Shelly & Alexsia
Shelly & Alexsia
Travel
Cancún International Airport
This is the airport you will fly into! Be prepared for a long line at customs since this is a hot spot for tourists. Be sure to check the list of items you cannot bring through customs (ie. fruits/veggies or $10,000 for you big spenders lol).
Happy Shuttle Cancun
This service can provide a shuttle to the port (Puerto Juarez) and a ticket for the ferry to Isla Mujeres. People at the airport will try to talk to you and offer help, just keep walking, they want to take your business. Happy Shuttle provides detailed instructions on how to find them at the airport. Make sure they hand you your ferry tickets before you board the shuttle. If you are planning to stay on the island for the duration of your trip, they can help you with a return service as well. However, many people may want to spend some time in Cancún. In that case, it's easy enough to purchase a ferry ticket at the port on the island and find a cab to your next destination on the mainland.
*** Please be aware that SOME hotels help with booking this type of transportation***
Ultramar
This is one of the main ferry options from Puerto Juarez to Isla Mujeres. It is a quick 20 minute ride, offering drinks and snacks with a rooftop seating option for a beautiful view. It is a large ferry with many passengers. You could purchase ferry tickets through them if you prefer using a taxi to get from the airport to the port.
Ferry Ticket Price: Approx. $12 USD (one way)
**Tickets sold online or at Puerto Juarez**
Hotel Boutique Bahia Tolok
This is our TOP recommendation of places to stay on the island. You need to call, send a WhatsApp message, or send an email to set up booking. Be sure to let them know that you are booking for Shelly & Alexsia's August Wedding Stay. This will ensure you a 10% discount (as long as 5 rooms are booked from our party). There are only 13 rooms available in this hotel, so book ASAP so you don't miss out on an amazing and affordable place to stay. There are an array of options from a standard room to a two bedroom apartment available here. You could share an apartment with some friends if you like. It is located in between our wedding venue location and the main center/beaches. The staff is amazing, great food/drinks, ocean and pool access, and a beautiful view. Please let us know if you plan on booking here so we can ensure you are on our list. They require a 25% deposit to reserve your stay which you can pay without a fee by wiring the funds, or you can use a card or PayPal with an additional fee.
*** Ask for Francisco, he speaks English and Spanish and is super helpful. He works 3pm-11pm Mexico time.
***Also, the dates of your stay are flexible to book here, we just noted the dates we are planning to be on the island.***
Skull's Landing
This is next door to Bahia Tolok. It is a bit more affordable with less bells and whistles and only 5 rooms on the property. It has a bar, restaurant, dock, and 24 - hour pool. If you're looking for a chill vibe with live music every evening, this is your spot! You can book online with travel websites, but you'll get a better rate if you book through them directly.
ADDITIONAL LODGING INFORMATION
There are so many places to stay on the Island and Cancún. Hotel Bahia Tolok and Skulls Landing are central waterfront locations that allow you to move around the island pretty quickly.
If you would rather stay in a location that is lively with walking access to the beaches and center with many restaurants and bars, the north side of the island offers many hotels such as:
Hotel Cabañas María Del Mar.
Rate: Approx. $110 - $179 per night.
Website: cabanasmariadelmar.com
Searching for a calm, relaxing stay on the island surrounded by nature? The south side of the island is the perfect place to be. Check out:
Casa De Los Sueños
Rate: Approx. $165 - $250 per night
Website: hotelcasasuenos.com
Located on the "7" of Cancún you can find a wide variety of places to stay, ranging from casual to all inclusive resorts if you're looking to spend some nights on the mainland!
TRANSPORTATION ON THE ISLAND
Isla Mujeres is a beautiful island stretching about 5 miles long and .5 miles wide. It is easily possible to circle the island in a day. There are a few ways to get around on the island.
Walking is the main way to go if you are spending most of your vacation on the north side of the island. Everything here is close together and easily walkable.
Taxis are a quick and easy way to get around the island. There are always plenty of them driving around, day and night. They range from about $5 - $10 USD per ride, depending how far you are traveling on the island.
Another great way to get around, if you plan on doing lots of exploring, is by Golf Cart. There are several Golf Carts Rental Companies on the island and this is certainly the way to go if you plan to move around quite a bit. See some rental options below.
Easy Golfcart
This golf cart company is located at Hotel Cabañas María Del Mar. You could quickly get to this location in a taxi to rent your golf cart.
Prices:
1 hr - $17 USD
8 hrs - $55 USD
24 hrs - $65 USD
Isla Mujeres Golf Carts Joaquin
This place is located about a block south of the ferry, so you could easily just turn right after exiting the port and find this spot to your left.