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So let’s assume that you are booked at the Mayan Palace for a 7-day stay and you don’t want to leave the premises. Your signature and room key is your passport to play, eat, drink, shop, and drop. Cash is not accepted anywhere on the resort grounds, and it’s a smart idea.
You’ll have fabulous breakfast buffets or lunches at Bakal, and alternatively, dial ext. 6173 and be served right in bed. You can participate in Bakal’s theme dinners nightly, or make reservations at the Argentina Terrace & Grill, the staff of which will bend over backwards to satiate your carnivorous fantasies; there will also be live music from 7 to 9pm. Want to stay fit during this your time? Pilates and Aerobics classes are offered; just dial ext. 6090 or join everyone in the pool at around noon when they do group aquasize classes.
Miss pizza? No problem: They will deliver to your room and offer a special, two-for-one, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Just dial ext. 6173 or 6174. Need to be kneaded? Call the Spa at ext. 4030 and reserve a Swedish massage, facial, shiatsu, or just a manicure/pedicure.
The most intriguing place for me was the nightclub, Tribu, and not for the deafening music, which emanated from behind the massive doors. It’s an ultra-modern setting anchored by a wonderful collection of tribal photographs from all over the world. We went in during the daytime so that I could read all the inscriptions. At night we did try to get some shots, but it was very dark. Nevertheless, it had a great atmosphere. The counter at the bar is made of glass pebbles; it’s really lovely, and I imagine it is done to evoke the beach or something blue. There are pool tables for your pleasure, and the place is open from 6pm to 2am. They gave us a special deal for Noche de Salsa; cover was US$5, with the second drink free.
So the downpour now is so severe that you can’t walk around, can’t go to the beach, but yes, you can spend money shopping. They have a Cartier boutique that also sells Mont Blanc pens; I didn’t exactly see people lining up for those. The décor is a la Diego Rivera and is quite handsome. It was also always empty. To their credit, the Jade Boutique, which is right next door, is a clothing shop, gift shop, and Internet café all in one. I found their line of women’s linen clothes very attractive. Their choice of pottery and ceramics was also very unusual and upscale. The display never changed during the time I was there. For Internet use there are only two available, and you are charged by the half hour (US$2). Part of the shop also carries snacks and first aid-type drugs and sundries. A modest array of magazine and papers is also available here.
- Unit Type: Studio
- Activities: Good
- Amenities: Good
- Unit Satisfaction: Good
- Family Friendliness: Very Good
- Service: Fair
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