Almaplena Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (49 reviews)
Camino Costero Mahahual-Xcalak km. 12,5 , Mahahual , mx

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Massage services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.1
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-29 09:10

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Almaplena Eco Beach Resort offers 8 charming suites with king-size beds, private balconies, and sea views. Each suite is elegantly decorated and equipped with modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

Beachfront Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in Mexican and Italian cuisine at the beachfront restaurant while enjoying breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. Unwind on sun loungers or under palapa palm shelters at the beach club, perfect for a relaxing day by the ocean.

Prime Location for Water Activities
Located near the Puerto Angel diving site and the Meso-American Barrier Reef, Almaplena is ideal for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. Explore the vibrant marine life just a short distance from the resort's shoreline.

Experience luxury and tranquility at Almaplena Eco Beach Resort. Book your stay now to enjoy a memorable beachfront getaway.

Important information:

Please inform Almaplena Boutique Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please note that the total amount of the reservation must be paid in advance. Once a booking has been made, the property will contact you directly to arrange payment by PayPal. Please note that you must make the payment within 24 hours of being contacted.

Please note that snorkelling equipment is not provided at the resort.

Important information: This property produces green electricity by using a wind turbine and solar panels.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for MXN 2,000 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for MXN 2,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 49 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
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Sergi family_with_children es
10
Pros:

Lugar de pelicukaka, todo y haber sargazo, la plata estaba limpia por el Hotel. Es excepcional y lo recomiendo.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Diane couple ch
3
Seuls clients, sommes repartis (alors que la chambre était payée)
Pros:

Nous ne sommes pas restés. Le seul intérêt pourrait être la plage, envahie de sargasses (juillet 2025)

Cons:

Aucun entretien, parking inaccesible à cause de la végétation, toilettes dans un état catastrophique

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Rafapalma6 young couple mx
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everything, the place is amazing, they explain the rules from the beginning, the location is spectacular, I wouldn't hesitate to come back, the ocean is beautiful, we didn't even think about eating out, we just wanted to enjoy and relax as much as possible... A magical place

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
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Samuel young couple mx
10
Relaxing , nice place great host great food
Pros:

Peace and view

2025-04-07 via Nuitee
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Nicolai young couple de
7
Good
Cons:

Food was complete overpriced, very simplistic for very high price. not recommendable.

2025-03-23 via Nuitee
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John young couple us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Beach that went for on for miles. Comfortable surroundings without the crowds

Cons:

Bad coffee. Reminded me of a diner from 1970.

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
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Letmar young couple gb
8
An absolutely beautiful place to wake up in the morning
Pros:

A very nicely designed and laid-out hotel that makes the most of its unique setting on a relatively undeveloped stretch of the Mexican Caribbean Coastline.
The view from our room (Superior Double Room with Sea Views) was simply exceptional… Waking up to an unspoiled vision of coconut palms framing a sunrise over the Caribbean Sea was simply spectacular!
As we were there in low season, there were many times we had the entire beach front to ourselves. The Bali beds (free of charge) were generally unoccupied and provided an amazing place to spend countless hours listening to the waves whilst enjoying a good book - and a cold beer.
Food and Drink was very reasonably priced given the isolated location of the hotel - and the quality was generally pretty good. A big thank you to the team in the kitchen!
The rooms and public areas were always well presented - job well done Enrique!!!

Cons:

The access road is somewhat challenging in anything other than a 4x4, although achievable in a small family hatchback if you are brave/stupid enough (like us).
We thought it was unfortunate that the hotel would not provide ice nor fridges for guests due to their eco status. Ironically, we resolved this by making the 1.5 hour round-trip to Mahahual for a bag of ice every day, which somewhat undermined the eco-ness of it all. Perhaps some solar-powered fridges would be a nice addition to consider in future.
Also worth noting that although the manager does an immense job of keeping the hotel’s beachfront really clean (crack of dawn every single day) the level of rubbish on the stretches of beach on either side was truly shocking… and enough to make you lose faith in humanity! This is obviously not the hotel’s fault, however it could be a nice idea to provide bins so that guests can do some litter picking if they wish… We would have been happy to help a little during our stay.
The only other negative for us was that the manager came across as somewhat cold and unwelcoming, which is rare in this part of the world. There were times when we were made to feel like an inconvenience, which was a shame.
Despite the above, we would happily come back next time we are in the area.

