Photo: René Bongard · CC BY-SA 3.0Playa Norte
Playa Norte offers stunning views and calm waters. It's perfect for a family day at the beach.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 23,897 reviews.
- Quintana Roo
- City
Isla Mujeres
A small island a short ferry ride from Cancún, best explored by golf cart, with calm, shallow water at Playa Norte.
Good for
- Snorkeling
- Golf carts
- Seafood
Photo: René Bongard · CC BY-SA 3.0In pictures
Around town
Photo: René Bongard · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: David Stanley · CC BY 2.0The numbers
At a glance
- State
- Quintana Roo
- In the directory
- 7 beaches
- Within 20 km
- 8 hotels
- Population
- 16,203
Before you go
Common questions
Where is Isla Mujeres?
In Quintana Roo, on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.
How many beaches in Isla Mujeres are in the directory?
7 beaches are listed for Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, most-reviewed first.
Which beaches in Isla Mujeres do visitors review most?
Playa Norte, Punta Sur, and Garrafon Park - MX, by number of Google reviews.
Where can I stay near Isla Mujeres?
8 hotels are listed within 20 km, among them Mia Reef Isla Mujeres, Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets, and Villa del Palmar Cancun Luxury Beach Resort & Spa.
What is Isla Mujeres best for?
Snorkeling, golf carts, and seafood. The vibe: slow and easy.
Getting there
Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
Most reviewed
Top beaches
Photo: René Bongard · CC BY-SA 3.0Caribe · 21.26° N · 86.75° W
Playa Centro
Playa Centro offers a relaxing beach experience on Isla Mujeres. Enjoy the soft sand and inviting waters.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 1,862 reviews.
Where to stay
Hotels near Isla Mujeres
Caribe · 21.26° N · 86.75° W
Mia Reef Isla Mujeres
3.2 km awayRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 7,956 reviews.
Caribe · 21.21° N · 86.72° W
Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets
3.4 km awayRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 379 reviews.
Photo: Kirt Edblom · CC BY-SA 2.0Villa del Palmar Cancun Luxury Beach Resort & Spa
7.1 km awayRated 4.3 out of 5 on Google from 6,309 reviews.
Photo: Mattsjc · CC BY 4.0Finest Playa Mujeres
7.4 km awayRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 25,116 reviews.
Caribe · 21.27° N · 86.81° W
Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres
8.9 km awayRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 21,446 reviews.
Caribe · 21.27° N · 86.82° W
TRS Coral Hotel
9.0 km awayRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 12,443 reviews.
Caribe · 21.14° N · 86.75° W
Hotel Riu Cancun
11.1 km awayRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 10,735 reviews.
Photo: gavin_62 · CC BY 3.0Hotel Riu Caribe
11.2 km awayRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 8,986 reviews.
The full list
Every beach in Isla Mujeres
7 listed, by town, most-reviewed first.
Hotel occupancy · Isla Mujeres
When it's busy
DataTur hotel occupancy for Isla Mujeres (Quintana Roo). Busy months mean fuller hotels; quiet months mean more room on the sand.
Busiest, on average
January, February, March
Occupancy averages about 68% in February. Book ahead.
Quietest, on average
September, October
Occupancy averages about 37% in September, so rooms are easier to find.
In 2024: busiest February (68.3%) · quietest October (33.2%)
January 2024 to December 2024, 0–100% occupancy scale.
Source: Official hotel occupancy statistics from DataTur (SECTUR Mexico). Aggregated across registered lodging categories.