The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in November 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Mahahual. I hope you will like it!
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1 Almaplena Boutique Hotel Mahahual, Mexico
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Nestled between a private white-sand beach and lush rainforest, Almaplena Eco Beach Resort offers stylish accommodation with sea views, a beachfront restaurant and free WiFi. Costa Maya Port is a 20-minute drive away.
Almaplena Eco Beach Resort offers 8 charming suites, each with a king-size bed, a sofa and a private balcony. All suites have mosquito nets, a fan and a private bathroom.
The Almaplena’s beach club offers sun loungers and palapa palm shelters. You can enjoy Mexican and Italian cuisine in the restaurant’s open-air dining area. À la carte breakfast charged separately is available under previous request.
The resort is situated next to the renowned Puerto Angel diving site, perfect for snorkelling. Just 100 metres off shore, you can spot tropical fish and coral on the Meso-American Barrier Reef.
The Almaplena is a 20-minute drive from Mahahual village and 90 minutes from Chetumal Airport. Cancun International Airport is a 4-hour drive away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 1800 MXN.
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2 El Fuerte Beach Resort Mahahual, Mexico
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Located in the center of Mahahual in front of the beach, 2 hours’ drive from Chetumal and 2 hours and 50 minutes’ drive from Tulum, this property is located beachfront with a private beach area, and offers massage services for a fee.
El Fuerte Beach Resort has air-conditioned apartments and rooms that feature terraces with sea views, 32-inch flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with showers. Some units also include an equipped kitchenette.
El Fuerte Beach Resort has a restaurant that serves Italian and Mexican dishes. Within 1 km away, guest can explore other restaurants available. In central Mahahual guests will be able to find small grocery stores as well.
El Fuerte can contact the guests with local agencies to arrange tours and outings. The property has water sports facilities on site, and some recommended activities are hiking, sports fishing, and diving among others; this activities include a fee. Bicycle rentals are available.
Sian-Ka’an Reserve Park is 2 hours’ drive away Chetumal Airport is 140 km away through the 307 El Cafetal-Mahahual Motorway.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 2100 MXN.
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3 Noah Beach Hotel & Suites Mahahual, Mexico
Hotel. Noah Beach Hotel & Suites features air-conditioned rooms in Mahahual. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available. Chetumal International Airport is 171 km away. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $112.
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4 Casa Hayhu Mahahual, Mexico
Hotel. Set in Mahahual, 47 km from Xcalak, Casa Hayhu offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the various facilities of this property are a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a balcony with a garden view. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Casa Hayhu also have a sea view. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at Casa Hayhu. With staff speaking English, Spanish and French, information is available at the reception. The nearest airport is Chetumal International, 156 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 9.6
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5 Ecological Hotel Maya Luna Mahahual, Mexico
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This eco-friendly hotel is situated right on a private beach, on the unspoilt Maya Coast, 3 km from the town of Mahahual . Each spacious beachfront bungalow offers a furnished patio and a rooftop sun terrace with ocean views.
Ecological Hotel Maya Luna is an ideal base for snorkelling or scuba diving around the off-shore coral reef. The hotel can arrange hikes through the jungle or visits to ancient Mayan Temples.
Each bright Maya Luna bungalow is decorated with colourful murals painted by local artists. All bungalows include a ceiling fan, a purified water dispenser and a private bathroom. All electricity at the property is generated with solar panels.
The bar-restaurant serves fresh Mexican and European cuisine with a subtle Indonesian touch. Specialities include pineapple stuffed with rice, shrimps and fragrant herbs. Free WiFi is available in the bar.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 1699 MXN.
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6 40 Cañones Mahahual, Mexico
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Set in on the beach front in Mahahual, 40 Cañones offers accommodation with a restaurant, a bar and a private beach area. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a tour desk and free WiFi.
A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the hotel.
Subject to availability, free private parking can be found onsite. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 142 km from 40 Cañones.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 2188 MXN.
