“A characterful beachfront property set within tropical gardens on lively Playa del Carmen. Thatched palapas are decorated with bright Mexican colours and feature private decks with hammocks. The best have plunge pools. Despite the intimate feel, there are four pools, a spa, and beach dining.”

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • For a romantic stay book the Beach House King Plunge Pool Palapas which (as the name suggests) are beachfront with plunge pools
  • Lively

    • While the hotel is laidback Playa del Carmen’s beach is lively. Ideal for those who want to lounge by day & party by night
  • Barefoot Luxury

    • Set within tropical grounds & boasting thatched palapas & open-air buildings, the hotel has a barefoot luxury feel
  • Beach Life

    • Set right on Playa del Carmen's powder white sands — this hotel is all about its beach setting
  • Close to nightlife

    • The main concentration of bars, restaurants, and nightlife are just a 10-minute walk away
  • Spa

    • Revive Spa offers treatments ranging from a Mayan Cacao Experience to hot stone therapy
  • Child friendly

    • Children’s menus are available as well as cots, cribs, and extra beds
  • Art Classes

    • There's a workshop where you can paint your own ceramics
  • Restaurant

    • Fuego restaurant serves flame-grilled meat and seafood
  • Sights nearby

    • There are several ancient Mayan sites to be explored
  • Charming

  • Family Suites

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Romantic

  • Pet friendly

  • Gym

Facilities

  • Rooms

    195 rooms in this hotel
  • Spa

    Revive Spa offers treatments ranging from a Mayan Cacao Experience to hot stone therapy
  • Child friendly

    Children’s menus are available as well as cots, cribs, and extra beds
  • Restaurant

    Fuego restaurant serves flame-grilled meat and seafood
  • Swimming Pool

    Four outdoor swimming pools
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Airport transfer

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Air conditioning

  • Babysitting

  • Games room

  • Wifi

  • Concierge

  • Hot Tub

  • Room service

  • Pet friendly

  • Gym

  • Garden

Activities

  • Close to nightlife

    • The main concentration of bars, restaurants, and nightlife are just a 10-minute walk away
  • Art Classes

    • There's a workshop where you can paint your own ceramics
  • Sights nearby

    • There are several ancient Mayan sites to be explored

Map & Location

Other reviews

Mahekal Beach Resort Review

On a rare patch of greenery on Playa del Carmen’s lively beachfront, Mahekal stands apart from local hotel blocks with thatched bungalows amid lawns and jungle that is home to iguanas and parrots. The hotel's Fuego restaurant serves flame-grilled meat and seafood to tables on the sand...

Originally published by The Telegraph

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