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I just returned from the Mayan Palace. I was there from Jan 4th - Jan 11th. The place is very much under construction. The beach area is less than 10% complete, with no area in the water cleared of rocks, and swimming in the ocean not possible. There are bulldozers, track-hoes, bobcats, etc. everywhere, including on the beach, and in the water.
Listening to jackhammers while in your room and by the pool is experienced daily.
No elevators were working, but there are only 3 stories, so not too big a deal.
Expect long walks to and from the front desk area and the parking areas.
The Pool area is great, there is no hot tub area, or fitness area, yet. The pool water was quite cold, like it had just been filled, but this will change quickly. The Snack Bar serves drinks and food at the pool area, but it is pricy and not very good.
The Safes in the room are for rent, at $11 USD per week. The cost to get an outside line is $3/call not including any tolls.
The Rooms are nice, bathrooms nice, and general layout of the property is nice, and will be great when complete. The staff indicated completion of the property in 2 years. It is easy to identify from the main road 307. It is well lit, and has a huge wall entrance with Mayan Palace in a huge letters on the stone wall, and it has a left turn lane into the property.
Overall, I would stay there again, but I would wait until after completion to return. I ended up just using it for a place to sleep, and traveling the 15min to Playa del Carmen every day for breakfast, shopping, and the beach. It is a nice central location if you are going to be traveling north to cancun, 35min, and south to PDC. I had a rental car, which made the traveling much more easy. I spoke with others who had to use public transportation, and it was not so easy for them, especially the 15 minute walk to the main gate from the hotel area.
If anyone has any specific questions, I will try to answer.
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: MarkO on 2002-01-13 00:19 ]</font>
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