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Lol Ha is located directly on the beach on Akumal Bay and has a very casual outdoor Palapa Bar and Restaurant that is open year round. The Main Dining Room has both indoor and outdoor dining with a touch of elegance and is open most of the year. They often provide Live entertainment and floor shows which are very popular. Please check for availability. Reservations are suggested, especially if you would like a table near the stage or if you are interested in the popular Prime Rib on Friday night. Our Favorite: Prime Rib. 984-875-9014. www.hotelakumalcaribe.com/resto/lolha.asp
Turtle Bay Café and Bakery is a fantastic restaurant located in the center of Akumal with freshly baked breads, quiches, pastries, etc. Wonderful desserts can be taken home. They also feature gourmet breakfasts and lunches. Our Favorite: Expatriat (breakfast). 984-875-9138 or in the US 949-226-8082. www.hotelakumalcaribe.com/resto/lolha.asp www.turtlebaycafe.com
La Cueva del Pescador is the fisherman’s cave and they have excellent fresh fish, calamari and mini lobsters. If you go fishing with them in Akumal Bay, you can drop your fish off here and they will cook it for you. You can play pool on a sandy floor and enjoy their famous but potent margaritas. Our Favorite: Mini Lobsters.
Leo’s Pizzeria is located in nearby Chemuyil just south of Akumal. You will find the food delicious and very reasonable and they deliver (allow an hour minimum for delivery) to South Akumal. Our Favorites: Hawaiian Pizza, Lasagna and Chicken Fingers. 984-875-4000
La Lunita is located in North Akumal on the ground floor of the condominium building called “La Hacienda de la Tortuga”. You may dine on amazing seafood dishes, contemporary Mexican cuisine and Mayan Specialties. Mon-Sat 5:30 PM-10:30 PM. Our Favorite: Coconut Shrimp. 984-875-9070 www.lalunita-akumal.com
La Buena Vida is a wonderful restaurant and bar located on Half Moon Bay. The downstairs area features swings at the bar, rustic tables, tree houses and unique skeletal decorations. The upstairs dining area has a great view of the Caribbean. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. The bar hosts a popular two hour happy hour. Our Favorite: Blackened Mahi Mahi. 984-875-9061 www.akumalinfo.com
La Taverna is the newest addition to the restaurant scene in Akumal. They specialize in Italian cuisine but also have delicious seafood and salads. Plaza Ukana 1 Building D, High Floor, Akumal, 984-875-9009 12-10 pm Our favorite: Bruschetta, Fettuccine Frutti Di Mare. www.facebook.com/tavernaakumal/
Jungle Fish Beach Club features fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine and is vegetarian friendly. The staff is great and the views are wonderful. Located on the beach in Jade Bay and has a pool and loungers for guests. There is a full bar and table service. This gem is a short 10 minute walk from South Akumal. Watch for the red umbrellas and enjoy the fresh catch of the day. Parking is limited. 52 984 127 8506. 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. https://junglefishbeachclu.wixsite.com/misitio
Tequilaville features international and Mexican cuisine. Conveniently located on main street in the Akumal Pueblo, you must enjoy their excellent food and experience the real world of Akumal. Our Favorites: Sunday BBQ, Spinach Salad and Coconut Shrimp.
984-108-5117 tequilavillerestaurant@gmail.com
In Tulum
Buenos Aires is an excellent Argentine grill located on the main road in Tulum. Our Favorite: Grilled Ribeye and Burgers. 984-871-2708 www.pequenobuenosaires.com
Mezzanine is a wonderful Thai restaurant specializing in exotic Thai cuisine with a Mexican flair located on the beach in Tulum. 8 am – 10 pm 984-131-1596 https://www.mezzaninetulum.com/restaurant
Zama’s is a well recognized beach restaurant and hotel that features fresh seafood and a wood burning stone pizza oven. Our Favorite: Any Pizza. www.zamas.com
Posada Margherita on Tulum’s beach is an eclectic and cool restaurant that serves up extraordinary Italian food. They only take cash and you need to bring plenty of it. Our Favorite: Grilled fish and pasta. 984-801-8493 www.posadamargherita.com
Our family had an amazing stay at Akumal Breakers over New Year’s! The home is in safe neighborhood (with a gate guard) right on the beach! Our family all had plenty of room to spread out and enjoyed the pool and playing in the ocean just a few steps away. The house has a couple paddle boards and kayaks to use and the coral reef was a great place to snorkel! Definitely suggest bringing water socks to make walking out in the ocean easier. We grabbed a couple masks in town, didn’t need flippers. Tulum was about 20 min away. We spent a day having lunch there and visiting a few of the cenotes, highly recommend.
I can’t say enough about Lunda, the property manager! She was so organized and helpful, sending us lots of info about the property, things to do, and helpful hints for traveling to the area. She really went above and beyond to make the trip for our family special! The caretakers, Luis and Mirna, were there daily to clean and prepare some meals. We were told they give amazing massages but our trip was cut short and we didn’t have the time to enjoy. Next visit! I would highly recommend this property for a family. Great place to play and relax in the sun while having quiet and privacy away from town!
Villa is beautiful and exactly as pictured and described. Beachfront perfect for relaxing. Loved using the paddle boards and kayaks. Bring snorkel gear, see tons of fish and sting rays. Water shoes are a must, the water entry is very rocky/coral. If you want a really hot shower, use the outdoor. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Rooms very spacious. Kitchen had everything we needed for food and cocktail prep. All showers had shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel dispensers. Would love to return!
Beautiful setting! Small pool kept kiddos busy so adults could relax
We really enjoyed our stay! The area felt VERY safe (security was unobtrusively patrolling the beach and the guards at the gate were very attentive) and we really enjoyed hanging out on the property- both the shaded areas and sunny areas! Buena Vida (a short drive) and Jungle Fish (walking distance for lunch or early dinner) were our favorite restaurants. The beach area in front of the house was the prettiest and had the least amount of seaweed. Several guests from nearby hotels would walk over and set up on the beach in front of the house, so be sure to bring the lounge chairs down to the beach early in the morning to “reserve” your space. Would definitely rent this house again!