Features
What to expect: The Hotel Mayaland makes staying by the ruins an experience unto itself. Popular with vacationers, the Mayaland can go from calm to bustling in a matter of minutes. The main building has 55 rooms, and the rest are scattered around the property in two- and three-unit bungalows. A series of ancient Mayan paths, known as sac-be, cross the property, leading from the Chichén Itzá ruins to other nearby sites. Amenity highlights: Originally built in 1923, the Hotel Mayaland has three pools and is surrounded by 100 acres of gardens and trees. The hotel has its own entrance to Chichén Itzá and the observatory—one of the major structures of the site—can be seen from the hotel lobby. During the day, guests tour the ruins, explore the vast hotel grounds, or lounge by the pools. There is a billiards table, souvenir shop, and three restaurants. Each day and evening, local dancers and musicians entertain guests in the restaurants and lobby bar. Insider tip: Guests of the Mayaland can take a horseback tour to the ruins of Old Chichen, just a short ride through the jungle from the main Chichén Itzá site. Tours depart each day from the back of the hotel.
The Buffet - Serving buffet lunches daily, this restaurant is popular with guests and visiting tour groups alike. It features a palapa-covered main dining room, cooled by ceiling fans, and an open-air terrace, where guests dine in the shade of large sun umbrellas. The food ranges from local Mayan dishes to traditional Mexican cuisine to international standards. The décor features handpainted artwork and tropical plants. Specialties - Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this restaurant has tables in the air-conditioned dining room or outdoors, in a shaded courtyard. The wooden tables have white linen tablecloths and glowing candles in the evenings. In addition to Mexican and international dishes, the cuisine is primarily Mayan. The Lobby Bar - The Lobby Bar is a popular meeting spot in the evenings and is the first sign of modern civilization when guests return from a tour of the ruins. With a view of the ancient observatory, the Lobby Bar has high leather chairs ringing the bar and features various types of tropical drinks and tequilas.
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