The ruins at Tulum in Mexico look out over the sparkling Caribbean sea

The Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya is the Caribbean coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula, offering some wonderful beaches and excellent accommodation. From the exclusive and unique, where you can relax in luxurious surroundings and pamper yourself with spa treatments, to simple cabana style huts for getting away from it all.

There's plenty to do in the Yucatan area; discover Mayan ruins hidden in the jungle, try watersports and visit ecological reserves. Nearby Tulum is famous for its Maya-Toltec ruins overlooking the sea - the setting is unique and breathtaking. All in all, this part of Mexico offers an ideal holiday for couples and families alike.

Exclusive Beach Hideaways

These properties are luxurious beach-front resorts offering the best facilities in a wonderful Mexican setting.

 

Paraiso de la Bonita, Yucatan, Mexico

Paraiso de la Bonita
This intimate hideaway with its renowned thalassotherapy spa has 90 suites on a secluded beach. All the rooms are spacious with large bathrooms and separate living room.
Suites have a terrace with private plunge pool or a balcony with double chaise lounge with spectacular ocean views. The suites are elegantly decorated in one of six different decors: Mediterranean, African, Indian, Balinese, Asian or Caribbean.

 

 

 

Hotel Rosewood Mayakoba, Yucatan, Mexico

Rosewood Mayakoba
This fantastic luxury hotel has a unique jungle/lagoon/beach setting, located on a white sand beach surrounded by emerald foliage. Its 128 guest rooms are set on small islands in a network of crystal-clear lagoons within mangrove forest. Guests are always close to the aquamarine canals.
Each room has its own dock, where a “lancha”, a teakwood boat with thatched roof, pulls up to transport guests to the beach, to the spa which has its own island, or to other attractions. See herons, cormorants, manatees and other wildlife whilst sailing the lagoon.

 

La Maroma, Yucatan, Mexico

Maroma
The 58 thatched rooms and suites of Maroma make up a peaceful, elegant hideaway on the Mayan Riviera. An Orient Express property with the attractive backdrop of lush gardens and a coconut plantation, each room is decorated in a traditional Mexican style with an outdoor terrace.
The oceanfront dining area serves excellent Yucatan inspired cuisine. The new Kinan spa and wellness centre offers a range of spa treatments and there are three swimming pools and a tennis court.

 

 

Ceiba del Mar, Yucatan, Mexico

Ceiba del Mar
This exquisite hotel and spa is located next to Puerto Morelos, near Playa del Carmen and has 120 de luxe guestrooms and junior suites in a complex of three story thatched-roofed buildings.
All rooms have ocean views, terraces or balconies. There are two restaurants, featuring cuisines that include grill and wood-fired oven specialties and unique regional dishes.

 

 

Esencia hotel, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Esencia
A small luxury boutique hotel on a two mile stretch of white sand beach at Xpu-Ha, Esencia has only 29 spacious rooms set within a series of beautiful villas and houses. The decor is tasteful and minimalist, with pristine white floors and airy patios set against elegant mahogany wood with lush tropical surroundings.
Lounge on the beach within your own palm tree and linen shaded parasol. Yoga classes, snorkelling and visits to Tulum and Si'an Khan Biosphere can be arranged locally.

 

Guideline price - 4 nights accommodation
MEX31 Rosewood Mayakoba Room only from £1300
MEX38 Paraiso de la Bonita Ocean view Suite with breakfast from £820
MEX32 La Maroma Garden room with breakfast from £600
MEX33 Ceiba del Mar Deluxe room with breakfast from £480
MEX34 Esencia Garden room with breakfast from £560

 

Deluxe Hotels near Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen was once a small fishing village with a beautiful broad stretch of white beach and no tourists. Today it is not exactly a small fishing village, but neither is it the American-style resort area that Cancun has become. It's a lively little town with a laid back feel but still plenty of Mexican atmosphere. The beach is never more than a street away and there are plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops. 45 minutes from Cancun airport.

 

Hotel Deseo, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Deseo
This design hotel is contemporary in feel with minimalist decor in cool white and pale blue, but still unmistakably Mexican. Rooms are arranged around a central public area with a lovely pool and several day beds for relaxing. Deseo is in the centre of town, a block from the beach, a lovely and stylish place to stay.

 

 

 

Shangri_La Caribe, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Shangri-La Caribe
Shangri-La Caribe is a village-like beach front resort on Playa del Carmen's beautiful north beach, with charming cabañas and a good pool and pleasant gardens. It is a mid-range hotel offering half board.

 

 

 

 

 

Capitan Lafitte, Yucatan, Mexico

Captian Lafitte
A well established mid-range favourite, 40 minutes from Cancun airport. Excellently located bungalows and cabanas, 3 miles from Playa del Carmen on a superb beach. Good value.

 

 

 

 

 

Las Palapas, Yucatan, Mexico

Las Palapas
Close to the center of Playa del Carmen, Las Palapas features 75 one and two story rustic, thatched cottages on the beach, tucked away amongst palm trees, in lush, tropical gardens. The laid-back, relaxed atmosphere can be enjoyed from hammocks on each cabin’s porch or balcony. The rooms have an uncluttered simple style, with either air conditioning or a ceiling fan.

 

 

Guideline price - 4 nights accommodation
BMEX Deseo Lounge view room with breakfast from £280
MEX Shangri-La Caribe Gardenview Pueblito with half board from £210
MEX Capitan Lafitte Half board rate on request
BMEX Las Palapas Standard room with half board from £290

 

 

Notes:
Prices are per person based on double occupancy, in the low season unless otherwise stated.
The price shown is a guideline only and may change due to variations in the dollar / pound exchange rate or season. Please contact us for an exact quote based on your requirements.

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008