Riviera Maya, MexicoPuerto Morelos
Haven Riviera Cancún
Mangrove oceanfront estate
Puerto Morelos Riviera Maya, Mexico
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
HipotelsMangrove oceanfront estate
Thick mangroves buffer the adults-only estate, which stretches horizontally along the sand to keep every view trained on the sea.
What it’s good at
Notable
Four heated outdoor pools across a 250-acre oceanfront estate between Cancún and Puerto Morelos.
Listed
A thermal hydrotherapy circuit with a cascade ludic pool and temazcal-inspired heat experiences.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on a 250-acre coastal estate between Cancún and Puerto Morelos, fronted by Caribbean waters and mangroves.
1 of 5
The rooms
Suites all face the open Caribbean, and over a hundred ground-level terraces step straight into heated swim-out pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Built-in palm islands dot the circular pool, ringed by cabanas and looking out toward the sea.
The spa and gym
Submerged bubble loungers line the thermal water circuit, flanked by nine treatment suites and two 24-hour fitness centers.
At the table
Restaurants range from Basque charcoal grills to Teppanyaki tables, alongside open-air cocktail lounges and swim-up pool bars.
How it began

Spanish hotelier Hipotels held this coastal land for fifteen years before developing its first property outside Spain in 2018.
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Our shorthand
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.