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7 Hotel Luna De Plata Mahahual, Mexico
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Situated on the Costa Maya, with a private stretch of beach, Luna De Plata offers simple accommodation just a few hundred metres from the Costa Maya cruise port. Free Wi-fi is available throughout.
Hotel Luna De Plata’s rooms feature tiled floors and a simple décor with warm colours. All have a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Some have a furnished balcony with sea views.
Guests can enjoy Luna De Plata restaurant’s Italian and seafood dishes on the beach or in the restaurant with picture windows framing spectacular sea views.
A wide range of cultural and outdoor activities are available in the surrounding area, including diving and fishing, or a visit to the Mayan ruins near Chetumal. The International Airport at Chetumal is 142 km away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 2015 MXN.
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8 Margarita del Sol Hotel Costa Maya Mahahual, Mexico
Hotel. Offering a sun terrace with swimming pool, a garden and free WiFi throughout, Margarita del Sol Hotel Costa Maya is located on the Riviera Maya Beach and 6 km from Majahual Village. The rooms and studios offer rustic décor, ceiling fan, wardrobe and a safety box. All feature sea views and a private bathroom. The studios also have a kitchen with stove, minibar and coffee maker. There is a common dining area, BBQ facilities and a variety of restaurants are located within 1 km. Kayaks and bikes are available to rent. This property is 800 metres from the Mesoamerican Reef and 70 km from the Chachonen Mayan Pyramid. The Chetumal International Airport is a 90-minute drive away. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 1984 MXN.
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9 Eco Cabañas Bluekay Mahahual, Mexico
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Set in Mahahual, Blue Cabañas offers a private beach area. Among the various facilities are a bar and on-site dining. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk.
With a private bathroom, some rooms at the hotel also feature a terrace.
An American or continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area.
The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 70 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 665 MXN.
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10 Hotel Machos Mahahual Mahahual, Mexico
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Facing the beachfront, Hotel Machos Mahahual offers 3-star accommodation in Mahahual and has a terrace, restaurant and bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries, all guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a balcony.
Guests at Hotel Machos Mahahual can enjoy a à la carte breakfast.
Mahahual Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while El Placer is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 142 km from Hotel Machos Mahahual.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 731 MXN.
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11 Aquastar Hotel & Apartments Mahahual, Mexico
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Set in Mahahual, 500 metres from Mahahual Beach, Aquastar Hotel & Apartments offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view.
Certain rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop.
Guests at the hotel can enjoy an American breakfast.
El Placer is 39 km from Aquastar Hotel & Apartments. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 140 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 1392 MXN.
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12 Hotel Arenas Mahahual, Mexico
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This beachfront hotel is located in Mahahual, on Yucatán’s Costa Maya coastline. It offers a private beach area and air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony and views of the Caribbean Sea.
The rooms at Hotel Arenas feature tiled floors and great views. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi, a coffee-maker and a private bathroom.
On the beautiful beach next to the hotel you can go snorkelling, scuba diving or kayaking. Staff at reception can provide information about what Costa Maya has to offer.
The hotel’s restaurant serves Mexican and international food, which can be enjoyed at the beach club. There is also a bar where you can get a snack or a drink.
You can drive to Cancún Airport in 6 hours from the Arenas. A shuttle service is available on request.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $55.
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13 Las Cabañas del Doctor Mahahual, Mexico
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Offering a private beach area, camping facilities at the extensive garden and free Wi-Fi, the Las Cabañas del Doctor is located at Mahahual Town in the Riviera Maya.
The bungalows and rooms feature simple décor, ceiling fan and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Some rooms also feature mosquito net, a desk and a balcony with garden views.
Guests at Las Cabañas del Doctor will find a variety of restaurants serving international food within 300 metres.
Activities such as kayaking, snorkelling, camping and tours to the Sian Ka'an Nature Reserve can be arranged at this property.
