Mayakoba Riviera Maya, Mexico
Opened
2008
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
RosewoodMangrove lagoon estate
Electric boats ferry guests along limestone canals and mangrove lagoons to secluded pavilions with their own docks.
“129 suites and villas are scattered around 620 acres of mangrove forests, lagoons and the shoreline.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated butlers, electric boat arrivals, and private plunge pools for every suite.
Remarkable
A private spa island centered on a jungle cenote with shaman-led temazcal sweat lodges.
Remarkable
A 620-acre mangrove estate encompassing Greg Norman championship golf and tiered beachfront pools.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Americas
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
The clean white lines of the resort’s pavilions interplay with the lagoons, lush landscaping, infinity pools and a dramatic coast-side golf course...
“Once you arrive at this gorgeous ecological enclave in the Riviera Maya, don't expect to rush anywhere.”
“Secluded and service-oriented are the adjectives that best describe Rosewood Mayakoba, a resort in Playa del Carmen that opened in 2008.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Mayakoba's 620-acre coastal estate encompasses white Caribbean beaches, mangrove waterways, and the championship El Camaleón golf course.
The rooms
Villas crafted from local limestone and darkwood feature private heated plunge pools, open sun decks, and cruiser bikes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Infinity edges look across white sand to the Caribbean, flanked by cabanas, palm trees, and manicured lawns.
The spa
Reached across a wooden bridge, the spa island features garden pavilions and treatments using endemic medicinal herbs.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling glass walls surround the cardio and strength equipment, looking straight onto lush bamboo plantings.
Restaurant
La Ceiba Garden & Kitchen
Guests gather at long communal tables in the organic garden for multi-course Mayan feasts cooked over open fires.
Rosewood Mayakoba is composed entirely of villas and large freestanding luxury suites, all with private plunge pools and some with outdoor showers.
At the table
Zapote Bar pours artisanal agave cocktails, and open-air beachfront terraces serve fresh ceviche just off the sand.
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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.