Mayan Palace

hey_kevs · 01-07-2002

I will be arriving at the Mayan Palace on Feb 1, 2002. The info I have is little to none. I called the hotel and they said all the rooms and pools are complete. Can anyone confirm this? I know the golf course is not. I don't play golf so I don't care. Has anyone been there yet?

Kevin

Munichchick · 01-07-2002

Here is a link for the Mayan Palace with pictures. http://www.angelfire.com/hi5/khcancun/mayan_palace_cancun.html

joetiii · 01-08-2002

Yeah,

We're heading to the Palace during feb vacation and have little or no info on the place. Do you know what the closest landmark is to it? How far from PDC?

Our flights get in late, and leave way early. What's the best place to stay near the airport the night before?

hey_kevs · 01-08-2002

I just got my confirmation for the Mayan Palace cancun. RCI runs the resort but I got the rooms through a travel auction site. check out this site

It's not that great but some info is better than none.

The resort is only about 15 mins from playa del carmen. Check out http://www.playadelcarmeninfo.com

I called the hotel and the guy total me it's about 60% complete! The I asked what isn't complete? He responed that the Golf course, kiddie water park, store, and 2 restuarants. I will not be using those items so I don't care. There is a store in PDC to buy food and booze.
He said all rooms and pools are complete.
The number I called was 800-292-9446. I would be interest in what you find out. Please report back.

I'm going Feb 1-8. When are you going?

Thanks
Kevin

[ This Message was edited by: Anna on 2002-01-09 11:29 ]

durangov8 · 01-09-2002

Mayan Palace Cancun is actually about 12 miles north of Playa Del Carmen between the Carousel Villas and Playa De Secreto. I think it will be next door to the new Iberostar Parisio (sp?).

The resort will be less than a 45 minute bus trip to the airport - shorter if a taxi or shuttle is taken.

We will be there Jan 26th.

[ This Message was edited by: durangov8 on 2002-01-09 12:35 ]

hey_kevs · 01-10-2002

What are the options of travel from the airport to Mayan Palace? I read on this site that it costs $58 USD to have a van drive you and your party. I have 6 people coming with me. I have only been to mexico (Acapulco) once before and if you went out to the parking lot from the airport you could get a taxi at 75% less than inside.

durangov8 · 01-11-2002

Here a a couple of cut and pastes from the TUG board regarding Mayan Palace:
********************************************

From the RCI web site:
Important Information:
Effective from 12/28/2001 until indefinitely
THERE IS ON-GOING CONSTRUCTION ON THE PROPERTY. YOU WILL EXPERIENCE HIGH NOISE LEVELS. SINCE THE RESORT IS NEW, AMENITIES AND FACILITIES ARE LIMITED. THE BEACH, POOLS AND WATERSKIING ARE AVAILABLE.

ADDRESS/PHONE
CARRETERA FEDERAL NO.307
CORREDOR TURIST.ECOLOGICO CANCUN
CANCUN QROO 77500 MEXICO
Phone: 011-52984/2064000
*********************************************
The following is what Vidafel sent. The resort is going to be a mega-resort, so construction will be going on for a long time!

"The following information will allow you to enjoy more your next vacation at the Mayan Palace Riviera Maya Cancun.

Address: Km. 48 Carretera Federal Cancun-Playa del Carmen, Municipio Solidaridad, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico 77710.

Phone: 011-52 (984)206-4000

Location: Located on the beach at the exclusive Riviera Maya (outskirts of downtown Cancun). Only 15 minutes from the beautiful town of Playa del Carmen (place where you can take the ferry to the island of Cozumel).

How to get there: The International Airport is located 38 kilometers (24 miles) from the Resort. From the Airport you make a right on the Cancun-Playa del Carmen highway (km.48) and after you pass Puerto Morelos the Resort is located on the left hand side where the arched entrance can be seen.

Transportation: Royal Tours is offering transportation to the Resort at US$15.00 per passenger. The airport also offers secure taxi transportation. The Resort also provides 24 hour taxi service to the Airport. If you wish to be picked-up at the airport by Royal Tours, please email the customer service department at

customerservice@mayanresorts.com.mx

providing the flight number, airline, number and name of passengers, time of arrival, and credit card information (with holder’s name and expiration date). Complete information is required.

Facilities:
· Swimming pool for adults and children
· Jacuzzi in the pool
· Handicapped units
· Elevators
· Laundry service
· Telephone
· Laundromat self service
· Safe deposit boxes
· Ice machines
· Medical Service- 24 hours a day
· Restaurant
· Snack Bar
· Pool Bar
· Baby sitter service
· Sport activities and entertainment for adults and kids
· Tobacco shop
· Travel agency
· Rental car agency

The golf course, grocery store, tennis courts and Spa are under construction. We do not have any tentavite opening date at the moment.

Have a wonderful vacation!"