This hotel is 30 minutes’ boat trip from the Chinchorro Reef and 2 hours’ drive from the Chetumal International Airport.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around 700 MXN.
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14 Quinto Sole by GuruHotel Mahahual, Mexico
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Located on the Mayan Coast of the Mexican Caribbean, this hotel is a few metres from the coral reef. Quinto Sole by GuruHotel offers rooms with private terrace .
The hotel features a restaurant for breakfast and free WiFi throughout.
The rooms at Quinto Sole by GuruHotel have décor with a Mediterranean style. Each comes with a 32” flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
Activities like dolphin-sighting and diving can be arranged by the hotel’s staff, as well as boat trips to the Biosphere Reserve of Banco Chinchorro .
Chetumal City and Sian Ka’an Nature Reserve are a 2-hour drive away. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $76.
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15 Nacional Beach Club & Bungalows Mahahual, Mexico
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Located in Mahahual, a few steps from Mahahual Beach, Nacional Beach Club & Bungalows provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.
Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms include a patio.
A à la carte, American or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American and Mexican cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
El Placer is 40 km from Nacional Beach Club & Bungalows. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 141 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $109.
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16 Hotel Blue Reef frente al mar Mahahual, Mexico
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Set in Mahahual, a few steps from Mahahual Beach, Hotel Blue Reef frente al mar offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view.
The hotel offers a à la carte or American breakfast.
El Placer is 40 km from Hotel Blue Reef frente al mar. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 141 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 7.7,
rooms from around 850 MXN.
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17 MahaSand Hotel & Hostel Mahahual, Mexico
Guest house. Situated in Mahahual, 50 metres from Mahahual Beach, MahaSand Hotel & Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain units at the property have a patio with a sea view. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, and some units at the guest house have a balcony. MahaSand Hotel & Hostel offers a barbecue. El Placer is 39 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 141 km from MahaSand Hotel & Hostel. Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around 375 MXN.
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18 Villa Jaguar Beachfront Luxery 2,2 Ph Pool jacuzzi Mahahual, Mexico
Villa. Boasting free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, and a terrace, Villa Jaguar Beachfront Luxery 2b2bth SUPER LUX Pool jacuzzi provides accommodation in Mahahual with free WiFi and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the villa has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hot tub. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, game console and PS3, as well as a computer and an iPod docking station are provided. The villa offers a hot tub. A range of water sports facilities is available on site and both snorkelling and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of Villa Jaguar Beachfront Luxery 2b2bth SUPER LUX Pool jacuzzi. Mahahual Beach is 600 metres from the accommodation, while El Placer is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Chetumal International, 141 km from Villa Jaguar Beachfront Luxery 2b2bth SUPER LUX Pool jacuzzi, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $269.
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19 Caribe Dream Private Beach Mahahual, Mexico
Apartment. Boasting an outdoor pool and sea views, Caribe Dream Private Beach is situated in Mahahual. Guests staying at this apartment have access to free WiFi. The apartment has a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a well-equipped kitchen with a toaster and a fridge, and a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Speaking Spanish and English, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby and a bicycle rental service is available. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 66 km from the property. Guest review score 8.7
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20 Anacapri Suite - 4th Floor Penthouse Beach Front Mahahual, Mexico
Apartment. et in Mahahual, this air-conditioned apartment features a terrace with ocean view. Guests benefit from balcony. Free WiFi is provided . A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is offered. Chetumal International Airport is 142 km from the property. Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $63.
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21 Casa Diany Mahahual, Mexico
Apartment. Featuring a garden, an outdoor pool and sea views, Casa Diany is set in Mahahual. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. This air-conditioned apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The apartment offers a sun terrace. Mahahual Beach is 500 metres from Casa Diany, while El Placer is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 140 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $153.
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22 Condo Portofino Mahahual, Mexico
Apartment. Featuring a terrace, a restaurant, and a bar, Condo Portofino provides accommodation in Mahahual with free WiFi and sea views. It is located a few steps from Mahahual Beach and offers room service. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. El Placer is 40 km from Condo Portofino. The nearest airport is Chetumal International, 141 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service. Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 2000 MXN.
