# Akumal Wedding Venues: Casa Milah & Villa Bellamar — https://akumal-wedding-venues.villaexperience.com/

Casa Milah and Villa Bellamar are two private, fully staffed beachfront villas on Half Moon Bay
(Bahía de la Media Luna) in Akumal, Quintana Roo, on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. They stand about
130 metres apart on the same road and can be rented separately or together for destination weddings,
large-group holidays, family reunions, corporate retreats and yoga and wellness retreats. They are
marketed by Villa Experience (villaexperience.com), a staffed-villa rental company operating in Mexico
since 2006. Contact: Rocío, rocio@villaexperience.com, +1 (786) 661-7603 (WhatsApp).

## Key facts
- Location: Half Moon Bay, Akumal Norte, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Villa Bellamar: Paseo Yal-Ku 36 (20.40786, -87.30549). Casa Milah: Lote 64, Etapa H (20.40751, -87.30664).
- Distances: Yal-Ku lagoon 200 m; Tulum 20 min; Playa del Carmen 30 min; Tulum International Airport (TQO) about 40 min; Cancún International Airport (CUN) about 1 h 40 min.
- Casa Milah: 8 suites (king or twin), 8 full + 2 half bathrooms, sleeps 16; weddings and events up to 50 guests; beachfront infinity pool with wet bar, rooftop terrace, pizza oven, fire pit, kayaks and paddleboards.
- Villa Bellamar: 13 ocean-view suites (king or twin, plus sofa bed and roll-away; tub and shower), about 16,000 sq ft of interior space; sleeps 26 in double occupancy, 39 for groups, 52 maximum including children; weddings and events up to 200 guests; 1,500 sq ft L-shaped pool with wet bar, rooftop jacuzzi with 360° views, air-conditioned multipurpose room, media room, games room, kayaks, gated community with night guard.
- Both villas together: 21 suites, up to 68 guests staying on site.
- Included in both: private chef (Chef Antonio Chín Sosa) cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner; daily housekeeping (half day Sundays); gardener and pool care; concierge and villa manager; night security. Groceries and drinks are billed at cost.
- Wellness program curated by PADMA (Valentina Van Derdonckt): yoga, cacao ceremony and sound healing, meditation, jungle yoga and cenote, lagoon yoga, ecstatic dance, tea ceremony, temazcal, massage.

## Weddings and events
- Ceremony settings: the beach at Half Moon Bay; Casa Milah's rooftop; Villa Bellamar's pool terrace and gardens; Villa Bellamar's rooftop.
- Event fee US$500 per event, plus external-attendee fees: US$500 for up to 25 non-staying guests, US$1,000 for 26–50, US$1,500 for 51–100.
- The villa chef can cook a wedding dinner for about 40 guests (US$25 per additional external guest); wedding chef and team with open bar and staff from about US$3,000; catering partners for 150+ guests.
- Couples may bring their own planner and vendors (approved in advance). Community quiet hours begin at 10 pm.

## Rates 2026–2027 (US dollars per night for the whole villa, double occupancy; add 25% taxes)
Casa Milah:
- High season (January 4 – April 6): US$2,650 for 8–12 guests, US$3,550 for 13–16 guests; minimum 5 nights
- Mid season (April 7 – August 8): US$2,450 for 8–12 guests, US$3,250 for 13–16 guests; minimum 3 nights
- Low season (August 9 – November 21): US$1,950 for 8–12 guests, US$2,600 for 13–16 guests; minimum 3 nights
- Thanksgiving (November 22 – 28): US$2,650 for 8–12 guests, US$3,550 for 13–16 guests; minimum 5 nights
- Low season (November 29 – December 19): US$1,950 for 8–12 guests, US$2,600 for 13–16 guests; minimum 3 nights
- Christmas & New Year (December 20 – January 3): US$4,500 for 8–12 guests, US$5,950 for 13–16 guests; minimum 5 nights
Villa Bellamar:
- High season (January 4 – April 6): US$3,000 for 10–16 guests, US$4,125 for 17–22, US$4,875 for 23–26; minimum 5 nights
- Mid season (April 7 – August 8): US$2,875 for 10–16 guests, US$3,950 for 17–22, US$4,670 for 23–26; minimum 3 nights
- Low season (August 9 – November 21): US$2,250 for 10–16 guests, US$3,100 for 17–22, US$3,650 for 23–26; minimum 3 nights
- Thanksgiving (November 22 – 28): US$3,000 for 10–16 guests, US$4,125 for 17–22, US$4,875 for 23–26; minimum 5 nights
- Low season (November 29 – December 19): US$2,250 for 10–16 guests, US$3,100 for 17–22, US$3,650 for 23–26; minimum 3 nights
- Christmas & New Year (December 20 – January 3): US$5,950 for 10–16 guests, US$8,190 for 17–22, US$9,650 for 23–26; minimum 5 nights
- Additional guests: US$195 per night at Casa Milah, US$170 at Villa Bellamar, plus taxes. Children under 24 months free.
- Security deposit US$1,500 in cash on arrival. Day pass for external visitors US$95. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year are non-refundable. Check-in 3 pm, check-out 11 am.

