Avenida Javier Rojo Gomez SMZ-02, MZ-12, Lote 7A, Puerto Morelos 77580 Mexico
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Cabanas Puerto Morelos
70 reviews
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Great place it was quiet and romantic completely relaxing. The welcomed us home upon arrival. This time around was a beautiful experence. Now we know why cantn whait to return..
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Date of stay: December 2020
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My husband and I stayed in Puerto Morelos for a few days at the tail end of our Yucatan vacation along with my sister and a friend. I had found Cabanas Puerto Morelos on an old website and decided to book it in advance based on the good things people had to say about it. We arrived late and were met by Miriam, the sweet and personable owner at the gate. When she let us in I thought there had been some mistake because the place looked about a hundred times better than i had seen on the website i had been looking at. It turns out they've completely renovated the entire place, rooms, pool, everything. It was beautiful, with great landscaping and architectural details. The hotel is a two-story building with three rooms on each floor. The undulating architecute affords each room a good amount of privacy. Our room blew me away, it was huge!! Big, clean, comfortable bed, back terrace, dressing area, bathroom, shower with a glass ceiling, kitchen, and living area with sofa. Spiral stairs led up to our private rooftop lounging area with a superb view of the sea. The town...as far as we could tell only had three main roads...and the hotel was right off the closest one to the beach. The pool was great and the thirty second walk to the beach was well worth it...the water is calm and blue. The town itself far exceeded our expectations too....we spent most our time trying to figure out how to move there permanently!!! The people were all laid back and extremely nice. The town motto seems to be a Bob Marley lyric which is painted on the wall right inside town. There are plenty of restaurants and coffee shops and everyone speaks english...although they also put-up with our broken attempts at spanish. The town is only fifteen minutes from the Cancun airport but it's a world apart. The residents have vetoed the idea of the large resorts and high rises that plague the Mayan Riviera..and have even gone so far as to refuse to dredge the port so the cruise ships can't stop by. A seriously awesome town and an equally awesome hotel.
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Date of stay: April 2005
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We stayed here for our second week in Yucatan after spending our first week in a huge AI hotel further down the coast. It was a massive relief to drive into Puerto Morelos and see that it really is a an authentic little fishing port town. The cabanas themselves were exactly what we needed after the sterility of a big All Inclusive. The cabanas don't look like much from the outside wall but the wall adds a bit of security and privacy to the property (not that security or safety were EVER an issue during our stay!). Inside the grounds there is a lovely little pool and numerous different rooms of various size. We took cabana 6 on the top floor which was a lovely big open plan room with enough room for a hammock in the sitting/kitchen room. The bedroom was also lovely, big and airy with a fully working air con fitted directly above the bed. The shower and toilet area were perfect (shower itself a little dated but very well designed), shower needs to run a bit before the warm water kicks in. There's plenty of storage for clothes and we had a satellite tv mounted to the wall above the bed. The channels included lots of English speaking movie channels which was brill after a full morning scuba/snorkelling and coming back for a snooze mid afternoon! Kris the local rep was great. We arrived in the morning having giving Kris a vague arrival time but she was there when we arrived, no waiting around and no messing around! She came up to our room for 10 minutes and by the time she left we had sorted out the cash, tv, safe, keys, internet (free wi-fi in the kitchen area), drinking water, cleaning schedule etc and she had also managed to give us a quick run down on Puerto Morelos. In other words, she managed to do her job perfectly without being in the slightest bit intrusive. The rooms were only supposed to be cleaned once (twice?) in the week but we came home every day to a cleaned room (the cleaners name is Nelly and she did a great job). Juan the gardener is also a lovely man, he kept an eye on our water dispenser and insisted on carrying the fresh bottle for me up the stairs, he also organised the cab back to the airport for us on our last which was v helpful. As regards location, the cabanas are a 5 min walk to the town square along what is basically the main road, so there are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants along this road and you may not even want to bother walking all the way to the square. Just another note, the cabanas aren't directly on the beach but may as well be. As mentioned, the cabanas are on the main road and you have to cross the road to get to the beach side, but bear in mind that the road is a 'rural' main road so its small and not busy and there are no buildings on the opposite side of the road so in reality you do have direct access to the beach once you cross the road. Plus its a lovely quite part of the beach that you get access to and one of the nicest beaches I have ever seen. I loved the cabanas, it has everything you need (except maybe a hairdrier, no big deal) and I loved Puerto Morelos.
