Spacious Suites on Mexican Caribbean Coast
When Spanish explorers arrived on the shores of a small island off the Caribbean coast of Mexico in 1517, they discovered carvings depicting female figures, and christened the land "Isla Mujeres," or "The Island of Women." The Mayans considered the isle sacred, and today, the area’s complex history and pristine natural beauty endure across glimmering waters and the Yucatán mainland, where Villa del Palmar Cancun Mujeres Beach Resort overlooks the white-sand beaches of Playa Mujeres. There, visitors traverse the idyllic terrain on rented ATVs or kayaks, and explore prismatic underwater coral labyrinths during glass-bottom boat rides, scuba dives, and snorkeling excursions.
After an active day, a spacious one-bedroom suite unveils a space to unwind in, with an in-room dining area and a private outdoor terrace. The master bedroom's private bath boasts a Jacuzzi, and a second full bathroom proffers a spot for rehearsing karaoke songs into the hair dryer.
An array of cuisines silences breakfast, lunch, and dinner pangs at the resort's restaurants and bars. La Casona puts an international spin on traditional Mexican fare before morphing into an elegant eatery in the evening, as dinner buffets lay out platter after platter of Italian and Tex-Mex fare, while Hiroshi offers sushi specialties and other Asian cuisine. Casual grab-and-go bites from Palmita Market & Deli make for more relaxed meals, and the Tiki Bar dispenses cocktails poolside. Until the resort’s new spa opens on December 1, lodgers can enjoy massages and body wraps with the included 20 percent discount beside the pool, from a pair of cozy cabanas overlooking the sea.
Cancun's Playa Mujeres: Tranquil Beach Near Historic Island
Situated on alabaster sand about 25 miles north of Cancun’s bustling Hotel Zone, Villa del Palmar Cancun Mujeres Beach Resort eschews crowded beaches for a more serene seaside escape surrounded by challenging golf courses. A 20-minute ferry ride across the Caribbean Sea takes guests to Isla Mujeres, a slice of tropical splendor teeming with rich Mayan history. The atoll's storied female focus lives on even today in the worship of Ixchel, a Mayan goddess of fertility and medicine, whose temple now stands in partially restored ruins at the island’s southernmost tip. Elsewhere on the isle, golf carts zip along narrow streets as eateries serve up margaritas and fresh seafood plucked straight from the surrounding coral reefs.
What You Get
- For $648, a four-night stay for two adults and up to two children age 12 and under in a one-bedroom suite garden-view European plan or one-bedroom ocean-view European plan through January 31, 2012
- Or, for $834, a four-night stay for two adults and up to two children age 12 and under in a one-bedroom suite garden-view European plan or one-bedroom ocean-view European plan February 1, 2012–June 30, 2012
Included in all options: - Round-trip airport transportation for two
- 20 percent off spa services
Amenities
- Kayaks, snorkels, and water-recreation equipment
- Spa with massage cabanas on beach
- Two restaurants and four bars currently on-site
- ATV and motorcycle rental
- Three outdoor pools
- Fitness center
The Fine Print
- Expiration varies. Amount paid never expires.
- Not valid 12/20-1/1, 2/19-2/22, or 4/1-4/8
- Must complete travel by 1/31 or 6/30 depending on option purchased
- Limit 10/person, may buy 10 more as gifts
- Limit 10/visit
- 7-day cancellation notice required for stays 12/19-1/1/12 or fee of applicable 2-night stay up to amount paid for Groupon applies
- 3-day cancellation notice required for all other stays or fee of applicable 1-night stay up to amount paid for Groupon applies
- Must be 21 or older to check in
- Spa closed until 12/1.14% tax not included
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
Other Details
How To Book
- Purchase Groupon.
- Call or email Villa del Palmar Cancun Mujeres Beach Resort by the expiration date.
- Choose a valid date based on the option purchased.
- Mention your Groupon and provide credit-card info.
Room Details
- Private master bedroom with king bed and full bathroom
- Ocean or garden views
- Queen bed in living room
- Standard occupancy: Two
- Maximum occupancy: Four
- Adding occupants above standard: Adult occupants (12 and older) may be added for $50 per night.
- Private terrace
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 12 p.m.
- Parking: Free
- Rollaways: Not available
- Smoking policy: No smoking is allowed inside the property.
- Pet policy: Pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: Handicap-accessible rooms are available by request during booking.
- Room upgrades: Upgrade to an all-inclusive stay for two for an additional $440. Additional upgrades may be available during booking or check-in for an additional fee.
What It's Worth
- For $648, a four-night stay for two adults and up to two children age 12 and under in a one-bedroom suite garden-view European plan or one-bedroom ocean-view European plan through January 31, 2012 (up to $1,148 value)
- Or, for $834, a four-night stay for two adults and up to two children age 12 and under in a one-bedroom suite garden-view European plan or one-bedroom ocean-view European plan February 1, 2012–June 30, 2012 (up to $1,352 value)
Included in all options: - Round-trip airport transfer for two ($100 value)
- 20 percent off spa services
Total value: up to $1,452