This unique hotel's public areas could be the entrance to a Disney "Maya Adventure" ride—stone block walls, replicas of Maya statues and stelae, murals of ancient myths and warriors, reliefs that could have been lifted from a Maya temple, stone archways (even in the sapphire-blue waterfall swimming pool). Guest rooms are more subdued but most have been brightened by a 2014 remodel: whitewashed walls contrast with dark wood furniture and blue or green cotton bed throws, while flat-screen TVs and efficient, whisper-quiet mini-split air conditioning replaced older predecessors. Though hallways are still rather dim, and the location on a busy street known for its nightclubs makes asking for a courtyard room a wise choice, this is one of Cancún's best values. The hotel's spa offers Maya healing treatments, facials and a traditional temazcal (Maya steam bath) at a fraction of Hotel Zone prices (guests get a 10 percent discount to boot). The "cafebreria" (coffee shop/bookstore) hosts live music in the evenings, and a small theater presents music, comedy and Saturday-afternoon kids' shows. Don't miss the floor-to-ceiling city views from the third-floor corridor.
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Xbalamqué
Av. Yaxchilán 31, Sm. 22, Mza. 18 (btw. Jazmines and Gladiolas, 2 blocks west of Parque Las Palapas)
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Neighborhood
Downtown
Phone
998/193-2720
Prices
High season 796–881 pesos double; low season, 573–617 pesos double. American breakfast included.
Units
91 units
Amenities
Restaurant; bar; theater; beauty salon; travel agency; outdoor pool; spa; beach club discount; Wi-Fi
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Av. Yaxchilán 31, Sm. 22, Mza. 18 CancunNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.