Hotel Club Akumal Caribe

Destination wedding

Hotel Akumal Caribe is a real treasure. It is not new, it is not fancy, it is not splashy. It is the oldest hotel in the area with the absolute best location in the Akumal area. It sits right on the bay where the turtles live. Everyone sees turtles when they snorkel there. Lots of people arrive during the day for snorkeling and diving, but after hours it is quiet and serene (and I was there Christmas week!) The two restaurants on site are excellent. One is open for breakfast and the other opens at 11:00am and stays open until 9:00. The food and service at both is top notch. I also came to appreciate the management at Akumal Caribe. They are extremely responsive to any needs that arise. We had a leak in the bathroom and it was fixed within hours of reporting it. They have a tour desk and will help you secure whatever tours, rides, or local information you need. If you are looking for pampering and luxury, look down the road at the many all-inclusive resorts and fancy accommodations (at 3x the price). If you want a laid-back, quiet vacation, this is the place. Although Akumal is a bit isolated from the rest of the Riviera Maya, there were several additional small restaurants just across the street from the hotel and between the onsite dining and the three other restaurants, we had all we needed for 10 wonderful days.

We just returned from another warm and wonderful stay at Hotel Akumal Caribe. My husband and I have been coming here for 20 years. Why? Always Clean, Always Friendly, Always a great value. This hotel is everything you need: comfortable beds, kitchenette, and a balcony facing the ocean. The staff is so friendly and helpful, especially Barth at the front desk. Meals at the restaurant are fantastic, as are the staff at Lol-Ha snack bar and restaurant. This is not a fancy, modern, all-inclusive. If you want that, go next door to Secrets and pay a lot more. There is no TV, instead you have a view over the palm tree-tops of waves crashing over the reef, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the cerulean bay. Your room is steps from the water. I always feel very safe in all areas of the hotel and property. Yes, things have changed on the beach, it's more crowded, there are rules and designated swim areas. It's still the best snorkeling and swimming I've ever experienced. There's so much to do around the hotel, and then, you can simply sit in a chair and watch the fishermen or read a book -whatever you want! We now bring our family and friends, and are looking forward to next year at the only hotel on the Riveria Maya that we will stay at!