Welcome, Family & Friends!
We are so excited to be able to share our upcoming Wedding with you at Mahekal Beach Resort in gorgeous Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Your presence at our wedding means the world to us.
Cheryl & Shea Bailey of Yellow Umbrella Events, a destination wedding event company, have been amazing with helping us with all the booking details. They have worked to secure a group rate with the resort and will be helping all of our guests book their travel accommodations for our wedding on Thursday, May 5th, 2022.
Should you have any questions related to traveling, please contact Shea. You can reach him by email shea@yellowumbrellaevents.com, or call 512-955-1320.
**Please scroll through the page or click the links below to take you to that particular section. However, we recommend going back and reviewing all sections!**
- Accommodations
- Room Categories in Room block, Reservation Dates, Trip Deposit & Payment Schedule, In-Room Amenities
- Pricing for Room Upgrades & Additional Nights Stay
- Travel Protection
- Room Pricing
- Ground Transportation
- Cancellation Policy
- Room Reservation FAQ’s
- Resort Amenities (Fitness, Spa, etc)
- Dining & Bars
- Resort Info
Located on the largest stretch of beach in Playa del Carmen, Mahekal Beach Resort invites you to experience the best of the Riviera Maya in our Beach Resort All Inclusive. Discover lush gardens, tranquil pools, exquisite dining, and high-end accommodations that channel the spirit of the region.
Our dreamy resort is perfect for romantic retreats, family getaways, and spectacular meetings and events. Unplug and unwind with a handcrafted cocktail by one of our four pools, soak up sun on the sand, and treat yourself to a soothing massage or Mayan inspired treatment at the Revive Spa. Experience Mahekal Beach Resort and let authentic Mexican hospitality and the magic of Mexico’s Caribbean coast and white sand beach sweep you off your feet.
All Inclusive
Mahekal Beach Resort’s unique layout of outdoor pathways with lush gardens and open-air restaurants and venues, gives us the ability to re-imagine your travel experience and feel safe. Immerse yourself in our lush gardens, tranquil pools and an extraordinary culinary experience with flavors and aromas from our different dining options. Relax and partake surrounded in beautiful ambiance, accompanied by personalized service.
Safety & Hygiene Protocols
Our team has been working tirelessly to welcome back our loyal guests safely – but with the same genuinely warm and authentic Mexican hospitality that we have been know for throughout our almost 40 years of operation.
Our plan, which you can read about in detail, involves measures such as staff and guest screening, extensive cleaning and sanitizing protocols, the ease of Social Distancing due to our open-air restaurants, lobby and multiple pools, limiting capacities at our restaurants and Revive Spa, offering non-cash/no contact payment options and more. Click here to learn more.
Room Category in Room Block
1. Garden View – Single or Double Occupancy
2. Ocean View – Single or Double Occupancy (Sold Out – None Available)
The room categories listed above were selected by Erica & Jake for their contracted room block. There are only a certain number of rooms available and are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Trip Deposit & Payment Schedule
- A payment of 50% of your total reservation is all you need to reserve your room. This is non-refundable once paid.
- Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 is the deadline to get an available room in the room block. Any reservations requested after that date are based on availability and not guaranteed.
- Full payment of your trip is due by Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022.
- Additional payments towards your balance can be made at any time (monthly) by contacting Shea before the final payment is due.
- We’ll need your flight info by Monday, March 7th, 2022. You can send that to me by filling out the form on this page.
Reservation Dates
- Arrive: Wednesday, May 4th, 2022
- Ceremony: Thursday, May 5th, 2022
- Depart: Saturday, May 7th, 2022
- We understand that most guests selected to depart on May 8th when they filled out the previous reservation form. You can still select to depart on May 8th now but we have to request it from the resort first. Please know that it may take a few extra days to confirm your reservation.
- There is a 3-night minimum for this room block but you have the option to arrive early or stay later. You can select your dates when you fill out the reservation form.
In-Room Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Terrace with hammocks
- Walk-in shower
- Organic, Mayan-inspired bath amenities and insect repellant
- Individually controlled air conditioning units
- Ceiling fans
- Hairdryer
- Umbrellas
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Cribs (upon request)
- Sitting area
- Two bottles of water daily
Travel Protection
**If you have any questions about the insurance please give Travel Insured a call at 1-800-243-3174. We (Yellow Umbrella Events) are not a licensed insurance company and can not legally answer any insurance-related questions.**
FYI, not purchasing travel protection could result in the loss of your travel cost and/or require more money to correct the situation. Without protection, there may be no way to recoup any losses, costs, or expenses incurred and the price of Travel Protection IS NOT included in the price of the room selections and is non-refundable once purchased.
