Mayan Palace in Puerto Penasco

So close to the US you can drive and save the plane costs.

Beautiful Resort and beach location. We've stayed at several of the Mayan properties over the past few years and they all have some good and not so good qualities. It's important to match a resort to what you are looking for in a vacation. We wanted an upscale, family friendly resort with a GREAT beach, that was within driving distance. This was perfect! Check-in was very short and simple. We were asked to meet with the resort welcome/timeshare people after checking in.We were not pressured at all to attend a presentation. I explained to the gal that we were NOT interested in any way shape or form in buying, and didnt want to waste their time or ours. No problem! Our rooms were spacious and equiped with the neccessary amenities, as are all the Mayan properties. We brought enough food and beverages with us so we didnt have to eat out all of our meals. The restaurant was very nice, and the food service by the pool was excellent. We thought the staff and service was much better than the other Mayan properties we have stayed. The biggest attraction here is the beach. It is one of the best in the West. Secluded, quiet, and clean. No one to hassle you. Security was great around the property. Its an easy drive into town if you want to experience some local flavor. We like to go to the seafood market and buy some fresh fish and giant shrimp. If anyone wants to fish, there's a wonderful fishing spot just East of the resort that my son-in law has been going to for over 25 years. This resort is definitely the place to go if you want quiet. It IS the destination!

Loved it, fabulous food, amenities, comfortable, beautiful location with out a lot of commercialism. Restful, great walking beach.

My wife and I along with our good friends stayed in seperate units at the Mayan Palace April 11-18, 2008. The rooms were clean, modern, spacious and the service was exceptional. The resort amenities were quite nice...particularly the pool. The beach and the Sea of Cortez are beautiful, but few people use it because the pool area is more convenient, and guests are not permitted to take resort beach chairs to the water's edge. There is still development going on, but it did not interfere with the part of the resort where we stayed. We understand that new roads leading to the resort are in the works, along with what looks like a water park under construction. Both are needed. The town of Puerto Penasco is a typical sleepy and impoverished Mexican community, but there are some good "mom and pop" restaurants, as well as excellent fresh fish and shrimp. The drive from Phoenix was about 4 hours. Our experience, for the price ($500 per week), was very good. JHH

Went March 8th-15th. Weather was perfect, about 75 during the day, low 60's at night. Pool was heated the 2nd or 3rd day we were there. Lot's of fun for the kids(many families to play with). Beautiful uncrowded beach, great golf. Food and service is good. Rooms were nice and cleaned well. Prices were very fair according to resort standards.