Casita del Mar & Isla Mujeres Info

Casita Facts:

  1. Even though the Casitas may be listed under hotels they are really 4 efficiency suites.
  2. Each Casita has a kitchen area, split bathroom with a shower, 1 queen-size bed and a patio that faces the ocean.
  3. The electrical current is 110/220 – the same as in the U.S. and Canada. An adaptor is not required.
  4. Casitas del Mar is a “Smoke Free” facility. Smoking is NOT allowed on the premises.
  5. Fiber optic Wireless Internet service is provided free of charge.
  6. Casitas del Mar is an “Adults Only” facility. The Casitas are located right beside one another.  If you rent all 4 Casitas children over 10 would be allowed.
  7. Quiet time must be observed between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Casitas del Mar is a property that caters to mature adults; if you behave in an inappropriate or disruptive manner you will be asked to leave and no reimbursement will be provided.

Casita Features:

  1. Kitchen area: microwave, bar fridge, 2-burner stovetop, coffee maker with filters, blender, toaster, pots and pans, 4-piece setting of dishes and cutlery. There is also a sit-in eating area. There is NO oven.
  2. Bathroom area – Split bath (sink with vanity is separate from the toilet and shower area).
  3. Hair dryers are supplied.
  4. 1 queen-size bed.
  5. Small safe for security purposes.
  6. Air conditioning.
  7. Patio that faces the ocean – with table, shade palapa or pergola, lawn and lounge chairs.

Rates Include:

  • All taxes and maid service every 2 or 3 days. Linens are changed at least once in the middle of a 1-week stay.
  • Bedding and towels.
  • One 5-gallon bottle of purified water.
  • A specific casita is not guaranteed or assigned prior to your arrival.
  • Breakfast is NOT included.
  • Beach towels are NOT included.

Location:

  • Please check the map at the bottom of the page. Isla Mujeres is about 5 miles long; Casitas del Mar is located approximately half way down the island and facing east to the open Caribbean. The Casitas are set back about 50 ft. from the road which is the only thing between them and the open Caribbean.
  • The shore in front of the Casitas is rocky and, while excellent for collecting shells and sea glass, it is not recommended for swimming due to a strong current. Enclosed water shoes are strongly recommended.
  • Walking anywhere is an option, however, taxis are readily available on the street and inexpensive (approximately $7 U.S. from the Casitas to downtown). You can also take a bus.
  • The closest beach clubs, located on the west side of the island, are Zaza or, slightly further on, Kin Há. Both have a swimming pool and a full-service restaurant as well as a small beach.  Kin Há also has boogie boards and kayaks, free of charge for customers. The most popular beach on Isla Mujeres, located at the north end of Isla approximately 3 miles away, is Playa Norte (North Beach).

Laundry Facilities:

  • There are no washers or dryers in the casitas.

Safety – Security:

  • Each Casita has a small safe.
  • The windows are fitted with security bars so you can leave them open to listen to the waves and feel the breeze in safety.
  • Isla Mujeres is a very safe, friendly island however please use common sense.

General:

  • The water from the tap is potable and safe to use for showering, brushing teeth and washing dishes. Microdyne is provided to treat the water to disinfect fruits and vegetables.
  • We recommend many good restaurants; be assured that they will use only purified water for their ice and drinks. Raw vegetables will have been washed in a solution of microdyne.
  • Isla Mujeres is a casual island. Bring shorts, tee shirts, bathing suits, cover-ups, sandals, a good waterproof sun block, a hat and sunglasses. From November to March it is a good idea to bring at least one set of warmer clothing and a light jacket for cool evenings.
  • Because it is an island, Isla Mujeres almost always has a breeze. The prevailing winds are from the east so if a breeze is to be had you will feel it at Casitas del Mar.

Cancun Airport to Isla Mujeres:

  • You can take a van or taxi from the airport to Gran Puerto/Puerto Juarez (prices vary but detailed information will be provided with your confirmation). The crossing takes 20 minutes and a round-trip ticket costs 540 pesos (approximately $35.00 U.S.).
  • Once on Isla Mujeres take a taxi to Casitas del Mar.
  • Detailed information on how to get to Casitas del Mar, including recommended ground transportation from the airport, will be sent with your confirmation.

For all the information you want to know about Isla Mujeres but were afraid to ask,
please visit www.isla-mujeres.net