Maroma Resort & Spa
Riviera Maya
COST: $$$$
This renowned resort between Cancún and Tulum recently reopened its doors after an extensive floor-to-ceiling renovation. The result: nine new Sian Nah (Mayan for “house of heaven”) Suites, each with its own massage space, gym, and plunge pool; a self-serve bar at the 7,000-square-foot, Mayan-inspired Kinan Spa; El Sol restaurant, where chef Guillermo Gomez turns out modern Mayan-Creole dishes; and a fleet of waterfront beds, a picturesque perch for sipping mango-and-cilantro margaritas. The 65 original, thatched-roof bungalows have also been spruced up with luxe linens, painted Mexican tiles with century-old designs, and handwoven hammocks and rugs. The charming staff—from the women who scatter bougainvillea blossoms on your bed at turndown to the waiters who prepare guacamole tableside—elevate the experience from mundane to genuinely personal.
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From Travel + Leisure, Nov 2006
“Hit hard by last year’s Hurricane Wilma, Maroma Resort & Spa, has bounced back with nine new Sian Nah (Mayan for 'house of heaven') Suites, each with its own massage space, plunge pool, and terrace....” MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure, Jan 2006
“The launching pad for the Riviera Maya is reopening its doors this month after an extensive floor-to-ceiling renovation....” MORE>>
From Food & Wine, Jan 2004
“This 64-room Mayan Riviera resort hidden at the end of a mile-long jungle path was literally hand built on the beach by its founder over the course of 14 years....” MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure, Sep 2002
“At the end of the day, there's little not to like at Maroma, though one might call the guest rooms--with their Mexican rugs, ceramic lamps, stuccoed niches, aromatherapy candles, and art books--a bit busy. Also, the entire place could use a visit from the fabric police to rethink the tired tapestry coverings on much of the furniture. But these drawbacks, which will undoubtedly be addressed by Orient-Express, pale beside the beauty of Maroma's setting and the warmth of its staff....” MORE>>
From the T+L 500
Whitewashed-stucco hacienda on a former Yucatán coconut plantation along the beach.
- Stats:
- 65 rooms; 1 villa; 3 restaurants; 2 bars.
- Competitive Edge:
- An unwavering commitment to preserving Mayan culture.
- Rooms to Book:
- Garden Rooms 13, 14, and 15 are larger and have the best pool and garden views.
- Don't Miss:
- A temazcal—a spiritual and physical cleansing inside a traditional Mayan sweat lodge.
lastArticle = 11/2006 and lastAward = 01/2008
