We had a wonderful time in Isla!! We stayed in Ixchel condo #409 and 410, Phase I, and it was just perfect. I stayed in the king suite and felt like I was VERY important. I loved the lights on the palm tree, all the decorations, the huge bathroom, all the drawers and the pretty bed. And the view from that room is unbelievable! The balcony is fabulous – I am so glad we stayed in the oceanfront unit. I cannot wait to go back. We were feeling totally spoiled with each of us having our own bedroom and bathroom. And everyone at Ixchel was very friendly and helpful.

We rented a golf cart on two days and explored the island. I had this great map of Isla with all the places to see, and so we saw a lot! We went to Garrafon de Castilla for snorkeling, Punta Sur, Playas Indios and Lancheros, Conch Shell Beach, the Conch Shell House, the cemetery, and the Super Express grocery store – and they were all an adventure! I had fresh squeezed oj from the market, we ate at Pizza Rolandi’s, Villa Rolandi, Casa O’s, Zamas Beach Club, Sunset Grill, and Buho’s. We also got up early every morning and took walks around town and saw something new there every day. I think I have fallen in love with Isla.

On the best beach, gorgeous view, walk to town, beautiful suites - what more could you want!! Great staff - kept the hotel immaculate! Nice to have the kitchen. Would most definitely stay again!

We stayed a week at Ixchel II, Oceanfront Penthouse 709 for our honeymoon. We could not have had a better stay. After weeks of research I am extremely glad to have chosen this condo. The grounds are well maintained, clean rooms, amazing view, great proximity to downtown, and super friendly staff. We chose Isla for its anti-resort, laid-back, relaxed setting and couldn't be happier. The people are friendly, the city is beautiful, the food is amazing, and the atmosphere reminds me of Mexico 20 years ago. We spend 2 days exploring the island, 2 days laying on the beach, 1 day fishing, and 1 day snorkeling. I would highly recommend the island to anyone looking to find culture and get away from the "all-inclusive" resorts. We looked at many hotels, houses, and condo's online, and check a lot of them out while we were on the island to start planning our next trip. Let me tell you, don't look any further than Ixchel for the best place on the island. The condo unit had a kitchen where we made breakfast, snacks (salsa, guacamole, and/or quesadillas) and margaritas fresh daily. It was fun to shop in the local grocery store with all the locals. We spend a lot of time lounging on the deck or hanging out in the hot tub to watch the sunset. The beach is great and the restaurant next door will deliver meals and drinks right to your lounge chair. Again, I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for the best condo on the island
PS~ This is the oceanfront unit at the top of the tallest building on the island. Amazing!!!

Ixchel Beach Hotel was the 3rd leg of our Mayan Riviera wedding/honeymoon trip. It is a nice hotel that is made up of 2 buildings...the east building is mainly vacation rental/condos and the west building, where we stayed, is the hotel portion but has the feel of a vacation rental. Our check in was quick, and all the staff we came in contact with were nice and helpful. We booked a standard ocean view room without a balcony and were pleased...it was very large and had a nice view of the pools and the beach. I would have loved to have had a balcony, but since we wanted to save a little money toward the end of our honeymoon trip the window view was fine. The beach immediately in front of the hotel is rocky and not very nice...you can ask staff to set up lounge chairs and umbrellas for you free of charge, but we opted for lounging immediately in front of the Sunset Grill, which is only a few feet away from the Ixchel beachfront. You can charge meals to your room at Sunset Grill which is nice, but they charge for using the chairs and umbrellas. However, it is worth it b/c the beach there is AMAZING!!! I felt as if I were in a lake, the water is so calm and clear! The food at Sunset Grill was good, and the drinks were yummy!

The location of the hotel is great, only a block away from the action on Hidalgo and a short taxi ride from the ferry dock. We hadn't been to Isla for 5 years, and I must say we were amazed at how developed the island has become since then. In a way, we were a little saddened because it seems to have taken away a bit of the small island charm. There is a ton of construction going on, and I would recommend going soon before it changes too much. Still, it is a GREAT place to visit - we had a marvelous time and will definitely be back. I think we would return to Ixchel also in the future, but we may try another hotel next time around. Not that Ixchel isn't nice, but there are many others to choose from. Ixchel is a nice place, but nothing spectacular. However, it's a good bargain, the location is great, and it was a comfortable stay without problems. I would recommend it to those who want simple but nice accomodations in a central location!!