Iberostar Tucan

Beach, Land & Water Activities

The Iberostar Tucan is situated directly on a 1/8 mile stretch of white sandy beach. There is a 5-Star SCUBA Diving Center offering optional dives for certified divers and certification courses for new divers (there's an extra charge for these services) 

There is a lake pool, kids pool, activity pool and adult pool. The spectacular 36,000 sq ft lake pool has a central island covered with palm trees complete with a jacuzzi. The adult pool is in the rocks of a cenote, with a beautiful cascading waterfall. There is a swim up bar.

The Iberostar Paraiso Tucan offers the following activities:

• Activities desk/Concierge
• Bike rental
• Gameroom/Arcade
• Playground
• Spa Facilities - The Iberostar Tucan offers the following services for a nominal fee. Spa, including steam room. Beauty Salon. Massages
• Swimming pools - 0 indoor, 3 outdoor, 1 children's
• Tennis courts
• Water sports available on premises - Motorized- available on the beach at an additional charge/Non-motorized - including windsurfing, sailing and kayaking)

The Iberostar Paraiso Tucan recommends excursions to Mayan culture sites, Tulúm, Coba and Chichén Itzá,... and scenic outings to places like Xcaret or Isla Mujeres.

Scuba Diving Center

Golf

Golf is available nearby.  The Playacar Golf Club is approximately 15 km away from the Iberostar Paraiso del Mar. Playacar's championship-level golf course was carved right out of the jungle by the Robert Von Hagge Associates. This 7,202 yard course is rated 73.1 and has plenty of tee boxes for every level of play. It is situated next to Playa del Carmen.

Cost is approximately $120.00 cart included.

Lessons are available. Club Rental fee $40.00.

Other Entertainment

Iberostar Tucan offers nightly entertainment with Live Band (Horror Show, Mexican Show, Las Vegas Movie), Theme Parties, Mascara Disco from 11 pm onward.

Chidren’s Programs and Activities

Restaurants

Tulum - The main restaurant serves delicious buffet style meals, featuring show cooking and special theme nights. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 am, dinner is served from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. No shorts or sleeveless t-shirts are allowed during dinner.

La Hacienda - An a la carte Mexican restaurant, reservations are required. There is an elegant dress code, gentlemen are requested to wear slacks (no jeans). Hours are 6:30 to 10:30 pm.

La Gondola Restaurant - An a la carte Italian restaurant, reservations are required. There is an elegant dress code, gentlemen are requested to wear slacks (no jeans). Hours are 6:30 to 10:30 pm.

La Marimba - An a la carte grill steakhouse, reservations are required. Gentlemen are requested to wear slacks or Bermuda shorts (no jeans). Hours are 6:30 to 6:30 to 10:30 pm.

Uxmal - A beach/pool snack bar serving a continental breakfast from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, a buffet lunch from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, coffee and cakes from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, and snacks until 6:00 pm.

• Please note the following a la carte restrictions:
• Stays from 2 to 4 nights are guaranteed 1 reservation for specialty restaurant.
  Stays from 5 to 6 nights are guaranteed 2 reservations
  Stays from 7 to 9 nights are guaranteed 3 reservations
  Stays from 10 to 13 nights are guaranteed 4 reservations
  Stays from 14 to 20 nights are guaranteed 5 reservations
  Stays of more than 21 nights are guaranteed 3 reservations per week
  All other dining will be at one of the hotel’s buffet restaurants

Bars and Lounges

• La Palapa beach bar
• La Masquara disco bar
• La Plaza night club bar
• Tikal lobby bar
• La Marimba restaurant bar

The Iberostar Tucan offers 350 rooms in individual Bungalow style buildings. Keeping in perfect harmony with the ecology and environment, each Bungalow is surrounded by 28 acres of lush and exuberant tropical gardens.

Run of House - All rooms include: balcony or terrace, safety deposit box, satellite television, minibar, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and hair dryer. Bedding - 1 king or 2 queens

Occupancy limits - 4 adults, 2 children, 4 total

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 12 stay free in existing bedding with at least 2 adults. (Valid for bookings made March 14, 2003 and beyond for travel June 1, 2003 - August 31, 2003), (Valid for bookings made June 20, 2003 and beyond for travel September 1, 2003 - December 22, 2004)

Maximum of 2 children through the age of 3 stay free in existing bedding with at least 2 adults. Children 4 - 12 are surcharged. (Valid for bookings made prior to March 14, 2003 for travel June 1, 2003 - August 31, 2003), (Valid for bookings made prior to June 20, 2003 for travel September 1, 2003 - December 22, 2004)

• Hotel has non-smoking rooms, based on availability.
• The hotel has handicapped rooms based on availability.
• Rollaway beds are not available.
• Cribs are available, at no additional charge, based on availability.

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• This Iberostar is just perfect for families. It is on the wonderful Playacar beach nestled between the Gala Resort and RIU Palace. Jane W. - Nov ‘04 Full Resort Review
• Everything was great. We loved the Iberostar Tucan / Quetzal. Harry & Marcia L. - Mar ‘05
• We LOVED Iberostar Tucan / Quetzal ~ Thank You for helping to make our vacation a most memorable one!! Kate P. - Sep ‘04

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