Banyan Tree Mayakoba, open since 2009, is a world-class, five-star beach resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya region. The resort has a tranquil, private feel and features tropical, natural wonders such as dunes, mangroves and freshwater lagoons. The rooms are decorated with a modern look and feel, with an open and airy set-up, luxury linens, high ceilings and natural wood furniture. Each room has a private terrace with its own private swimming pool as well. The spa is called "Sanctuary For the Senses," and features a rain walk, aromatherapy, steam room, vitality trail and many types of massage and beauty treatments. The gourmet food is a mix of Mexican and European influences, with multiple restaurants and bars to choose from.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Carretera Federal Chetumal-
Puerto Juárez Km. 298
Playa del Carmen
Quintana Roo 77710 Mexico
+52-984-877-3688
banyantree.com/en/mayakoba
Maroma Resort and Spa is a five-star hotel located on the beach in Riviera Maya. The grounds are populated with palm trees and other natural vegetation and are surrounded by ocean views. All rooms feature either garden or ocean views, original artwork adorning the walls, hand-crafted beds, mahogany furniture and wood and iron decor. There are several restaurants and bars, ranging from beach-side dining to an elegant, formal dining room. The spa focuses on beauty, relaxation and revitalization, and there are yoga and wellness programs available as well. The resort has a full-service fitness center and multiple pools and hot tubs.
Maroma Resort and Spa
Carretera Cancún Tulum Km 51
Riviera Maya, Solidaridad, Quintana Roo
CP 77710, México
+52-998-872-8200
maromahotel.com
Rosewood Mayakobá is a five-star resort that was rated as the 18th-best resort in the world from Travel & Leisure magazine. The resort features 128 suites, each of which offers a modern design with contemporary furniture, spacious room layouts and private terraces of balconies with plunge pools. Among the luxurious amenities at the resort are 24-hour concierge service, a private butler and daily turn-down service. There are golf packages available and a spa featuring 12 separate rooms in a lagoon-type surrounding that offer myriad spa treatments. There are many other outdoor activities too, including snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the sea, deep sea fishing and diving. There are several restaurants and bars, each serving an eclectic mix of Mexican, European and American cuisines.
Rosewood Mayakobá
Ctra. Federal Cancún-Playa del Carmen KM 298
Solidaridad, Quitana Roo
CP 77710 Mexico
+52-984-875-8000
rosewoodmayakoba.com
The Royal Suites Yucatán by Palladium is an exclusive, five-star resort located within the Grand Palladium Mayan Riviera Complex Resorts & Spa. This adults-only resort provides quite the "royal" experience for guests, with 24-hour room service, private check-in, 24-hour golf cart transportation service, private pool and restaurant access and concierge service. Room choices include junior suites, royal suites and Mayan suites. Both the junior and royal suites come equipped with private jacuzzi tubs on the large balconies. The Mayan suites feature outdoor showers and river views. There is a luxurious spa at the resort featuring many types of treatments, a fitness center and a winding infinity pool. The grounds around the resort are vast and feature an abundance of tropical foliage, animals and natural beauty: Be prepared to do some walking. Or, call a golf cart to come pick you up from anywhere you want.
The Royal Suites Yucatán by Palladium
Carretera Chetumal-Puerto Juárez Km, 256-100
77710 Municipio Solidaridad
Riviera Maya Mexico
+52-984-877-2100
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