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Need a few Isla Mujeres questions answered
Posted on 1/24/19 at 6:24 pm
Posted on 1/24/19 at 6:24 pm
Hey guys, I have decided that’s our next stop for our annual couples trip
I just need guidance on where to stay
I see a lot of people like Hotel Secreto, which looks great except one thing;
The water on that part of their beach looks rocky and not possible to walk on. Is that correct? I know the two wives are going to want a nice beach that isn’t overly crowded they can sit and walk in the ocean.
Which place offers this if Secreto doesn’t?
I just need guidance on where to stay
I see a lot of people like Hotel Secreto, which looks great except one thing;
The water on that part of their beach looks rocky and not possible to walk on. Is that correct? I know the two wives are going to want a nice beach that isn’t overly crowded they can sit and walk in the ocean.
Which place offers this if Secreto doesn’t?
This post was edited on 1/24/19 at 6:24 pm
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Posted on 1/24/19 at 8:14 pm to lsupride87
It’s not a beach you can go into the water. In fact, it’s marked forbidden. The good news is that Playa Norte is a two minute walk around the point and the water is like glass.
Facing the Caribbean vs on the Bay of Women. Big difference.
ETA: it’s basically a private beach.
Facing the Caribbean vs on the Bay of Women. Big difference.
ETA: it’s basically a private beach.
This post was edited on 1/24/19 at 8:15 pm
Posted on 1/24/19 at 8:47 pm to VABuckeye
Is there a reasonably priced place to stay with it’s own beach on playa Norte?
Posted on 1/24/19 at 8:51 pm to lsupride87
Nope. Big public beach. Unless you want to sit amongst 1000 beach chairs stacked on each other at Ixchel.
ETA: to the right of Secreto’s beach is an area where they can do what they want. It’s more protected and people look for seashells there.
ETA: to the right of Secreto’s beach is an area where they can do what they want. It’s more protected and people look for seashells there.
This post was edited on 1/24/19 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 1/24/19 at 9:47 pm to VABuckeye
Gotcha. So if we stay at Secreto, we have a very easy walk to a beach with walk in water we can sit on all day with some chairs that won’t be too packed?
Posted on 1/24/19 at 9:59 pm to lsupride87
Na Balam, Villa Kiin, and Mia Reef (this one is more expensive, larger, all insclusice) are all seconds from Secreto and exactly what you are looking for. Literally around the corner and with white sand beaches, calm “pool” water, and great location with easy walking distance to everything on Playa Norte.
While Secreto is a great option there are plenty other ones right there that are equally as good and on better beach front.
While Secreto is a great option there are plenty other ones right there that are equally as good and on better beach front.
Posted on 1/24/19 at 10:07 pm to skewbs
Is there a discernible difference between Na Balam and Secreto?
Posted on 1/24/19 at 11:51 pm to lsupride87
Check out Zoetry Villa Rolandi. It's not on north beach but has a small private beach. We loved it but it's not what everyone else on here likes about isla. Just another option.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 6:19 am to lsupride87
At Secreto your chairs are likely to be the only chairs on the beach.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 8:09 am to lsupride87
Based on my experience, the best time to go to Playa Norte is in the morning. I normally went to the beach around 9:30, set my chair up underneath a palm tree and enjoyed the sun, sand and water for a couple of hours. When you it started to get crowded, I went back to my hotel to go out and explore the rest of the island. I would go back to the beach later in the afternoon/evening when the crowd started thinning out. I would also suggest being on the west side of the island to watch some spectacular sunsets.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 8:26 am to Bryno1960
Nothing like a sunset from Bally-Hoo with a cold one or a margarita in your hand. 
Posted on 1/25/19 at 8:29 am to lsupride87
Na Balam has new owners and is offering great deals. We just booked for a June trip.
Check it out.
Check it out.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 8:32 am to skewbs
The crowded Playa Norte is at the opposite end from where Secreto and Na Balam are. Look at my pics in the sticky thread on the travel board home page...you’ll see.
Na Balam is super chill and laid back. Offers a Polynesian atmosphere as opposed to modern chic...both hotels are awesome depending on your taste.
Na Balam has a Smoothie bar, fresh grill, and seafood raw bar are the best parts about it. Not to mention the smokin hot Brazilian waitresses. We’ve stayed there several times and have no reason to stay anywhere else.
Na Balam is super chill and laid back. Offers a Polynesian atmosphere as opposed to modern chic...both hotels are awesome depending on your taste.
Na Balam has a Smoothie bar, fresh grill, and seafood raw bar are the best parts about it. Not to mention the smokin hot Brazilian waitresses. We’ve stayed there several times and have no reason to stay anywhere else.
This post was edited on 1/25/19 at 8:46 am
Posted on 1/25/19 at 12:14 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I believe we're going to book NaBalam for a June trip as well
When are yall going?
When are yall going?
Posted on 1/25/19 at 2:30 pm to Ash Williams
Will be making our 1st trip to Isla late June. Can't wait.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 3:01 pm to Day to Day
It looks like I'll be there from June 27 until July 6th or so.
Posted on 1/25/19 at 4:02 pm to Ash Williams
June 20-28
I see an Isla travel board get together looming on the horizon
I see an Isla travel board get together looming on the horizon
This post was edited on 1/25/19 at 4:05 pm
Posted on 1/25/19 at 4:13 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Ha. I’ve got a work thing from the 24-28 so we’ll likely be going earlier in June
Posted on 1/25/19 at 8:47 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
You and I overlap. We’re long overdue to meet.
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