We loved our stay here. The condo has a wall of windows so the views were magnificent. The large patio is covered. We spent lots of time out there watching sunsets and star gazing. We were just two people but enjoyed having the extra bathroom. The kitchen is large and very adequately supplied. The wall of the master bedroom can fold open so you can enjoy the view from bed. The pool was perfection: quiet and cool, a slice of heaven after the heat of the beach. The beach is small and private, we were often alone. Half Moon Bay is gorgeous, but very rocky and the current can make snorkeling difficult especially when it's windy. Water shoes are a must. The complex manager was terrific and very helpful.
There were a few small negatives, none of which seriously detracted from our stay: the wi-fi didn't work and we had to pay an additional fee on our cell phones to get internet access. The satellite tv didn't work until part way through our stay. The living room furniture is somewhat uncomfortable. The windows leaked during a pure-dawn thunderstorm. The master bathroom has a beautiful large shower, but not tons of toilet privacy. The flights of stairs to the top floor got old fast, but were especially difficult with suitcases.
The area was awesome and exactly what we were hoping for. We rented a car after we arrived in Cancun and were very happy we did. Best shopping for food etc was in the Chedruai, one North and one South of Akumal. Great snorkeling in Akumal Bay. Do not be fooled by the aggressive hustlers at the main beach entrance who try to tell you that you can only snorkel in a guided group. Best to avoid them by going to the side near Akumal investments and the restaurant. Enjoy lunch or drinks on the beach at the restaurant. Bring your own snorkel gear or rent at the dive shop. You will see turtles, fish, rays, etc all on your own. Try to snorkel early or when the water is calm for best visibility. Go out in front of the Secrets resort beach. Great restaurants nearby-we miss the La Buena Vida which we visited every day for either a meal or drinks and dessert. La Lunita was great. We'd recommend trying all the local places. Not a bad one in the bunch. The other tip we received was to look for small roads on the beach side of the highway. These often lead to gorgeous beaches and often a family has a house near the entrance and charges a small amount of pesos to drive down the road. We always felt safe & found several spectacular, quiet beaches