If you are into beaches and great pools, this sounds like a winner! If I was scheduled to go there, I wouldn't think twice about it--I would go. Vidafel resorts are absolutely wonderful! I would think this one would be no different, even if it is newly opened.

***************************************
durangov8 Jan 26th to Feb 2nd Mayan Palace

Munichchick · 01-11-2002

We are also going to the Mayan Palace from March 9 to 14. Got a great Getaway Deal from RCI! For that price we will deal with some construction. It would be great if you could post a little report when you get back. Have a wonderful trip! We are also staying in PDC for 2 nights prior to the Mayan Palace.

hey_kevs · 01-11-2002

MC,
Are you an RCI member? I was wondering if you would mine telling me what you paid per room. I payed around $350 per room per week. and it is a 5 person suite. I have two rooms.
I'm bringing a camera and I will post the pics from the Mayan Palace. It will be a learning experiance going there.

MarkO · 01-12-2002

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.

[ This Message was edited by: MarkO on 2002-01-13 00:19 ]

durangov8 · 01-13-2002

Marko..the wife and I are there on Jan 26th. We would appreciate any other info you have and will ask more questions soon. Thanks for your input. Give us more details of the resort / and your other experiences.

:0)

joetiii · 01-13-2002

I called the Mayan Palace, and if you email them at customerservice@mayanresorts.com.mx with your flight schedule, they will have Royal Tours have a coach waiting at the airport for you. All for $15 pp. Nice !!

joetiii · 01-13-2002

Marko,

Does Mayan offer a shuttle to Playa?

How much is a taxi into Playa?

Why is there no swimming on the beach?

durangov8 · 01-13-2002

As far as I have learned there is no shuttle service from the Mayan Palace to Playa Del Carmen. Taxi cost seems to be 16 to 17 dollars.
I have heard it is only 1/2 mile to the highway where you can catch a bus for a few bucks. I think the 1/2 mile is not accurate, by my calculations from Can-Do Maps it is about 1.5 miles.....but who knows?

hey_kevs · 01-13-2002

My deal is ending up like not a deal. Light construction I don't mind but heavy construction like jackhammers and earthmovers I do. I can stay in the states for that. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest. How bad was the noise. I hope went I'm there it wont be as loud. Do you know if the jack hammers are temperary?
How are the beachs in PDC? Did you feel unsafe at all?
What is the nightlife like in PDC?
Thanks
Kevin

01-08-2002	#4 (permalink)
hey_kevs sandflea Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7	I just got my confirmation for the Mayan Palace cancun. RCI runs the resort but I got the rooms through a travel auction site. check out this site It's not that great but some info is better than none. The resort is only about 15 mins from playa del carmen. Check out http://www.playadelcarmeninfo.com I called the hotel and the guy total me it's about 60% complete! The I asked what isn't complete? He responed that the Golf course, kiddie water park, store, and 2 restuarants. I will not be using those items so I don't care. There is a store in PDC to buy food and booze. He said all rooms and pools are complete. The number I called was 800-292-9446. I would be interest in what you find out. Please report back. I'm going Feb 1-8. When are you going? Thanks Kevin <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Anna on 2002-01-09 11:29 ]</font>

01-09-2002	#5 (permalink)
durangov8 lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 19	Mayan Palace Cancun is actually about 12 miles north of Playa Del Carmen between the Carousel Villas and Playa De Secreto. I think it will be next door to the new Iberostar Parisio (sp?). The resort will be less than a 45 minute bus trip to the airport - shorter if a taxi or shuttle is taken. We will be there Jan 26th. <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: durangov8 on 2002-01-09 12:35 ]</font>

01-12-2002	#10 (permalink)
MarkO sandflea Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 5	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>

01-07-2002	#1 (permalink)
hey_kevs sandflea Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7	I will be arriving at the Mayan Palace on Feb 1, 2002. The info I have is little to none. I called the hotel and they said all the rooms and pools are complete. Can anyone confirm this? I know the golf course is not. I don't play golf so I don't care. Has anyone been there yet? Kevin

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01-07-2002	#2 (permalink)
Munichchick life=playa Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Corona, California Posts: 868	Here is a link for the Mayan Palace with pictures. http://www.angelfire.com/hi5/khcancun/mayan_palace_cancun.html

01-08-2002	#3 (permalink)
joetiii sandflea Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9	Yeah, We're heading to the Palace during feb vacation and have little or no info on the place. Do you know what the closest landmark is to it? How far from PDC? Our flights get in late, and leave way early. What's the best place to stay near the airport the night before?

01-10-2002	#6 (permalink)
hey_kevs sandflea Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7	What are the options of travel from the airport to Mayan Palace? I read on this site that it costs $58 USD to have a van drive you and your party. I have 6 people coming with me. I have only been to mexico (Acapulco) once before and if you went out to the parking lot from the airport you could get a taxi at 75% less than inside.

