Mahekal Beach Front Resort & Spa – A Favorite for Families in Playa del Carmen
About the Hotel
Palapa-Style Accommodations
Mahekal Beach Front Resort & Spa offers bungalow-style rooms with palapa roofs, inspired by Mayan architecture. Options include Oceanfront King rooms with plunge pools, Garden-View Palapa rooms, and The Residence with full kitchen and laundry. All rooms feature organic bath amenities, minibars, coffee makers, hammocks, and private terraces. Some offer outdoor showers and views of the Caribbean Sea or tropical gardens.
Diverse Dining Experiences
Fuego Restaurant & Cantina serves wood-fired seafood and Mexican dishes by Chef Carlos Chimal. Las Olas offers breakfast with ocean views and operates from 7 AM to 10 PM. Cocina features themed dinners with Yucatán and Latin American cuisine. Itzi Bar provides poolside snacks and drinks, while Agave Bar offers artisanal cocktails and games like ping pong. The Sandbox at Fuego hosts lobster dinners and private beach events.
Recreation and Activities
The resort includes four pools, one with a swim-up bar. Activities include snorkeling on the Great Mayan Reef, guided yoga classes, and access to bicycles. Revive Spa offers massages using local ingredients and traditional techniques like temazcal ceremonies. Fire pits, reading areas, and artisan Mayan painting workshops are available on-site.
Beachfront Playa del Carmen Location
Mahekal Beach Front Resort & Spa is located on the beach in Playa del Carmen, a 10-minute walk from Quinta Avenida. It is near Mamita's Beach Club (0.5 km), Kool Beach Club (0.5 km), and 3D Museum of Wonders (1.5 km). Xcaret eco-archaeological park is a short drive away, featuring coral reef displays and snorkel tours.
Resort Services and Fees
Services include concierge assistance, daily housekeeping, and a $35 USD resort fee covering bicycle use, beach towels, and pool towels. The resort offers three dining plans: All-Inclusive, Half Board, and Room Only. Child-friendly activities are available with entertainment staff. The resort is pet-friendly and provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Plunge pool
- Saltwater pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock