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Comfortable and spacious beachfront villa with a pool and much more!

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Property grounds
Beach towels
5 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable and spacious beachfront villa with a pool and much more!

Casa Dos Palmas by Akumal Direct Reservations - with everything taken care of for you.

Whether lulled to sleep by the azure blue sea which is just a few feet away, lounging by the pool, or on the seaside while sipping tropical drinks, you will know you have found the paradise vacation you deserve and have been searching for.

If you don’t want to be completely disconnected, Dos Palmas is completely wired, has AC in the bedrooms, TV (100's of channels), and DVD, all there, all easy. Parking, beach towels, purified water, and professional cleaning service 6 days per week is included.

Dos Palmas, is just minutes away (5 walking) from Akumal with its soft sand mile long beach, swaying palms, beach bar, stores, beach chairs, scuba, and snorkeling. Next to the beach are fabulous restaurants featuring: baked goods, local catch fresh daily plus authentic Maya delicacies. Yes quiet, easy, peaceful privacy at the house, yet ideally located, to have it all when you are inclined to seek it out. And the staff, Hugo and Eunice, besides making life easy will make it unforgettable.

BEDDING SUMMARY
Bedroom 1 - ground floor ocean view - King sized bed - private bathroom - private terrace
Bedroom 2 - ground floor ocean view - 2 Double/Full beds - private bathroom - private terrace
Bedroom 3 - upper floor ocean view - King sized bed - private bathroom - private terrace
Bedroom 4 - upper floor ocean view - 2 Double/Full beds - shared bathroom with bedroom 5 - private terrace
Bedroom 5 - upper floor facing the gardens/jungle. This room is an enclosed TV room that has 2 single beds which can be converted into a king bed - shares bathroom with bedroom 4.

Property manager

Akumal Direct Reservations

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Akumal, Quintana Roo

What's nearby

  • Akumal Ecological Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Akumal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Half Moon Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yal-ku Lagoon - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Riviera Maya Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mediterraneo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Akumal Sushi Beach Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Market Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Preferred Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Akumal Beach Resort 'The Lobby Bar' - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfortable and spacious beachfront villa with a pool and much more! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Comfortable and spacious beachfront villa with a pool and much more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Comfortable and spacious beachfront villa with a pool and much more!?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Comfortable and spacious beachfront villa with a pool and much more!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable and spacious beachfront villa with a pool and much more!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable and spacious beachfront villa with a pool and much more! located?

This family-friendly Akumal villa is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Akumal Ecological Center and Akumal Beach. Half Moon Bay and Yal-ku Lagoon are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Comfortable and spacious beachfront villa with a pool and much more! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kallisti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonder trip

What a beautiful location! The house was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

Wonderful week!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is absolutely stunning. It is spacious and could easily accomodate 4 couples and children. We enjoyed the roof top in the mornings. The staff were there each morning to make coffee and set out fresh fruit. They were so friendly and amazing. The hosts really thought of everything. The location is perfect! No there isn't a beach, but it is a short walk to either bay for that. Lots of creatures too. Coatis, iguanas and agoutis. The sunrises were awesome as well.I have booked multiple times with Akumal Direct and will continue to do so. This house was impressive!
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10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

Akumal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Casa Dos Palmas was great. The hosts were helpful, the house was clean and comfortable. It was a great location!
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10/10 Excellent

pat w.

Casa dos Palmas

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful!We will be back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Return to Akumal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had another great vacation to Akumal. Great home close to the beach and restaurants. Hugo and Eunice made us a great meal. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Casa Dos Palmas is a wonderful place to stay! This was our second visit. The house is spacious and located right on the ocean. It has everything you need and two terrific Caretakers, Hugo and Eunice. They are so gracious and cooked absolutely delicious meals for us. It was a perfect place to stay for a vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Julia t., sacramento

Lovely villa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed this beautiful villa with 4 friends
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8/10 Good

Jake J.

Better than home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my family's 3rd year at Casa dos Palmas-beautiful location, home, amenities. But the sole reason we continue to return are the 'caretakers' who take care of us, keep the place spotless and create fabulous meals.BUT WE LOST POWER on 2 days -4 hrs and next day 7 hours-not in town either.Unless there is a transformer for the house, we might not come again.

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Amazing!

Love staying at Casa Dos Palmas! I’m very tempted to write a bad review so other people don’t rent it! Esther and Rigo are like family and their cooking is authentic Mayan/Mexican and exceptional. Great house for six or eight people.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Beautiful home Great location. Incredible staff

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I walked into a beautiful home with the dining set up for a wonderful dinner. Hugo and Henry immediately went out and started bringing our luggage in. After the luggage was done they sat us down and served us an incredible dinner. My wife has Alzheimer’s and meals are sometimes a challenge but Henry stood behind her filling her plate and cutting her chicken. Hugo’s cooking was exceptional and Eunice was there to clean everything up. The stairs were a little tough for my wife with limited mobility but Henry was always there to help her out. We were spending the day in Cozumel for my birthday so I asked Hugo to make some tamales for us. When we arrived back at the house Hugo was there with the delicious tamales and the dining room was decorated for my birthday There were 9 of us in the house and everyone was comfortable. The house was beautiful the view from my bedroom was incredible We were 9 happy people for 9 days and nobody wanted to go home We all agreed that we will go back there again I read a review that they would go back just for Hugo’s cooking and I have to agree with that
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

Warm and welcoming!

This felt more like HOME than a vacation rental. Our group of 8 women loved our week there and took full advantage of the cooking services of the loving caretakers, Rigo and Esther. Rooms, beds, and ALL facilities VERY comfortable. Walked to the lagoon for snorkeling on our last day and we're sorry we hadn't tried it sooner...fantastic! We were a bit overwhelmed by the crowds and commercialism of the tourist areAs south of Cancun, but Akumal was a peaceful paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

JAN R., CALGARY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

All pictures are accurate. Great location, walk to everything. We did rent a golf cart for a couple days but found it not necessary. A small bobble on the first night which was taken care of immediately, excellent customer service. Caretakers on site are wonderful and provided great insight on the area. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for making our vacation so wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Julaine A.

Best service from locogringo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed in Casa Dos Palmas. Was perfect for our family group. The house had everything we needed. Rooms and bathrooms for everyone. A fully equipped kitchen and plenty of seating inside and outside. It was very windy during our visit so the pool at the back of the house was perfect. Service from David the Locogringo concierge was prompt even on a Sunday. He organised a boat tour and rental cars for us making everything we wanted to do so easy. I suggest stopping for groceries on your way to Akumal because the local shops and restaurants are very expensive.

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Trip

This was exactly the place we were looking for. Beautiful, relaxing, clean, and safe. Easy communications with the manager. AMAZING onsite caretaker. Walking distance to great restaurants, swimming, SCUBA, and shops. Walking distance to a general store, but only a 20 minute drive to a full grocery store. This is a great choice for people looking for more of a "neighborhood" than a resort. And did I mention the view? We spent every morning on the patio watching the sunrise with the breeze blowing in from the Gulf. We had a great time and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen E., Blaine MN USA

Wonderful in every way!

Casa Dos Palmas surpassed our expectations! Esther and Rico were perfect hosts, professional and personal, and the 2 dinners they prepared were memorable. They cleaned everyday, and Esther cut fresh fruit for us in the mornings. The property was comfortable in every way, convenient to town, Yal Ku Cenote, so everything was convenient and accessible. In a word, our week was perfect! Thanks! Glen, Michelle, Dale, Lisa, Sheri, Mike, William, & Lisa.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfecto!

Great place for friends and/or family! Plenty of room to spread out for our group of 6 friends. Rooftop was a nice gathering spot for sunsets, oceanfront yard/patio perfect for sunning during the day and stargazing at night. Esther and Rigo were pleasant and accommodating, cooked us a fantastic 3-course dinner- We highly recommend taking advantage of this optional service. Be prepared to sleep on extremely firm mattresses which are set atop built in concrete platforms in most of the bedrooms. Otherwise, a perfect place to make your vacation memories!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jake J.

Paradise in Akumal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 2nd visit to Casos Dos Palmos-it only gets better.The back side,the ocean, is spectacular,the front side by the pool is tropical and lovely.The house has everything we needed.The caretakers who are devoted to making our stay perfect.BEST of ALL-Hugo,the chef,is amazing. It's 5* dining.We went out once in 2 weeks & the food didn't compare.
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10/10 Excellent

Joni H.

Perfect siblings getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was just what we needed. 3 siblings and one wife. Everyone had an oceanfront view and bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked. The nearly- daily fruit offering was very welcome and delicious. We had Hugo and Eunice prepare a very delicious dinner one night, fish and pork, and everything was magnificent. Be sure to order Eunice's lime pie. Couldn't have been happier and are eager to return!
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10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

A Wonderful Stay in Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic stay at Casa Dos Palmas! Very comfortable house with full amenities, picturesque view and convenient pool (great for kids). What made our visit so special was the hospitality from the caretakers - Hugo, Eunice and their family. They were so helpful in navigating Akumal as well as providing housekeeping daily including tidying up and making fresh coffee and fruit. We hired Hugo to cook us dinner one night which was delicious as well as a unique treat for us to try homemade, local specialties. Thank you Hugo and Eunice!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T., Idaho Falls, ID, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT location, lovely property

