Fodor's Expert Review Maya Luna

Carretera Mahahual-Xcalak, Km 5.2, Mahahual, Quintana Roo, 77940, Mexico

Far from the boardwalk, this small inn on the beach is a quiet, relaxing place. Cabanas are simple concrete rooms with private roof decks where you watch the moon rise from the sea; the decor is a mishmash of styles with painted murals and Mexican blankets, but you'll be tempted to spend much of your time outside anyway in one of the hammocks that sway under palapa umbrellas. Families might want to request Room 3, which accommodates four people. The Dutch owners are often in their small restaurant, where photos of Frida Kahlo, Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata, and other Mexican notables line the walls. Guests are served complimentary breakfast there; nonguests often show up between 3:30 and 8 pm to dine on specialties like the stuffed pineapple and get away from the bustle of town.

PROS

  • quiet, spacious beachfront location
  • nice restaurant open to the public
  • relaxed atmosphere

CONS

  • no air-conditioning, TVs, or refrigerators in rooms
  • 40-minute walk to town
  • garbage often washes up on the beach

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
Pet Friendly
$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 983-836–0905

HOTEL DETAILS

5 bungalows
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast