Carretera al Parque El Garrafon Km. 4.5, Fraccionamiento Mar Turquesa,, Isla Mujeres, Mexico | (888) 710-7049
Set on a quiet, narrow stretch of white-sand beach
Intimate, casual boutique ambiance
Cute guest rooms with individual, beachy decor
Some rooms with sofa beds, patios, or balconies
Large infinity pool overlooking the beach
Breezy restaurant offers scenic views of the coast
Free on-site parking
Free Wi-Fi in the restaurant
Limited dining and entertainment nearby
Some guests complain beds are too firm
Service is laid-back, and restaurant hours are inconsistent
Rooms lack Wi-Fi and some don't have TVs
Some issues with water pressure and rusty showerheads
Maria's Kan-kin is a cozy
three-pearl hotel with nine suites. Individually decorated rooms are pleasant but slightly rough around the edges, and some guests complain of hard beds or poor water pressure. Still, they're a good value, and many can accommodate larger groups or families. Its private beach is small but lovely, and the restaurant and outdoor pool offer picturesque views over the coast. But the service is rather relaxed. The hotel’s location -- a 15-minute drive from the island’s most popular
beach and downtown's core -- is ideal for guests
seeking tranquility yet too remote for others. Travelers looking for more amenities and a more central location could try Ixchel Beach Hotel.
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Scene
Charming, laid-back hotel where the gorgeous beach is the main attraction
With laissez-faire service, a secluded location, and quaint
rooms, Maria's Kan-kin is a love-it-or-hate-it hotel. There's no real lobby, just a small office that’s often locked or unstaffed, causing new arrivals to wander toward the restaurant to seek service. This informal welcome
is a sign of the laid-back attitude that characterizes the resort's atmosphere throughout. Adobe-style buildings are connected by paved, stone-bordered walkways. And tropical flowers and lush vegetation provide plenty of shade, where the resident calico cat can be found.Thanks to its large guest rooms -- many with sofa beds or two bedrooms -- the hotel attracts families and groups. The beautiful location
also makes it a popular choice for couples and wedding parties. And guests seeking to get away from the crowds on the busy north end of
the island, and those who relish low-key evenings spent chatting with other
guests and watching the sunset, find the Maria's Kan-kin meets all their needs.
Location
Quiet setting toward the south end of the island, a 10-minute walk from National Reef Park Garrafon
Maria’s Kan-kin is set on a small strip of pretty white sand
beach. It's a 10-minute walk to the National Reef Park Garrafon, and both Dolphin Discovery and Punta Sur can be reached in a 10-minute
drive. The hotel is a 21-minute drive from the Ultramar Ferry
Terminal and a 20-minute drive from Playa Norte. The location is fairly isolated, with few neighboring
shops and restaurants, but downtown's dining and entertainment options can be reached in a 15-minute drive. Taxis are affordable and widely available,
or many guests choose to rent a golf cart to get around during their stay.
Rooms
Individually-decorated, homey rooms with eclectic artwork and colorful furnishings
Each room at Maria’s Kan-kin is distinctly decorated,
although beachy pastel colors and concrete headboards painted with a crosshatched design are a reoccurring theme. Many rooms are partially whitewashed, creating an overlay of colors peeking through. Some nightstands have glass tops, showcasing pretty seashells and sand arranged inside. All rooms include air-conditioning, personal safes, mini-fridges,
and small sitting areas. Some include TVs (though they're older tube-style models) and sofa beds, while a few feature
small garden-view patios or ocean-view balconies. Stones inlaid in swirling
patterns on shower floors add character to otherwise utilitarian concrete
bathrooms, which are stocked with body lotion, soap bars, and
shampoo.Rooms are charming on first glance, but fall short on some
little details: Small windows don't allow for much natural light; a
few shower fixtures are slightly rusted; and many guests complain the beds are
too firm.
Features
Small private beach and attractive infinity pool overlooking the coast
The hotel features an open-air restaurant that serves a mix
of international cuisine and fresh seafood. Its dining room is fairly
plain, with white plastic or dark wood tables and chairs, but the palapa roof and panoramic views of the coast create an airy,
pleasant ambiance. A number of guests report the hours can be inconsistent, with
the restaurant often opening late in the morning and closing early in the
evening. This dining room opens up onto a small terrace with a square
infinity pool and a handful of lounge chairs. A staircase alongside the pool leads down to
the hotel’s small white sand beach. The beach includes a pretty wooden pier, as
well as a dozen lounge chairs and shady palapas.Free Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant,
and free parking is offered on-site. The hotel can also assist guests in
arranging local activities.
