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Playa Sonrisa

Caribbean Costa Maya | 54 km (33 mi) south of Majahual, 5 km (3 mi) past Costa de Cocos, Xcalak, Mexico
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Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Xcalak
5.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
26 January 2012 -
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tan4a
Newcastle
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
2
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We had a very relaxing time with Murph and Cindy at Playa Sonrisa, it really is just as it says on the website (which could do with a revamp but tells you all you need to know ), but the location is great, lovely beach, not commercialised and very quiet. Our American friends have been before, so we knew what... More

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MontanaFloyd
Bozeman, Montana
1 review
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
4
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My honey and I spent 9 wonderful days this month at the Playa Sonrisa resort, a few clicks north of Xcalak, Mexico. Imagine looking out your palapa window at a gorgeous Caribbean sunrise, then running out free as a bird to take glorious photos and enjoy a warm morning breeze. Day after day we enjoyed the fabulous beach and sunshine... More

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WafisGak
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We have been all over the Yucatan Penninsula and most of the Caribbean. This was the nicest, most relaxing, c/o beach experience we have found. Everything was exactly as described and better than expected. As so many have noted Murph and Cindy are great hosts and they extend maximum effort to make everybody feel welcome. Don't miss the perfect coffee... More

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Nude_In_The_Sun
Vancouver, Canada
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3 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
5
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Another fantastic stay at Playa Sonrisa. Murph and Cindy are incapable of disappointing. They are clearly committed to offering the best naturist experience this side of the Atlantic, and do so at prices so low that they are never going to get rich. But they aren't in it to get rich; Murph jokes that they took a vow of poverty... More

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roni_smth
Portland, Oregon, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
1
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We went to Playa Sonrisa from Mahahual on November 10, 2011. The place is gorgeous. Cindy was great! Murph and some of the guests were off to Belize on a day trip, so it was the two of us and two other couples. I think we found paradise, and we will return to a longer stay in the future. If... More

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BeachBunnies99
London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011
4
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Our stay was very enjoyable and we were made most welome by Murph and Cindy. We stayed in a beach front cabin which had all the amenities we needed. Breakfast was included and evening meals most nights, although there are some decent restaurants in Xcalak a few miles away as well. It is a very peaceful place and there are... More

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ianread
Newbury, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011
7
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We've just returned from 2 weeks at Playa Sonrisa and loved every moment of our trip. Murph and Cindy were welcoming hosts and made us feel very comfortable. Playa Sonrisa was much easier to get to than we thought with an easy drive down from Cancun, we took an overnight stop at Tulum, We had no problems with fuel, the... More

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DanielaKoch
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4 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2011
13
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We went to Playa Sonrisa for our 19th anniversary. We always go to Mexico in January, but decided to try something more remote. Wow! Murph and Cindy are the best hosts and make you feel like friends from day one. The beach is one of the best we've seen, and I've seen many. The accommodations are spacious and comfy, but... More

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Nude_In_The_Sun
Vancouver, Canada
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3 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2011
10
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Playa Sonrisa is the perfect quiet getaway. If what you want is a secluded spot to chill out on a beach, relax and do nothing, and if you're happy at a clothing-optional resort then this is place. Here are some things you should know about Playa Sonrisa before booking. The drive from Cancun airport is (legitimately) five hours. (I don't... More

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css331
Santa Clara, California
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2011
3
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It has been a while since our visit to Playa Sonrisa, but my wife and I still discuss going back. Everything positive stated in other reviews is true... Cindy's cooking is excellent, Murph and Cindy are gracious hosts. We are fairly active so we spent most of our time kayaking in the waters and snorkeling- which we did for hours... More

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Address: Caribbean Costa Maya | 54 km (33 mi) south of Majahual, 5 km (3 mi) past Costa de Cocos, Xcalak, Mexico

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