I stayed
at the Maya Hotel. About a five minute walk from the terminal. Then about
another 5-8 minute walk from the beach. Another 15 minutes along the beach
brings you to the end of the runway.
I had not expected a view of the airport from this hotel,
however it does have limited views. To explain. The hotel is H shaped with the
rooms in two blocks separated by the pool and reception. The rooms either face
the pool or to the outside. The blocks are A and B. I was in block B. With an
inside facing room. On the 4th floor, on the landing, there is a large window.
This has views towards the airport. Arrivals from the sea can be seen at about
400ft. Departures on the same runway can also be seen briefly! When the other
runway direction is in use then departures can be seen easily, but there is no
view of arrivals. Block A does NOT have a corresponding window.
I would think, but not proven, that rooms 2408 and 2308
would have views of arrivals from the sea. These are the outside end rooms in
Block B. The window above is right outside 2408.
The breakfast is mainly Asian cuisine, but a reasonable
‘continental’ breakfast can be achieved. There are other cafes available on the
road outside the hotel.
I found this hotel very convenient. A 15-20 minute walk will also get you to the 8/5 Runway Cafe, halfway along the runway. The rooms were spacious and very modern.
