Review of Cabanas Maria Del Mar 3*

We loved the location on the pristine north beach.   Each day it was just steps away to the beach and water.   We stayed in the towers section on the second floor, with a little bit of a view of the ocean from our balcony.   If we returned we would probably choose a first floor room for ease of coming and going to the beach (though privacy may be sacrificed).   Don't expect luxury from this hotel — maybe closer to motel standards in north america!   Our room was adequte with comfortable beds.   Toast, juice and coffee breakfast were included.   Pool and hammocks around the pool looked beautiful… though we spent all our time at the beach.   Filtered water was available to refill water bottles.   Quite a number of table and chairs set up throughout the property — nice place to eat a meal on a rainy day.   Gardens around the pool were BEAUTIFUL — obviously a lot of TLC put into these.   Beach loungers and umbrellas were available for use just steps away for 90 pesos per item — a great deal since you can bring your own beverages and food. Tons of shade was available all along this stretch as the property was lined with palm trees — so we opted to just lay out a blanket on the beach most days.   This part of the beach had less beach chairs and umbrellas set up… a little less dense crowds during our stay compared to other parts of the beach. A quick walk to shops and a number of really good restaurants nearby.   Two that stood out for us were Rubens and Chachacha Gourmet Garden.   Novice level snorkelling just a few minutes walk away behind Mia hotel where the tide pools gather — tons of fish in the shallow waters! We found the hotel and food prices much more affordable than Playa del Carmen or Tulum… and water was CRAZY amazing!   The island's relaxed laid back charm will beckon us to return… and we would 100% choose to stay at this hotel again!