Marina El Cid hotel

LOCATION
Marina El Cid hotel
Located 15 minutes from the Cancun International Airport, Hotel Marina El Cid is situated on the beach in the bohemian town of Puerto Morelos. Minutes away, guests find the protected Puerto Morelos National Reef Park, with pristine beaches and vibrant underwater life. Nearby attractions run the gamut, from the stylish restaurants and shops of Playa Del Carmen to the magnificent Maya ruins of Tulum.

AMENITIES
Marina El Cid hotel
• Expansive beach
• Four restaurants, each featuring different cuisine
• Lobby bar, poolside bar and oceanfront lounge
• Full-service, 120-slip marina
• New 13,000 square-foot, oceanfront El Cocay Spa
• New 7,500 square-foot convention center
• Private group check-in
• Oceanfront, 22,000 square-foot free-form pool
• Food and beverage service by the pool and on the beach
• Kid's Club
• Adults-only Mediterranean day lounge on the beach with mega Jacuzzi, plush mattresses and massage Palapa hut
• State-of-the-art business center with complimentary computers and wireless and high-speed Internet access
• Wireless Internet hot spots in the lobby and poolside
• Valet parking
• 24-hour room service
• Concierge services
• Wedding gazebo overlooking the Caribbean Sea
• Lobby gift shop, offering apparel, jewelry, sundries and more
• Nightly shows in the lobby bar.

ROOMS
Marina El Cid hotel
Luxurious suites at Hotel Marina El Cid are dispersed in 11 low-rise buildings surrounding a spectacular, 22,000 square-foot, free-form pool. Accommodations range from 586 square-foot junior suites to luxurious 2,397 square-foot, three-bedroom suites. One- and two-bedroom suites also are available, spanning 1,108 - 1,873 square feet respectively.

Each bright, spacious suite features an ocean or garden view and elegant, minimalist decor. Jacuzzis are available in junior and two - and three-bedroom suites. Hotel Marina El Cid's other in-room amenities include:

• Soaring ceilings
• Contemporary decor with dark wood furnishings, granite countertops and brushed stainless steel accents
• Baths with marble floors, walls and countertops and oversized showers with comfort benches
• Expansive private terraces
• Luxury bedding in soothing tropical hues
• Air conditioning
• Mini bar stocked with drinks and snacks
• Satellite TV
• 24-hour room service

Every two- and three-bedroom suite also includes a spacious living and dining area, fully equipped kitchen, television in each bedroom plus a 42-inch plasma TV in the living room, and a Jacuzzi on the terrace.

ENTERTAINMENT
Marina El Cid hotel
Travelers find myriad diversions - from yoga and tai-chi lessons, Spanish classes and tennis to bike tours, fishing excursions, water sports and more. The on-site Pronotours is the official travel and tour company of El Cid Resorts. Groups and individual guests look to Pronotours' bi-lingual staff for canopy tours, horseback riding, kayaking and ATV tours, dolphin swims, folkloric shows, and excursions to ancient Maya ruins in Tulum and Chichen Itza.

RECREATION
Marina El Cid hotel
At the resort, children and adults favor the freeform activities pool with waterfall, slide, diving area, in-water lounge chairs and swim-up bar.From guestrooms or the lobby, the beach is a few minutes' walk. Besides lazing in the sun and playing beach volleyball, guests enjoy a variety of water sports: boogie boarding, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing lessons, hobbie cats and paddle boats. Or, they can test their agility, diving in nearby cenotes, deep caves filled with water. Hotel Marina El Cid offers a comprehensive Kid's Club, with such activities as: snorkeling lessons, Spanish and Mexican cooking classes, kayaking, water polo, bike tours to Puerto Morelos, and Mexican games, among others. Activities for little ones and teens change bi-weekly for added variety. Additionally, there are babysitting services and even a doctor on call.

DINNING
Marina El Cid hotel
The deluxe, all-inclusive Marina Hotel El Cid houses four restaurants and a beachfront lounge, providing a full spectrum of dining, from casual fare to gourmet cuisine.

El Alcazar is a favorite for romantic dinners and special occasions. Located off the lobby, this fusion gourmet restaurant boasts elegant, minimalist decor. Diners enjoy a creative blend of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine. The wine cellar maintains a minimum of 50 varieties, including classic favorites and emerging labels from countries around the globe.

The poolside Hacienda Arrecife pairs gourmet Mexican cuisine with generous portions of traditional local decor. A testimonial to success, Hotel Marina El Cid has expanded this hacienda-style restaurant, doubling occupancy to accommodate 220 guests. A new buffet and freshly prepared, a-la-minute bars serve healthy breakfasts and international luncheon fare. Elegant dinners are available a la carte accompanied by a selection of more than 100 different tequilas Viva Mexico!

La Marina serves up fresh seafood and stunning sunset views overlooking the clear waters of Puerto Morelos Bay. Situated at the marina next to the resort, this intimate, open-air restaurant treats guests to a savory lobster dinner when they stay a minimum five nights. Reservations are required.

Dine indoors or al fresco at the casual La Alhambra (formerly Al Andalus), adjacent to the lobby. Either way, you'll savor the ever-changing gourmet buffet and a-la-minute dishes. The menu pleases the palate with everything from salads, sandwiches and pizza to sushi, chicken and roast beef. Calorie-watchers, beware of the dessert bar, with its to-die-for ice cream, pies, cakes and crepes.

Enjoy cocktails and ceviches from a hammock at the Scaramanga Moon & Beach Lounge. Located on the resort's white, sandy shore, this new lounge is as unique as its name. Guests enjoy brunch here, starting daily at noon. The lounge is open till midnight. Its inventive menu features carpaccios; fruits; tropical drinks; and cevishes, made from a savory assortment of fish with salsa.

At Scaramanga! guests relax in hammocks under breezy palms or on plush mattresses beneath cabanas. What's the meaning of the name, many ask. Cool ocean breezes, sand beneath your feet, fine food and drink and reggae music, all amidst a convivial ambiance that's Scaramanga!

Other food and beverage services include a lobby coffee station and martini bar with live entertainment; afternoon tea time in the lobby; poolside, swim-up bar; healthy meal corner; in-room mini-bar stocked with drinks and snacks; as well as beachside and poolside beverage service.

Marina El Cid hotel