Villa Group Resorts to Open First Cancun Property
The ocean is the star at the new Villa del Palmar Cancun, where every room will have a balcony and a view of the sparkling indigo waters. This luxury beach hotel, the most recent addition to The Villa Group Resorts collection, will open Phase One on Dec. 24, 2010, with 150 rooms and suites, just in time for the holidays. Guests can expect contemporary-styled rooms with a relaxing atmosphere and Mexican flair.
All rooms will feature private terraces with ocean views, and will be furnished with kitchenettes, sofa beds, desks, flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet access and spa tubs. One- and two-bedroom suites will also offer distinct living rooms, separate bathtubs and showers, fully equipped kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and utensils, plus washer/dryer. There will also be three 1,600-square-foot two-bedroom penthouses featuring oversized terraces with patio whirlpools, exterior living rooms under trellis, and extensive areas for sunbathing.
Mexican and international cuisine is currently available at the resort’s two full-service restaurants, La Casona and Zamá. In addition, there will be casual dining options at the Palmita Market (a grab-and-go marketplace), convenience store, and an outdoor lounge serving sushi in the evenings, as well as a Tiki beach bar opening in February 2011. Guests can take advantage of two pools, one for adults only, with a pool butler to cater to their every whim, four Jacuzzis and an activities center. For spa-lovers, two massage huts will be located in the pool area.
The Mexican-based privately owned Villa Group Resorts also has locations in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit, Cabo San Lucas and Sierra Madre. Travelers should expect personalized service including distinct check-in conveniences, 24-hour room service, babysitting, a courteous and accommodating multi-lingual staff, currency exchange, secure parking and grocery/convenience items on-site.
The multi-phase project has a target date of August 2011 for completion of Phase Two, which will add an additional 136 rooms. When its phases are complete in December 2011, the oceanfront resort, part of the Playa Mujeres complex eight miles north of Cancun’s hotel zone, will feature a total of 415 rooms, three pools, as well as four outdoor Jacuzzis, fitness room, spa, and full-service water activities center. Nearby activities include whale-watching, kayaking, surfing, sailing, horseback riding, fishing, eco-tours, bike rentals and tennis.
The Playa Mujeres Golf Club, designed by Greg Norman, is next door. Also close-by is the El Meco Archaeological Site, featuring Mayan ruins dating to the 13th century, making the resort a solid base for exploring without the mega-crowds. Introductory rates start at $186 per person, per night all-inclusive, based on double occupancy from Dec. 24, 2010, to Jan. 2, 2011, and $142 per person, per night all-inclusive, based on double occupancy from Jan. 3 to April 15, 2011. These rates represent a 60 percent discount. An added 30 percent off winter rates (starting Jan. 3) is available for travel agents who become Villa Group experts, with rates at $99 per person, per night all-inclusive, based on double occupancy.
