Cancun, Quintana Roo Hotel Rooms at the Independent

My husband and I went on a last minute rendezvous (leaving our 14 month old with the grandmas) to have a 3 night stay in Isla Mujeres. We wanted to take a break from work and do one more trip before our 2nd baby arrived. We had been to Isla Mujeres before, but only for a night away from Cancun, and had previously stayed on the more touristy North end. We specifically chose this resort because it was more secluded (being on the south end) and knew it was a smaller hotel (I believe only has 10 rooms) so there wouldnt be a lot of commotion- so we could truly relax. It was the perfect amount of time to swim, kayak, tan on the pier, and lay out by the pool. The hotel itself was beautiful and the rooms were very comfortable, and all have an amazing ocean view and large balcony or patio (depending on what floor you are on).

The view from our room was absolutely breathtaking! The staff was friendly and the facilities are very well maintained. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a quiet laid back beach oasis. Plus the food is AMAZING! I also recommend renting a golf cart from the hotel and cruising around the island...this was our favorite part of our stay on Isla Mujeres! You will love this hotel!

We love the Royal Islander and adjacent Royal Caribbean (they are basically the same hotel). Really nice, clean and comfortable rooms with full kitchen. We had the 2 bdrm family villas than can really sleep 8 if needed (we were 5). Great beach, pools, restaurants and grounds + staff very friendly. Not a party hotel full of teenagers. While people enjoy drinking it is all classy. Lobby market had nice selection for your vacation needs all priced within reason for a hotel and worth the convenience. We always found beach chairs and beach is kept clean. Restaurants were great and very reasonably priced. We are return customers and will be back again.

Our family stayed here for spring break 2014. We absolutely loved this place. Our room was really large (a 2 bedroom suite) with a full kitchen. Eating out is pretty expensive in the hotel zone (including at the on-site restaurant), so we took advantage of the kitchen, stocked up on groceries (Walmart and Chedraui Markets are an easy bus ride away), and ate breakfast and several dinners in the room. Our balcony had a pool and partial ocean view, which was nice. You could go out to the pool or beach any time of the day and find chairs (with some shade) that were not already staked out by others. Compared to the larger resorts on the east side, the beach was not nearly as crowded and the water was flatter/calmer. At the sports desk, we could reserve/borrow bicycles, snorkeling equipment, the little sail boats, etc. (for no charge). There is a small market on site that has basic groceries and supplies. The facilities were very clean and well maintained. Plenty of security and staff around and everyone was pleasant and helpful. There was really only one negative for us. The air conditioning was very loud. It worked fine, but for some reason it was obnoxiously loud. If you're a light sleeper, it will wake you as it kicks on/off during the night. We had to crank the thermostat setting up to prevent this, but the obvious downside is the room gets rather warm by the morning. Not sure if all the rooms are like this or not.

We reserved a standard room with two double beds 7 months before our trip. When we checked in, there was only a standard room with one king bed left. This room also had no view, and the window did not open (room 211 west building). Although we were disappointed, the room proved to be very clean and spacious and had a wonderful shower. We really appreciated the large water dispenser with fresh water. We always had plenty of clean towels and soaps. Housekeeping did a great job! I would definitely upgrade to a room or suite with a view in the future. The beach is outstanding! Although the hotel has two very nice pools, we never used either one. We spent most of our time on the powder soft beach or swimming in the calm, clear, turquoise ocean. We never had trouble finding lounge chairs, and the staff was very helpful in setting up umbrellas and a small table if we asked. The water is clear and warm, and you can walk out quite far before it gets deep. It was fun to watch the yachts docked just outside the swimming area. The hotel is located within walking distance of many wonderful restaurants and shops. We rented a golf cart for a week, and were able to take our time and explore the entire island. I would definitely recommend renting a golf cart for at least a day just to see all of the beautiful different parts of the island. We enjoyed the freedom to come and go as we pleased. There is much to see and we put on many miles!

Family of four stayed for 6 nights at the beginning of April. Room was very big and very clean. The huge balcony was great. Kids loved having there own room (and so did we!). Entire resort was beautifully landscaped and spotless. Service at all of the restaurants and bars was great. Fitness Center was one of the best I've seen--it had cardio equipment, free weights, weight machines, and another room with three spinning bikes, mats for yoga, and a heavy bag. Had the all-inclusive package and found no problem with our service compared to the service that the owners received. Lounge chairs were readily available. We stayed mostly in the "Phase I" pool area. The "Phase II" area seemed a little more low key. The food was excellent. We went to the Captain's Cove, Hacienda Sisal, and La Veranda for dinners. Stuck to the Char Hut for lunches. The food there was really good. The burgers, ceviche, and nachos were all really good. A couple of days we sat at the Char Hut and the other days our server brought our food to us while we were on our lounge chairs. We brought our own insulated cups for drinks and they had no problems with putting our beverages in them for us. As for the timeshare pitch--we simply told them we were not interested and they left us alone for the rest of the trip.

Excellent service all the way around. The staff will do what they have to do to make you happy. Our first room was down low and we paid for a complete ocean view. We were moved to the 4th floor the next day. You will not go hungry at the privilege Aluxes. I have been there 3 times now and will be back in 2015. I love it there. It's beautiful. Money is worth every penny. I can't wait to return to the Island of Isla Mujeres and stay at the privilege. The music could be better at the restaurant on the beach.

I HAVE BEEN STAYING AT BEACHSCAPE KIN HA FOR 20 YEARS. I LOVE IT, I APPRECIATE THE LOW KEY ATMOSPHERE, NO TIME SALES PEOPLE, CONVENIENT LOCATION, MELLOW LARGE BEACH, GROCERY STORE ACROSS THE STREET. WE USUALLY RENT A SUITE AND HAVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ON SITE, CHARMING PLACE.

We very much enjoyed our stay. It is a few scant blocks from the ferry and close enough but not too close to the main drag. We found the bay view and the coming and goings of the boats lovely.

Beautiful & relaxing island!!! Staff were very friendly & warm. Condo #26 was clean, comfortable & inviting. Hoping to visit again SOON :)