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Mahekal Beach Resort

Boutique Mexico Beachfront Luxury on Playa del Carmen with Mayan-Inspired Spa

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Experience the barefoot elegance of Mexico’s Playa del Carmen at the enchanting Mahekal Beach Resort. This beachfront oasis offers thatched–roof bungalows and bohemian-chic suites nestled among lush jungle gardens, four glittering pools and the Mayan-inspired Revive Spa. Relish traditional Mexican cuisine and sip on cocktails across the hotel’s eight restaurants, eateries and bars. Marvel at the Riviera Maya and explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, a short drive away.

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Location

Mahekal Beach Resort
Calle 38, Entre Avenida 5a y Zona Federal Maritima, Centro, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo 77710, Mexico

Set on the sunkissed shores of Mexico’s famous Playa del Carmen, within an easy drive of the ancient Mayan ruins at Tulum, Mahekal Beach Resort offers the perfect beachside escape. The boutique hotel is located approximately a 45-minute drive from Cancun International Airport (CUN). Airport transfers are not included in your package; please plan accordingly.

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Facilities

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Taxes & fees:

Resort fee of USD35 per room, per night, is not included and must be paid directly to the hotel upon check-in/out. It applies for 1 and 2 nights stays.

The resort fee is waived for 3+ night stays.

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Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details. Please note package inclusions for extra guests vary depending on the rate selected, please choose your package carefully.

Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.

Please Note: The following applies to select packages only

  • Compulsory Christmas Eve and New Year’s Gala Dinner: For stays booked over 24 December and 31 December, guests will incur an additional surcharge of US$120 per adult, per night and US$60 per child (2–13), per night. Surcharges are payable directly to the resort.
  • Resort Credit: The included resort credit must be used during your stay on dining, drinks and at the Revive Spa. Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
  • Public parking in front of the hotel is available at a surcharge of US$0.50/hour.

All-Inclusive Package:

  • A mandatory surcharge of US$15 per person (5 years & above) is applicable at check-in. Surcharges are payable directly to the resort.
  • The all-inclusive package does not include premium spirits and wines, craft beers, spirits and wines by bottle. It also does not include gastronomic events, premium culinary creations, telephone calls, spa services and treatments, minibar, laundry, ironing, dry cleaning services and airport transportation.

The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.

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Reviews

8.8
Excellent
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Rachael Y.
Reviewed 26 Oct 2025
10
The best place to stay in Playa. Situated on the end of the best downtown street, full of delicious Mexican restaurants. The other side has amazing direct beach access. We chose to eat dinner off site every evening (the resort has non all inclusive packages), and enjoyed the hotel’s cocktails and snacks by the beach. Have stayed here twice now and couldn’t recommend more!
Recommends this hotel
10
Patrick A.
Reviewed 10 Oct 2025
10
We bought the day-pass for the beach and pool access. Did not disappoint and had a wonderful time. There is a food and beverage credit applied to your account when you purchase the pass, so it essentially pays for itself. The service was awesome, and my server continuously updated me on the status of my account spending, making sure I wasn't exceeding the limit, before being charged. The pool area was very well maintained. Highly recommend this site if you are looking for private beach access to spend the days. Enjoy!
Recommends this hotel
10
Carolee P.
Reviewed 09 Oct 2025
10
We came to Mahekal Beach resort for to celebrate our 18th anniversary. Our experience has been absolutely wonderful! The staff are so kind And also extremely helpful. Our room is comfortable and clean. I am a complete germaphobe… And I have been very comfortable at the entire time. The windows are secure and do not let in mosquitoes, etc. Our room is back away from the beach… So we do not have an ocean view… But the view is very pleasant and enjoyable. We have two hammocks out on our porch. The food is so delicious! Especially at restaurant Fuego. We eat out a lot, we love salmon… The salmon we had we both independently thought was the best we had ever had! The staff provides fun activities. I participated in the bracelet making with Laura, Kayla, Edgar and Valeria. They were so kind and friendly. Mary takes care of our room and does a wonderful job. Every time we come, there is a different design on our bed. So fun! We have had a wonderful time. We are planning to bring our daughters back next year.
Recommends this hotel
10
josh w.
Reviewed 15 Sep 2025
2.0
Disappointing Experience – Held at Security & Poorly Maintained Property My wife and I travel frequently and love Mexico—the country and the people are amazing. I rarely leave negative reviews, but after this experience, I feel I need to warn others about this resort. We had just finished a week at a Secrets resort and decided to spend one night at Mahekal, a place I’ve always wanted to try. I booked the day before through Capital One Travel—$350 for an ocean view room (not all-inclusive). I even called ahead to confirm we could arrive early and enjoy the facilities, and they assured me a room would be ready since the property wasn’t busy. Check-In & First Impressions We arrived at 10:00am, but the resort had no record of our reservation. I had to email them proof and wait 30 minutes in the lobby. My wife wasn’t even allowed to walk the property during this time. Eventually, we received wristbands, but no map, no orientation—nothing. We explored on our own: • One pool had broken tiles and ants floating in the water. • Another pool bar didn’t open until after 11:30am. • The other pool looked dirty and uninviting. Service was minimal. Eventually, one kind waiter helped us order a pizza and a beer and told us our room would be #13. When I asked at the desk if it was ready, I was told no. We watched that room for hours—no one went in or out. Finally, at 3:00pm (not the 2:00pm promised), we were allowed inside. The room was “cute” in a rustic way but disappointing for the price: concrete floors, no TV, dead bugs, humid, and the “ocean view” was questionable. Checkout Incident – The Worst Part The next morning, I checked out at 9:20am, paid my bill, and requested a bellman for 10:45. By 11:00 no one came, so I decided to carry our own bags. When we tried to leave with our car, security physically stopped us and refused to let us exit—even after I explained I had checked out. My wife was forced to sit outside in the car while I argued. Security radioed someone but still blocked me. Finally, I had to walk back to the front desk, track down the woman who checked us out, and bring her back to personally tell security to let us go. I have never in my life been prevented from leaving a hotel like that—it felt like being held hostage. Final Thoughts I wanted to love this resort. The location has so much potential, but the property is run down, service is indifferent, and the security incident was unacceptable. In Playa del Carmen, there are so many excellent options—this simply isn’t one of them. Recommendation: Skip Mahekal and stay elsewhere.
Does not recommend this hotel
2.0
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