Title: Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon \*\*Chef Service Included Family-friendly villa with a water park, 7-minute walk to Half Moon Bay ## Photo gallery for Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon \*\*Chef Service Included ![Pool - Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included (Akumal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57810000/57804300/57804237/59895aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included (Akumal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57810000/57804300/57804237/27a0d0eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included (Akumal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57810000/57804300/57804237/f0c98854.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included (Akumal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57810000/57804300/57804237/f13eb111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included (Akumal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57810000/57804300/57804237/b0ee6e2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Half Moon Bay is located near Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon \*\*Chef Service Included, which provides golfing on-site, a water park and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this villa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 16 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - 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. ### Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon \*\*Chef Service Included Last minute offer 15% off all new bookings for Sept/Nov, 2023\. Book now! Newly Remodeled 2021\. Welcome to Casa Bella and the start to your wonderful Akumal vacation. As you enter the property you will start to feel the cool breeze from the ocean. You will notice the pool area surrounded by tall palm trees and a wonderful deck on which to relax and enjoy the calming poolside garden. As you walk through the front door of Casa Bella, the view of Yalku Lagoon and the Caribbean will overwhelm your eyes with the beauty of their lighting and colors.. The open floor plan of the kitchen, dinning and living room will sweep you onto the beautiful back deck and into the world famous cenote lagoon of Yalku. This level also presents you with an oceanfront bedroom with 2 double beds.. . As you make your way upstairs to 2 bedrooms both with King beds, which overlooks the lagoon and the Caribbean blue sea, notice the second level veranda, a great place to relax on a lounger, read a book and enjoy the fantastic views. Don't forget the awesome roof deck and viewing dome. Hit the roof with a couple of friends, Margaritas end enjoy the sunset. The 4th Bedroom is situated on the 3rd Level roof terrace with a king bed. Also, please enjoy the newly added roof Jacuzzi with great views of the Yalku Lagoon and the Caribbean Ocean. Included in your rental is the use of the Guesthouse, or casita. The Casita is located outside by the pool. The first floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 with two double beds and the third has a king size bed. All three rooms can share 2 bathrooms and the living room. A great place for the grand kids to hang out or for some privacy away from the main house. " Regardless of how far or how near you have traveled, we will make sure that your experience at Casa Bella will be one to remember. The adventures that you can have in Yalku and the privacy of the space at this wonderful property will fill your memories for a long time to come. Please come down at visit us here in Akumal, at Casa Bella! Please note the base rate on Casa Bella is for 8 people. Extra charges apply for guests over that number and will be calculated after the total guest number is inputted. We have instituted rigorous cleaning methods, including the use of Clorox and a disinfecting fogger (U.S. NSF Certification No. 148127) We take standards for hygiene and cleanliness very seriously and are taking additional steps to ensure the safety of our guests during their stay in the property. Bedrooms: Casita Bedroom 5: 1st Level - 2 double beds Bedroom 6: 1st Level - 2 double beds Bedroom 7: 1st Level - 1 king bed 2 full bathrooms Bedrooms: Main House Bedroom 1: 1st level - 2 double beds Bedroom 2: 2nd Level - 1 king bed Bedroom 3: 2nd Level - 1 king bed Bedroom 4: 3rd Level - 1 king bed 6 full bathrooms 2 half bathrooms Complimentary/Main Features Private Access to Yalku Lagoon Maid service 6 days a week, Mon - Sat 5 gallon bottles of water provide, please don't buy more plastic and refill your own All linens, towels and beach towels provided Crib and high chair upon request Ping Pong Table Indoor Features Fully equipped kitchen AC in all bedrooms Ceiling fans throughout all rooms Wireless Internet service Outdoor Features Garden side Pool with privacy Half Moon Ocean View Pool NEW third floor rooftop Jacuzzi-not heated Gardener/Handy Man Gas Grill Private parking Outdoor seating and loungers 2 Inflatable paddle boards and 2 kayaks-Available upon request Important note: For February there is a minimum stay of 6 nights. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - 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 - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 7 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Table tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - 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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 1230-30009 Casa Bella Akumal Yal Ku Lagoon Fantastic Swimming Snorkeling! ## About the area Located in Akumal, this villa is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Xel-Há Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay and Akumal Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Akumal Ecological Center and El Toh Ecopark. