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Luxurious resort with 5 pools, spa, fine dining & golf
Carretera Federal Cancún Km 298, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Get directions
"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
"A distinctive resort experience that blends luxury with unique site-specific programming, including the rare opportunity to hear a symphony performed deep underground in a cenote-turned-concert hall." - Jennifer Flowers
"Zapote, named on North America’s 50 Best Bars list two years running, is lauded for its serene environs, oversized lagoon-front suites, and its destination bar. Zapote hosts Tuesday night pop-up series featuring guest bartenders from Mexico and the U.S., coined Martes de Locales, meaning Local Tuesday. The bar's design is inspired by Riviera Maya's natural beauty, divided into indoor and outdoor seating areas touting private and communal tables, with a long bar as the area's main focus. The menu leans into Middle Eastern flavors with dishes like spiced beef and lamb kebab with tomatillo salsa, and hummus with chickpeas barbacoa. The night is characterized by lively music, live musicians, and a sensational lineup of guest bartenders." - Megha McSwain
"Mayakoba, a private community with nearly 600 acres of lagoons, jungles, and beaches, includes El Camaleón Golf Club, luxury residences, and four resorts: Fairmont Mayakoba, Andaz Mayakoba, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, and Rosewood Mayakoba." - Travel + Leisure Editors
