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Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Tequilla Bar - 5 min walk
Bloved Restaurant & Lounge - 5 min walk
Dolphin Discovery - 13 min walk
Bamboleo Snack & Grill - 7 min walk
Nauti Burro - 13 min walk
About this property
Villas Picalu Lodge
Villas Picalu Lodge puts you a short five-minute drive from Puerto Aventuras Marina. Guests can indulge in massages, facials or body treatments, and grab a bite to eat at Manatee, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch. Other highlights at this Art Deco bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool and a garden.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
Free off-site parking within 7 ft
Street parking available
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
Off-site
Area shuttle within 100 km*
Theme park shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
What to do
Yoga classes
Scooter/moped hire
Fishing
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2013
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Mosquito nets
Adjacent to a golf course
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms
Art Deco architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Private pool
Garden
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Freezer
Microwave
Kitchen
Toaster
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Cleaning supplies
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Dining
Manatee – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch and lunch.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 220 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 1500 per vehicle (one way)
Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Local area shuttle and theme park shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
Villas Picalu Lodge Bed & breakfast Puerto Aventuras
Frequently asked questions
Does Villas Picalu Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Villas Picalu Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Villas Picalu Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Villas Picalu Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Villas Picalu Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Villas Picalu Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MXN 1500 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villas Picalu Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Villas Picalu Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include private pools and spa services. Villas Picalu Lodge also has a garden.
Does Villas Picalu Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster and cookware.
Does Villas Picalu Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private pool and a garden.
What's the area around Villas Picalu Lodge like?
Villas Picalu Lodge is a short 16-minute walk from Puerto Aventuras Marina and 17 minutes' walk from Oasis Beach.
Villas Picalu Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 November 2023
Accommodations are very comfortable and the area feels calm and safe.
Pina
Pina, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 February 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 February 2019
Sonia and Alberto are wonderful hosts. Very welcoming, very helpful calling taxis and shuttles, providing recommendations, etc. Breakfast was excellent and it was fun visiting with guests from around the world.
Verified traveller
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 March 2018
Good location
The owner's are wonderful and helpful. The house is nice and the pool was fun. The bedroom and bath was small but in good condition. Perfect if you like a firm mattress and pillow. Great sheets.
Bruce
Bruce, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2018
We are very new to the B&B experience and had not realized that we were not booking in a small motel when we made the reservation. Right from the start, we found our hosts to be very welcoming and made us feel at home and relaxed.
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
22 March 2016
Very Nice Staff and very peaceful place.
Tbe best value for money to meet de Riviera Maya and not be tied to an all inclusive . It is best to rent a car to have the freedom to know every corner of tbe Riviera Maya . The "XPUHA" Beach is very close to Puerto Aventuras , for me the best in tbe zone.. Sonia and Alberto , the owners from Italy , are very helpful and give you all the Information to know the área.
Luis
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2015
Pretty Picalu
Very nice with lovely hosts and fun location near the dolphins and good restuants. A good deal all around.
Nice, homey alternative to the big resorts. Very good location and very close to the restaurants in the area. Breakfast was simple toast and eggs.
We didn't read our booking closely enough and didn't realize there was a shared bathroom, but we are not picky and it was fine and quite clean. Only very minor complaint would be there were only 1 pair of towels provided (and no hand towels) and no bath mat to dry off your feet outside the shower.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 April 2015
daniel
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2015
Outstanding B&B
Wonderful stay at Picalu. Warm friendly attentive hospitable great location clean could not have asked for a better location for activities in the area.
Sean
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 April 2015
Pleasant and peaceful B&B
Jolee and I stayed here 6 nights for an amazing great price. I will be coming back and with friends next time. You are walking distance from all the restaurants, beaches, and dolphins. If you purchase any of the Xcarat (i would also highly recommend) packages, you will have to walk to the dreams resort which is about a 5 minute walk.
The owners of this B&B are great individuals and very helpful and knowledgable about the area. We were having issues getting our taxi on the way back to the airport and Sonia spent her time talking with the taxi staff. Thanks again.
Jared
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 March 2015
We enjoyed the location. The B&B was a little disappointing. The outside areas were not maintained. The pool was cloudy and appeared dirty. The lounge chairs were dirty cracked and unusable. There was no grass in the backyard around the pool, as it appeared in the picture, just dirt and brown grass. screens were in need of repair.
Not a good value, since now they are renting the room for half of what we paid.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 February 2015
Comfortable room in a nice house
This is a small B&B in the gated community of Puerto Aventuras. It is a very quiet and safe tourist area with many upscale restaurants and amenities.