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Date of stay: August 2011
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Cabana 6 is on the top floor and is the biggest. I loved the extra size as it made the room...
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First I want to say that this place is just as it is advertised to be. It is a clean and economical choice in this small fishing town. The beach across the street is public access and about a 3-4 minute walk (seemed longer in the extreme heat last week) and then a short hike to the right or left if you want a bit of privacy on the weekend. It is about a 6-10 minute walk to the town square-the area is mostly well lit, so walking it even late at night is not uncomfortable-though there is one block with a vacant unkempt lot and no sidewalk, so we always crossed over to the beach side there. We had reserved three nights and stayed two.
The room- queen bed, not overly hard by Mexican standards. View out the back doors of neighboring building with a very interesting and Mexican design. Would have loved to be able to use the balcony, but the bugs were bad-management may want to consider adding citronella candles to their inventory for various locations around the hotel. It was also very hot/muggy and too far from the ocean to benefit from the breeze. Sleeping was difficult for us because we are used to a bigger bed and cooler AC.
I had read the last review and was a bit worried about bugs (scorpions?!!) but we only saw ants and they were mostly outdoors-we were very careful about food etc. though.
The bathroom was fine and the shower worked well and was roomy. We did not like the towels not being exchanged daily as the humidity did not allow for drying overnight, and we hated (esp. hubby) the placement of the toilet paper in the trash not the toilet. We had to do this in Peru (Machu Picchu area) as well and he is put off by it generally.
The kitchen had an apt. size fridge, micowave and enough dishware and utensils to get by-though we did not have a corkscrew which Kris went the second day to get for us. Plenty of purified water available, but I had trouble getting enough hot water to do dishes-which I really wanted to keep up with so the ants didn't invade.
The roof top terrace would be absolutely wonderful IF the access was better(steep and very close spiral w/metal rail) and there was some shade and (yea) bug candles provided. A small table would be nice too- add a potted plant as there is no ambience on the roof itself.
The pool area was lovely to look at, but there were a lot of insects (citronella or tiki torches or both?) One table with 4 chairs shade, 4 lounges and a small pool with a deep and shallow end. The water was not clear or cool in July- the hotel dog used it to try to cool off one day-not sure how the filter deals with doggy fur/hair.
The steps leading up to the second floor rooms are a bit scary at night-slightly uneven and spiral, just be careful and use the handrail- a tumble would land you on stone.
Some suggestions that might not be too costly for the owner to consider: 1. Bug candles 2. Large beach umbrellas 3. Bikes for use by renters (or to add on to rental cost like AC) 4. Daily towel exchange 5. Ceiling fan over bed to compliment the AC unit 6. Plants/small table w/citronella and shaded area on rooftop
So, in a nutshell, the place is rustic. It is wonderful for travellers who are on a tight budget or who are wanting to spend a lot of time just getting the feel of life in a small Mexican town. It was not the place for us however; we aren't as young or as adventurous as we used to be and we like the comforts of good AC, easier access to a place's amenities, and fewer worries about insects and dry towels/clothing. We REQUIRE shade on the beach. Kris got us a small chair umbrella and was willing to get us another, but carrying all that stuff (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, beach bags with books, sunscreen etc.) was more hassle than we wanted to deal with.
Will we go back? Unlikely. Would we recommend the hotel to others? It would depend on what they were looking for-we might-because Cabanas does not bill itself as a 4 star hotel with 4 star services and some people are looking for just this style of travel opportunity. BTW, Kris who manages the place and Juan who works around all day provided excellent service and were very quick to respond to any request.
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Date of stay: July 2011
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:First floor for families with children or people with mobility concerns
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We stayed at the Cabanas Puerto Morelos during the first 4 nights (end of May 2004) of our birding trip to the Yucatan and we LOVED it so much that we ended our 2 week trip there as well. I can't praise it enough! I hesitate to say too much in order to keep this GEM to myself! Seriously, this is the best kept secret in Puerto Morelos. The room and the grounds are immaculate and very comfortable. The kitchen (and coffee maker!) made our early birding adventures very easy, and the pool was WONDERFUL each afternoon! We had the ENTIRE place to ourselves those first 4 days and that was such a huge treat but even with other guests there during our second stay we still felt quite private. The town is only 4 blocks away and it is quite lovely. Be sure to check out the fishing tourny held late May each year, the town had a fair-like atmosphere. We recommend the Cabanas HIGHLY to our family and friends and anyone else that would prefer to avoid the "glitz" of Cancun or the Mexican Riviera. I think that it is especially perfect for birders with the ammenities and the very reasonable rates. Since we we there OFF-SEASON, we paid off-season rates. I felt very lucky to have stumbled upon their website when planning our trip (check it out!).
