Isla Mujeres, also known as the Island of Women, is just eight miles across the Bay of Women from Cancun and is a spectacular slice of paradise that not many people know about. The island itself is just five miles long and a half a mile wide at its widest width. With its fishing village charm and small crowds, this is the ideal place for a quiet and authentic Mexican vacation.
Ixchel Beach Hotel
This hotel is situated right along the white, sandy beach and shimmering turquoise waters. Guests can easily go from their doorstep to the water in mere minutes. With over 100 rooms, the hotel easily accommodates every type of visitor from a boisterous family to a couple seeking a quiet honeymoon. A heated swimming pool provides a break from the salty waters of the ocean and the hotel provides towels for hotel guests. Babysitting, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, and water sports are just a few of the unique amenities offered by the hotel. The Kalak Restaurant and Bar serves three meals a day with views of the rolling ocean.
Hotel Playa la Media Luna
Offering premiere oceanfront accommodations, combining the resort-type hotel tourists long for while maintaining its true Mexican spirit. The King Room lodging option allow for a lazy, quiet vacation with hammocks that sway gently in the sea breezes on a private outdoor terrace. Guests enjoy the lack of crowds and frequently report that the private beach and pool are frequently filled with just a handful of people—or no people! A special concierge service will help guests book tours and excursions (sportfishing, golfing, scuba diving etc) and find them discounts when booked in conjunction with a hotel stay. With its secluded location on Half Moon Beach, the hotel is tucked away but located just four blocks from the downtown area. If guests don't want to venture into town, then the coral formations located on Half Moon Beach are perfect for exploring and interacting with tropical fish that bravely navigate the coral on a daily basis.
Na Balam
Touting itself as "Mayan heaven on the beach", Na Balam takes its boutique hotel standing very seriously. With its privilege beachfront, 35 rooms, and onsite restaurant, guests can stay their entire vacation at this hotel and not feel like they've missed out on a thing. The Water Lily Beach Spa provides a holistic approach to beauty and wellness and is hidden away in the hotel's tropical garden. With birdsong and ocean lullabies, this is truly a haven of relaxation. The hotel offers a wide array of packages, including a family fun package that includes meals and snacks for two adults and up to two children under the age of 12, a snorkeling tour for four, and four nights in the deluxe poolside suite. Whether guests are looking for a spa-centered getaway or a family adventure, Na Balam is the place to go.
The hotels of Isla de Mujeres have seclusion, beachfront accommodations, and one of a kind amenities in common. Guests can pick from numerous oceanfront properties that are sure to provide exquisite cuisine, quiet surroundings, and easy access to the highlights of this beautiful island.
