Mayan Monkey

What Mayan Monkey does

Mayan Monkey is a privately held social hotel brand incorporated as MAYAN MONKEY HOLDING, S.A.P.I. DE C.V., headquartered in Cancún, Mexico, operating four adults-only (18+) properties across Cancun, Tulum, Los Cabos, and Isla Mujeres. Founded in 2017, the brand positions itself as an integrated hospitality, coworking, and experience platform targeting digital nomads, solo backpackers, and adventure travelers, with both shared dormitories (6- to 12-bed mixed and female configurations) and private rooms. Core technology and product surface area includes a proprietary cashless mobile wallet (Mayan Monkey APP Cashless with 10% cashback), online check-in, QR-code menus, 24/7 coworking spaces with high-speed WiFi, and a dedicated Tours & Shuttles booking platform (tours-shuttles.mayanmonkey.com) that consolidates tours, excursions, wellness, equipment rentals, and airport transfers.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model: accommodation (flexible and non-refundable rates, deposit-based payments), on-site food and beverage (bar/restaurant with daily 2x1 happy hour), transaction-based tours and excursions, wellness services (massage and spa), equipment rentals (golf carts, bikes, paddle boards), and airport shuttles. The Monkey Membership subscription (15-day at $69 USD / 30-day at $99 USD, offering up to 50% off dormitory rates) introduces subscription mechanics alongside the primarily transactional revenue base. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, combining an owned digital presence (website, blog, app, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), an influencer partnership program, and broad OTA distribution through Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, and Hostelworld, supplemented by a dedicated group-sales channel for weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and corporate retreats.

The company does not disclose revenue, headcount, or external funding, and operates as an independent entity with no identified parent or institutional investors (the copyright line references "Grupo Andersons," which may indicate a related-party grouping but is not formally documented). The customer base is fragmented across thousands of individual leisure travelers with no enterprise concentration, and the company holds 14+ travel-industry awards spanning Booking.com, Agoda, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Hotels.com, Hostelworld, and 100 Imperdibles México, including a TripAdvisor #1 ranking in Tulum.

Name

Mayan Monkey

Legal name

MAYAN MONKEY HOLDING, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.

Website

https://mayanmonkey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mayan Monkey is a privately held Mexican social hotel brand operating four adults-only properties in Cancún, Tulum, Los Cabos, and Isla Mujeres, offering dormitory and private accommodations, 24/7 coworking, F&B, tours, shuttles, and a subscription membership for digital nomads, backpackers, and adventure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cancún

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Revenue: Revenue from hotel rooms including shared dormitories (6, 8, 10, 12-bed mixed/female) and private rooms (queen, two beds). Flexible and non-refundable booking options with deposit-based payment structure.
2. Food & Beverage: On-site bar and restaurant operations offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, juices, and smoothies. Happy hour promotions (2x1 cocktails daily 7-8pm).
3. Tours & Excursions: Curated tours and experiences including cenotes, Chichén Itzá, snorkeling, diving, whale watching, sunset cruises, and adventure activities. Prices range from approximately $185 MXN to $11,450 MXN depending on experience.
4. Airport Shuttle Service: Transportation services connecting airports to hotel properties at all four locations.
5. The Monkey Membership: Subscription-based loyalty program offering 30-day ($99 USD) or 15-day ($69 USD) memberships with up to 50% discount on flat rates for shared dormitories. Includes taxes and environmental fees.
6. Wellness Services: Massage and spa services including Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, shiatsu, and exfoliation treatments. Prices range from approximately $647.50 MXN to $2,312.50 MXN.
7. Equipment Rental: Rental services including golf carts, bicycles, and paddle boards for exploring local areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mayan Monkey operates four adults-only (18+) social hotels in Cancun, Tulum, Los Cabos, and Isla Mujeres, offering shared dormitories and private rooms, on-site bar & restaurant, 24/7 coworking spaces, and curated tours and airport shuttle services. Integrated add-ons include the Cashless mobile wallet app and the Monkey Membership loyalty program. The brand emphasizes a community-driven atmosphere with daily social activities such as yoga, salsa, and mixology classes.

