In case you’re wondering what the rooms look like at SLS Playa Mujeres, here’s a short video done by Shoreline Destinations to show you! This seems to be a Captivate Swim-Out King room category; interesting concept with the short walk to the actual swim-out pool and the very private terrace. I can’t tell for sure, but it looks like the bathroom area may be able to be closed off entirely by a sliding door.
Isla Mujeres is just a short ferry ride away from Cancun–there are several ferry piers within Cancun’s Hotel Zone as well as two in the area just south of Playa Mujeres, so it’s fairly easy to get over to that small island.
I guess SLS Playa Mujeres owners found something in the fine print to overturn the Mexican government’s denial of entry to the resort due to safety risks–some issue with the entrances and exits…They officially opened and let in their first guests yesterday.
FYI: The resort did indeed open Nov. 10, 2024. I guess they found a way around the safety issues…
Cenotes are infinitely beautiful, interesting places filled with Mexican history. There are between 6,000-7,000 of them in the Yucatan Peninsula alone (most likely an underreported number) with only around 150 that are currently open to visitors. In case you don’t know, cenotes are basically limestone sinkholes that form when limestone bedrock partially or totally collapses and exposes fresh groundwater. Cenotes are practically everywhere in the Riviera Maya, and more are being accidentally discovered all the time.
Finest Playa Mujeres is one of the best family-friendly resorts in the Cancun area. For families of 5, the resort offers a non-upgraded Family Suite, Family Suite With Pool, and an upgraded Finest Club Family Suite. (The Excellence Club at this resort is the adults-only section). These suites only sleep five with a king bed in the living room area, a separate bedroom with 2 twin beds, and a sofa bed in the living room.
Traveling with a large family or maybe doing a multigeneration vacation? Check out The Fives Beach Hotel and Residences, they offer 1-3 bedroom options (Residence, Swim-Up Residence, and Penthouse Residence options). Penthouse Residences are best for multigenerational families with extra rooftop space which is a wonderful area to congregate later on in the day or for breakfast (room service is complimentary and offered 24 hrs). Rooms at this resort have full kitchens but no in-room washers and dryers.
I get quite a few inquiries requesting information about all-inclusive resorts that can accommodate families of 5 or more…Many existing resorts can only comfortably accommodate families of 4 but obviously not all families vacationing together only consist of 2 parents and 2 children–it’s become quite a vacation trend for multigenerational family vacations where there are lots of people wanting to stay together in close proximity to one another.
While I’m all into catamaran sailings when on vacation, I do admit this video really tempts me to take a private sailing trip to the beautiful island of Isla Mujeres from Cancun.
Finally, A quality video about what this brand new adults-only luxury resort has to offer. If you are interested in luxury Cancun all-inclusive resorts, here’s the latest the area has to offer.