Shangri-La Caribe Hotel Playa del Carmen is styled like a Mayan village. This unique resort is on the Caribbean beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/shangrilacaribe/hotel/1715/7/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:06:20 EST Shangri-La Caribe Beach Village Resort is a secluded hotel in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, with thatched roof palapas and marvelous hotel rooms with their own private terraces. The hotel is located on the Caribbean Sea and has 250 meters of white sand beach on the outskirts of Playa del Carmen. The Playa del Carmen beach resort has held on to its natural legacy of sea and jungle, and offers a vast array of treasures to its guests and it is this and much more. Visit Playa del Carmen and discover what makes Shangri-La Caribe Hotel a unique lodging experience in the southwest of Mexico, in the heart of the Riviera Maya. The hammock-filled porch and the gorgeous sea view are enough to satisfy any modern traveler in search of adventure, but with necessary levels of comfort to ensure a pleasant stay. Plain and simple hospitality in the trademark of the Maya Route and a pleasant and cheerful atmosphere of Mexican tradition can be enjoyed at Shangri-La Caribe Hotel. This exotic beach resort in Playa del Carmen has its own unique personality. That's why is so interesting to experience what Shangri-La Caribe Hotel has to offer. All the people at Shangri-La Caribe Hotel share a special aura of the Mayan culture that combines the magnificent beauty of nature with intimate settings that inspire a mystic and peaceful vacation. At Shangri-La Caribe Hotel, you can escape to unspoiled beaches where the only meaning is to swim in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. Rock each other gently to sleep in hammocks on your private porch, and watch palms sway to soft ocean breezes. Come to Shangri-La Caribe Hotel and enjoy all the pleasures of a beachfront paradise in Playa del Carmen. Every spacious hotel room at Shangri-La Caribe Hotel is specially decorated to provide the feeling of being in a Mayan Village. The cabanas and rooms have two beds, a ceiling fan, private bath with hot water and shower, two hammocks on the porch, bottled water, and daily maid service. The hotel also has air conditioned caba�as available. So whatever you expect, you will get more. Because at Shangri-La Caribe Hotel the only common consideration is our incomparably high standard of uniqueness. Our Cabanas Shangri-La hotel rooms are divided into three different sections with different styles of accommodations - Aventura Section, Caribe Section and Caribe Pueblito Bungalow Section. Reviewed by Conde Nast Traveler... Maximum Sun, Minimum Time You don't often hear the words tropical hideaway and Cancun used in the same sentence. But the Shangri-La Caribe --- a drop dead gorgeous (and obscenely affordable) resort right on the Caribbean --- is so secluded that you won't believe you're just a half an hour's drive south of that concrete jungle of crass. The resort is so well laid out, with tiled pathways linking the bungalows, the pools, the bar, the gift and dive shops, and the dining pavilions, that you'll wonder where the heck everybody is which is precisely the point. A "Fodor's Choice" Hotel... Sangri-La used to be on the outskirts of Playa, but now it's considered part of northern downtown. Still, it remains a tranquil beachside resort with attractive whitewashed bungalows. Comfortable beds, tile floors, baths, and balconies or patios with hammocks decorate the rooms. A large, circular palapa serving light American and Mexican fare is a gathering spot for guests. ACTIVITIES: diving, swimming, Mayan ruins, snorkeling, golf, ecopark, cancun, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, tours, beachfront, swimming pools, dive shop, gift shop, massage, wedding and events planning, restaurants, bars, pool table, ping pong The Shangri-La Caribe Hotel restaurant staff knows the importance of food and service. From the casual beachcomber atmosphere of the dining room under thatched roofs, to the endless array of regional and international menus, you'll find your mealtime moments of memorable experience. The hotel has two restaurants: La Loma Restaurant and Aventura Restaurant. For Breakfast: An extensive tropical fruit buffet, natural juices, fresh baked bread, cereals, sweet rolls, coffee and tea. You can also ask for the restaurant breakfast menu, which contains a selection of hot dishes. (Aventura Restaurant) For Lunch and Snacks: An interesting combination of Mexican and International cuisine. (Aventura Restaurant) For Dinner: Unique Mexican and International dishes, with something for everyone. Excellent traditional Mexican-Yucatecan fare like tamales and tostadas, fresh seafood, vegetarian dishes, soups and salads, and desserts. (La Loma Restaurant) Every Sunday there is a Mexican Buffet with live Mariachi music and we are pleased to welcome you to the restaurant with free tequila "moppets". Type: Hotel Diving: Dive Resort/Dive Operator Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Playa_del_Carmen/shangrilacaribe/hotel/1715/7/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:06:20 EST