Secluded mangrove retreat
Grand wooden doors open onto neutral-toned pavilions, where ocean breezes sweep past coastal fire pits and two beachfront infinity pools.
“The lobby is outfitted with a signature Waldorf Astoria clock, local art and calming blue and neutral-toned accents.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Personal concierges arrange bespoke requests while oceanfront rooms feature private balcony soaking tubs and Aesop bath products.
Remarkable
Mayan-inspired copal rituals complement an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, thermal sauna, and refreshing ice fountain.
Notable
Set across one hundred coastal acres with two oceanfront infinity pools, calm kayaking waters, and beachfront fire pits.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Rooms and suites are spacious and stylish, without a hint of tropical kitsch, and they’re exceedingly well furnished...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set across 100 secluded acres of mangrove reserve, the coastline offers calm kayaking waters thirty minutes south of Cancun.
The rooms
Every room frames Caribbean views, with book-matched marble rain showers, Aesop amenities, and private balcony soaking tubs or swim-up plunge pools.
The infinity pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two oceanfront infinity pools look out across the Caribbean, lined with cushioned cabana daybeds and slender palm trees.
The hydrotherapy pool
The outdoor hydrotherapy pool sits beneath slatted wood pergolas, using swan-neck water fountains and therapeutic jets.
The fitness studio
Cardio machines and weights face floor-to-ceiling windows with views out over the surrounding mangrove gardens.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Peacock Alley
The lobby cocktail bar sits on polished palissandro stone, mixing classic and agave drinks beneath luminous hanging fixtures.
At the table
Malpeque grills fresh seafood over open wood fires. Shaded garden terraces and poolside counters serve regional Mexican dishes.
Good to know
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Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya
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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.