I really like the Mayan Princess too.  I've stayed in 3 or 4 different rooms
and been in probably 6 of them including end units with the extra bedroom.
Great staff.

Iif you want a pool and some grounds, you won't get that there.  Oh yeah,
and if you are a light sleeper the middle units on the second floor are not
such a good choice.  The ice machine is in the middle of the hall and it
makes ice loudly about every half hour or so.  The sleeping area is right
near the door to the units and the doors have louvered windows in them, so
are not sound proof.  I never noticed any problem with sound from other
guests though.  The balconies are fabulous and the units have a pretty cool
layout and ambiance otherwise.  I most enjoyed my stay in a unit on the
third floor, second unit from the end, on the north side of the hotel.  No
ice noise, not too near any noise coming from Fido's or late night chatter
going up the side street and a most fabulous view.

Also, the beach such as it is, fronting the Mayan, is a very well travelled
area by pedestrians, so if you like a touch of seclusion, you aren't going
to get that either.  Me, I loved being able to roll out of bed, grabbing a
bite to eat in my kitchenette and being at my boat at Amigo's dock, all in a
few minutes.   Coming in for surface intervals also meant that I could
easily go to my room, if I'd forgotten something or wanted to use the
facilities.  The Mayan is extremely convenient in that regard, as well as,
perfectly located for access to restaurants and evening activities.

For those that like to sunbathe, there's a little dock with some loungers on
it.  I always recommend that people sunbathe out there instead of on the
beach immediately in front of the hotel.  You won't get as much foot traffic
disturbance that way.

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