My husband, our adult kids, their spouses, one grandbaby, and our 17 year old daughter recently stayed here for 8 days. We had a wonderful time. Here's my feedback: The location in Akumal is excellent. Walking distance to restaurants, beach club, convenience stores, atm, and shops. It's just a short drive down the street to the Yal-ku Lagoon. Spending the day at the lagoon is a little spendy for a group unless you bring all your own snorkel stuff. But totally worth it. That place is magic. The seaweed (sargasos, I think it's called) was there the whole time but it wasn't a big deal. The shore behind the house is rocky and has a really cool blowhole that is fun to watch. It was super windy the whole time which I didn't mind because it acts as a natural A/C for the main part of the house. The bedrooms have their own units. The beds were comfy. Eunice cleaned and made the beds every day in addition to cutting up fruit for breakfast every morning. The house manager came and greeted us the first day there and was very responsive to our needs. I guess my only less than stellar feedback would be that the pool needs better servicing. It's smaller than the pictures make it seem, which is fine. But it needs a good deep cleaning. The filter didn't seem to be working at all until we reached out to the manager and they had someone over the next morning to clean it up and get it going. It's just a bit aged. My husband cut his foot on a filter hole on the bottom of the pool that the cover had come off of. That was worrisome and painful but it turned out okay after some hobbling around for a few days. The bathrooms are classic Mexican painted tile and kept clean, but I feel they could use some updating. Some of the showers don't drain super well. Overall, we loved our stay. We were in need of some serious R&R when we arrived and this place fit the bill nicely. There are multiple hammocks, seating areas and places to just chill out. It is a long drive from Cancun, but that has it's plusses as well. If they were to update the bathrooms and better service the pool, we'd probably stay there again. As is, I have no regrets. Eunice and Hugo are wonderful caretakers. The place has a very comfy, welcoming vibe. Hope this helps everyone make an informed decision.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David P.

Great visit to Akumal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful visit at Casa Dos Palmas. The house is clean, quiet and private with beautiful ocean views. Staff onsite in a separate building were polite and attentive while completely unobtrusive. We were especially happy with the quality of beds, linens and towels, by far the nicest we’ve ever had in Mexico. We look forward to staying here again.
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4/10 Poor

Amalia M.

Ask for pool clean up before arrival

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spacious house with a beautiful location and walking distance to restaurants and shops. However, we would recommend to take care of the pool and the pool area more often. Upon our arrival, the pool area was not prepared for the arrival of new guests. We had to ask if someone could give service to the pool as it had quite of biofilm material.
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

Wonderful week!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is absolutely stunning. It is spacious and could easily accomodate 4 couples and children. We enjoyed the roof top in the mornings. The staff were there each morning to make coffee and set out fresh fruit. They were so friendly and amazing. The hosts really thought of everything. The location is perfect! No there isn't a beach, but it is a short walk to either bay for that. Lots of creatures too. Coatis, iguanas and agoutis. The sunrises were awesome as well.I have booked multiple times with Akumal Direct and will continue to do so. This house was impressive!
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8/10 Good

Sharon L., Newbury Park

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In an ideal location, walking distance to restaurants and markets. Good layout for multi-family with 4 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Good pre-vacation communication. Photos of the property are very accurate to what we experienced. Drinking water dispenser and vases by every bathroom sink. The wifi worked well for 5 adults/4 teenagers. Hugo & Eunice were kind, kept the home clean and provided generous fruit breakfasts and coffee. Home had very basic amenities. Delighters: wildlife (crabs, iguanas, geckos and coati), blowhole on property, delicious dinner by Hugo, ample space to park cars/golf cartsIssues: the AC is only in 4 bedrooms, common area & 5th room were uncomfortably hot, stone floors require shoes at all times, ants & flying bugs got into food, pool was spa-like temp.
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6/10 Okay

Monique D.

Great property - okay experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My disappointment comes due to the built up expectations given by other reviewers. People raved about the chips with guacamole and salsa - these never showed up for us, even though we asked for them more than once. The cut fruit and coffee in the morning only appeared when we contacted the manager/owner of the property. I was planning to have the hosts cook for us, but after our request for chips and salsa was not honored - I opted not to trust that this would get done. The property itself is fantastic - it worked great for our family. We rented a golf cart which made getting around a breeze. My advice: if you plan to rent this villa - lower your expectations on the personal service you will receive and all will be well. Akumal has changed a lot since our last stay - we will not be returning - prices have gotten out of control - price gouging of tourists. Maybe it was because it was over the New Year's holiday - but there are plenty of other places to go in the Yukitan and Caribbean - so we will be seeking a new location.