Casa Chablé

We were thrilled by the transporting experience of arriving to this remote, luxurious hotel by water. (Make sure to confirm the availability of the boat before committing to your stay). We stayed in a bungalow, which was comfortable, finely appointed, and afforded direct views through coconut palms across the beach to the ocean. It was mesmerizing, and a sense of intense calm pervaded our time there. The food is delicious, if somewhat rich, as is the tendency of luxury resorts. It would be a good idea to bring some healthy snacks with you to balance things out. (And come prepared to pay $30 usd for cocktails, admittedly one of the best mezcalitas I’ve had). We also enjoyed our excursion into the lagoon, and to swim and snorkel out in the reef and bathtub-like turquoise Caribbean. There is not much to do once at the property, although the time passed quickly in our relaxed and enchanted state. The hotel bikes were being repaired but the heavily cratered road would have been a rough ride. The beach is spectacular and swimmable, and beautifully maintained. Beyond the property limits, however, the beach is heavily littered with trash, which casts a shadow on this glamorous vision of paradise. We wish the hotel would partner with other property owners and the government to clean up the beaches, or at least make an effort to clean the beaches nearby, especially considering its UNESCO status.

Remote and intimate, directly on the beach. Luxurious and comfortable. Delicious food, and attentive, warm service.

The beach is only clean in front of the hotel, so it’s not very nice to go for a walk. I’m fact, you are really pretty limited to the grounds of the property as the road is not great for a walk either.