We stayed at Casa Tortugas for 10 days and had a great time.
If you’re looking for a more independent experience than an all-inclusive, and a smaller, more boutique stay than a big resort, this is a great option. We specifically selected this property given it offers two bedroom apartments (in addition to other configurations) which was a great option with our infant baby and was vastly superior to anything else I could find in Cancun, most of which would have been more expensive as well. Our unit came with a comfortable king bed, generous kitchen and bright view of the water.
It is a beautiful property with fantastic views over the lagoon which we enjoyed from the room and from the pool. The building exudes great charm and is thoughtfully decorated with beautiful artwork and colors throughout. The backyard is tranquil with very comfortable pool chairs.
As others have mentioned, the local busses were super easy to navigate and stupidly cheap. The ferry terminal for Isla Mujeres is also right across the road which was perfect, along with a convenience store and pharmacy. We also enjoyed a visit to Playa Tortugas, the beach across the street, which was actually very pretty and charming (go left when you hit the water and walk down a bit for the better stretches).
It was a great base to explore the area and between the cenotes near Puerto Morelos, some truly world class restaurants, and the wonderful attractions Isla Mujeres had to offer, such as swimming with the dolphins (AMAZING)! It was one of the best trips we’ve had in a long time (and all with an 11 month old!).
Lastly I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how helpful the owners are who live on the property and set up a dedicated WhatsApp group for each room. Christina in particular is a super hero and went way above and beyond to take care of us! She’s trained in Montessori and loves kids and just went out of her way to accommodate us. She did everything from give us tailored attraction and food recommendations that were baby-friendly, to providing a good quality car seat for our car rental, to bringing in a wonderful selection of children’s books for our daughter. We really felt taken care of!