Our room was spacious and clean with a huge bed (we stayed in the standard cenote king). The shared bathroom was never a problem with our neighbors. The decor is modern and comfortable.
Breakfast is very simple: toast/croissants, eggs, juice, coffee.
The location was quite difficult for our taxi driver to find, because it looks like a normal house from the outside and the street numbers and signs are small. It would be helpful to have a photo of the exterior prior to arrival.
It is worth it to arrange the airport transport for $65, especially if you have more than one traveler in your party.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 January 2015
Great place, great people in Central Location
I stayed there for 6 days in January 2015. Wonderful place in a very central Area south of Playa del Carmen. Alberto and Sonia are very friendly and helped me unravel the collectivo system and book a trip. They are a wealth of information. The room is kept very clean and it has all the things you would need. It is a great place to explore the Mayan Riviera from. The shared bathroom was never a problem and the bed was comfortable.
Puerto Aventuras was different than I expected. It is sort of a gated enclave for Hotels, time shares and private Homes for Westerners. Their are restaurants, Marinas a golf course, dolphin swim place and an OXO convenience store all within walking distance.
Daryl W.
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8/10 Very good
8 January 2015
Safe and friendly and quiet
Antonio made us feel at home. This is their first bed-and-breakfast experience. The location is across from the marina and a two minute walk to practically anything in this community. Breakfast included toast, croissants, cake cereal and Fridays if you wish. The coffee was horrible but I am fussy. Lol. The pillows definitely upgrading. It was rather hard, but I find that a lot in Mexico. We had a private deck which was fairly large, Located on the second floor. Catalonia hotel resort down the way let us go to their own inclusive from 11 AM to 6 PM for $45 per person which we thought was pretty good. Taxis are quite expensive $30 into Playa del Carmen each way. You can walk outside the gate and catch a bus into town for two dollars US which we didn't know about at first so I don't know the stops. The taxi from Cancun was $82 US
Sharon
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 December 2014
Terrible
terrible night stay here! And have ant in bed and leaky air condition.
S
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 August 2014
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 July 2014
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2014
King bed sofa
The place was great and the owner was very nice!
The only bad thing I have to say is that the sofa bed was really uncomfortable. The king bed on the other end, was perfect!
PM
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2014
great place for a great price
This B&B was a great. Located right in the middle of the gated community, it provided close access to multiple beaches, restaurants, activities etc. Things are keep simple here and breakfast was always there when you needed it. A great deal not to be passed up.
justin & annie
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2014
Picalu Perfecto
Beautiful house very homely! Gorgeous room, lots of storage and comfy bed. Couldn't wait to explore the resort where Picalu was based. Only 5 minutes walk to the beach which was absolutely stunning. At lunch we used the convenience store oxox and at night time we tasted lovely food served in the restaurants. At Piculu our room and shared bathroom was cleaned every day. Breakfast was served every day and we enjoyed that it wasn't a fixed time although we never had it later than 930! We enjoyed sitting down to breakfast with other guests around the dining table. Alberto was very attentive and was able to provide us with any information if we required it. We also booked a tour to Chitchen Itza which was reasonably priced! Picalu really was the perfect base to explore Mexico, we had the option of staying inside the complex or exploring other parts of Mexico using Public Transport ( the bus and collectivo stop was directly outside the complex)
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2014
Great Location
Spent 2 nights at this lovely B&B managed by Alberto & Sonia. Location is fantastic. Owners very friendly and careful to details. Puerto Aventuras is a great spot for visiting the surroundings (Tulum, Coba', Riviera Maya, Cenotes ect..). I definitely reccomend it!
Paolo
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 March 2014
Cosy central Bed and Breakfast
Super location, ideal for taking in the harbour athmosphere for our family of three over 5 nights stay. An Italian couple is running the place with Alberto taking care of us, willingly sharing local knowledge and giving advice. He can book all sorts of activities or arrange car hires. For self made trips it is a good idea to simply walk up the 20 min to main roads and take the many affordable collectivos running up and down the cost. Akumal, Tullum and perhaps Coba is a must. Nice garden with small pool to coole down. Beaches 10 min by foot. Restaurants around the harbour a bit pricy, try Lattitude 20, to the left when you exit the B and B, very nice and good value.
Rune
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2014
Nice B & B great location
The location and price was perfect for me. The room was large clean and private. I have not shared a bathroom since Europe but it was very clean with no problems. The owner was friendly and went out of his way to be helpful. The breakfast was the best I had all week in Mexico. If you do not mind not being on the beach this room is for you. Everything is in walking distance.