Luxury resort with serene lagoon setting, fine dining, and spa
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Carretera Federal Cancún Km 298, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Get directions

"Rounding out Mayakoba’s quartet, this property boasts the largest beachfront in the area." - Shelby Wax

"Situated along the Caribbean Sea within the 620-acre Mayakoba ecological enclave, Fairmont Mayakoba is especially family-friendly with five swimming pools—including oceanfront options—kids’ clubs that offer free programming and dining perks for children, and a wide array of dining venues from Greek Gaia to the beach bar Ki. The surrounding mangrove and lagoon environment makes exploration as much a part of the stay as poolside relaxation." - CNT Editors

"By the beach at Fuego I heard the waves and tasted very fresh seafood—raw delicacies like tuna tartare and Caribbean chac chí—alongside garden-fresh vegetables and wood-fired, sustainable seafood as well as organic chicken and pork; the outdoor, beachside setting by the Maykana Beach Club enhances the ocean-to-plate experience." - AFAR
"Set amid the verdant mangroves and emerald canals of the Mayakoba complex, the 401-key property feels, in one reader’s words, like a "magical place." The lushness of the jungle is incredible, with suites nestled along pathways through vibrant greenery and water everywhere—from lagoons and canals to streams and the ocean. Pools are huge with plenty of lounges and well-stocked cabanas, and the crowning glory is the service: staff are eager to please and will go out of their way to help in any way." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An ecologically minded, large-scale resort set within the gated Mayakoba community and built around mangroves and waterways; guests navigate the expansive grounds by golf cart and can choose from nine pools plus private pools in select rooms, a standout new Maykana Beach Club with an adults-only infinity pool and rooftop lounge, a comprehensive spa offering Maya-inspired temazcal ceremonies, and a wide selection of dining venues—making it a self-contained destination for families and wellness seekers." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines