Ikin Margarita Hotel & Spa
Beachfront spa hotel by Playa El Cardón
About this hotel
Ikin Margarita Hotel & Spa sits a single minute's walk from Playa El Cardón, about as close to the sand as a hotel gets on this stretch of coast, with an infinity pool that makes the beachfront position feel even more immediate. The spa and restaurant give the property a resort feel without the scale of the bigger all-inclusive names nearby, and free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking round out a rate that stays reasonable for the location. At three stars and a 9.0 rating from more than 600 reviews, it strikes a middle ground between the smaller unrated posadas and the five-star resorts further along the coast, with full-service laundry and beach access rounding out a practical, beachfront stay for families.
- Infinity pool
- Spa
- Beachfront location
- Full-service laundry
Our take
Ikin Margarita Hotel & Spa suits a family that wants beachfront convenience and a spa without paying five-star prices, since the one-minute walk to Playa El Cardón is hard to beat on this coast. It's a smaller, three-star operation, so anyone wanting a full resort's restaurant lineup or entertainment schedule should look at the bigger all-inclusive properties instead. For a straightforward, well-located beach-and-spa combination, this holds up well against pricier neighbors.
- ✓Book a spa treatment early in your stay, since the treatment room here is smaller than at the five-star resorts and fills up fast.
- ✓Take advantage of the one-minute walk to Playa El Cardón for an early swim before the beach gets busy with other guests.
- ✓Use the full-service laundry partway through a longer stay — useful for a family packing light with young kids in tow.
Why we love it
- One-minute walk to Playa El Cardón
- Infinity pool with beach access
- Spa and restaurant on-site
- Free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking
Why guests love itIkin Margarita Hotel & Spa wins on its position: Playa El Cardón is a minute's walk away, so beach mornings need no shuttle and no long walk with bags. The infinity pool gives children a second place to swim, the spa lets one parent take a break, and free breakfast and parking keep the daily routine simple. With a 9.0 score from 644 reviews, I see it as one of the safer three-star choices on Isla Margarita.