from Kelowna, BC
Submitted: April 30, 2013
Stayed: March 2013
We had 3 weeks at this condo Mar 24 - Apr 14 & had a great time. The condo is in an excellent location: 1.5 blocks to the ocean, and 2 blocks to 5th Avenue, which is a long pedestrian-only road for miles; full of restaurants,shops,bars. The condo is far enough away from the clubs and bars to be very quiet. We enjoyed the ocean breezes flowing through the condo day and night and didn't use the A/C. The condo is great for relaxed sunning, and also has shaded areas. The hot tub was a treat in the evenings with a glass of wine and our family.
If you want to hang out on the beach nearby, walk down to the ocean, turn right, passing a few resorts, you'll come to "Mamitas" Beach Club. For 50 pesos you get a lounge chair for the day, use of change rooms, showers, & washrooms. They also serve food and drinks. The ocean here is warm, clear, good for swimming, boarding,etc.
There are 2 charming restaurants near the condo. One is Italiam [just opened] - walk down one block toward the ocean on 40 Calle and it's on the corner. [Menu is in the condo]. The other is Origenes, one block toward the ocean, turn right and walk one block. They have great 1 litre mojitos at lunch. On 5th Avenue we enjoyed Vagabunda, Mexican food, & very pleasant waiters.. [open for breakfast too]For groceries, wine and spirits, the Mega and Walmart are about 15-20 min. walk, taxi back, 50 pesos.
We were advised to go to Puerto Morelos to snorkel the reef [a National Marine Park]. It was great early in the day when visibility was best. Snorkeling was $25 US. each inc. all equipment [sanitized in plastic wrappers], boat operator & guide: - all very professional. Walk about 100 metres to right of the main pier to a palapa - restaurant upstairs + dive office. Many restaurants in town offered 2 for 1 drinks all day.
The taxi from the airport to Playa is $75US. We checked internet and booked a van from 'Cancun-Cab' for $55US. [There were 4 of us] We were met by this company at the airport and it all worked out well. The other option for only 2 people is the ADO bus $12US. ea. to Playa bus depot, then a taxi 50 pesos to condo. These are luxury buses with good schedules.
We found Laura's directions to the condo confusing for taxis. Street signs are rare and the buildings are not numbered. We had taxis go down 42 Calle to Primera Avenina. Then two buildings down is the condo 'The Meridian.'
Everyone at the condo, esp. security guys, Emanuel & Wilmar, were very helpful & friendly
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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