lorroth1 Posted February 5, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Has anyone done Almaplena Beach? I read someplace only 20 guests are allowed but can't find that info here again. It was written about 4 years ago however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEcruzr Posted February 5, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Check out Maya Chan. It sounds very similar. I have not been there because the cruise we had it booked on we had to cancel. But they were great to work with. I emailed them and they invoiced me the deposits. Last January the rates were $59 per couple, $20 refundable deposit with the rest payable the day we were there. Unlimited drinks, limited guests (based on their beach cabanas... once full that's it). Lunch included. Beach toys included. Beach massages available (very reasonable rates). Transportation included (taxis). Maya Chan is owned by an older (cruisers) American couple... their adult son runs it. If I remember right his name is Mark. That's who I dealt with. When we had to cancel he was very quick to refund our deposit. I found his email... mayachanbeach@gmail.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerunner Posted February 5, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, MEcruzr said: Check out Maya Chan. It sounds very similar. I have not been there because the cruise we had it booked on we had to cancel. But they were great to work with. I emailed them and they invoiced me the deposits. Last January the rates were $59 per couple, $20 refundable deposit with the rest payable the day we were there. Unlimited drinks, limited guests (based on their beach cabanas... once full that's it). Lunch included. Beach toys included. Beach massages available (very reasonable rates). Transportation included (taxis). Maya Chan is owned by an older (cruisers) American couple... their adult son runs it. If I remember right his name is Mark. That's who I dealt with. When we had to cancel he was very quick to refund our deposit. I found his email... mayachanbeach@gmail.com. Agree with Maya Chan, did it Nov 2019 and since Im going to Costa Maya again I booked them once I booked the cruise. They fill up quickly depending on the ships. Food is great, and drinks along with using kayaks, SUP etc all included in the price. Very easy to deal with overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorroth1 Posted February 5, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted February 5, 2020 30 minutes ago, bikerunner said: Agree with Maya Chan, did it Nov 2019 and since Im going to Costa Maya again I booked them once I booked the cruise. They fill up quickly depending on the ships. Food is great, and drinks along with using kayaks, SUP etc all included in the price. Very easy to deal with overall. I will contact them again...it was full when I contacted them for our 3/10 excursion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dappledumpling Posted February 5, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 5, 2020 52 minutes ago, MEcruzr said: Check out Maya Chan. It sounds very similar. I have not been there because the cruise we had it booked on we had to cancel. But they were great to work with. I emailed them and they invoiced me the deposits. Last January the rates were $59 per couple, $20 refundable deposit with the rest payable the day we were there. Unlimited drinks, limited guests (based on their beach cabanas... once full that's it). Lunch included. Beach toys included. Beach massages available (very reasonable rates). Transportation included (taxis). Maya Chan is owned by an older (cruisers) American couple... their adult son runs it. If I remember right his name is Mark. That's who I dealt with. When we had to cancel he was very quick to refund our deposit. I found his email... mayachanbeach@gmail.com. Great Place.. we frequent on a regular basis. David is the son who runs Maya chan. Mark is the dad (owner).. Very very nice people. Will be there again in 2 months.. Side note> I asked my wife where she wanted to go when she finished her Chemo treatment and her request was Maya chan.. We boarded a ship and celebrated her completed therapy.. 5 years cancer free and still her Happy Place. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted February 5, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 5, 2020 59 minutes ago, MEcruzr said: Check out Maya Chan. It sounds very similar. I have not been there because the cruise we had it booked on we had to cancel. But they were great to work with. I emailed them and they invoiced me the deposits. Last January the rates were $59 per couple, $20 refundable deposit with the rest payable the day we were there. Unlimited drinks, limited guests (based on their beach cabanas... once full that's it). Lunch included. Beach toys included. Beach massages available (very reasonable rates). Transportation included (taxis). Maya Chan is owned by an older (cruisers) American couple... their adult son runs it. If I remember right his name is Mark. That's who I dealt with. When we had to cancel he was very quick to refund our deposit. I found his email... mayachanbeach@gmail.com. Going in 2 weeks!! Super excited!