Title: Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! Waterfront villa with private pool and kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82190000/82186700/82186697/137d889a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82190000/82186700/82186697/d4e25f50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82190000/82186700/82186697/deec0d51_edited_3053.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82190000/82186700/82186697/7b49e0b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82190000/82186700/82186697/fc15a8ee_edited_250c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Half Moon Bay and Akumal Beach, Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! provides golfing on-site, a water park and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Pool - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! Balam Ek (the mayan Jaguar constellation), originally designed and built by famous architect Jose Luis Moreno, was recently remodeled by another international awarded architect Javier Muñoz. This is a well known house here in Akumal with its lovely outdoor and indoor living areas leading out to the refreshing round swimming pool set in expansive wooden decking overlooking the bay. The perfect spot for sunbathing, alfresco dining, or relaxing under the stars. Balam Ek sports 3 and a half comfortable air conditioned bedrooms in the main house, and a further bedroom in the casita adjoining the house. The ensuite master bedroom is on the upper floor and is furnished with a king sized bed and has it's own lovely private terrace. The decoration in the ensuite bathroom off this master bedroom is also lovely! There is a small bedroom furnished with a single bed adjoining the master bedroom which is a nice set up for a couple holidaying with a child. The upper guest bedroom is also ensuite and furnished with two queen sized beds and a single bed. This room offers great views over Half Moon Bay and the sparkling Caribbean beyond. The third bedroom in the main house is located on the ground floor with its own private terrace leading out to the pool area. This ensuite bedroom is furnished with a king sized bed which can be separated into 2 single beds if required. The casita is the perfect place for teens, couples, and members of your group desiring a little more privacy from the main group. This is a fabulous 2 level casita with terraces looking out over the gardens to the ocean and comes complete with a well stocked small kitchen, living and dining areas, and a lovely bedroom on the upper floor furnished with a king sized bed. The casita is cooled by refreshing caribbean trade winds and ceiling fans. There is no air conditioning. One of the most fabulous features of this casita is the ensuite bathroom with it's massive shower room and wonderful outdoor ocean view jacuzzi tub! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21691000/21690912/3b3e551d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Bedroom oceanfront home centrally located in Akumal. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 1183-31408 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C20.40138%2C-87.30862&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uJz9S9E-aI2n9swrBikS3_lB2Jg=) Akumal, Quintana Roo #### What's nearby - Akumal Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Half Moon Bay - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Akumal Ecological Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Riviera Maya Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles - Yal-ku Lagoon - 9 min drive - 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mezcal Lobby Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Lak iin Nikkei Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ikebana Japanese Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Akumal Sushi Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Market Café - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Akumal Ecological Center, Half Moon Bay and Akumal Beach. Hekab Be Biblioteca and Yal-ku Lagoon are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Balam Ek. Four bedroom ocean front villa in the heart of Akumal! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda L. 24 Feb 2025 #### A beautiful and comfortable home! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Eight of our family members (all adults) had an amazing stay at Villa Balam Ek. First, Akumal Direct was amazing to work with. Not only did we get the villa through them, they also helped arrange transportation, a private chef, and a catamaran tour with snorkeling. Villa Balam Ek is just gorgeous! Very close to the restaurants and Akumal Bay. The owner, Ingrid, greeted us minutes after our arrival to share info about the property. She is so kind! The villa is immaculate inside and out. The kitchen is so well stocked! I can't think of anything we needed that wasn't available! The outdoor space is wonderful. We spent most of our waking hours there. Having our own private pool was so nice. If you got too hot all you needed to do was jump in and cool off! The staff were so great! Roberto was there every morning to clean the patio, chairs, tables etc. One day he chopped the top off coconuts for each of us to drink fresh coconut water. Leticia kept the inside sparkling! From dishes in the kitchen, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, sweeping and mopping floors - she was on it! We highly recommend booking a private chef through Chef Daveed. Our chef, Chef Ruben, and his assistant were personable, professional and incredible chefs! Our food was delicious! Fresh, flavorful and perfect! We loved our catamaran with snorkeling tour through Akumal Dive Shop. We were the only guests on the boat with Captain Abuelo, sailors Rebecca and Santos. The snorkeling was beautiful. The beer and margaritas were plentiful. The food prepared right in front of us was delectable! Villa Balam Ek is the place to be in Akumal! ##### Linda L. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Ocean Coral & Turquesa All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cancun-Hotels-Ocean-Coral-Turquesa-All-Inclusive.h1823032.Hotel-Information) > > [Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Aventuras-Hotels-Dreams-Aventuras-Riviera-Maya-All-Inclusive.h659684.Hotel-Information) > > [Haven Riviera Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cancun-Hotels-Haven-Riviera-Cancun-Resort-SPA-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h23092201.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cancun-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Costa-Mujeres-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h23056532.Hotel-Information) > > [Wakax Hacienda - Cenote & Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tulum-Hotels-WAKAX-HACIENDA.h72542835.Hotel-Information) > > [Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres – All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Costa-Mujeres-Hotels-Majestic-Elegance-Costa-Mujeres-All-Inclusive.h33884103.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló Maya Beach - 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