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Date of stay: May 2004
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Cabanas Puerto Morelos has recently been completely renovated. There are now five units, studio apartments with good cross ventilation. The 3 units on the top floor have ocean views. Decor is lovely, the kitchen well equipped, and the owner was happy to accomodate requests. No phone, no TV and no A/C. It is a short walk to the center of this quiet, peaceful town.
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Just came back from a fabulous trip to Puerto Morelos. We stayed at the cabanas (in the honeymoon suite) and found the place to be charming, well-run, clean with a delightful Mexican flair. The one bedroom suite was airy, bright, and came with full facilities as represented on their website. Furthermore the owners provided us with coffee, cookies, cereal, sugar, salt and pepper, all the little things that can be nuisance to buy when you're only there for 1-2 weeks. The unit also had a CD player (bring your own CD's) but no TV (but who needs that) with lots of books to choose from. The private courtyard was perfect for lunch and a dip in the tidy pool. Very private even if your neighbours are at home. There are only three units which makes the place feel very homey. The owners live upstairs and are quiet and discreet. Typically of the Yucatan, comfortable seating can be a problem as our unit had wicker furniture and the corner could have used a really good reading lamp. However, we entertained and everyone remarked on roomy, pleasant, comfortable features of our unit. The beach is just across the street and the quiet garden makes it worth the little walk.
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my wife and i were scheduled to take a cruise to cozmel for our honeymoon. while looking on the internet for things to do we came across cabanas puerto morelos and decided to stay in puerto morelos instead of taking the cruise. and what a wonderfull decision it was. the rooms are exellent with full kitchens so we didnt have to eat out every night. the beach is right across the street we will definitely be telling all of our friends about this place and will highly recomened to anyone that wants to relax and just getaway and have fun
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People who come to the Cabana's (or Puerto Morelos in general) expecting a flashy tourist town will find a lot of reasons to gripe and complain. If you are looking for a REAL vacation- no hype, no flash- just a real town with real people and real experiences, then PM is the place for you. My wife and I came last winter for her 40th birthday over the New Year. We have friends who stay in the town over the holidays every year. You could not ask for a more perfect place to stay. Does it have a huge pool, generic big-chain hotel furniture, bad art prints? No. What the Cabanas has is plenty of space, the biggest shower I've ever seen, a nice quiet main yard area, a big hammock for every room and it's all within walking distance of the town. The manager was a friendly, personable lady who was there daily. The "help" was friendly and always said hello. And this was all while the town was still coming to grips with the hurricane and tremendous damage it inflicted. We will be going back soon (and bringing the kids) and we have every intention of staying at the Cabana's again and again and again...
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Date of stay: January 2006
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were travelling back from the other side of the Yucatan Penninsula with our newly rescued beach dog, and needed a place to stay for a few days to wait for our flight. We have stayed in PM before, and knew of these accomodations, and were soooo happy that Kris allowed us to bring our dog and stay. Our room was very large, and had a great little kitchen area. We used the patio all the time , and it was so lovely looking out over all the beautiful trees and shrubs by the pool area. Pool was awesome, had shade and sun all day. Also, very big plus for us, the property was fully walled and gated, so we were not worried about our new friend escaping. But the biggest bonus is the location, as it is directly across the street from the beach access, and also, an easy stroll into the zocalo to eat and get neccesities. The price was reasonably affordable, even for budget travellers, as there is a kitchenette. My ONLY complaint, is that the bed was not the most comfy bed. If I had any tips for the management, it would be to replace them. Such a great 5 days we had there, and we will recommend to everyone, especially those needing to accomodate travel with a pet.
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Date of stay: April 2012
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:There is the one top floor suite that has an incredible access to the rooftop. The view up there...
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