Having travel protection is definitely important and I recommend it for everyone. We personally buy it for our trips. However, the option to purchase travel insurance is solely up to you and you may purchase it through any insurance company you would like.
Click here to purchase Travel Insurance
This website (Travel Insured) offers a very comprehensive policy called the “Worldwide Trip Protector” plan with optional add-ons like CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason), Optional Bed Rest which helps cover onsite quarantine expenses, and other add-on options. Travel Insured is the insurance company we personally use and suggest to others but you are welcome to purchase travel insurance through any entity that you choose.
If you want the CFAR (Cancel for Any Reason) benefit you will have to add it to the policy and you must purchase the insurance no later than 21 days from the day you make your initial payment. FYI, CFAR is not available for New York State residents.
When you click on the link you will need to answer a few questions about your trip and then you’ll be redirected to a page with the policy information and pricing.
The basic “Worldwide Trip Protector” plan, which does not include the CFAR or Optional Bed Rest options, can be purchased at any time, including after 21 days from the time you paid your initial payment but it will not cover the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion Waiver or the Bankruptcy/Default of an airline, cruise line, tour operator or other travel providers. However, you can still cancel for a covered reason and potentially get up to a 100% refund as long as it’s a covered reason.
Depending on what you select and the reason for canceling, travel insurance may cover between 75% – 100% of your trip cancellation and many other things like unexpected medical expenses, baggage, and flight delays.
I strongly suggest that you call and verify what the policy covers if you have any questions. You can reach an insurance agent at 1-800-243-3174.
Round-Trip Ground Transportation
**Very Important Information – Please Read Carefully**
The ground transportation from the airport to the resort and back to the airport is not included in the room rates listed below. However, we can arrange your transportation when you make your reservation. You just need to select that option when you fill out the reservation form.
This is a private nonstop group transfer, meaning only guests of your particular group movement who are arriving or departing on the same flight or close to the same time may be placed in the vehicle together.
The cost for round-trip transportation is $40 per person.
If you select to add the ground transportation we will send you a separate invoice via email for $40 per person. You will have to authorize payment through the invoice before we can arrange your transportation.
Garden View
Maximum capacity: Up to 4 guests (max 3 adults). Children under the age of 4 are free when sharing a room with 2 adults.
Prices do not include round-trip ground transportation or travel Insurance.
Bedding Options: 1 King size bed or 2 Doubles
IMPORTANT: Your bedding option will be requested but it is not guaranteed by the resort. It is based on their availability at the time of check-in.
3 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $797.10
- 2 Adults in a room – $1,163.40 ($581.70 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $1,583.25 ($527.75 per person)
- Adding a Child (age 5 – 12) – $366.30
4 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $1,062.80
- 2 Adults in a room – $1,551.20 ($775.60 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $2,111 ($703.67 per person)
- Adding a Child (age 5 – 12) – $488.40
5 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $1,328.50
- 2 Adults in a room – $1,939.00 ($969.50 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $2,638.75 ($879.59 per person)
- Adding a Child (age 5 – 12) – $610.50
6 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $1,594.20
- 2 Adults in a room – $2,326.80 ($1,163.40 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $3,166.50 ($1,055.50 per person)
- Adding a Child (age 5 – 12) – $732.60
7 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $1,859.90
- 2 Adults in a room – $2,714.60 ($1,357.30 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $3,694.25 ($1,231.42 per person)
- Adding a Child (age 5 – 12) – $854.70
Ocean View
(Sold Out – None Available)
Maximum capacity: Up to 4 guests (max 3 adults). Children under the age of 4 are free when sharing a room with 2 adults.
Prices do not include round-trip ground transportation or travel Insurance.
Bedding Options: 1 King size bed or 2 Doubles
IMPORTANT: Your bedding option will be requested but it is not guaranteed by the resort. It is based on their availability at the time of check-in.
3 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $1,014.87
- 2 Adults in a room – $1,345.47 ($672.74 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $1,765.32 ($588.44 per person)
- Adding a Child (age 5 – 12) – $366.30
4 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $1,353.16
- 2 Adults in a room – $1,793.96 ($896.98 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $2,353.76 ($784.59 per person)
- Adding a Child (age 5 – 12) – $488.40
5 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $1,691.45
- 2 Adults in a room – $2,242.45 ($1,121.23 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $2,942.20 ($980.74 per person)
- Adding a Child (age 5 – 12) – $610.50
6 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $2,029.74
- 2 Adults in a room – $2,690.94 ($1,345.47 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $3,530.64 ($1,176.88 per person)
- Adding a Child (age 5 – 12) – $732.60
7 Nights
- 1 Adult in a room – $2,368.03
- 2 Adults in a room – $3,139.43 ($1,569.72 per person)
- 3 Adults in a room – $4,119.08 ($1,373.03 per person)
- Adding a Child(age 5 – 12) – $854.70
*Very Important – Please Read*
Reservation Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your reservation by March 22nd, 2022 you are responsible for 50% of your room total plus the $100 per person cancellation fee. If you have travel insurance you can file a claim to get a refund based on their terms.
