Summary:
Welcome to your Akumal getaway, a relaxing retreat just steps from the beach!
- Access to private beach club, golf course, gym, and pools
- Walking distance to the beach in a peaceful tropical setting
- Private balcony with outdoor dining: ideal for sunrise or sunset
- 5–7 mins to groceries, restaurants, and shopping. Close to Akumal Bay, where you can swim with sea turtles
- Perfect for couples, families, or digital nomads. Secure your serene escape today!
The Space:
This stylish condo offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and resort-style amenities. Enjoy access to a private beach club, world-class golf course, gym, and multiple pools with sun loungers — all within a peaceful residential community surrounded by lush tropical nature.
Start your mornings on the private balcony with coffee and ocean breezes, then spend the day swimming with sea turtles at Akumal Bay, exploring nearby Tulum, or relaxing by the pool with a cocktail in hand.
You’re just a 5–7 minute drive from the restaurants, grocery stores, and boutique shops of Akumal — perfect for combining tranquility and local flavor.
This spacious 2nd-floor condo in Akumal puts you just steps from the beach, one of the most beautiful spots on the Riviera Maya coast!
Main features of the condo:
- Open living space: Bright and airy with a comfortable sofa and Smart TV. Sliding doors lead to a private balcony with seating.
- Fully-equipped kitchen: High-quality appliances, center island/breakfast bar, and dishwasher.
- Dining area: Round table seating 4 for meals and conversation.
Bedrooms & bathrooms: 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms for 4 guests:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed & private balcony access
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Pools & beach access: 5 rooftop pools (one per tower) and 4 ground-level pools, including 2 large pools behind your building. Access to Santamar Beach Club with 2 more pools, beach, and bathroom facilities.
Guest Access:
Santamar is nestled in a lush jungle setting and accessible via an unpaved road, so a car is recommended.
Guests have complete and exclusive use of the condo and its private balcony. In addition, enjoy all the shared amenities:
- Multiple swimming pools
- Private Santamar Beach Club with beach access
- Relaxing common areas
The Neighborhood:
Akumal is truly a natural wonder. In Mayan, Akumal means The Place of Turtles, and it lives up to its name as it’s one the finest snorkeling spots in the Mexican Caribbean, and it hosts a marine research center dedicated to protecting the turtles. There are also many things to see and do around Akumal, like water activities like snorkeling, scuba, paddle boarding, kite surfing, and boating. Plus, eco-parks with underground rivers, ancient Mayan ruins, cenotes (natural freshwater sinkholes), and more. PLUS you will have/can:
- access to amenities like a swimming pool, private beach access, and golf.
- nearby vital amenities like convenient stores and beach activities are all within a short 5-7-minute drive north.
- swim with turtles at Akumal Bay (3.2 km|2 mi), visit the Wellness Center or lounge, and have a bite to eat at La Buena Vida!
- visit many eco-parks nearby w/underground rivers, ancient Mayan ruins & cenotes (natural sinkholes)
- play at golf courses nearby like Casa Club at Tulum Country Club
- day trip to Playa del Carmen (25 miles) or Tulum (16 miles) and shop & sightsee these fabulous towns also with a large variety of dining options.
Getting Around:
Santamar by Tao, is a 94 km or 58.5 miles from the Cancun International Airport (CUN). The development is situated on the beachside of the highway in Akumal and is only accessible by vehicle.
Here are some of the attractions, shopping & golf nearby:
- Kay Beach Club (1 mile away) is a public Beach Club run by Tao, here you can go snorkeling or scuba diving!
- Visit the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary (located in the pueblo/jungle side of Akumal)
Eco-Adventure parks
- Xel-ha park - 10.4 km | 6.5 mi
- Xplor Park - 33 km | 20.5 mi
- Rio Secreto - 32 km | 19.8 mi
- Xcaret - 36.5 km | 22.7 mi
Shopping | Groceries
- Akumal town (north of the condo) - 4.1 km | 2.5 mi
- Chedraui Puerto Aventuras - 20 km | 12.5 mi (large grocery store)
Golf
- Casa Club at Tulum Country Club - 4.4 km | 2.7 mi
- Grand Bahia Residences & Golf - 4.7 km | 2.9 mi
Other Things to Note:
Please note that access to the apartment is only available via stairs. We recommend considering this for guests with mobility concerns.
- Electricity: 20 kWh/day included for 2–27 night stays. Use AC efficiently. Additional electricity: 3.85 MXN/kWh. For 28+ nights, electricity not included. Meter readings taken at check-in/out.
- Access & parking: 5-minute gravel road; car recommended. Free parking on site.
- Amenities: Wi-Fi, Smart TV, safe, bed linens, and towels included. Bath essentials (toilet paper, soap) provided to get started.
- Cleaning: No daily service, but available for a fee. For stays 21+ nights, mandatory cleaning every 21 nights at $50 USD.
- Additional fees: Extra guests may incur charges. Security deposit may apply. Rental Agreement required.
- Long-term & remote work: Laptop-friendly space available.
- Noise: Santamar is new; occasional construction noise may occur.
House Rules
- Guests must be 21+.
- No smoking or recreational drugs. Violation: $300 fine.
- No parties, events, or illegal activity. Keep noise respectful; no loud music after 10 PM.
- Only guests listed in reservation. No tents or structures allowed.
- Guests responsible for damages or extra cleaning if needed.
- Government ID may be requested at check-in or during stay.
- Do not move furniture.
- No pets.
Interaction with Guests:
The place is self-check-in using the door keypad to enter. All the information you’ll need, like the codes, entrance through the guarded gates, and check-in instructions, will all be provided 3 hours before arrival.
You’ll have complete privacy during your stay, but we’re available 7 days a week. Should you need anything, just send us a message.
