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Ixchel Beach Hotel

4 stars
Calle Guerrero, SM/MZA 17, Playa Norte,, Isla Mujeres, 77400
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
68 reviews
Best hotel and location on Isle Mujeres

This hotel was perfect. Clean, good price, and perfect location. See full review

  • shawnastock
  • Jan 14, 2013
sunset beach

this is a great place, great staff, clean rooms, and the best beach on isla, great sunsets, great... See full review

  • lowllama
  • Jun 22, 2012
Secluded island paradise with beachfront location on Isla Mujeres

The Ixchel Beach Resort is near Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park on the island of Isla Mujeres. The relaxing respite has an outdoor pool, complimentary wireless Internet access, a concierge desk and wedding services as well as tour and ticket assistance on site. The guest rooms feature televisions, in-room safes and bathrooms with showers. Penthouse suites have a rooftop Jacuzzi with panoramic views of Playa Norte and the turquoise-hued sea channel. An on-site gym, lounge and laundry facility are on hand as is a lounge and restaurant.

Highlights
  • Tranquil remote location on an island not far from Cancun
  • Outdoor pool and rooftop Jacuzzi with scenic views of the surrounding sea
  • Comfortable guest rooms at Ixchel Beach Resort with necessities geared toward families or couples

 

Rooms

The 117 guest rooms at the Ixchel Beach Resort have a king or two double beds. Rooms are outfitted with satellite TVs, DVD players, CD players, coffeemakers, toiletries and bathrooms with showers as well as air conditioning and complimentary bottled water and wireless Internet access. Spacious suites feature living and dining room areas with futons, separate seating areas and marble bathrooms with vanities and showers only. Two-bedroom suites have kitchenettes. Penthouses have spiral staircases leading up to private rooftop terrace with Jacuzzi.

 

Features

Quiet and remote, the 117-room Ixchel Beach Resort has comfortable rooms, some with ocean views and all located steps from the vibrant sea. The Ixchel Beach Resort also has a restaurant, concierge desk and lounge on site. Recreational activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, kayaking and massages can be arranged (fees may apply). Wireless Internet access is offered throughout the property and rooms.

 

Transportation
  • Cancun International Airport (25 mi/40.2 km, plus20-minute ferry ride from Cancun-Puerto Juarez)
Attractions
  • Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park (1.4 mi/2.2 km)
  • El Merco Archaeological site (5 mi/8 km)

Ixchel Beach Hotel Rooms

Standard Room Ocean View
The room offers a partial view of the Caribbean Sea, equipped with air conditioning, two double beds, cable TV, DVD player, direct dialing telephone, wireless internet, marble bathroom, shower, hair dryer & safety deposit box.
One Bedroom Suite Garden View
The suite is equipped with air conditioning, master room with king size bed, dinning & living room (one futon), terrace, cable TV, DVD player, direct dialing telephone, internet wireless, marble bathroom, shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, full equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster & microwave.
One Bedroom Suite Ocean View
The room offers a beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea, equipped with air conditioning, master room with a king size bed, dinind & living room(one futon), terrace, cable TV, DVD player, direct dialing telephone, wireless internet, marble bathroom, shower, hair dryer & safety deposit box.
One Bedroom Suite Ocean Front
The room offers a beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea equipped with air conditioning, master room with 1 king size bed, dinning & living room (one futon), terrace, cable TV, DVD player, direct dialing telephone, wireless internet, marble bathroom, shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, fully equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster & microwave.
One Bedroom Suite Penthouse
The suite is equipped with air conditioning, master room with 1 king size bed, dinning & living room (one futon), terrace, cable TV, DVD player, direct dialing telephone, wireless internet, marble bathroom, shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, fully equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster & microwave. Also features a spacious roof top terrace lounge area with a view of the Caribbean Sea, jacuzzi, marble bathroom and shower.
Two Bedroom Suite Garden View
The suite is equipped with air conditioning, master room with king size bed, guest room with two double beds, dinning & living room (one futon), balcony, cable TV, DVD player, direct dialing telephone, wireless internet, marble bathrooms, shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, fully equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster & microwave.
Two Bedroom Suite Ocean View
The suite is equipped with air conditioning, master room with king size bed, guest room with two double beds, dinning & living room (one futon), balcony, cable TV, DVD player, direct dialing telephone, wireless internet, marble bathrooms, shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, fully equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster & microwave.
Standard Room Garden View
The room offers two double beds equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, DVD player, direct dialing telephone, wireless internet, marble bathroom, shower, hair dryer & safety deposit box.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Pool
General
Concierge
Activities
Pool
Dining
Restaurant
Internet
Wireless internet

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Hotel Map

21.2652 -86.7528
Area served
Isla Mujeres.
Nearby airports
Cancun International Airport.
Area description
The hotel is located Located just 50 minutes north of Cancun Airport, 20 minutes by ferry from Puerto Juarez, or 30 minutes by ferry from Cancun hotel zone. Exit Cancun International Airport and take Luis Donaldo Colosio Blvd. towards city of Cancun. Turn right onto Jose Lopez Portillo Blvd. towards Puerto Juarez and Punta Sam. Once you are at Puerto Juarez you can take an express boat. They leave from Puerto Juarez every 30 minutes and take 25 minutes. 5:00 am to 12:30 am. Approximate driving time to Puerto Juarez (Passenger Ferry) is 30 minutes and distance is 25.5 Km (15.85 miles).