If you cancel your reservation on or after March 23rd, 2022, you are responsible for 100% of your room total plus the $100 per person cancellation fee. If you have travel insurance you can file a claim to get a refund based on their terms.
Yellow Umbrella Events is not an agent of the Hotel and has no control over refund policies and other rules mandated by the Hotel.
If you do not purchase the travel insurance and have to cancel your reservation you may still have to pay a partial penalty up to the full amount of your reservation plus the $100 per person cancellation fee.
If you purchased the travel insurance and have to cancel you will be refunded the amount according to the travel insurance guidelines minus the cost of the non-refundable insurance, but you are still responsible for the $100 per person cancellation fee
To be considered a part of Erica & Jake’s Wedding Group, you must book through this group room block and not through any other method (even directly with the hotel). The couple has secured a room block to make this as easy as possible. To participate in all of the wedding-related activities, you must stay at Mahekal Beach Resort as part of the wedding group.
Room Reservation FAQ’s
Where can I find their Wedding Website & bridal registry?
Registry link: https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/erica-and-jake
Can I use a different credit card to make additional payments?
Yes. All you need to do is fill out the form on this page. As soon as we receive the information we’ll make the payment and email you the receipt.
Can my roommate(s) pay for their portion of the room on a separate card or does it have to be all on one card?
Yes, they can pay using a different credit card. However, when you fill out the reservation form it will only allow you to add 1 credit card. If they want to use their own credit card, all you need to do is add a note in the “Additional Information” section at the bottom of the reservation form and tell us who will be using another credit card. You can then submit their credit card info to us by filling out the form on this page.
Can I make additional payments before the final payment date?
Yes, you can make additional payments at any time. Just send us an email telling us how much you want to pay and if we should use the credit card I have on file for you. If you want to use a different credit card you can send it to us by filling out the form on this page.
Can I set up a payment schedule?
Yes. Just email us with how much you want to pay, what credit card to use, and on what dates you want me to make the payments.
I filled out the reservation form but I didn’t get an immediate confirmation.
When you fill out the reservation form it does not automatically make your reservation or charge your credit card. The information is sent to us so we can review it first. If we have any questions we will reach out to you for verification. As long as everything looks good we will make the reservation and email you a receipt showing the payment and another email with information about your reservation. FYI, If you fill out the form after business hours (5:00 pm CST) or over the weekend it may be the next day before you receive a confirmation.
Can I add someone else to my room after I’ve made my reservation?
Yes, you can always add a person to your room after your reservation has been made as long as it doesn’t go above the room occupancy limit. If you’re waiting to make a reservation because you’re not sure if someone will be with you in the room, we suggest you go ahead and secure your reservation now and then add them later.
The other person in my room can’t make it. Can I switch them with someone else?
Yes. Just send us an email with the name of the guest to be removed along with the name (as it appears on their passport) of the new guest, their birthday, and email address. Once we have this information we’ll make the adjustment. If you are just switching guests the $100 cancellation fee is not charged to the person being removed from the reservation.
I can’t make it to the wedding and need to cancel my reservation. What do I do now?
First, send us an email (we have to have it in writing) letting us know you need to cancel your reservation. We will then email you a link so you can make the $100 per person cancellation fee payment. Once this has been paid we will request the room cancellation.
If you purchased the travel insurance and have to cancel you will be refunded the amount according to the travel insurance guidelines minus the cost of the insurance, but you are still responsible for the $100 per person cancellation fee.
If you did not purchase the travel insurance, you may still be responsible for additional fees above and beyond the $100 per person cancellation fee which could possibly include the full amount of the room reservation.
I don’t see a way to RSVP on the website. How can I do this?
There is no official way of doing this through our website. Most people contact the wedding couple directly and let them know. However, we do keep a list of people who have already made a room reservation so I can send an update to the wedding couple.
Will everyone in our group have rooms next to each other?
No, not necessarily. This will depend on a few factors like the type of room category each person books and how full the resort is at the time of the event.
Can I request a room next to someone else?
When you make your reservation you can send the request to us in the “Additional Information” section at the bottom of the reservation form and we will pass it along to the resort. They will do whatever they can to honor your request but it is not guaranteed.
Do I need to take electrical converters?
No. Mexico has the same electrical outlets as we do in the U.S.
