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Maroma

Riviera Maya

• Flor de Caña Eco Hotel Award 2024

Total relaxation nestled between the ocean and the jungle

Location. Location. Location: Hidden in the jungle of the Riviera Maya, Maroma is the latest addition to Belmond’s luxury destinations. Re-opened in 2023 after extensive restoration, its rooms and suites are a homage to Mexican craftsmanship and its lush tropical garden setting makes it a truly heavenly retreat.

What’s the vibe? The hotel’s warm, clean colour palette takes inspiration from the greenery of the surrounding palm trees and the azure hue of the pools and ocean, harmoniously blending pops of colour with the earthy tones of the textiles and creamy tile work. The signature suites and private villas with direct beach access offer guests a dreamlike escape from the bustle of nearby Cancun, while sun-seekers can get their fill of vitamin D laying on smartly striped sun loungers that line the pearlescent sand beach.

From Mexico to Australia: At Casa Mayor restaurant, where the Oaxacan mole is a must-try delicacy, chef Daniel Camacho crafts lighter versions of classic Mexican recipes prepared with sustainably sourced fish. In the same setting, guests can start their day with an à la carte breakfast by the sea. Woodend by Curtis Stone is a deep dive into the Australian chef’s roots, as he serves traditional recipes enriched with local techniques and flavours. Cocktail fanatics should head to Bambuco by Handshake, a bar that brings the award-winning Mexico City speakeasy’s mixology expertise (ranked No.1 in North America’s 50 Best Bars 2024) to Maroma’s Mexican idyll.

A signature spa: If you thought it couldn’t get any more relaxing, spend the day at the Maroma Spa by Guerlain. An apothecary and a luxurious lounge welcome guests as well as an outdoor pool and treatment rooms equipped with private garden spaces where guests can sip tea and unwind after one of the spa’s signature element-inspired massages.

The ultimate spiritual experience: For those who have never tried a temazcal experience, Maroma offers a taste of the shamanic ritual in a camouflaged wooden tepee on the beach, right in front of the sea. A purification ceremony is performed with hot stones, chants and herbs, ending with a restorative plunge in the ocean.

A taste of Mayan culture: Maroma offers a series of exclusive experiences rooted in the terroir of the hotel, from sound therapy with the hotels’ protected indigenous Melipona bee population to stargazing experiences paired with biodynamic wines and artisanal cooking classes that teach guests how to make tortillas by hand.   

Key Information

• Rooms: 72
• Starting Rate: $1000
• Dining: Woodend by Curtis Stone
• Drinking: Bambuco by Handshake
• At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), Spa/wellness centre, Fitness centre, Pet friendly, Family friendly, Beach
• Carr. Cancún - Tulum Km 51, 77710 Riviera Maya, Q.R., Mexico
• +52 984 370 0400
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