My husband and I are looking for accommodations in the Riviera Maya for our honeymoon, but we don't think we want all-inclusive as we will be eating out a bunch during day-trips etc. and aren't huge drinkers so don't feel the value is worth it.
We still want beach-front, and want restaurants on-site we can choose to use... Does anyone have recommendations for nice but affordable options?
Links to hotels would be super appreciated. Thanks in advance for the help!!

Half Moon Bay in Akumal. It sounds exactly what you want.

Las Palapas

Sadly it looks like that place is closed

We find with All Inclusive that the price you pay is basically for air & hotel. Rest is a bonus. So if you choose to only breakfast at hotel, you are still ahead.

No way.

Any recommendations then?

Akumalmexico.com/pccondos.html

They have several to choose from in the PDC area. Great people to deal with. Places are amazing!

Check out their cozumelvillas.com site as well
Have never stayed in a resort yet... saved a ton of money!

Check with Locogringo.com

Check out nacional beach club in mahahual! Evan and Anna are the owners. Amazing beachfront!!

Grand Mayan

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Look on owners direct..we stayed at the Blue Pearl- half a block to the beach, one block to 5th avenue in Playa del Carmen...roof top pool...decent and great price about $850 Canadian for the week