CasaZul

The Caribbean greets you at CasaZul as soon as you open the shutters, with trade winds blowing through palm trees and the water changing from pale turquoise to electric blue along the most popular section of Cancun’s Hotel Zone.

Up to thirty guests can move between peaceful nooks and spacious, joyous gathering areas without ever feeling crowded thanks to the house’s eight bedrooms, which are spread across a light-filled main residence, a private beach-level suite, and a separate bungalow. Coffee on an oceanfront balcony gives way to first swims off the soft, pristine beach in front of the gated, private Flamingos enclave in the morning. By the afternoon, the pool deck takes center stage, with music playing softly beneath the palapa and the sea setting the pace beyond the palm trees.

The interior design is simple and adaptable, appealing to groups seeking variety. Larger doubles flex with extra bedding to comfortably accommodate families or friends traveling together, while king rooms open to the sound of surf and long horizon lines. The day is framed by two distinct dining ambiances: long, lantern-lit dinners by the pool and breezy meals under the palapa roof.

A butler and waiter who anticipate the next round before you ask, chef-led cuisine, and Haute Retreats planners who adjust each day to your pace—whether it’s a peaceful beach morning or an island-hopping excursion—all contribute to the seamless and personalized service. Jet skis stage directly from your own sandy edge for a quick run across the shallows when the water calls; the Hotel Zone’s nightlife is only a short drive away; and the Pok-Ta-Pok Golf Club’s lagoon-side fairways are close by if you’re itching for some green.

The villa’s unspoken advantage is its location. With direct beach access and easy access to the city and lagoon, CasaZul is located on Cancun’s barrier strand in the Flamingos neighborhood at roughly 21.127° N, −86.756° W. Plan on taking 30 to 40 minutes by car from Cancún International Airport (CUN) in normal traffic, and 45 to 60 minutes during the busiest holiday periods. The drive is completely paved along Boulevard Kukulcán, with the last kilometer on quiet residential lanes; any standard sedan or midsize SUV will work well.

The Hotel Zone has grocery stores and pharmacies nearby. Chedraui Selecto and several other pharmacy options are typically 5–10 minutes away, depending on traffic and the km marker. Pok-Ta-Pok Golf Club is located approximately 5–10 minutes around the lagoon; Puerto Cancún Marina Town Center is usually 15–20 minutes toward Km 1 for waterfront dining and yacht charters; and La Isla Shopping Village is 8–12 minutes for boutiques, dining, and the aquarium. Within five to twelve minutes, nightclubs and performance spaces are grouped together, allowing you to quickly enter the heart of the city and return to the stars.

Here, the days have a relaxed cadence. Beaches and pools serve as your living room, breakfast is served beneath the palapa as the ocean warms, and afternoons last into the golden hour while the sky is reflected in the water. Dinner could be a chef’s tasting of Yucatán specialties, such as fresh catch rubbed with achiote or lime-bright ceviches, followed by a moonlit stroll along the shore. The following morning can be as social as a family barbecue while listening to the sea, or as simple as reading a book while paddling in the shade. CasaZul is based on the idea that choice is important.

Three easy activities near home: a boat trip to Isla Mujeres to explore Playa Norte’s glass-calm shallows and snorkel over the reef; a late-afternoon walk and dinner at La Isla with a sunset Ferris wheel ride; a tee time at Pok-Ta-Pok, followed by a cocktail by the lagoon and a quick hop to the Hotel Zone’s nightlife before heading back to your quiet beachside retreat.

Travel times and distances (useful cues): CUN → villa; CasaZul in Flamingos, Hotel Zone (~21.127° N, −86.756° W 30 to 40 minutes on average, 45 to 60 minutes at its busiest; Chedraui Selecto + pharmacies 5 to 10 minutes; La Isla 8 to 12 minutes; Puerto Cancún Marina 15 to 20 minutes; Pok-Ta-Pok Golf 5 to 10 minutes; nightlife cluster 5 to 12 minutes. All roads are paved, with the final 1-2 km being quiet residential lanes that can accommodate any sedan or SUV. Parking is available on-site.

Arrival and logistics: Self-drivers should ask for a temporary gate pass at Flamingos; a private transfer from CUN is the most convenient way to get started. In addition to scheduling jet skis on the beach and organizing yacht departures from Puerto Cancún or neighboring marinas, your Haute Retreats concierge can pre-stock necessities.

An exceptional value proposition is offered by CasaZul, a unique eight-bedroom beachfront home in the exclusive Flamingos enclave that combines genuine walk-out Caribbean sand with chef-butler service, flexible rooming, and quick access to Cancun’s golf, marinas, and nightlife—privacy without sacrificing the best of the city.

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Rates displayed are for 20 guests

Guests above 20 are an additional $75 USD + taxes per person per night (Children 6 to 12 years, additional $50 USD + taxes per child per night)