El Ultimo Maya - Akumal
20.400627, -87.321274
Overview
2-star family-run guesthouse in Akumal village
Dining and On-Site Amenities
El Ultimo Maya has a restaurant that cooks Italian pasta and lobster dinners upon request, as confirmed by guests. The coffee house on site serves cappuccinos, and the bar offers drinks in a common area with Mayan artifacts. Bicycle rental and bike tours are available for guests who want to explore the area on two wheels.
Rooms and Accommodations
El Ultimo Maya offers family rooms with air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a fridge. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the street or the garden, and one room features a mural of ocean life. The hotel is not a luxury property; rooms are basic but clean, with functional furniture.
Location and Nearby Attractions
El Último Maya is a 12-minute walk from Akumal Beach, where guests can swim with turtles with a guide named Sergio. The hotel is across the street from colectivo stops for buses to Playa del Carmen and Tulum, and Xel Ha is 6 miles away. The Tulum Archeological Site is 16 miles from the hotel, reachable by car or bus.
Services and Practical Information
El Ultimo Maya has a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage for guests arriving early or leaving late. The hotel offers laundry service, dry cleaning, and a shuttle for airport transfers from Cozumel International Airport 32 miles away. Private check-in/check-out and a tour desk help guests organize bike rentals or scuba diving trips.
Family-Friendly Environment
El Ultimo Maya is a family-run hotel where staff personally help guests arrange snorkeling trips with a private guide, avoiding large group tours. The hotel has a common patio with plants where families can sit, and the restaurant offers kids' meals. A water park and walking tours of Akumal Pueblo are available through the hotel's bike hire service.
- Location: 12-minute walk from Akumal Beach, across from colectivo stops to Playa del Carmen and Tulum
- Rooms: Basic family rooms with a/c, private bathroom, fridge, and balcony or terrace
- Dining: On-site restaurant cooking Italian pasta and lobster, coffee house with cappuccinos
- Services: 24-hour front desk, laundry, airport shuttle, bike rental, and private check-in/check-out
- Activities: Snorkeling with turtles with guide Sergio, bike tours, scuba diving, water park
- Special Feature: Staff personally help guests skip large group tours and arrange private tours with local guides
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Essential information about El Ultimo Maya
| 💵 Lowest room price | 45 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 22.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Aeropuerto de Playa del Carmen, PCM |
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