Paraiso de la Bonita Resort &Thalasso
Information & Amenities
Property Amenities
Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso presents a low profile between jungle and beach, with 90 suites scattered among eight three-story buildings. Check-in takes place in guest suites following complimentary transportation from the airport in a Lincoln Navigator and a personal greeting at the entrance. The resort does have a front desk offering concierge services—including arranging tours to archeological sites and eco-aquatic parks.
A library offers a bar, plush seating, books, Internet access, and a telescope for stargazing. The resort includes a sundries shop and a clothing/gift boutique and offers business services. Two distinctive restaurants, a beachside grill, and a pool bar are on site, and private dining can be arranged. Room service is available 24 hours.
The resort offers complimentary shuttle service from the airport to the resort. Guests must contact the resort at least 48 hours prior to arrival to schedule arrangements. The resort contact information will be provided in the reservation confirmation e-mail.
- Full-service health spa
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Poolside bar
- Spa tub
- Fitness equipment
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Hair salon
- Conference room(s)
- Concierge services
- Multilingual staff
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Bar/lounge
- Garden
- Patio
- Room service (24 hours)
- Parking (free)
- Parking (valet)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Laundry service
- Library
- 24-hour front desk
- Tour assistance
Room Descriptions
Equipped with traditional wood-paddle ceiling fans as well air conditioning, exceptional guest suites measure a generous 1,200 square feet. Spacious furnished terraces or small juliet balconies off bedrooms provide sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. Living rooms are divided by an arch to create a sitting area with a loveseat and a built-in couch, plus a large, marble-topped desk. Antiqued blue furniture predominates, including an entertainment center that contains a 27-inch television, DVD/CD player, and a minibar. A complimentary bottle of Tequila awaits.
Behind archway drapes, bedrooms feature platform beds with Italian Frette-brand linens and include 25-inch televisions. Suites offer one of six decor motifs (Balinese, Oriental, Caribbean, Indian, Mediterranean, African).
Huge 20-by-10-foot marble-and-stone bathrooms are furnished with Bulgari toiletries. Bowl-sinks of either crystal or porcelain rest atop twin marble vanities. A sunken marble tub accommodates at least two adults. The wall behind the tub contains a window with a garden view and a venetian blind for privacy. Adjacent to the tub is a two-person stall shower with a bench and a little green garden outside its glass back wall. Thick Italian Frette-brand towels are soft as clouds. Rooms are only available in the European Plan, which includes room accommodations only.
Room Features
- Minibar
- Air conditioning
- Cable/satellite TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Balcony
- CD player
- Separate sitting area
- DVD player
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Designer toiletries
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Patio
- Voice mail
- Clock radio
- Internet access - surcharge
- Telephone
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Window opens
- Welcome amenities
Area Attractions
Puerto Morelos - 6.5 km (4 miles)
Parque Nizuc (aquatic park) - 16 km (10 miles)
Cancúun hotel zone - 22.5 km (14 miles)
Playa del Carmen - 37 km (23 miles)
Cozumel - 38.5 km (24 miles) and 40-minute ferry
Xcaret (eco-archeological park) - 42 km (26 miles)
Xel-Ha (archeological site) - 90 km (56 miles)
Tulum (Mayan ruins) - 101 km (63 miles)
Cobá (Mayan ruins) - 145 km (90 miles)
Chichén Itzá (Mayan ruins) - 257.5 km (160 miles)
Cancún International Airport (CUN): Approximate driving time to Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso is 20 minutes and distance is 22.5 km (14 miles).
Driving directions from Cancún International Airport: From the Airport exit, take Hwy 307 south for about 19.5 km (12 miles). The resort is located just off the main Hwy near Km marker 328. Resort will be on left hand side or road.
Getting there:The resort is located 20 minutes south of Cancún International Airport. The resort offers complimentary shuttle service from the airport to the resort. Guests must contact the resort at least 48 hours prior to arrival to schedule arrangements. The resort contact information will be provided in the reservation confirmation e-mail. Authorized taxis and rental cars are other ways to get to the resort from Cancún International Airport. Transportation options and ticket booths are found as soon as you exit the airport. Authorized group taxi to resort: more than US$36 per group. Rental cars can be picked up at the airport or at outlets in the city of Cancún and are available online: more than US$36.
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Getting around: The resort is located in the Riviera Maya about 20 minutes south of Cancún. The front desk can arrange for a taxi or transportation into Cancún or the Cancún Hotel Zone: US$16–US$25. The resort is also relatively close to historic Mayan ruins–check with the front desk about tours to these sites: more than US$36. A rental car is recommended for guests interested in exploring because of the distances involved: more than US$36. Taxis can also be hired for blocks of time or for the day if you want to take a tour of the area: more than US$36. Make sure to set a fixed price with the driver before beginning your trip.
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Activities
This Riviera Maya resort approximately one km (.5 mile) mile of deserted beach the consistency of sugar and nearly as white—and miles more of wild beach in either direction. The resort's 48-foot-long catamaran with four cabins is available for private day cruises, cocktail parties, overnight excursions, and other events (surcharges may apply).
The 22,000-square-foot spa was the first certified Thalasso Center in North America. Among the spa's many body, facial, and massage treatments is hydrotherapy in a jetted outdoor saltwater pool. The spa contains a couples massage room and an ocean-view fitness center with a sauna, a steam room, a spa tub, and adjacent plunge pool.
Among the many recreational opportunities in the region are water sports, horse riding, golfing, and excursions to Mayan ruins. The concierge can make arrangments.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Rowing or canoeing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Boating
- Golfing
- Sailing
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Windsurfing
- Water skiing
- Parasailing
Restaurants & Bars
La Canoa - Executive Chef Fabrice Guisset employs French techniques and prime local ingredients to craft meals of exceptional finesse. Decor features upside-down black Mayan canoes hanging from the high ceiling and arched alcoves with colorful murals depicting fruit and offering high-backed banquette seating. White linens, blue glassware, Riedel wine glasses, knowledgeable, gracious service—including menu consultations with Guisset—and a choice of inside, air-conditioned seating or open-air terrace tables make dinner at La Canoa a memorable experience. The international wine list includes all the best French Champagne names as well as some first-growth Bordeaux selections to pair with choices such as smoked-duck salad, lobster bisque with seafood quenelles, and veal medallions in morel sauce.
Kaax - Hand-painted murals depicting local flora and fauna greet guests in this gourmet Mexican restaurant, which combines original regional recipes with modern touches and presentations.
El Chiringuito - Fresh seafood, chicken, and meats are grilled on a wood fire at this open-air, oceanside grill. Also offered are fresh pizzas and chilpachole--a traditional seafood stew served in a clay pot.
Library Bar - Cocktails are served in this intimate bar with ocean views and an extensive reading collection.
Hippos Bar - Shaded by an immense palapa, the open-air pool bar includes lounge seating on big, white-cushioned rattan chairs. Snacks and cocktails are offered.
Room Service - Available 24 hours.
Location
Cancun - Chetumal Hwy KM 328
Km 328 Bahia Petenpich
Puerto Morelos, QU 77500
Mexico
Nearest major airport:
Cancun, Mexico (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
Area:
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Important Information
Children under age 16 are not permitted.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