01-11-2002	#7 (permalink)
durangov8 lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 19	Here a a couple of cut and pastes from the TUG board regarding Mayan Palace: ****************************************** From the RCI web site: Important Information: Effective from 12/28/2001 until indefinitely THERE IS ON-GOING CONSTRUCTION ON THE PROPERTY. YOU WILL EXPERIENCE HIGH NOISE LEVELS. SINCE THE RESORT IS NEW, AMENITIES AND FACILITIES ARE LIMITED. THE BEACH, POOLS AND WATERSKIING ARE AVAILABLE. ADDRESS/PHONE CARRETERA FEDERAL NO.307 CORREDOR TURIST.ECOLOGICO CANCUN CANCUN QROO 77500 MEXICO Phone: 011-52984/2064000 ***************************************** The following is what Vidafel sent. The resort is going to be a mega-resort, so construction will be going on for a long time! "The following information will allow you to enjoy more your next vacation at the Mayan Palace Riviera Maya Cancun. Address: Km. 48 Carretera Federal Cancun-Playa del Carmen, Municipio Solidaridad, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico 77710. Phone: 011-52 (984)206-4000 Location: Located on the beach at the exclusive Riviera Maya (outskirts of downtown Cancun). Only 15 minutes from the beautiful town of Playa del Carmen (place where you can take the ferry to the island of Cozumel). How to get there: The International Airport is located 38 kilometers (24 miles) from the Resort. From the Airport you make a right on the Cancun-Playa del Carmen highway (km.48) and after you pass Puerto Morelos the Resort is located on the left hand side where the arched entrance can be seen. Transportation: Royal Tours is offering transportation to the Resort at US$15.00 per passenger. The airport also offers secure taxi transportation. The Resort also provides 24 hour taxi service to the Airport. If you wish to be picked-up at the airport by Royal Tours, please email the customer service department at customerservice@mayanresorts.com.mx providing the flight number, airline, number and name of passengers, time of arrival, and credit card information (with holder’s name and expiration date). Complete information is required. Facilities: · Swimming pool for adults and children · Jacuzzi in the pool · Handicapped units · Elevators · Laundry service · Telephone · Laundromat self service · Safe deposit boxes · Ice machines · Medical Service- 24 hours a day · Restaurant · Snack Bar · Pool Bar · Baby sitter service · Sport activities and entertainment for adults and kids · Tobacco shop · Travel agency · Rental car agency The golf course, grocery store, tennis courts and Spa are under construction. We do not have any tentavite opening date at the moment. Have a wonderful vacation!" If you are into beaches and great pools, this sounds like a winner! If I was scheduled to go there, I wouldn't think twice about it--I would go. Vidafel resorts are absolutely wonderful! I would think this one would be no different, even if it is newly opened. ************************************* durangov8 Jan 26th to Feb 2nd Mayan Palace

01-11-2002	#8 (permalink)
Munichchick life=playa Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Corona, California Posts: 868	We are also going to the Mayan Palace from March 9 to 14. Got a great Getaway Deal from RCI! For that price we will deal with some construction. It would be great if you could post a little report when you get back. Have a wonderful trip! We are also staying in PDC for 2 nights prior to the Mayan Palace.

01-11-2002	#9 (permalink)
hey_kevs sandflea Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7	MC, Are you an RCI member? I was wondering if you would mine telling me what you paid per room. I payed around $350 per room per week. and it is a 5 person suite. I have two rooms. I'm bringing a camera and I will post the pics from the Mayan Palace. It will be a learning experiance going there.

01-13-2002	#11 (permalink)
durangov8 lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 19	Marko..the wife and I are there on Jan 26th. We would appreciate any other info you have and will ask more questions soon. Thanks for your input. Give us more details of the resort / and your other experiences. :0)

01-13-2002	#12 (permalink)
joetiii sandflea Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9	I called the Mayan Palace, and if you email them at customerservice@mayanresorts.com.mx with your flight schedule, they will have Royal Tours have a coach waiting at the airport for you. All for $15 pp. Nice !!

01-13-2002	#13 (permalink)
joetiii sandflea Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9	Marko, Does Mayan offer a shuttle to Playa? How much is a taxi into Playa? Why is there no swimming on the beach?

01-13-2002	#14 (permalink)
durangov8 lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 19	As far as I have learned there is no shuttle service from the Mayan Palace to Playa Del Carmen. Taxi cost seems to be 16 to 17 dollars. I have heard it is only 1/2 mile to the highway where you can catch a bus for a few bucks. I think the 1/2 mile is not accurate, by my calculations from Can-Do Maps it is about 1.5 miles.....but who knows?

01-13-2002	#15 (permalink)
hey_kevs sandflea Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7	My deal is ending up like not a deal. Light construction I don't mind but heavy construction like jackhammers and earthmovers I do. I can stay in the states for that. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest. How bad was the noise. I hope went I'm there it wont be as loud. Do you know if the jack hammers are temperary? How are the beachs in PDC? Did you feel unsafe at all? What is the nightlife like in PDC? Thanks Kevin