If you are ready to book your stay, please click “MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW” below and fill out the form. Once we receive your information we will make your reservation. When your card is processed, we will send you an e-mail with your invoice and booking information. Please check both the invoice and personal information on the reservation to confirm that everything is correct. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!
POOLS & BEACH
If you’re here for the beach, then you’re in luck — our resort sits on the longest stretch of sand in Playa del Carmen. Thatched umbrellas and cabanas provide the perfect place to sit and relax, and our attentive staff is ready to bring you a cocktail or snack to complete the scene.
If you prefer to stay away from the sand, you’ll have four distinct resort pools to choose from. Each offers a different atmosphere, whether you prefer a large lagoon with a full-service pool bar or a tranquil hideaway where you can cool down and clear your mind.
DIVE CENTER
REVIVE SPA
If you need any help unwinding, just pay a visit to Revive Spa. Set among lush tropical gardens and natural cenotes, this serene sanctuary offers massages, therapies, and beauty treatments that incorporate local techniques and ingredients. The space itself features tranquil gardens, palapa-style treatment rooms, a VIP therapy room, and luxurious facilities.
BOUTIQUE
Located right in the heart of the resort, our Boutique features an assortment of art, crafts, handbags, and jewelry sourced from various regions of Mexico, including popular Otomi embroidery, Alebrije sculptures, milagritos, black-clay pottery, blown glass, and more. Whether you’re looking for souvenirs, intricate artwork, or essentials — like toiletries, sunscreen, swimwear, and beach bags — be sure to stop by.
OTHER AMENITIES
Perched on the gorgeous shores of the Riviera Maya, Mahekal Beach Resort provides everything you need for the perfect tropical getaway. And while our setting is just about as beautiful as they come, it’s our friendly staff and high-end services that elevate our resort into a true paradise.
- Half-board meal plans (daily breakfast and either lunch or dinner)
- Babysitting services
- Airport transfers and welcome service (additional fee)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort
- In-room telephones for accessing resort services
- Public parking in front of the resort (additional fee of approximately $0.50 USD/hour)
- Casita Maya Reading and Painting Corner
- Guest Experience Concierge for coordinating transfers, tours, local dining, and more
- Dry cleaning and laundry services (additional fee; laundry done off-site)
- Multilingual staff
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pet-friendly accommodations
- Poolside bars at the Las Olas and Itzi pools
- Fire pit on the beach
Embrace the morning with a healthy or hearty breakfast beachside, laze by the pool for delectable lunch, or dine under the stars for a romantic dinner. Set the mood and they’ll curate the perfect culinary experience.
FUEGO RESTAURANTE Y CANTINA
Our signature restaurant, Fuego Restaurante y Cantina serves an ever-changing menu of world-wide cuisine, but with a Mexican “touch”. Located overlooking the ocean and beach, this is a highly rated TripAdvisor restaurant – one you won’t want to miss during your stay at Mahekal – for every meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
LAS OLAS
The resort’s best beach view eatery, that also offers poolside dining at our infinity edge pool, this is a spot for savoring delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with a side of breathtaking ocean views. Las Olas is also our popular Happy Hour spot daily, with refreshing margaritas and frozen drink specialties.
COCINA
Cocina will take you on a culinary journey through the diverse, exotic cuisines of Yucatán, Mexico, and Latin America (And some nights, we offer specialty items from the origins of our guests – Italy, German and the US amongst others!)
CASITA MAYA
A rustic and tropical location showcases the rich heritage of classic Mayan cooking and provides you with an inside look at how these ancient people prepared and ate their meals. This is an interactive and exclusive dining experience, with advance reservations required.
AGAVE BAR
Agave Bar serves creative cocktails in a tropical, open-air setting. Enjoy artful beverage creations made with local ingredients, plus a pool table, ping-pong, and plenty of room for lounging. This is Mahekal’s nightly gathering spot for all ages.
ITZI POOL BAR
This inviting watering hole, with a swim-up bar from Itzi Pool, is family-friendly, and known for its casual lunch fare, mid-afternoon snacks, and refreshing cocktails. Our infamous swings are just at the edge of the bar.
ICE CREAM CORNER
Located beside the Boutique, our Ice Cream Corner serves homemade helado (ice cream), as well as coffee, beverages, and other sweet treats.
THE SANDBOX
The best place for an afternoon of lounging and enjoying the beach! The Sandbox is located in front of Fuego Restaurante y Cantina, and offers comfy cushions for lounge seating, hammocks, and our new Bali-Beds – and of course, you can enjoy a handcrafted cocktail.
Resort Address
- Calle 38, Entre Avenida 5A y Zona Federal Maritima, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
Check-in Policy
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.