Rosewood Mayakoba

Riviera Maya

OVERVIEW

Opened in 2008, Rosewood Mayakoba is a firmly established hotel on the Riviera Maya. So committed was the resort to blending into the surroundings, even from the day it opened it complemented, rather than contrasted with its lagoon-side setting. Use of natural materials like stone and wood and neutral décor let the landscape do the talking, and floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass walls make the most of the views. The all-suite accommodation – plus a handful of indulgent villas – features private plunge pools with expansive terraces, rooftop viewing platforms that overlook the lagoon and mangroves and outdoor rainfall showers.

The hotel doesn’t skimp on the luxury facilities, however, and even the 18-hole golf course is designed to blend in with the Yucatan jungle. The spa is set on its out island in the centre of a cenote, with 12 cosy treatment cabanas available for treatments that can be tailored to each person; you’ll be asked how you want to ‘feel’ at the end of your treatment, and will be guided on your choices based on your answer.

As well as the restful activities in spa, you can indulge in your favourite watersports at the beach. The hotel has kayaks, paddle boards, hobie cats and snorkelling equipment to hire, or you can simply wade out into the warm Caribbean waters and take a dip in the turquoise sea.

SUMMARY

Rooms: 129

Location: Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

Nearest Airport: Cancun International Airport

Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast

6 Reasons to visit Rosewood Mayakoba

  1. Fabulous spa set on its own island in the middle of a cenote, with 12 treatment suites
  2. Unhurried and attentive service ensures no request is too much trouble
  3. Set out like a traditional Mexican town, the resort is secluded and self-contained
  4. Beautifully designed suites and villas designed to sit harmoniously with nature
  5. Travel around the resort is by traditional lancha via a series of lagoon waterways
  6. 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course on the doorstep
Our Highlight

At 4pm every day the white egrets that live among the mangrove forest come home to roost. It’s quite the spectacle, and you’ll have the best view from your private plunge pool. Mix yourself a gin and tonic and settle in to watch and listen – they make an impressive racket!

Where to stay

The all-suite accommodation is spacious and flooded with natural light thanks to an abundance of glass: there are floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and entire walls given over to letting in the sun. Natural materials and a neutral palette enhances the view, which looks out over the mangroves, the beach and the lagoon.

Lagoon Studio Suite
Island Suite
Deluxe Lagoon Suite
Deluxe Overwater Lagoon Suite
Beachside Lagoonview Suite
Rooftop Oceanview Suite
Beachfront Studio Suite
Two-Bedroom Deluxe Mayakoba Suite
Presidential Lagoon Suite
Beachfront Presidential Suite
Two-Bedroom Cenote Villa
Three-Bedroom Cenote Villa
Ensueno Villa
Two-Bedroom Manglar Villa
Three-Bedroom Manglar Villa
Coral Villa
Paraiso Villa
Our Highlight

At 4pm every day the white egrets that live among the mangrove forest come home to roost. It’s quite the spectacle, and you’ll have the best view from your private plunge pool. Mix yourself a gin and tonic and settle in to watch and listen – they make an impressive racket!

What to do

Located on the coast of Riviera Maya, Rosewood Mayakoba is well-placed for getting out and exploring the nearby attractions. The lively towns of Cancun and Playa del Carmen offer shopping and nightlife, and there are a number of ruins nearby to discover, such as Chichen Itza. You could take a tour of the local cenotes and Maya communities, or make the most of the facilities on site and play a round of golf, visit the spa or learn a new sport at the watersports centre.

Golf
Relax
Explore
Excursions
Scuba Diving
Spa
Our Highlight

At 4pm every day the white egrets that live among the mangrove forest come home to roost. It’s quite the spectacle, and you’ll have the best view from your private plunge pool. Mix yourself a gin and tonic and settle in to watch and listen – they make an impressive racket!

What and Where to Eat

Rosewood Mayakoba has three restaurants to choose from, as well as its culinary programme, A Sense of Taste, which encourages guests to sample local dishes and get involved with projects nearby. You can take a tour of a Maya beer farm deep in the jungle, try produce from around Quintana Roo, such as Chakay Farm lobster, and try delicious tequila paired with authentic Mexican street food.

Casa del Lago
Punta Bonita
Agave Azul Sushi & Tequila Bar
Our Highlight

At 4pm every day the white egrets that live among the mangrove forest come home to roost. It’s quite the spectacle, and you’ll have the best view from your private plunge pool. Mix yourself a gin and tonic and settle in to watch and listen – they make an impressive racket!

When to travel

Riviera Maya’s Caribbean climate means the region can be visited year round, however the summer months of June to early November can be very humid and wet. Visit from December to May for the clearest skies.

WEATHER: Riviera Maya’s Caribbean weather patterns means hot, wet summers and warm, dry winters.

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Temp(C)

23 23 25 26 27 28 29 28 28 27 25 24

Sun(hrs)

7 8 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 7 8 8

Rain(mm)

49 13 30 31 12 70 192 162 247 182 91 36
Month

Temp(C)

Sun(hrs)

Rain(mm)

Jan

23 7 49

Feb

23 8 13

Mar

25 9 30

Apr

26 9 31

May

27 10 12

Jun

28 9 70

Jul

29 10 192

Aug

28 10 162

Sep

28 9 247

Oct

27 7 182

Nov

25 8 91

Dec

24 8 36