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23 Camping Lunas Bar Mahahual, Mexico
Campsite. Offering sea views, Camping Lunas Bar in Mahahual offers accommodation, a restaurant, a bar, water sports facilities and a private beach area. The camping features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. An American breakfast is available every morning at Camping Lunas Bar. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation. Mahahual Beach is a few steps from Camping Lunas Bar, while El Placer is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 142 km from the camping. Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 150 MXN.
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24 Chez Gigi - Eco Lodge Mahahual, Mexico
Lodge. Situated in Mahahual in the Quintana Roo region with Maya Chan Beach nearby, Chez Gigi - Eco Lodge features accommodation with free private parking. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom. A private beach area is available on site. El Placer is 47 km from the lodge. The nearest airport is Chetumal International, 149 km from Chez Gigi - Eco Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 7.4
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25 Cabanas ecoturisticas Costa Maya Mahahual, Mexico
Country house. With sea views, Cabanas ecoturisticas Costa Maya is located in Mahahual and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden, terrace and barbecue. The country house features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. A balcony with garden views is offered in each unit. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and American options. After a day of hiking, fishing or snorkelling, guests can relax in the shared lounge area. Xcalak is 35 km from Cabanas ecoturisticas Costa Maya. The nearest airport is Chetumal International, 167 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 900 MXN.
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26 Beautiful apartment with big balcony, a few steps from the beach! Mahahual, Mexico
Apartment. Situated just 80 metres from Mahahual Beach, Beautiful apartment with big balcony, a few steps from the beach! features accommodation in Mahahual with access to a terrace, a bar, as well as room service. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. This apartment features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. El Placer is 40 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 141 km from Beautiful apartment with big balcony, a few steps from the beach!. Guest review score 9.0
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27 Penthouse with Roof Terrace - Costa Maya Mahahual, Mexico
Apartment. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Penthouse with Roof Terrace - Costa Maya offers accommodation in Mahahual with free WiFi and city views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The apartment offers a barbecue. Mahahual Beach is 500 metres from Penthouse with Roof Terrace - Costa Maya, while El Placer is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 140 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.8
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28 "CORAL INN" Habitacion frente al mar 1 Mahahual, Mexico
Apartment. Boasting a terrace, a restaurant, and a bar, "CORAL INN" Habitacion frente al mar 1 features accommodation in Mahahual with free WiFi and city views. With sea views, this accommodation provides a balcony. This air-conditioned apartment has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower, a bath and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The apartment can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. A bicycle rental service and a private beach area are provided at "CORAL INN" Habitacion frente al mar 1. Mahahual Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while El Placer is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 141 km from "CORAL INN" Habitacion frente al mar 1. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $90.
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29 Penthouse with Roof ,frente al mar by blue reef! Mahahual, Mexico
Apartment. Situated 50 metres from Mahahual Beach, Penthouse with Roof, frente al mar by blue reef! offers a restaurant, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and shower. An American breakfast is available each morning at the apartment. Penthouse with Roof, frente al mar by blue reef! offers a terrace. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation. El Placer is 40 km from Penthouse with Roof, frente al mar by blue reef!. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 141 km from the apartment. Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 2300 MXN.
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30 Cabaña ilean Mahahual, Mexico
Apartment. Cabaña ilean, a property with a private beach area, is located in Mahahual, 1.4 km from Mahahual Beach, 2.6 km from Maya Chan Beach, as well as 42 km from El Placer. Situated on the beachfront, this property has free bikes, a garden and a terrace. Offering direct access to a balcony with garden views, the apartment consists of 1 bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen. Free private parking is available at the apartment. The nearest airport is Chetumal International Airport, 144 km from Cabaña ilean. Guest review score 6.0, rooms from around 69364 MXN.
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