Calinda Viva Cancun

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First-class, beachfront hotel overlooking Isla Mujeres Bay. ThisCalinda Viva Cancun

Calinda Viva Cancun 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

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Dining/Entertainment


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

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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

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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

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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.


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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

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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.

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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
  • Younger clients