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. [Visit our Akumal travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Akumal.dx6196) [View more Villas in Akumal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Akumal-Villas.d6196-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C20.41009%2C-87.30433&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DbSjGp88bsP8lAa55VXMywf9Qps=) Akumal, Quintana Roo ### What's nearby - ![TULUM, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO - Jul 23, 2019: Yal-Ku Lagoon and cenote swimming area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074368/5671e16a-4447-451e-8d70-725f19adde6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yal-ku Lagoon 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Half Moon Bay featuring a beach, a coastal town and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074378/7b2771c4-7b6b-4d13-93fa-5c03c10d45b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Half Moon Bay 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Half Moon Bay which includes boating and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074378/a64f284f-5ead-4ff3-a78e-de5fc991c107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Akumal Beach 5 min drive \- 1.6 miles - ![Golf course](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6231954/594365fd-e657-4232-b63a-3a1881a788d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Riviera Maya Golf Club 7 min drive \- 4.6 miles - ![0_BXP44312](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113712/9329b2fe-45f6-4f05-b6d2-03e39bf530df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Xel-Há Park 13 min drive \- 10.1 miles ### Getting around - Tulum Intl. Airport (TQO) 82 min drive ### Restaurants - Pueblito Lindo 10 min drive - Ikebana Japanese Restaurant 10 min drive - Mezcal Lobby Bar 9 min drive - Aurum (Lobby Bar) 12 min drive - Tulum Restaurant Grand Sirenis 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included have a pool? ### Is Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included? ### What time is check-in at Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included? ### What time is check-out at Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included? ### Where is Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon **Chef Service Included located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Bella, Akumal -Yalku Lagoon \*\*Chef Service Included Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P. 27 Mar 2024 #### Multi-generation vacation in Akumal 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: Don’t hesitate to book Casa Bella. It is extremely well maintained by the staff and cleaned daily. Communication prior to our stay was excellent and I booked airport transport, two excursions, and a Chef for the week through Akumal Villas. Memories made during our excursions to Mayan Ruins and a private sail and snorkel will never be forgotten. The majority of our stay was spent swimming at the Villa in the pool and relaxing in the hot tubs with front views to the ocean. We used the casita for family movie nights. The pictures are beautiful and don’t do it justice. We should have known when we arrived from the airport to dinner being prepared by Chef Adriana that this was going to be an amazing week. Volveremos! ##### Sarah P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephannie V. 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Family vacation yet! We just returned from our stay at Casa Bella, and couldn’t wait to leave this review! This was truly the best vacation my family and I have had together. Casa Bella, Carlos and Nyeli (sp?) were absolutely wonderful, and the house itself was a dream to relax, play, and eat at. We did end up hiring Chef Adrien (Omar), the food was the best we had anywhere during our stay and everyone's favorite part about Casa Bella. Dinners on the patio in the breeze with the sound of the Ocean was magical. Everyone in our group is excited to return to Casa Bella again, and I know that we will be enjoying the memories of this trip for a long time to come. ##### Stephannie V. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelia S. 13 Dec 2022 #### Stunning Villa 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: We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Bella and only wished that we could stay longer. Each room, including the pool house was beautifully decorated. The view was stunning and there were enough spaces for our large group to spread out. The staff were very friendly and we would definitely come back again. I would recommend getting a golf cart if staying at this location. ##### Angelia S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gustavo M. 21 Aug 2025 #### Spectacular Villa in Akumal 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: We just came back from spending 7 days in Casa Bella. It is basically everything that one can imagine for a perfect vacation. The house is huge, and can accommodate easily 15 people. The views of the sea from every level and bedrooms are breathtaking. The cleaning people came everyday making sure that the house was in perfect conditions, change towels and made us feel relaxed and enjoying every moment. The fact that directly out of the house you can get into the sea to one of the best snorkel spots in the whole area is just the cherry on top of the rest. The house has three pools (including a small hottub in the third floor), we used all of them. Just beautiful. We will definitely come back. This was one of a kind experience. ##### Gustavo M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly A. 11 Oct 2022 #### Birthday Celebration in Paradise Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The main house was open and beautiful. Since we had made our reservation a few additional bonuses were included such as the rooftop plunge pool. The casita was cozy and in the process of being renovated which was a bit chaotic for my group but I know in the end the results will be stunning. One of the nicest villas in Akumal Beach. ##### Kelly A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross C. 4 Aug 2025 #### A Dream Stay! 