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First-class, beachfront hotel overlooking Isla Mujeres Bay.
This
value priced hotel offers an excellent location near the central
hotel zone within walking distance of shopping, dining, and
nightlife. The hotel has been completely refurbished throughout
and feels like new again.
Information
Room category codes are:
- OC - Ocean View
4 people per room with a maximum of 3 adults
Children 12 years of age and under stay free
Adjoining rooms: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Babysitting: Yes, available on request, approximately $10
US dollars per hour
Balcony: Some of the rooms
Bed types: 2 double beds, no king beds available
- Cribs: Yes/ no charge
- Rollaways: No
Check in/ check out: 3pm / 1pm
Kitchen facilities: No
Nonsmoking rooms: Yes, 1 floor
Number floors/elevators: 8/2
Safe deposit box: Yes, front desk, $100 if key is lost
TV/radio: Yes/yes
Guest services: Travel agency, and 24-hour doctor

Dining/Entertainment
Dining facilities: 2
Cocktail lounge/bars: 3, lobby bar, beach bar, and
swim-up pool bar
Entertainment: No
Room service: Yes, 7am-11pm

Activities
Pool: Large square pool with wading pool
Watersports: Windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving,
paddle boats, sailboats, and parasailing available on the beach
with watersports venders
Tennis: Two lighted courts, available at no charge during
day
Golf: Can be arranged at Pok-Ta-Pok golf course, 5
minutes away
Children's program: Yes
Shops: Gift shop located across from Mayfair shopping
center

Accessibility
Handicapped rooms: No
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes on request
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Handrails in bathroom: No
Bars in shower/chair: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: Some rooms

Policies
Minimum check-in age: 18
Blackouts 2003
- Feb 13-15, 17-22, 28
- Mar 1-15, 20-23
- Apr 16-18
Springbreak students are allowed with a maximum of 2 people
per room and a major credit card. No alcohol allowed in rooms;
minimum check-in age is 18 years of age, $100 U.S. Dollar per
person deposit.

Location/Transportation
- On the beach on the bay side in front of Plaza Caracol, a
10-15 minute cab ride to downtown
Local transportation: Taxi/ bus
Car rentals: Yes
Parking: Yes/ no charge

Construction
Built: 1979
Last renovation: 2000
Note: As of 8/03/00, the Calinda Viva Cancun went through
extensive renovations in 2000. The hotel offers brand new rooms,
lobby, restaurant and grounds.

Good to Know
- No handicap-accessible rooms
- All rooms have an ocean view
- Calm, clear waters reach the beachfront due to the wind
block by Isla Mujeres
- Close to shopping, restaurants, and nightlife
- Renovated in 1998
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