Isla Mujeres, a small island municipality of Mexico's state of Quintana Roo, lies in the Caribbean Sea about eight miles northeast of Cancun. The island's close proximity to a large coral reef attracts tourists who enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving. Ferry boats run every half-hour between Isla Mujeres and Cancun, providing opportunities for guests to explore the Mexico's Yucatan mainland. The small island offers overnight vacationers several hotel and resort options.
The UNIKA-A Unique Hideaway Resort, situated on the southern point of Isla Mujeres overlooking the Caribbean Sea, offers 73 nonsmoking guest rooms, including two- and three-bedroom suites. Unique room amenities include a balcony or terrace with hot tub, butler service, aromatherapy, turndown service and a separate shower and jetted tub. Resort amenities and services include an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center with cardio equipment, weight machines and free weights, steam rooms, saunas, mineral water whirlpools, dressing areas, full-service spa, yacht transportation to and from Cancun and a wedding coordinator.
The UNIKA Resort also offers four on-site restaurants, three bars (including a swim-up bar) and 24-hour room service. The resort's all-inclusive plan covers accommodations, unlimited meals, snacks and beverages, in-room minibar, personalized butler service, taxes and gratuities. Several additional dining venues, bars, nightclubs and shops are located on the island's north end, which is about three miles from the resort. On-site activities at the UNIKA Resort include complimentary use of kayaks and snorkeling gear. Nearby attractions include the Garrafon Natural Reef Park and the Costa Occidental de la Isla Mujueres National Park.
UNIKA-A Unique Hideaway Resort
Fracc del Sureste Sm 9, Lote 8
Isla Mujeres 77400, Mexico
011-52-998-848-7926
unikresorts.com
Conveniently located on Playa Norte Beach near downtown Isla Mujeres, the Privilege Aluxes Isla Mujeres Resort Hotel offers 124 nonsmoking guest rooms and suites. Special in-room amenities include a furnished private terrace, stocked minibar, iPod docking station with loud speakers and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet connection. Suites also feature a balcony hot tub. Property highlights at the Privilege Aluxes include direct beach access, beach bartender and wait service, two outdoor swimming pools, hot tub, fitness facility, full-service health and beauty spa, tour assistance and wedding planning services.
The resort also offers three dining venues, two bars, complimentary breakfast, 24-hour room service, an all-inclusive meal plan, room and breakfast plan and room-only rates. The all-inclusive plan covers accommodations, all meals, snack, beverages, daily stocked in-room minibar, taxes and tips. A five-minute walk takes guests to downtown Isla Mujeres, where additional eateries, bars, dance clubs and shops are located. Nearby activities and places of interest include scuba diving to the cave of sleeping sharks, the Turtle Farm, a sea turtle sanctuary, and the Park of Sculptures.
Privilege Aluxes Isla Mujeres Resort Hotel
Adolfo Lopez Mateo Avenue
Isla Mujeres 77400, Mexico
011-52-998-848-8470
privilegehotels.com
Nestled on the island's southern beach, the couples-only Isla Mujeres Palace Wyndham Grand Resort offers 62 spacious guest rooms. Luxury in-room amenities include a furnished private balcony, two-person hot tub, fully stocked minibar with bottled water and a wine and fruit platter. Some units also feature two in-room massages, aromatherapy menus, liquor dispenser, DVD/CD player and iPod docking station. Hotel amenities include a small watercraft pier, an outdoor freestyle swimming pool, hot tub, health club, a small fitness room with cardio equipment and free weights, full-service spa, business center, DVD library, game room, tour desk, airport transportation and on-site car rentals.
The Palace Wyndham offers an on-site restaurant, a snack bar, lobby bar, poolside bar and 24-hour room service. It is an all-inclusive resort, and room rates include all meals, snacks, beverages, taxes and tips. Guests can find more dining, nightlife and shopping options in downtown Isla Mujeres, which is about three miles from the resort. Complimentary on-site activities include use of kayaks, a guided snorkeling tour and a boat tour around the island. Dolphin Discovery is five minutes from the resort.
Isla Mujeres Palace Wyndham Grand Resort
KM 4.5 Carretera Garrafon
Isla Mujeres 77400, Mexico
011-52-998-999-2020
wyndham.com