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: Our family—seven adults and four children—flew in from all corners of the U.S. for a long-awaited reunion, and this property exceeded every expectation. The layout was thoughtfully designed, striking the perfect balance between privacy and togetherness. Each of us had our own space to unwind, yet the common areas made it easy to gather, laugh, and reconnect.The kids were in heaven with the daily choice of pools and the thrill of walking straight down to the water for a splash. Swimming over to the lagoon was a highlight—snorkeling with vibrant fish just steps from the house felt like something out of a travel magazine.And the chef service? Absolutely phenomenal. Edwin and Jose crafted meals that were not only delicious but memorable. Every dish was a celebration of flavor and hospitality.This home gave us the space to relax, explore, and enjoy each other’s company in a way that few places can. We’re already dreaming about coming back. ##### Ross C. ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### No washer dryer On a good note, when I asked about Christmas tree, they said there was not one but they provided one before our arrival. Very special. Description of the house mentioned that there was a washing machine. There was not one available, and we had packed as if we could do laundry. When we asked about laundry, they offered to do our laundry for a charge. This made me very upset. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 9 Mar 2022 #### Perfect in Every Way! 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: We had a wonderful 2 week stay at Casa Bella. The property is stunning and the views breathtaking. The description and photos online are accurate but don't do the place justice! Some highlights of our stay 1) the secluded peace and quiet, with no noise from neighbours 2) the ease of getting in and out of the ocean for swimming and snorkeling, thanks to the well designed dock 3) the many well-equipped outdoor spaces for sunning, reading, swimming, relaxing and eating, especially happy hour on the roof and the pool overlooking the ocean 4) the comfortable bedrooms with ceiling fans, air conditioning and strong hot showers 5) the well-stocked kitchen, especially appreciated by our foodie group who likes to cook. The house is extremely well managed by a local couple who come to care for the house 6 days/week and we can't say enough good things about the Akumal Villas rental agency, from making the reservation to communicating every step of the way, to the ease of check in and check out. We highly recommend Casa Bella and hope to return next year! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### chelsey o. 25 Jun 2022 #### What an amazing stay! 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: What an amazing experience! The house was clean! The staff was professional and fulfilled all of our needs!. The ocean view was amazing. I literally Have no complaints about the house. At one point we had a power outage and the water shut off (bc of a storm). I notified The house manager and the problem was fixed in less than an hour!. It was such a luxurious experience down to the car service (Miguel is the owner of the service and he went above and beyond) and the chef. I was Hesitant about getting a chef before because I thought we would want to eat out a lot. LISTEN when I say chef Emilio was a 10/10!! he made all of us feel catered to, from taking special requests to surprising us with wonderful deserts each night. Having chef Emilio there during our stay was one of the best decisions I could’ve made while staying at casa Bella, he definitely exceeded our expectations. Don’t be afraid to go down into the water from the backyard, it was so relaxing and refreshing & mostly shallow waters. We were about 15 minutes from tulum and so to go out and have some fun at a few day parties or bars during the evening was not an issue. The whole experience was a 10/10 I definitely would make this an annual trip! ##### chelsey o. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chanell K. 23 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Everything about our stay at Casa Bella was amazing! The home is stunning with views from the whole house. We went snorkeling everyday, kayaked, and paddle boarded right out our back door. We saw sting rays, turtles, barracudas, and beautiful fish. We swam in the pools, enjoyed both meals on both patios, and loved the rooftop deck to watch the Lunar Eclipse. We had 15 people staying in our group from infants to 70 years old and everyone had an amazing time. The staff, Carlos and Nayeli were amazing as well as the house manager, Rhett. The Akumal property managers also helped us book several tours for the group. I highly recommend this villa. We can't wait to come back! ##### Chanell K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana M., North Topsail Beach, NC 8 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Bella - Beautiful House, Beautiful Location Casa Bella was everything I expected and more. I love the fact that it’s a short distance to the restaurants and shops in Akumal, but far enough away that it felt more private (the use of the golf cart was a huge bonus). Being on the lagoon was what I was looking for when I booked, and we had our own little steps down into the water (careful! very slimy and slippery). We paid a bit extra to heat the small jetted waterside pool - well worth the price. The staff was friendly and very helpful, but they didn’t speak any English. One caveat - be careful because some of the steps between floors are tricky and the floor is extremely slippery when wet. To the owners: some door mats would have been appreciated. I highly recommend and want to return soon! ##### Diana M. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 ---