Dining

Comono
Pool facility for your convenience on each tower open for breakfast & lunch. Light entrees and variety of sandwiches for lunch. Bar with international premium brands and drinks of your choice.
Sunset Grill
Beachfront palapa located on the west side of north beach and a few steps from the west tower open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Buffet and "a la carte" service for breakfast. Snacks and Mexican seafood for lunch. Gourmet and international specialties for dinner. Bar with international premium brands and drinks of your choice.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (68)

Ratings and reviews for Ixchel Beach Hotel

Overall score

4.1 / 5
68 out of 68
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.6
Value:
4.2

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
avvalla
Chicago, IL
Mar 7, 2012

Paradise

The hotel is located right on the beach that has white sand and clear water. Beautiful ocean views!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Dine at the small local restaurants for the best food instead of the larger more commercial restaurants.

Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

5
The Tucks
Iowa
Jan 24, 2012

We love our Ixchel!

There is a reason why we come back to this place! The staff is awesome, and location is the best! Beach is totally the best! 2 block from all the food and activity!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

Garrafon Park - has changed their prices - now you have to pay $5 each time you zipline and $3 for reef tax to snorkel - plus the $60 admission fee. This year we had to go get the drinks! Not worth it.

Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
jdrbb
Des Moines, IA, USA
Jan 24, 2012

Ixcel Beach Hotel - Isla Mujeras

Very nice hotel, beautiful beach. Service was outstanding! Very close to shops and restaurants.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Patrick in Orlando
Orlando, FL
Oct 12, 2011

Great hotel on a great island!

We've been to Mexico many times... Cancun, Mazatlan, Mexico City, Cozumel, San Miguel, and more. I was really impressed with this island. Fewer cars and more scooters (and golf carts)... easy to walk everywhere... great food and service. The hotel - was outstanding. It's a condo-tel... and the rooms are quite spacious and nice. The pools are wonderful and the staff is quite remarkable. Go for a penthouse... the views are amazing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Just a note on Silver -- the traders on the street were about double - at "best price" what the same things were selling for in the airport silver store. Just saying.

Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Ziz
washington, DC
Jul 24, 2011

Wonderful

Ixchel is actually a condo building run as a hotel, so the room decorations will vary according to the owner's preferences. Unbeatable location on Playa Norte. Small pool, but very clean. Great service. I highly recommend upgrading to a one-bedroom suite with balcony for an additional $40 per night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

For dinner, try Olivia's in town.

Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Chicago, IL
May 27, 2011

Hidden and Welcoming

Swam, sunned, swam w/ whale sharks, conversed with people who live there, walked everywhere, threw rice at a wedding pary and shook hands w/ the groom, did not see any fast-food stores/restaurants (great!), did not encounter rude people anywhere, travel to and from was pleasantly uneventful; a terrific vacation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

5
LMcGoldrick
Batavia,IL
May 26, 2011

Great hotel

Great vacation. The hotel was amazing. Beach chairs and unmbrellas always available. We had no problems with the disco next door. It was very quiet. The beach was wonderful. The rooms were kept clean and they were very attentive whenever we needed anything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Go to Mango Cafe. Really good food reasonably priced.. Rent a golf cart and tour the island.

Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
arizona
May 10, 2011

Great Getaway

Large balcony with amazing view of the ocean. Spacious condo with kitchen, dinning and living rooms.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Bally Hoo Seafood and traditional Mexican food overlooking the Bahia.

Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
whiteDiamonds
Minneapolis, MN
Mar 8, 2011

Great staff and location!

The front desk staff was so helpful and spoke excellent English. Our room was just okay. It wasn't quite clean enough when we got there, the A/C was not as adjustable as it appeared (it could only be off or on), there was only one small waste basket, and only one mirror. But the purified water jug, fridge, and microwave were nice bonuses. The shared door between us and the next door room was right next to their TV and phone, so that was loud at times. Still, I never felt truly comfortable in the room. It felt cold and hard to me. Despite my complaints, I'd recommend it. The location and staff more than make up for any sour bits.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Bring a handheld mirror. Don't pick up bottled water. Get to the beach early in the morning for the best chairs. Free wireless works best out in the pool area.

Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Indianapolis
Mar 6, 2011

Ixchel phase 1

Friendly staff. Inexpensive meals for breakfast and lunch at pool-side bar "Como-No" $7-11 US per person. Wide range of restaurants within 2-5 blocks. Golf cart rental 45-55 USD per day adequate to explore all the island. The ability to rent a one bedroom suite(living room, kitchenette and bedroom} rather than just a room made the trip more enjoyable

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Ixchel Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
MN
Mar 4, 2011

Great Hotel!

Great hotel, wonderful beach, pool, and room. Very accommodating. Nice staff. Would stay there again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Had good food and drinks at the hotel restaurant-Comono!

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