Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
Hotel · Solidaridad ·
Beachfront resort with Mayan-inspired design, local crafts, cenotes
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Beachfront resort with Mayan-inspired design, local crafts, cenotes
"Driving through thick mangroves to reach Maroma sets the tone: the palm-studded, 200-acre property blends whitewashed architecture and thatched roofs with Mayan-inspired curved stucco buildings and a heavy emphasis on Mexican craftsmanship—80 percent of furnishings were made in-country. Rooms feature Saltillo tiles, regional textiles, and in-room bars stocked with local spirits like pox and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal; Casa Mayor (chef Daniel Camacho) serves standout dishes like mind-blowing tomato salads, and the restored property still encourages exploration of nearby cenotes reached through underground caves." - CNT Editors
"Set on 200 acres of jungle and white-sand beach, Maroma preserves Mayan-inspired whitewashed architecture and artisanal Mexican craftsmanship, features rooms overlooking pools and the Caribbean, highlights local spirits in well-stocked in-room bars, and serves standout cuisine (notably Casa Mayor’s tomato salads) while encouraging exploration of nearby cenotes." - CNT Editors
"Set between 200 acres of jungle and mangroves and the Caribbean Sea, this long-standing luxury resort underwent a top-to-bottom renovation (two-year closure and approximately $45 million overhaul by London-based Tara Bernerd & Partners) and now foregrounds wellness, design, and Mexican craftsmanship: some 700,000 clay tiles were sourced from Jalisco and strategic pops of yellow appear across the property. Wellness features prominently (a Guerlain-branded spa, palm-lined pools, an on-site apothecary, underwater meditation, guided jungle walks, and honeybee therapy), and culinary offerings include fire-roasted meats and seafood at Woodend by Chef Curtis Stone and a focus on Mexican-sourced ingredients from executive chef Daniel Camacho (reported sourcing 90 percent of ingredients domestically, with a rotating regional coffee). Jacqueline Gifford remarks on the property’s history and design evolution and adds, “I loved the beans from Veracruz.” The resort has one dedicated ADA-compliant room, parking included, a small-pet policy (under 18 pounds, fee applies), and upper-tier rates." - Emily Hochberg Emily Hochberg Emily Hochberg is a writer and editor with over 15 years of experience specializing in travel, lifestyle, home, parenting, and reviews. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her work appears in Business Insider, The Points Guy, Yahoo, Buzzfeed, Best Products, Apartment Therapy, PEOPLE, Parents, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A boutique, recently renovated luxury resort that blends Belmond-level polish with strong local character—hand-painted tiles and contemporary Mexican cuisine anchor the experience. The property is intimate (72 suites and three villas), has standout dining including the alfresco Freddy’s Bar and the intimate Bambuco cocktail spot created with Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy, and leans family-friendly while still feeling rooted in place after a major $45 million overhaul." - 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 72-key jungle hideaway on the Yucatán Peninsula that relaunched with a strong culinary focus, featuring a wood-fire grill concept by Curtis Stone and Casa Mayor, which celebrates regional Mexican cuisines while sourcing roughly 90% of its ingredients domestically. The property also offers a contemporary mezcal-focused cocktail bar for inventive drinks." - Rachel Chang