Boutique Hotel Construction Cost Calculator
Investors ask us one question first: what does it cost per key? The answer depends on the zone, the room size, the level of finish and the amenities that make the hotel sell. Enter your concept and get a realistic 2026 range for Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the rest of Quintana Roo.
What Moves the Price
Room Count & Size
Keys and room size drive built area, which drives most of the cost.
Level of Finish
From mid-range boutique to design hotel, the rate per m² can double.
Zone
Beach and island locations cost more than inland or city sites.
Pool & Amenities
Pool, restaurant and spa are what guests pay for and what budgets underestimate.
Permits
Environmental, municipal, Protección Civil and tourism registration take months; plan them early.
Utilities
Water, wastewater treatment and power capacity can be decisive outside the urban networks.
Calculate your project
Indicative 2026 range before land, permit fees and VAT. A site visit and soil study set the final price.
Send me a detailed quoteWhat the estimate includes
The range covers design and engineering, structure, envelope, MEP, finishes and site works for the built area, plus the amenity packages you select. It excludes land, FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment), permit fees, utility connections, wastewater treatment plants and VAT. We turn it into a fixed price after a site visit.
2026 ranges by zone
| Zone | Example project (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Costa Mujeres | $10,498,000 – $14,872,000 |
| Isla Mujeres | $11,022,000 – $15,615,000 |
| Holbox | $11,372,000 – $16,111,000 |
| Cancún | $8,748,000 – $12,393,000 |
| Puerto Morelos | $9,535,000 – $13,508,000 |
| Playa del Carmen | $9,098,000 – $12,889,000 |
| Cozumel | $10,673,000 – $15,119,000 |
| Puerto Aventuras | $9,710,000 – $13,756,000 |
| Xpu-Ha | $11,110,000 – $15,739,000 |
| Akumal | $10,235,000 – $14,500,000 |
| Chan Chemuyil | $10,060,000 – $14,252,000 |
| Tulum | $9,885,000 – $14,004,000 |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | $7,873,000 – $11,154,000 |
| Bacalar | $8,486,000 – $12,021,000 |
| Mahahual | $9,798,000 – $13,880,000 |
| Chetumal | $8,048,000 – $11,402,000 |
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Why Hotel Investors Build With Recrea
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty
- Own steel workshop in Playa del Carmen: frames fabricated and checked before they reach site
- Permits in every municipality: land use, construction licence with DRO, Protección Civil, highway access and CFE
- Built for the coast: hurricane wind design, galvanized steel near the sea, karst-aware foundations
- Fixed price by line item, milestone payments against verified progress
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