Cancún International Airport (CUN): Approximate driving time is on hour minutes and distance is 45 miles.

Driving directions from Cancún International Airport: From the Airport exit, take Hwy 307 south for 30 miles. Once in Playa del Carmen take a left Constituyentes Ave and proceed to end of street. Resort will be on right.

Playa del Carmen is about 40 miles south of Cancún. Authorized taxis, buses, and rental cars offer the most convenient ways to get from the Cancún International Airport to Playa del Carmen. Transportation options and ticket booths are found as soon as you exit the airport. Authorized group taxi to Playa de Carmen: more than $36 USD per group. There is a direct bus line to Playa del Carmen from Cancún International Airport: $5–$15 USD. Once you arrive at the bus station you can take a taxi to the resort: less than $5 USD. Rental cars can be picked up at the airport or at outlets in the city of Cancún and are available through this Web site: more than $36. Prices subject to change without advanced notice.

Getting around: The resort is located in the Mayan Riviera in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Hotel is near 5th Ave, a pedestrian walkway with shops, restaurants, and bars. The hotel is also relatively close to historic Mayan ruins along the coast. A rental car is recommended for guests interested in exploring because of the distances involved: more than $36 USD. Taxis can also be hired for blocks of time or for the day to tour the area: more than $36 USD. Set a fixed price with the driver before beginning your trip. The hotel is near ferry service to the Island of Cozumel: $5–$15 USD.

Maria Margarita - Romantic poolside dining, complete with strolling musicians. Regional Mexican cuisine. Dinner only; reservations required.

Il Pescatore - Casual café serving Italian fare in the sunlit dining room or on the umbrella-shaded terrace. Lunch and dinner. Dining is à la carte; reservations recommended.

Challenger Sports Bar - Open-air bar with dance floor and TVs for watching Monday Night Football and other sporting events. Also features casino nights and live Caribbean shows.

Amenity highlights: A protected cove makes the resort’s white-sand beach safe for swimming, or guests may lounge poolside at one of the two pools. The freeform ground-floor pool is home to daily activities and has a shallow children’s area, while the third-floor quiet pool has a swim-up bar and a relaxing ambience.

Insider tip: The Xaman-Ha Aviary in nearby Playacar (3 miles) is a botanical garden with tropical-bird habitats, perfect for families looking to explore the local wildlife. The aviary is home to a variety of tropical birds, including flamingos, toucans, and parrots, some of whom freely roam the grounds.

The resort’s spa features a wide array of treatments such as sports massages, seaweed wraps, paraffin therapy for hands and feet, hot-stone therapy, and detoxifying facials for men.

Guests with children ages 4–12 can take advantage of the supervised childcare and activities at the kids’ club.

The resort’s recreation staff presents daily activities, including bike tours of the area, cooking classes, aqua aerobics classes, and game tournaments. For guests who would rather go their own way, the hotel provides complimentary bicycles. An on-site health club includes a spa with sauna and steam room, a fitness center, and a beauty salon.

An 18-hole golf course is less than 10 minutes away; mini-golf is available 20 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. Concessions a short walk from the resort’s beach provide parasailing, windsurfing, and water skiing. The hotel provides snorkeling equipment and an introductory scuba lesson in the pool (included in the All-Inclusive Plan; surcharge for guests on the European Plan). Additional scuba equipment and tours can be arranged on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.