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Maya Palms Resort & Dive Center

10 km Carr, Mahahual-Xcalak, Mahahual 97770, Mexico
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Maya Palms Resort & Dive Center
Ranked #5 of 14 Mahahual B&B and Inns
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Belmont, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Late January 2013, 3 couples from Michigan, ventured to Maya Palms Resort on a recommendation from a past visitor to do something different outside NCL cruise line score excursions on Costa Maya. We rented a taxi and were at Maya Palms in about 30 minutes. Mark, the property's host, greated us and treated us like royaly for the day. Chips,... More

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Saint Louis
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

My wife, son and I did a cruise on board The Dream, we were excited to see the stop at Majahual on the schedule, with a short port call i called their booking line and they assured me there would be no problems. We arrived in Majahual and caught a cab straight to the resort, we were greeted by Mark... More

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Brownsburg, Indiana
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We were here on Christmas Day and there seemed to be a problem with staffing. The people who were working were not particularly welcoming. Two of us did the discover scuba tour. The orientation was good and we felt confident heading out into the open ocean. The rest of our group did the snorkeling. There was absolutely no assistance given... More

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Oakland, Maryland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

We traveled to Maya Palms Resort in October for a scuba diving vacation. What we got was so much more!!! There are pathways around the resort that meander through beautiful gardens. Beach combing is awesome with lots of sea beans for the picking. One of the most difficult decisions you have to make is whether to relax in your lounge... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

My wife and I spent a week at Maya Palms in October. The diving was excellent with lots of pristine, virgin coral and abundant wildlife. We saw barracuda, moray eels, turtles, rays, just fantastic diving. The accomodations were outstanding and Doug and Catherine were gracious hosts. The divemaster Ken Wilson obviously knew his way around the reefs and showed us... More

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43 reviews 43 reviews
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012 via mobile

Loved my dives through the mountains of coral here. Every dive was beautiful with lots of life. We saw turtles on almost every dive and we even got to do our part to save the reef by spearing lots of lion fish. I was amazed at the the amount of giant coral formations and stunning cut throughs. Thanks to Ken... More

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marietta, GA
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

We just returned from a wonderful week at Maya Palms in Mahahual. The photos really don't do it justice. It's a beautiful property way off the beaten path. Very "cool" o have irconditioning in our rooms. (a rel rarity hen traveling a bit off the grid)Beautiful pool perfect for relaxing after the days dives. Mark was always the consummate host,... More

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Freeport, Illinois, United States
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

We just got back from a weeks worth of diving at Maya Palms, thought I'd share my views. Fly into Cancun, rent a car which was easy, drive south - drive south some more. between 4 1/2 hrs to 5 1/2 hrs or so you will arrive at the resort. highway almost all the way down - easy driving. once... More

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Carbondale, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I recently returned from my third week-long trip to Maya Palms in Mahahual and this trip was just as remarkable as the previous two. Each dive was a new adventure; nurse sharks, moray eels, sting rays, sea turtles, lobsters and thousands of fish living in and around the spur and groove reef system that is part of the second largest... More

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Toledo, Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Having had experienced diving all over the Caribbean, I jumped at the chance to explore yet another destination in paradise. Mahahual, and in particular, Maya Palms, did not disappoint. Each of my two daily dives offered a unique experience that I was sure to record as accurately as possible in my log book. We saw eels -- one free swimming... More

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Also Known As:
Maya Palms Resort & Dive Hotel
Maya Palms Resort & Dive Hotel Mahahual
Maya Palms Resort And Dive Center
Address: 10 km Carr, Mahahual-Xcalak, Mahahual 97770, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Yucatan Peninsula > Quintana Roo > Costa Maya > Mahahual
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 14 B&Bs / Inns in Mahahual
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Secluded seaside resort 15 minutes south of Mahahual. Modeled on architecture of Mayan ruins. Air-conditioned seaside cottages, reverse osmosis water, hot showers, comfortable double beds, quality linens, internet access, freshwater pool, palapas all set within botanical gardens. 4 story pyramid bar, restaurant, and observatory with spectacular views of Caribbean. PADI Dive Center. World-class Scuba and snorkeling a 5 minute boat ride to the reef. Swimming, kayaking, fishing. Very private resort, within a gated walled compound. We have a three-night minimum stay requirement. ... more   less 
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