Beach clubs in Isla Mujeres
Thirteen clubs de playa split between the lively sand of Playa Norte and the quieter Punta Sur side.
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There are 13 beach clubs in Isla Mujeres worth knowing, and locals call them clubs de playa. Most sit on Playa Norte, the shallow turquoise beach a short walk from the ferry, where Cancun day-trippers land. The rest run along the Carretera Garrafon on the calmer western tip.
The scene splits by budget and mood. A few polished spots charge 600 MXN and up for a lounger, casual setups credit your chair fee back against food and drinks, and two day-pass clubs on the south end throw in an open bar and buffet. High season runs roughly November to April, with a second peak over summer.
Playa Norte is where the crowds and the sunset bars are. Punta Sur, on the Garrafon road, trades the buzz for saltwater pools and space. It's a small island, so you can reach either side by golf cart in minutes. Coming from the mainland first? See our guide to beach clubs in Cancun or the wider Mexico roundup.
Looking for somewhere to stay in Isla Mujeres? Here are our picks:
- ★Beachfront on Playa Norte >> Privilege Aluxes Isla Mujeres
- ★Boutique on the north beach >> Na Balam Beach Hotel
- ★Adults-only luxury resort >> Impression Isla Mujeres
- ★Hillside sea-view suites >> Hotel Villa Rolandi
- ★Quiet stretch of Playa Norte >> Lotus Beach Hotel
What is the best beach club on Isla Mujeres?
It depends on the day you want. For a polished beach lunch with sushi and day beds on the sand, Zama Beach Club is the top choice on Playa Norte. If you'd rather pay once and switch off, the all-inclusive day pass at Zaza Yacht & Beach Club on Punta Sur covers the pool, open bar and buffet.
Want value over polish? Mayan Beach Club and Chimbo's Beach get you a chair and umbrella on Playa Norte for a fraction of the price. For a livelier scene with a DJ, Green Demon Beach Club credits your daybed fee back against food and drinks.
How do beach clubs on Isla Mujeres work?
Most charge for the chair, not the door. On Playa Norte you'll usually pay a daybed or lounger fee, and at several clubs that fee is credited back against what you eat and drink. Confirm the exact price and whether it's redeemable before you sit down, since a few spots quote one figure and bill another.
The two Punta Sur clubs work differently. They sell an all-inclusive day pass that bundles a saltwater pool, sunbeds, an open bar and lunch for a flat rate. Either way, book ahead in high season, because the good beds go early.
Zama Beach Club
Zama Beach Club is the most polished club on Playa Norte, set on the sand in Centro near the ferry. It draws couples and sunset diners after a barefoot-luxury beach day.
The kitchen turns out fresh seafood, sushi and cocktails, and the sushi bar opens in the evening. DJ sets run at weekends. It's open daily from 10am to 6pm.
Sun loungers start around 600 MXN, four-to-five-person day beds run 1,200 MXN, and a private palapa is 3,000 MXN for the day. Food and drinks are charged on top, so it's the priciest option on the beach. Reserve for lunch or sunset.
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Green Demon Beach Club
Green Demon Beach Club is a busy Playa Norte spot with an oceanfront pool and lounge beds on the sand. It leans social, with DJ sets and a sunset crowd rather than a sleepy beach vibe.
The daybed fee, around 1,000 MXN, is credited back against food and drinks, so you get the full setup plus fresh seafood, Mexican plates and cocktails. There's usually a minimum of one drink and one food item.
It fills up, so a reservation is worth it in high season.
Mayan Beach Club Restaurant & Tequileria
Mayan Beach Club is an open-air palapa on Playa Norte that runs from breakfast through dinner. Loungers and umbrellas sit by the water, and there's a two-level pool behind them.
A table, chair and umbrella runs around 250 MXN a head, one of the better-value setups on the beach. A tequileria and all-day drinks sit alongside the food.
It suits families and couples who want a full day by the water without a big spend.
Playa Norte Beach Club
Playa Norte Beach Club is the beach club at the Privilege Aluxes hotel, on a quieter stretch about ten minutes from the ferry. Non-guests are welcome to eat and drink here.
Ceviche, fish tacos and house specials come from a kitchen open breakfast to dinner. Live performance nights include a traditional Mayan fire dance. Palapas, hammocks and swings sit on the white sand.
It's consumption-based, so you pay for food and drinks rather than a fixed chair fee. Calm and scenic, good for sunset.
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Guru Beach Club sits at the Lotus Beach Hotel on the quieter end of Playa Norte, the stretch locals call la playita. It's more serene than the party clubs nearby, with teepees on the sand and a sea-view pool.
There's no chair fee. A bed for up to four people is 1,000 MXN, with a minimum consumption of 500 MXN per person against an international menu and cocktails. Live music and a DJ play through the day.
The indoor dining area is adults-only, though children are welcome on the beach. It's open 10am to 6pm.
Oceanus Beach Club
Oceanus Beach Club is a beach club and restaurant on Playa Norte, linked to the Na Balam hotel, with cabanas and beach beds steps from the water. It's food-led, with skilled bartenders and a kitchen said to run breakfast through dinner.
The menu leans seafood and grill, with Mexican and European touches. Reports put opening hours from morning to late evening.
There's no working standalone website, so confirm the current setup and prices when you book. Reservations are advised.
