Coastal jungle villas
Shaded jungle pathways emerge onto white sand, where arrival begins with a copal resin blessing from the resident shaman.
“The Viceroy Riviera Maya is a 41-villa resort set on the sugary-white-sand beach along the Riviera Maya.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Traditional stone temazcal sweat lodge ceremonies guided by a shaman, plus herbal hydrotherapy.
Notable
Thatched palapa villas built with cathedral ceilings and private heated plunge pools.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The forty-one villas are set off the beach, hidden away within the woods, each one feeling quite private and secluded.
“Palapa villas with lots of wood and rattan (many with private pools and outdoor showers) are connected by meandering pathways…”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked along Xcalacoco Beach, the jungle compound feels worlds apart from downtown Playa del Carmen, just a short drive south.
The rooms
Thatched palapa villas open to walled garden patios with private heated plunge pools, crocheted hammocks, and alfresco rain showers.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A freeform freshwater lagoon pool gazes across the sea, and the glass-walled fitness studio looks into dense tropical foliage.
The temazcal
Set in the jungle, the stone domed sweat lodge hosts steam purification ceremonies with heated volcanic stones and infused herbs.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
La Marea
Under a tall thatched palapa roof, the dining room serves refined Mexican cuisine alongside weekly seven-course tasting menus.
The luxurious beach-chic bungalows have thatched-palapa roofs, stone floors and touches of aqua throughout.
Coral Restaurant + Bar
This open-air beachfront palapa serves wood-fired pizzas, fresh ceviche, and artisanal mezcals right beside the sand.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.