Costa Maya is likely one of the busiest cruise ports in Mexico, and we’re all the time in search of new excursions to attempt on this small seashore city. We just lately tried an all-inclusive day move at Jaime’s on the Blue Reef, a neighborhood lodge close to the port, to see if the facilities, meals, and drinks have been definitely worth the admission payment.
The consequence? A beautiful seashore day full with spicy tacos, refreshing margaritas, and opulent pool views.
Let’s check out our expertise at Jaime’s on the Blue Reef that will help you decide in case you ought to give it a attempt in your subsequent go to to Costa Maya.
Overview
Jaime’s on the Blue Reef is a ten minute taxi journey away from the Costa Maya cruise port, and a taxi prices $4 per individual every approach. It’s positioned within the small beachfront city of Mahahual, Mexico.
Jaime’s on the Blue Reef is a lodge and restaurant providing day passes to cruise ship company. Capability is stored low in an effort to supply the most effective service doable. Not more than 28 day passes are offered every day.
All-inclusive day passes at Jaime’s on the Blue Reef embody the next facilities:
- Limitless meals and drinks
- Personal spot on the seashore with padded lounge chairs
- Shaded palapas
- Kayaks, floats, and paddle boards
- Pool entry (depending on availability and adults-only)
- Wi-fi
Day passes at Jaime’s on the Blue Reef usually promote out, so it’s vital to order your reserving forward of time. To order a day move, go to the official web site for Jaime’s on the Blue Reef.
On the time of assessment, the price of admission was:
- Adults: $57 USD
- 13 to 17: $33 USD
- 6 to 12: $19.95 USD
- 5 & below: Free
After being checked in, a workers member will escort your group to your non-public, padded lounge chairs and palapa alongside the seashore.
Facilities
Jaime’s on the Blue Reef has a relaxed, clear, and heat seashore which is protected against robust currents and seaweed by a barrier within the water.
The water is so calm, clear, and heat that it’s virtually like swimming in a bath, and the sand is smooth with no rocks and little or no seaweed.
Water sport tools is accessible at no further cost, and lots of company (largely children) selected to attempt a kayak or get up paddle within the protected seashore space.
The padded seashore loungers are sufficiently shaded from the palapa and coconut bushes above.
Jaime’s on the Blue Reef has a small pool positioned on the roof, though day move company ought to test with the lodge earlier than reserving to see if the pool will probably be out there.
Once we visited, the pool was solely open to adults. There isn’t any shade on the pool, nevertheless it gives panoramic views of the ocean, city, and coral reefs within the distance.
Jaime’s on the Blue Reef doesn’t supply companies like massages, boat excursions, and many others., however these actions are supplied by different native firms positioned only a few toes from the lodge. A snorkeling tour could also be supplied by Jaime’s every day, nevertheless it’s finest to contact the lodge for availability and pricing.
Company can take pleasure in limitless meals and drinks all through the day at Jaime’s on the Blue Reef, and this gives a terrific worth for these hoping to style a wide range of meals and snacks.
The meals menu had each customary Mexican fare (tacos, quesadillas, nachos, ceviche, and many others.) and likewise American fare (hamburgers, onion rings, rooster fingers, and many others.).
Jaime’s on the Blue Reef has a cocktail and beer menu out there together with a collection of non-alcoholic drinks.
Waiters can carry meals and drinks to your seashore chair or you possibly can sit on the shaded bar and restaurant space.
Feedback
I’m not a fan of the quick port space the place cruise ships dock in Costa Maya because it feels very inauthentic, so I all the time seek for issues to do within the close by city of Mahahual as an alternative.
I like how the lodge’s location is correct in the midst of the city of Mahahual, because it was simple to entry, but I did not really feel “caught” at a resort with nowhere else to go.
After lunch, I took a stroll round Mahahual’s Boardwalk. I like this small city and it is all the time enjoyable to stroll round, store, and chat with locals. That is one thing I would not have the ability to do as simply at a extra secluded resort, and it was a pleasant solution to break up the day.
As a result of it was positioned alongside the busy beachfront boardwalk, nevertheless, there have been frequent visits from locals making an attempt to promote souvenirs like sun shades, jewellery, trinkets, and many others. This could possibly be a draw back for some company, though not one of the distributors have been pushy, so I did not thoughts.
Seaside & Pool
I appreciated the calm waters on the seashore, as I don’t take pleasure in combating robust waves or currents. There was just about no seaweed within the water, too, which was an enormous plus.
The seashore space had sufficient area for all company, though chairs have been comparatively shut collectively.
The pool was one among my favourite facilities at Jaime’s on the Blue Reef, and though it’s not listed on the lodge’s web site as a day move amenity, it was out there after we have been on the town.
Once I went to the pool, there have been no different company there, so I had the whole space to myself. Whereas the pool isn’t very handy to entry (it’s on the roof of the 4-story lodge with no elevator), it’s effectively definitely worth the trek for beautiful views of Costa Maya.
Jaime defined that this space permits topless sunbathing, so it’s an adults-only space.
Meals & Drink
I wasn’t certain how genuine the meals could be at Jaime’s and was a bit skeptical as soon as I noticed what number of American meals have been on the menu. These worries shortly went away, nevertheless, with my first chunk of guacamole.
I didn’t anticipate such a scrumptious appetizer. There’s no query that the guacamole is made-to-order with recent avocados, and I may have eaten solely chips and guacamole all day and been happy!
I additionally tried two types of tacos: fish and vegetable tempura. You possibly can’t go improper with tacos, and the 2 sizzling sauce picks have been impressively spicy.
The spotlight of the meal got here when Jaime, the proprietor of Jaime’s on the Blue Reef, made a recent, tropical fish ceviche. Made with white fish, pineapple, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and black sesame seeds, it was tangy, savory, and candy on the similar time.
With the mixture of Mexican and American fare supplied, Jaime’s has a crowd-pleasing menu appropriate for even the pickiest eaters.
So far as drinks go, I had no complaints and loved a recent pineapple juice and margarita. Others in our group ordered Modelos, a Tequila Dawn, and (just a few too many) pictures of tequila.
Waiter service was comparatively fast for each meals and drinks, and all workers members have been remarkably pleasant. They continuously walked across the seashore to test if we wished to order the rest.
Ultimate ideas
I’d positively go to Jaime’s on the Blue Reef on future journeys to Costa Maya. Contemplating the day move features a non-public, shaded seashore chair, seashore and pool entry, drinks, meals, water sports activities tools, and wi-fi, I assumed it supplied a terrific worth.
It wasn’t arduous to “break even” on the $57 day move, particularly when contemplating the value of meals and drinks within the quick Costa Maya cruise port.
It was arduous to search out any complaints with the day move, but when I needed to decide a draw back it could be the placement of the pool, because it isn’t handy to entry on the roof. That being stated, the pool location was an enormous profit to me as I may calm down with beautiful seashore views.
Should you’re in search of an all-inclusive seashore day in a handy, centrally-located space of Mahahual, Jaime’s on the Blue Reef could also be your best option to your day in port.
