Cancún International Airport (CUN): Approximate driving time is one hour and distance is 45 miles or 75 kilometers.

Driving directions from Cancún International Airport: From the airport exit, take Hwy 307 south for 40 miles. Once in Playa del Carmen take a left on Juarez Ave. Turn left one block before Avenida 5, which is only open to pedestrians. Turn right onto Calle 12, and proceed to the hotel on the left side of the street.

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 US$36 per group. There is a direct bus line to Playa del Carmen from Cancún International Airport: US$5–15. Once you arrive at the bus station you can take a taxi to the resort: less than US$5. 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 adjacent to Fifth 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 US$36. Taxis can be hired for blocks of time or for the day to take a tour of the area: more than US$36. Make sure to set a fixed price with the driver before beginning your trip. The hotel is near ferry service to the Island of Cozumel: US$5–15.

The Library - Two-story open-air atrium with lounge seating, pool table, and bar. Shelves of books in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French.

Mosquito Beach Club and Restaurant - Located at hotel's beach club, about a 10-minute walk north. Casual cuisine served in open-air restaurant/bar and at beachside lounge chairs.

Amenity highlights: The hotel's restaurant, the Glass Bar, serves Italian cuisine in a sidewalk-café setting with indoor and outdoor seating. An extensive wine list and selection of wines by the glass make it unusual for the area. Room service (limited hours) is provided by the Glass Bar. Mosquito Blue also has its own beach club, a 10-minute walk away.

Insider tip: The front-desk staff can make appointments and recommendations for Itz'a Spa, located directly behind the hotel. The spa specializes in Mayan-inspired treatments using plants collected from the tropical jungle. Some services can also be provided at the hotel.

Numerous recreational activities are available in the Playa del Carmen area, from snorkeling to sky diving to kayaking. Several golf courses are within a 15-minute drive; the closest is about a mile away in the resort community of Playacar.

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

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children, 18 and younger, who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians.
Rollaway beds may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.