Tarzán's Beach Club
Tarzán's Beach Club sits in the heart of Playa Norte, with umbrella loungers on the sand, a busy bar and hearty, reasonably priced food. Paddleboards and kayaks are available to rent.
One thing to watch: reviewers report the chair and umbrella price changing between the quote and the bill, with figures moving from around 450 MXN up past 600 MXN. Ask for the exact rate in writing before you sit down.
Get the price clear up front and it's a fun, central spot for the day.
Chimbo's Beach
Chimbo's Beach is a no-frills spot on the white sand of Playa Norte, a favourite with locals and repeat visitors who want the beach without the scene. Two chairs, a table and an umbrella run around 500 MXN.
Food and drinks are charged separately, and reviewers note the chair fee is billed apart from consumption rather than credited back. Service is solid and the view is good.
There's no official site, so it's verified through local guides and reviews. Cash is handy here.
Buho's Beach Bar
Buho's Beach Bar is a long-running casual bar on Playa Norte, known for the swing seats at its bar and a spot right on the sand. It draws a busy, budget crowd.
It's consumption-based with no cover, so you just pay for food and drinks. Recent reviews flag slow, order-at-the-bar service rather than table service, so set your expectations for a laid-back rather than polished visit.
Good for a beer with your feet in the sand.
Canabar Beach Club
Canabar Beach Club is a casual beach club and bar on Playa Norte, with loungers and food served at your chair. It's consumption-based like most of the beach.
Listings are thin beyond local guides and its own Instagram, so treat the details as provisional and confirm on the ground.
A relaxed, low-key option if the bigger clubs are full.
Head south along the Carretera Garrafon and the mood changes. The three clubs on the Punta Sur side trade Playa Norte's crowds for saltwater pools, sunset views over the water and more room to spread out.
Zaza Yacht & Beach Club
Zaza Yacht & Beach Club is an all-inclusive day-pass club on the calmer Punta Sur side, opened in 2023 in the old Capitan Dulche location. It's a refined, laid-back alternative to the north beach.
The pass covers a large saltwater pool, sunbeds, an open bar, a buffet lunch from 11am to 5pm and kayaks. Parking, towels and showers are included. Sunset views over the water are the draw.
General entry is about $70 and the premium tier about $90, with the premium adding better spirits and small beds. Book ahead.
Mayan Monkey Beach Club
Mayan Monkey Beach Club is the beach club at the Mayan Monkey hostel on the Punta Sur side, with its restaurant branded Areia. It's youthful and social, popular with the hostel crowd.
A wide beach, a pool reached down a set of stairs, hammocks, cushioned beds and a pier for sunsets make up the setup. Paddleboards and beach volleyball keep the young crowd busy.
Day passes come with a food-and-drink credit that scales from 500 MXN for a lounger to 1,000 MXN for a Balinese bed.
Kin Ha Beach Club
Kin Ha Beach Club is an oceanfront club on the Garrafon road with no entry fee, so you just pay for what you order. There's a swim-up bar, a dining area, live music and beach chairs on the sand.
Snorkelling, paddleboarding and kayaking are built in, which suits people who want to mix sunbathing with activity. It's family-friendly, with pools and an American and Mexican menu.
There's no standalone site, so it's verified through local guides and reviews. Good value for an active day.
Frequently asked questions about Isla Mujeres beach clubs
How much do beach clubs in Isla Mujeres cost?
It varies by club. On Playa Norte a chair and umbrella runs from about 250 MXN at Mayan Beach Club to 600 MXN and up at Zama Beach Club, with day beds around 1,200 MXN. The Punta Sur all-inclusive day passes are about $70 to $90.
Do you need to book beach clubs in Isla Mujeres in advance?
In high season, yes, especially for day beds and the Punta Sur day passes. Zama Beach Club, Green Demon Beach Club and Zaza Yacht & Beach Club fill their best spots early on weekends and over the winter and summer peaks. Walk-ins are usually fine at the casual Playa Norte spots.
Are Isla Mujeres beach clubs free to enter?
Many are. Casual clubs like Kin Ha Beach Club and Buho's Beach Bar charge nothing at the door, so you just pay for food and drinks. Others charge a chair or daybed fee, and several of those, such as Green Demon Beach Club, credit that fee back against what you order.
Which Isla Mujeres beach clubs are all-inclusive?
Two, both on the Punta Sur side. Zaza Yacht & Beach Club sells a day pass with an open bar, buffet lunch and saltwater pool, priced at about $70 or $90. Mayan Monkey Beach Club offers a day pass with a food-and-drink credit that scales from a lounger to a Balinese bed.
Can you visit Isla Mujeres beach clubs on a day trip from Cancun?
Yes, and most people do. The ferry from Cancun and Puerto Juarez reaches Playa Norte in a short crossing, and the main clubs are a walk from the dock. Aim for an early ferry to claim a good bed before the day-trippers arrive, then stay for sunset once the crowds thin out.
When is the best time to visit Isla Mujeres beach clubs?
The island is a year-round destination. High season runs roughly November to April with calm, sunny weather, and there's a second peak over the summer holidays. Weekdays are quieter than weekends at the Playa Norte clubs, and mornings beat the midday day-tripper rush. Sea conditions on Playa Norte stay shallow and calm most of the year.