## Casa Milah suites
- Suite 1 · ground floor: King or twin beds; direct pool access; ocean and pool view; outdoor seating
- Suite 2 · ground floor: King or twin beds; direct pool access; ocean and pool view; outdoor seating
- Suite 3 · ground floor: King or twin beds; partial ocean view; private terrace
- Suite 4 · first floor: King or twin beds; balcony with hammock; ocean and pool view; seating area
- Suite 5 · first floor: King or twin beds; balcony with hammock; ocean and pool view; seating area
- Suite 6 · first floor: King or twin beds; balcony; ocean and pool view
- Suite 7 · first floor: King or twin beds; ocean view
- Suite 8 · first floor: King or twin beds; partial ocean view

## Wellness program (2026 prices)
- Yoga at the villa: Yin, vinyasa, hatha, ashtanga or power yoga, closing with a deep relaxation (US$120 for 2 · +US$20 per guest)
- Cacao ceremony & sound healing: Two hours of intention-setting with ceremonial cacao, closing with a sound bath (US$400 up to 15 · +US$20 per guest)
- Deep meditation in dream frequencies: A guided practice into alpha and theta states (US$168 · up to 10 guests)
- Jungle yoga & cenote: Yoga under the canopy, a honey ritual, meditation in a cenote and a cave swim — 3 hours (US$130 per guest · min. 3)
- Lagoon yoga, Tulum: Kayak or paddleboard, yoga at the water's edge and a Mayan clay ritual — 4 hours (US$140 per guest · min. 3)
- Ecstatic dance & breathwork: Free movement to live sound (US$340 · 10 guests)
- Tea ceremony by the sea: A slow, mindful tea ritual on the sand (US$220 up to 10 · +US$20 per guest)
- Temazcal: The Mesoamerican sweat-lodge ceremony of volcanic stones and herbal steam (US$840 · up to 8 guests)
- Massage at the villa: Swedish, deep tissue, lomi-lomi, four hands, hot stone, reflexology, facials (From US$80 · 50 min)

## Frequently asked questions
### Can we book just one villa, or both?
Either. Casa Milah (8 suites, up to 16 guests) and Villa Bellamar (13 suites, up to 52 guests) are rented separately, and because they stand about 130 metres apart on the same road in Half Moon Bay, many wedding groups book both — up to 68 guests staying on site, with the ceremony and reception hosted at one of the two houses.

### How many wedding guests can each venue host?
Villa Bellamar hosts events for up to 200 guests across its pool terrace, gardens, beach and rooftop. Casa Milah is ideal for intimate weddings of up to 50 guests, on the beach or on its rooftop terrace. Guests who are not staying at the villas count as external attendees.

### What does it cost to host a wedding or event?
On top of the nightly rate there is an event fee of US$500, plus an external-attendee fee of US$500 for up to 25 guests who are not staying, US$1,000 for 26–50 and US$1,500 for 51–100. Catering, bar, décor, music and a wedding coordinator are quoted separately by the vendors you choose.

### Is catering included?
The villa's private chef is included in the rate and cooks every meal of your stay. For a small wedding of around 40 guests the chef can cook the wedding dinner too, with US$25 per additional external guest. For larger receptions the property's specialised wedding chef and team provide a tailored menu with open bar and service staff, from about US$3,000, and for 150 guests or more they coordinate with trusted catering partners.

### Can we bring our own wedding planner and vendors?
Yes. You can bring your own planner, florist, photographer and entertainment; every external vendor is notified to and approved by the property in advance. The villa manager can also recommend a trusted local vendor network and certified wedding coordinators for civil, religious, symbolic, Jewish, Hindu or Mayan ceremonies.

### Can we have a legal wedding in Mexico?
Yes, with a civil ceremony performed by a Mexican judge and the paperwork that goes with it. Many couples prefer a symbolic ceremony at the villa and sign the legal papers at home. Your planner will walk you through the documents and timing.

### What is the minimum stay?
Three nights in mid and low season, and five nights in high season and over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. For a wedding we recommend four to five nights so your group can arrive, celebrate and leave relaxed.

### Is there a curfew for music?
Half Moon Bay is a quiet residential community and its quiet hours begin at 10 pm, so amplified music moves indoors or ends at that time. Plan the ceremony for sunset and the party for the early evening and it fits naturally.

### What is included in the nightly rate?
Exclusive use of the villa, a private chef for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily housekeeping (half day on Sundays), a gardener and daily pool care, concierge service, a villa manager, night security in a gated community, beach towels, kayaks and linens. Groceries and drinks are paid at cost; a food deposit and a US$1,500 refundable security deposit are due in cash on arrival, and 25% local taxes are added to the rates.

### Is Villa Bellamar or Casa Milah good for a corporate or yoga retreat?
Both are. Villa Bellamar has an air-conditioned multipurpose room, a media room with a 60-inch screen and space for breakout groups in its gardens and rooftop; Casa Milah's rooftop and lawn are natural yoga decks. The villas' wellness program adds yoga, cacao and sound healing, temazcal, cenote and lagoon experiences and massage at the house.

### How far is Akumal from the airports?
Tulum International Airport is about 40 minutes away and Cancún International Airport about 1 hour 40 minutes. Tulum town is 20 minutes south and Playa del Carmen 30 minutes north.

### Is the water good for swimming and snorkeling?
Yes. Half Moon Bay is protected by a coral reef, so the water in front of the villas is calm and clear — ideal for snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding — and Yal-Ku lagoon is 200 metres away. The beach has natural limestone and pebbles in places, and seasonal sargassum can arrive with warmer currents.

### How do we book?
Send your dates, the villa or villas you want and the number of staying and event guests. Rocío at Villa Experience confirms availability with the property, sends a quote with the event fees, and a signed rental agreement and deposit secure the dates. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year bookings are non-refundable.