Ikal del Mar
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
Guests are accommodated in 30 luxury villas with private pools, outdoor terrace, handmade crochet hammock and outdoor shower. The villas are very private since they are surrounded by tropical jungle gardens.
If you are on your honeymoon, splurge on the Presidential Villa which has a romantic 2nd floor bedroom overlooking the water. Order room service so that you can spend your days relaxing next to the villa's oversized pool and enjoying the view from the terrace.
The Spa at Ikal del Mar offers relaxing spa treatments with holistic touches. Treatments incorporate herbs native to Mexico's Mayan Riviera. Resort guests have access to the steam room, jacuzzi and swiss showers.
Right next to the water, there is a spa area for Temazcal bath, massages, facials, treatments, Tai Chi, and Yoga. The Temazcal bath, originally practiced by Mayans and other indigenous groups, is the spa's signature treatment which combines a cleansing sweat bath with herbs, flowers, music, and soothing massage.
Vacation activities you can enjoy at Ikal del Mar include horseback riding, fishing, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing and romantic walks down 7 miles of white sandy beach.
Azul restaurant serves Mexiterranean dishes, a combination of Mediterranean, Mexican and Mayan cuisine. The restaurant's pastry chef bakes fresh breads, rolls, and croissants such as the Spanish olive loaf and aniz rolls. Dishes are complemented with a selection of fine wines, especially French, Italian, and Spanish wines.
The Grill at the Pool serves light meals, such as a lobster club sandwich and home made frozen sorbet. The Bar at Azul overlooks the Island of Cozumel and offers before dinner cocktails.
Plan this Vacation
Ikal del Mar is located eight miles north of Playa del Carmen and 40 miles south of Cancun.
The hotel is not appropriate for children under the age of 16.
Luxury villa rates start at $475 per night; from $900 per night for the Presidential Villa. For reservations, call Ikal del Mar at 888-230-7330.
Ikal del Mar, Okaya Xcalacoco, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico, 888-230-7330, www.ikaldelmar.com
Mexico Hotels & Resorts
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: May 07, 2004