What hotels are near Playa Ballenas?

Hotels near Playa Ballenas: (0.11 mi) Sandos Cancun (0.12 mi) Secrets The Vine Cancun (0.16 mi) JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa (0.07 mi) Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Spa, Cancun, Mexico (0.09 mi) Cancun Yohotzo Exceptional Luyxury Villa By the Sea View all hotels near Playa Ballenas on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Playa Ballenas?

Restaurants near Playa Ballenas: (0.06 mi) Secrets The Vine Cancun (0.07 mi) Ciao (0.12 mi) Nebbiolo Ristorante (0.11 mi) The Blue Water Grill (0.07 mi) Hard Rock Hotel View all restaurants near Playa Ballenas on Tripadvisor

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182jayzee99

Grande Prairie, Canada13 contributions

Playa Ballenas public beach area!

Apr 2023 • Couples

We stayed at an Airbnb just around the corner from the public beach area. Easy access between Secrets and the Hard Rock all inclusives. The Guys working down there are really friendly and always happy to help and share information about the area and things to do! Issac was great to us and always smiling. It was fun!

Written April 1, 2023

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Adam M

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Huge waves!

Aug 2022 • Family

Waves were huge. I only give a 5 because it had the biggest waves I’ve body surfed before. Incredible. Beach was just ok . Did not have to pay.

Written August 11, 2022

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Vanessa P

Calgary, Canada1,394 contributions

Beautiful views!

Dec 2021

Very pretty beach with its blue waters. It has exit access to the Kulkucan Blvd. It is valid to note that the exit is the only one in a few Kms as most of the shore in that area is closed access by by big resorts.

Written February 16, 2022

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Sonya H

North Dakota14 contributions

It’s ok

Jan 2020 • Couples

This is a nice beach. The problem is, there are so many hotels there that they have the beach sectioned off and each hotel has its private area for the people there. For anyone who isn’t on the hotel side, there isn’t anywhere to sit. So bring a towel and expect to sit close to the water.

Written January 30, 2020

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Don P

Dallas, TX14,494 contributions

Pretty beach with beautiful blue water and sky

Feb 2019 • Couples

While this is a public beach it is mostly populated by folks from the Marriott or Hard Rock Hotel which are both next to it. The beach is sandy and clean. The water is a wonderful blue and the sky can be gorgeous.

Written April 13, 2019

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Jamie W

Helensburgh, UK168 contributions

Pretty beach

Sep 2017 • Couples

We enjoyed the beach and the turquoise waters. It's a public beach but quieter than some of the others. The water was quite strong but fun to jump around in. There are hotels beside the beach which take up much of the space so you do feel a bit like the odd one out if you're not staying at those hotels. Still worth the visit though, especially if like us you were not staying in the hotel zone.

Written October 6, 2017

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Jeri C

Houston, TX41 contributions

Nice beach

Dec 2016 • Friends

Very nice beach with turquoise waters. A little disappointed because it seemed like the Secrets resort has taken over the beach. There were free lounge chairs and umbrellas, food and drinks, but they were for people who were staying in the hotel with all inclusive. Overall, a nice beach.

Written December 29, 2016

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Dwightcr

Chapin, SC1,044 contributions

Public beach by the resorts

Jan 2019 • Couples

The beach is located by Hard Rock Cafe Hotel, Secrets and the JW Marriott. There's public beach access with changing rooms and restrooms. It's a beautiful beach with warm water. The waves can get a little rough but there are lifeguards on duty. You can rent equipment for fun on the waves or parasailing.

Written January 14, 2019

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