Product overview

Mayan Monkey is a social hotel brand operating as a single unified product across four locations in Mexico (Cancun, Tulum, Los Cabos, and Isla Mujeres). The core offering is hospitality accommodations for adults 18+ in both shared dormitories (6-bed to 12-bed mixed and female-only options) and private rooms (queen and two-bed configurations). The brand integrates multiple service modules including a dedicated Tours & Shuttles booking platform, the Mayan Monkey APP Cashless mobile wallet, and The Monkey Membership loyalty program. Additional services include bar/restaurant, coworking space, airport shuttles, daily social activities (yoga, salsa, mixology), massage/spa services, water sports, and group booking capabilities for events. The product portfolio is architecturally unified under the Mayan Monkey brand with location-specific variations in available experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mayan Monkey Social Hotel Adults-only (18+) social hotel brand offering shared dormitories and private rooms across four Mexican destinations, targeting barefoot travelers, digital nomads, backpackers, and adventure travelers.
• Tours & Shuttles Dedicated platform for booking tours, excursions, and airport shuttles at all four Mayan Monkey locations, including snorkeling, diving, whale watching, golf cart rentals, and spa treatments.
• The Monkey Membership Subscription-based loyalty program offering up to 50% discount on flat rates for shared dormitory stays, available in 30-day ($99 USD) and 15-day ($69 USD) tiers at Cancun, Tulum, and Los Cabos locations.
• Group Bookings Specialized group services for weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, and corporate retreats covering 12 to 100 guests across all four Mayan Monkey locations with custom quotation forms.
• Bar & Restaurant On-site bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Mexican classics, Baja-style tacos, ceviche, fresh juices, handmade margaritas, and vegan options, plus daily 2x1 happy hour from 7-8pm.
• Whale Watching Tours Gray whale observation tours departing from Los Cabos via guided panga boat excursions for wildlife viewing.
• Water Sports & Diving Tours Aquatic adventure experiences including snorkeling in MUSA and Manchones Reef, scuba diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, and underwater fishing, plus Open Water and Advanced Open Water certification courses.
• Sunset & Boat Tours Evening experiences including sunset sailing, sunset catamaran cruises with snacks and open bar, sunset horseback walking with local dinner, romantic dinners, and sunset pirate show dinner cruises.
• Massage Services Spa and massage services including 30-minute, 60-minute, and 90-minute massages with options for exfoliation and facial treatments, available at Isla Mujeres and Los Cabos locations.
• Golf Cart Rental Golf cart rental service for exploring Isla Mujeres, available in 24-hour and morning/evening time slots for up to 4 persons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% discount on accommodation rates through membership program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tour Operators (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayan Monkey partners with specialized tour companies to provide curated experiences including cenotes, Chichén Itzá, El Arco, snorkeling, surf lessons, kayaking, and diving. The company clarifies they do not act as direct tour providers but collaborate with local specialists responsible for service delivery. Guests are referred to providers for any claims or disputes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Outsite: Outsite runs a network of coliving/coworking spaces for remote workers and digital nomads across multiple countries. Directly comparable in the digital nomad segment, membership-style model, and curated community experience.
• Generator Hostels: Generator is a design-led hostel brand with multiple European and US locations, on-site bar/restaurant, and curated social programming. Comparable in design-led hostel positioning, premium-dorm offering, and group/social event hosting.
• Selina: Selina is the most direct competitor — a global network of hostels/social hotels targeting digital nomads and backpackers with coworking, tours, and community programming across Latin America, including Mexico. Closely aligned in product, customer, and business model.
• Freehand Hotels: Freehand is a hybrid hotel-hostel brand offering shared and private rooms with on-site F&B and social spaces in major cities. Comparable in the blurred hotel-hostel positioning and curated social experience.
• Roam: Roam operates coliving and coworking properties designed for digital nomads and remote workers. Highly comparable in target customer (digital nomads), core amenity (coworking), and subscription-based extended-stay model.

Emerging players

• Nomad House: Nomad House is a coliving-focused community for remote workers with curated locations and built-in community programming. Comparable in the digital nomad community/coworking hybrid model.
• WanderJaunt: WanderJaunt operates boutique extended-stay accommodations targeted at remote workers and travelers. Comparable in the extended-stay, work-friendly accommodation niche with a smaller portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Mama Shelter: Mama Shelter is a design-led, social hotel brand with F&B, coworking, and experience-led programming across multiple cities. Comparable in targeting experience-driven millennial travelers and integrated F&B/co-working concepts.
• Hostelworld: Hostelworld is the dominant OTA and brand platform for the hostel category globally. While not a property operator, it is a primary distribution channel and category benchmark directly comparable to Mayan Monkey's hostel positioning.

Regional players

• Selina (Mexico-focused operations): Selina's Latin American footprint — particularly Mexico (Tulum, Mexico City, Playa del Carmen) — directly competes with Mayan Monkey in the same destinations and same digital nomad segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVt7dxigmEVKar-A4Ql9d2Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/mayanmonkeyhotels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mayan-monkey-hostels
• Instagraminstagram.com/mayanmonkey_

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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