Zama Beach and Lounge sits on the sheltered western shore of Isla Mujeres in the Sac Bajo area, looking across calm turquoise water to the Cancun skyline. Its day pass gives access to a stylish beach club with infinity pools, sun loungers and shaded beds, a stretch of beach with gentle water for swimming, and a restaurant and bar serving seafood, Mexican dishes and cocktails to your lounger. It is a relaxed, polished way to spend a beach day without the crowds of Playa Norte, and it suits couples, groups of friends and families who want comfortable facilities, good food and the feel of a resort without staying at one.
What the pass includes
Packages vary, but typically cover use of the pools, loungers and beach, with food and drink either included as an all-inclusive package or available to buy, sometimes with a minimum spend. Some packages include round-trip transport or a ferry crossing from Cancun. Check exactly what your pass covers, whether towels are provided and the club's hours before you go. Weekends and holiday periods are the busiest, so booking ahead secures a good spot.
Getting there and combining it
Sac Bajo is a short taxi or golf cart ride south-west of the town, past the lagoon. The calm, shallow water on this side of the island is usually clearer and less affected by seaweed than the eastern coast, and the afternoon light over the bay is lovely. You can combine a morning at the club with a visit to the Ice Bar nearby, a drive south to Hacienda Mundaca and Playa Lancheros, or an evening sunset catamaran.
Who it suits
Couples wanting a romantic, low-effort day, friends celebrating a special occasion and families with children who want pools as well as the sea. Bring sunscreen that is kind to the reef, a hat and cash for tips. If you prefer something more local and less expensive, the palapa restaurants at Playa Lancheros or the beach bars on Playa Norte offer simpler days on the sand.
Making a day of it
Arrive late morning, claim a lounger by the infinity pool and alternate between the pool and the calm sea, with lunch served to your bed or table. In the late afternoon the light softens over the bay and the Cancun skyline glows, which is the best time for photographs and a last cocktail. If you have booked a sunset catamaran, many depart from marinas a short ride away, so you can go straight from the club to the boat.
What to expect
The experience
A day pass to a beach club with pools, loungers, a calm beach and a restaurant and bar, with food and drink included or purchased depending on the package.
Best time
Weekdays, arriving late morning and staying for the afternoon light over the bay.
How long
A half or full day.
Tips
Check package inclusions and transport, book ahead at weekends and bring reef-safe sunscreen and cash for tips.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Travellers wanting a comfortable, uncrowded beach day with pools and good food.
- Families
- Good, with pools and calm water, though some areas may be adults-focused; check the club's rules.
- Couples
- A slow, romantic afternoon, then a sunset catamaran or dinner in town.
- Pair with
- The Ice Bar, Hacienda Mundaca and a sunset sail.
- Time needed
- Half a day or more.
Good questions
What does the Zama day pass include?+
Typically pool, beach and lounger access, with food and drink either included or available to buy depending on the package.
Where is Zama?+
On the calm western shore in the Sac Bajo area, a short taxi or golf cart ride from town.
Is it suitable for children?+
Generally yes, with pools and calm water, but check the club's current rules for children.
Do I need to book?+
Booking ahead is wise at weekends and in high season.
Is the water calm?+
Yes. The western shore faces the bay and is usually calmer than the open eastern coast.