2025-02-22 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth young couple us
1
Bad
Cons:

Avoid at allllll costs. Arrived for a booked reservation and was denied at the door after driving 3hrs. They claimed they sent over an email to confirm the reservation and that was completely false. Also why not just contact us through the phone? Checked my email right in front of the person who was attending us to prove I didn’t receive anything as well. Tried to book at the moment we arrived since obviously there was some kind of mishap but he refused even though they were rooms available. Zero stars for customer service

After posting a review on Google (8hrs later) I was contacted through WhatsApp and yelled at for my review lol of all my years of traveling I’ve never experienced such unprofessionalism. Instead they could have apologized for the confusion and try to make things right and I would have been more than happy to edit the review but no. Only if they had this much energy to confirm the reservation through WhatsApp any confusion could have been avoided.

Cherry on top was this message I received:
“If you have problems in your life do not blame us blame yourself. Thanks for the bad review. Karma will repay you” lmao like what!?

I should have paid attention to all the negative reviews on Google about the owner please do yourself a favor and read them. If I could give them zero stars I would!

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
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William young couple gb
8
Fabulous location for those seeking to return to nature and the way Cancun used to be.
Pros:

The isolation, out there in the raw pure naturaleza

Lodging prices were reasonable, staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Food was disappointing - watery juices, margarine instead of butter , frozen not fresh fish - and not cheap for that quality.

2025-02-13 via Nuitee
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Arturs young couple lv
9
Superb
2025-02-07 via Nuitee
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Filiz young couple nl
8
Beautiful and secluded place. Nice restaurant with pool. You do need a car!
2025-01-28 via Nuitee
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Penelope young couple mx
9
Would return for 3-4 days of complete relax
Pros:

Very clean, comfortable, quiet and relaxing

Cons:

Arriving I was a little nervous as it seems so far from anywhere and bits of the road were not so good, but once there, loved it.

2025-01-22 via Nuitee
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Sue young couple gb
10
Beautiful place to relax and unwind.
Pros:

The location - stepping from the room onto a white, sandy, palm fringed beach. The staff and owner were very friendly and helpful.

2024-12-18 via Nuitee
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Sue young couple ch
7
Good
2024-09-01 via Nuitee
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Orlando family with young children mx
8
Very good
2024-06-26 via Nuitee
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Robbie solo traveller nz
10
I stay in about 80 hotels a year & amd all the characteristics of this hotel make it very special - in my top 5% !!
Pros:

Room 2 was large, uncluttered , nice tiles , Grt bed and large bathroom/ shower ! Perfecto !
The restaurant, pool and outdoor area were beautifully designed and I loved the natural soothing colours chosen for the furniture & design. Food & drinks were excellent.

Cons:

Nothing !

2024-05-14 via Nuitee
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Bianca young couple br
10
Exceptional
2024-04-08 via Nuitee
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Josefine young couple se
9
Superb
Pros:

Amazing location. If you’re looking for privacy in a tranquil place at the beach without buzz and tourists, this is it. Beautiful but also unpretentious. Room was spacious and comfortable. Free parking. Friendly host.

Cons:

The food was not great, but ok.

2024-03-11 via Nuitee
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Nadine solo traveller ca
10
Almost flawless.
Pros:

This gem is well off the beaten path and worth the drive. Incredibly beautiful and well designed, all the details were perfect. The beach is a living ecosystem so be prepared with bug spray and watch for critters, but it is a paradise on your own beach. The owner is up at the crack of dawn cleaning the beach, you'll have your own private access, the restaurant has delicious food and views. Honestly it's a steal and I'm tempted to keep it a secret.

Cons:

Having a staff member using a key to come into my suite after I'd checked in, asking to clean was odd but not a biggie.

2024-02-22 via Nuitee
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David young couple si
10
Exceptional
Pros:

A perfect place to relax, if you prefer a peaceful vacation. A nice small hotel with a direct access to the beach. It is simple, well designed and maintaned. Very friendly staff, good food. We will return!

2024-02-20 via Nuitee