Right on a small stretch of white-and beach
One of the most affordable beachfront options in the Hotel Zone
Water sports at one of the best marinas in Cancun across the
street
Three ocean-view swimming
pools, including a paddling pool for kids
All-inclusive plan available
with basic food and beverage service
Ocean-view restaurant
All rooms are
air-conditioned and some feature ocean views
Walking distance from the
ferry terminal to Isla Mujeres
Convenience store on-site; pharmacy within a short walk
Ocean-view rooms are limited
and subject to availability
Beach is small; not in the heart of the Hotel Zone
Check-in and check-out must
be done at the sister hotel
Major renovations required in public areas
Noisy, old-fashioned air-conditioning units in rooms
Relatively far from the
nightclub and shopping areas
Swimming pool is generally
crowded
Evident wear and tear in
room furniture, pool areas, and bathrooms
Unreliable Wi-Fi for a fee
Suited for short-term stays,
the 36-room Maya Caribe Hotel is a budget beach hotel with an optional all-inclusive
plan. It offers lush gardens and pretty (but small) stretch of white-sand beach, along with a three small swimming pools. Major wear and tear
is evident through the entire hotel. Rooms are no-frills, but they are air conditioned and some feature ocean views through panoramic
windows. Dining options include a thatched-roof restaurant with limited options
and basic menu; guests can also dine in the sister hotel Dos Playas next door. This is one of the cheapest beachfront options in Cancun, but the also affordable Flamingo Cancun Resort is a better bet, with a larger beach and more modern rooms.
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Budget hotel with major wear and tear issues, situated on a clean yet small beach in the Hotel Zone
Maya
Caribe Hotel is a three-story budget hotel with old-fashioned decor and major
wear and tear issues. Public spaces include a three-level outdoor swimming
pool area with a kiddy pool, a thatched-roof restaurant, a little convenience
store, and lush, well-maintained gardens. The property shares the check-in area
with its sister hotel and the entrance is through the other property. The hotel’s public spaces may seem to be in reasonable condition at first, but the room building is clearly in urgent need of renovations. After checking in, guests are
taken to their rooms via wandering pathways along the beach, with great ocean
views. The atmosphere is usually quiet, but can become hectic during peak seasons (spring break,
summer break, and late December). Most guests are budget travelers, groups of seniors, and solo travelers; the hotel may feel quieter during the day,
when visitors are normally visiting attractions or sunbathing on the
beach.The nearby, similarly priced Aquamarina Beach Hotel is probably a better choice, with better facilities and a better beach area -- though it is about five minutes farther from the party center.
Location
In a tranquil area of the Hotel Zone facing a beautiful yet small stretch of Caribbean beach
The Maya Caribe features a clean stretch of beach but it
isn't one of the area's best, as it is narrow and a little rocky. The hotel is in not in the heart of the Hotel Zone; it's a five-minute drive to nightclubs and the convention center. It's one block from conveniences such as pharmacies, car rentals, and
tour desks. One block farther (a three-minute walk total) is a ferry terminal to Isla Mujeres, with
additional convenience stores, tour operators, a bus stop, and a marina for
water sports. It's a 35-minute drive to Cancun International
Airport. Downtown Cancun can be reached in about 15 minutes.
Rooms
Basic, dated rooms with panoramic windows, low ceilings. and old tube TVs; bathrooms need urgent renovations
Maya Caribe Hotel has 36 rooms housed in a three-story building that overlooks the ocean and is
partially surrounded by lush gardens. Some rooms face the ocean and those on
higher floors provide better views, but all of them are outdated and need
renovations. Ceilings are a little too low and someone higher than six feet
tall will feel uncomfortable when standing up. Room equipment is limited to a
functional yet old-fashioned air
conditioner, an old tube cable TV with limited channels, and a shower
that seemed to work OK during our visit (though past guests have complained of serious maintenance issues, such as rusty water, leaks, and missing showerheads). Some rooms are housed in bungalows in the gardens.
Features
Decent yet small beach, outdoor pool area with kiddy pool, a thatched-roof restaurant, and lush gardens
Most of the hotel’s grounds
consist of lush tropical gardens that provide a jungle-like feeling. Going from
the main building to the street may be a tiring walk on a hot summer day. Near the hotel exit there’s a parking lot
similar to the one available at the Dos Playas sister hotel, but often with
more spaces available as it is lesser known. Next to this parking lot there is
an air-conditioned office with travel agency services and tours to all major
local attractions. This office also hosts a tiny convenience store with basic
personal care items, junk food, cigarettes, and sunblock.Across the gardens is the swimming pool area, which
is built on a higher level in order to provide better ocean views. The pool is square, non-heated, and generally clean, but during summer and spring breaks may be completely filled with children, youngsters, and seniors. Next to the pool area, a spacious thatched-roof restaurant
overlooks the ocean, yet it has a limited menu and the buffets are basic to poor. An all-inclusive plan is available. In
one corner of the beach there’s a tour stand for parasailing and motorized
water sports. The Wi-Fi signal is weak and requires an extra fee, while no Wi-Fi is available
in the bungalows or public areas.Guests can also access all the facilities at sister hotel Dos Playas. The beach area seems to be suffering natural
erosion and some areas may be rocky. Sun loungers and beach huts are available
but limited and show major wear and tear. The beach area in the Dos Playas
section is cleaner and livelier, but also more crowded as it is
next to Playa Tortugas, one of the city’s most popular public beaches.
