Jungle wellness enclave
Daily sound rituals and cacao ceremonies unfold where the Caribbean shoreline meets hundreds of hectares of coastal Mayan jungle.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Dedicated Nomadic Guides attend to oceanfront suites designed with cruelty-free vegan furnishings.
Remarkable
Mayan temazcal ceremonies and natural cenote swims tucked deep in the jungle canopy.
Remarkable
Cascading pools and five distinct plant-based dining venues along a secluded Caribbean beach.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
each of its units feels like a private wellness enclave unto itself, designed in an attractive contemporary-indigenous style and featuring… swim-out access to one of the resort’s many pools.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Situated at the quiet southern edge of Playacar, the grounds border turquoise Caribbean waters and dense coastal jungle.
The rooms
Oceanfront suites feature cruelty-free vegan interiors, while ground-floor options offer swim-out terraces that connect straight into cascading pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Turquoise pools weave through palm groves and sun decks, extending from suite terraces toward the open beach.
The spa
Glass-walled treatment pavilions look directly into the jungle, hosting bodywork sessions and ancestral Mayan rituals.
The gym
Treadmills and weight benches sit behind floor-to-ceiling glass walls that look straight out into dense jungle foliage.
At the table
Beachfront terraces and dining rooms serve plant-based Mexican dishes and wood-fired plates made without refined seed oils.
Book a family suite (many of which have bunk beds, kid-friendly decor and can sleep up to four people) at this eco-friendly, wellness-focused beachfront paradise in Playa del Carmen, and get comfortable.
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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.