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerunner Posted February 5, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 minute ago, lorroth1 said: I will contact them again...it was full when I contacted them for our 3/10 excursion That is a problem with them when looking and booking them. I dont sail to Costa Maya till Nov again and booked a month ago. I figure if I need to cxl they are easy with that also so best to hold, best of luck trying to get in. If you do its great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorroth1 Posted February 5, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted February 5, 2020 25 minutes ago, dappledumpling said: Great Place.. we frequent on a regular basis. David is the son who runs Maya chan. Mark is the dad (owner).. Very very nice people. Will be there again in 2 months.. Side note> I asked my wife where she wanted to go when she finished her Chemo treatment and her request was Maya chan.. We boarded a ship and celebrated her completed therapy.. 5 years cancer free and still her Happy Place. Congrats!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted February 6, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Yes if Maya Chan is full and you want an AI away from the malecon, Almaplena is a good choice. It's further away but has a good rep. Also new and just south of Almaplena is Hayhu Beach. http://www.almaplenabeachresort.com/ https://www.hayhubeach.com/ Do check both if Maya Chan doesn't work. And for those wanting less crowded places along the malecon, there's the new Malecon21 which is just beyond Mahahual Divers and Shulamar. Nearly the very end of the malecon walk. People don't usually go that far down. https://www.malecon21.com/beach-club 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PictureNana Posted February 7, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 11:21 AM, WrittenOnYourHeart said: Going in 2 weeks!! Super excited!! Allure?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted February 7, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 7, 2020 7 hours ago, PictureNana said: Allure?? Edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acpalmer Posted February 10, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 8:22 AM, MEcruzr said: .... Last January the rates were $59 per couple, ...... It's $59 per person, is my understanding, not per couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEcruzr Posted February 10, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, acpalmer said: It's $59 per person, is my understanding, not per couple. YES, it IS! Sorry for the wrong information. Fingers and brain were not on the same track when I typed that. Thanks for the correction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorroth1 Posted February 11, 2020 Author #14 Share Posted February 11, 2020 On 2/6/2020 at 12:47 PM, crewsweeper said: Yes if Maya Chan is full and you want an AI away from the malecon, Almaplena is a good choice. It's further away but has a good rep. Also new and just south of Almaplena is Hayhu Beach. http://www.almaplenabeachresort.com/ https://www.hayhubeach.com/ Do check both if Maya Chan doesn't work. And for those wanting less crowded places along the malecon, there's the new Malecon21 which is just beyond Mahahual Divers and Shulamar. Nearly the very end of the malecon walk. People don't usually go that far down. https://www.malecon21.com/beach-club Do either allow topless sunbathing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted February 11, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I don't think so. But you can ask them. Maya Chan just had their clothing optional day. They were booked with waiting list as I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavePearl Posted February 20, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 20, 2020 FYI We booked a last minute cruise for March, and Maya Chan was full. Since we have been there multiple times, they said they would fit us in to "best available." While we love Maya Chan, we are familiar with the resort and know where the overflow area is, so we were afraid we wouldn't get a great spot. So, we just booked Almaplena for three people on April 2 for $177 USD. They responded to my inquiry almost immediately, and are highly rated in reviews. The photos show a quaint resort, so I imagine if you are looking for luxury this might not be your choice. But as for us... We are quite ready for another adventure! After we get back I'll come on here to give our review. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMom Posted July 14, 2022 #17 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 2/20/2020 at 12:53 PM, CavePearl said: FYI We booked a last minute cruise for March, and Maya Chan was full. Since we have been there multiple times, they said they would fit us in to "best available." While we love Maya Chan, we are familiar with the resort and know where the overflow area is, so we were afraid we wouldn't get a great spot. So, we just booked Almaplena for three people on April 2 for $177 USD. They responded to my inquiry almost immediately, and are highly rated in reviews. The photos show a quaint resort, so I imagine if you are looking for luxury this might not be your choice. But as for us... We are quite ready for another adventure! After we get back I'll come on here to give our review. 🙂 I know your post is from 2020 (pre-pandemic shutdown). Were you able to go to Almaplena and what did you think? We just booked a 2023 summer cruise that includes Costa Maya, and I am just not certain where to go. Maya Chan, Almaplena and Malecon21 all look good online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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