I didn’t follow Mahekal Beach Resort since it originally did not have an all-inclusive option. Much to my surprise I discovered that it now offers an all-inclusive optional meal and beverage plan after reading Travel + Leisure’s listing of “World’s Best” (this resort came in at #5 in the category of top 25 resorts in Mexico). Here’s some info on the resort and what it has to offer:
- 196 rooms including oceanfront Penthouses, oceanfront beach houses, ocean and garden view suites with their own plunge pool, and money saving Garden View bungalows to name just a few! Each room/suite gets two hammocks which staff set up for you on your balcony after you check-in.
- this resort is right off of Calle 38 in Playa del Carmen (right on the beach) which means easy access to shopping, clubs, bars and restaurants if you want a more “local” experience (it’s about a 15-min. walk to Mamitas Beach Club if you want a daytime beach club experience…)
- the resort has three pools (one is an oceanfront infinity pool with a small swim-up bar), two Jacuzzis (I believe that one is heated), three restaurants, four bars, a place to get ice cream, a well-regarded spa, a gym (I understand it offers spin classes), an art station (you can paint your own ceramic piece for an extra cost), and multiple wedding venues around the property.
- Complimentary antigen testing with a minimum three-night stay
Here’s some of its limitations:
- no in-room TV, you will have to rely on your device for that (there is in-room WiFi, however)
- no in-room mini-bar
- room service is an extra cost
- bathrooms are smaller and not what one would expect from a resort with this price point
- top-shelf liquors are not included unless you pay an additional $30 USD p/person p/day with the all-inclusive plan
- it looks like the Cocina restaurant is not included in the all-inclusive plan
- Bali beds/daybeds are an extra cost
- extra cost for certain prime cut meats, seafood like lobster or catch of the day, bottles of wine or liquor
- while this is a family-friendly resort, there are no dedicated children/teen spaces
Want to see what the resort looks like? Here’s a video made by the resort which highlights much of what it has to offer
What do you think? Are you tempted to book this resort? Have you stayed here?