll ever meet, staying does have its drawbacks. But hey, it’s Mexico!

  • Hot water might not be available at all times.
  • Most rooms have torn or missing screens. Each year they do their best to fix them for us.
  • Not all rooms have fridges, safes, microwaves. Use the ones in the community kitchen (room 102) if you don’t have them in your room.
  • Not all rooms have TVs and there is no cable (just WiFi for your NexFlix, etc).
  • Not all rooms have working fans and air conditioners, though they tend to get them fixed quickly.
  • It might take a couple of days to get two room keys, batteries replaced in the safe, etc.
  • The toilet seat hinges tend to break easily.
  • Shampoo yes, but no conditioner, body gel, or body lotion is provided.
  • Some refrigerators have broken or missing shelves. Tape can be a partial remedy.
  • Freezers drip water into the refrigerators.
  • Hot water handles in the king room showers get scalding hot and can burn.
  • Gaps in door and window frames allow sand and mosquitos.
  • Any food you leave out will attract hundreds of ants.
  • Some rooms have poor mattresses.
  • Interesting smells occasionally rise from the shower drains, especially after a hard rain.

Questions

Still have questions? Use our questions & suggestions form (found in the Quick Jump menu under Contact Us) or view Lodging Options for other hotel info.