The Best Hotels in Mayan Riviera
- The Mayan Riviera features many world-class hotels near Tulum.tulum image by rachid amrous-spleen from Fotolia.com
The Mayan Riviera is a popular tourist destination offering pristine white sand beaches, Mayan ruins, delicious Mexican cuisine and an ideal environment for relaxing. The area begins just south of Cancun and stretches down to Tulum. There are many hotels to choose from, and the best ones offer a combination of luxury, service and tranquility. If budget is not a factor, consider staying at one of the top hotels. - Located in the center of Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, this secluded luxury resort is surrounded by the white sands of the Caribbean and a tropical forest. The resort was named in the top three hotels in the "Conde Nast Traveler" reader's choice awards and offers a full-service luxury spa, an award-winning restaurant, international cocktail lounge, a swimming pool with iced face towels and butler service, concierge services and a library with books, CDs and DVDs. Recreational activities include seaside yoga classes, scuba diving, cenote diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing and horseback riding. The guest villas have palapa roofs, mahogany doors, canopy beds, hand-stitched Egyptian linens, his and hers sinks and closets, and indoor and outdoor showers.
The Tides Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México 77710
+529-84-877-3000
tidesrivieramaya.com - This resort is situated on 36 acres of tropical forest and has beachfront access, Caribbean views and a private freshwater lagoon. It offers guests four restaurants, including a ceviche and spa cuisine, as well as a rooftop bar and beach bar. It also has a 25,000 square foot spa facility with ancient Mayan treatments, such as the temazcal, and the resort features a gym and kinesis studio, three swimming pools, three championship golf courses, nature reserves, a kids club and excursions to Mayan ruins. The guest rooms are located in one- and two-story bungalow-style villas, and some have terraces, gardens and individual plunge pools.
Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya
Km. 298.8 Carretera #307
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México 77710
+529-84-877-3888
mandarinoriental.com - Named as one of the Top 10 Caribbean Resorts by the "Travel Channel," this luxury resort is located on 25 acres of tropical forest only 20 miles south of the Cancun's international airport. It has one of the best beach locations in the Riviera Maya, three swimming pools, a cultural palapa, three restaurants, a wine cellar, and two bars, including a ceviche and tequila bar. The onsite full-service spa, Kinan Spa, offers ancient Mayan treatments, yoga classes, wellness programs and medical spa services such as Botox. Guest rooms and suites have amenities including handpainted tiles, original art and furniture, sunken tubs and panoramic views. Some have private gardens, outdoor terraces and plunge pools.
Maroma Resort and Spa
Carretera Cancun Tulum Km 51
Riviera Maya, Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, México 77710
+529-98-872-8200
maromahotel.com
