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Riviera Maya is full of larger scale hotels with a plethora of facilities. But on the occasions when your clients might want something a little more intimate, then there’s also plenty of boutique hotels offering the best in service, with a more personalised experience. Boutique hotels in Riviera Maya are often designed to blend in with the natural surroundings and many are also located near popular attractions such as ancient Mayan ruins and vibrant local markets.
5* Hotel Esencia
The former estate of an Italian duchess, this ultra-luxurious hotel boasts Mediterranean style and elegance. With just 29 rooms spread over 50 acres, the property feels intimate and exclusive, and shows thorough attention to detail in everything from the services to the décor. Housed in two storey buildings are contemporary rooms set amid lush tropical grounds and feature a range of high-end amenities including pre-loaded iPods, Molton Brown toiletries and even private plunge pools in some. There’s also a delightful spa, excellent restaurant, and relaxing pools with ocean views.
5*Rosewood Mayakoba
A journey to this most acclaimed luxury resort will captivate the soul with its unimaginable tropical beauty. Immerse in deep green mangroves and serene emerald lagoons at this exclusive collection of private residences. Each suite offers an oasis of comfort and tranquillity with an open floor plan, oversized terrace, spacious bathroom, plunge pool, boat docks and even a butler service. The possibilities of unforgettable experience here are endless – from champion-level golf, tennis, and water sports, to exploring traditional shops and restaurants or visiting a cenote – the crystal-clear pools that dot the landscape of the Yucatan Peninsula.
5* Etereo, Auberge Resorts Collection
Only last year, Travel and Leisure voted this ‘one of the world’s best new hotels’, and it’s easy to see why. This outstanding resort effortlessly floats over a forest of lush greenery in the luxury Kanai development and is set against a backdrop of work celebrated by the Mexican artist Manuel Felguerez. This luxurious property symbolises spirituality and invites you to gather with family and friends to enjoy genuine Mexican experiences such as an interactive Sabores cooking class, uncover the flora and fauna on a nature walk or photography class or explore the wonders of the region through archaeological adventures and visits to pristine cenotes.
5* Chable Maroma
Both hypnotic and invigorating, life here in the jungle blooms as you are nestled amidst a lush protected natural area. Crafted from local materials and decorated with local touches, the accommodation is light, spacious and modern. Each villa has its own private pool. The King villa is perfect for loved up couples and honeymooners with a king size bed and glazed window walls, and two-person indoor-outdoor rain shower within the sheltered surrounds of the jungle. If you venture beyond your villa, you can explore the private beach that lines the acres of turquoise ocean, walk the moonlit paths and embrace Mayan culture, tradition and cuisine.
4* La Valise Tulum
Here you can unpack your suitcase and unwind In Tulum’s most private enclave. This two-wing property offers eleven beachside accommodations and eleven jungle-side suites. You can enjoy private beach access and double pools, and signature rolling beds that provide breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. Take yourself on a wellness journey and get ready to unleash mindful bliss through ceremonies, workshops and movement classes promoting harmony of body and mind amidst nature.
3* Delek Tulum
The aim of this hotel is to offer you the best lodging experience in the heart of Tulum’s party strip where love, music and nature come together. Sitting amongst incredible music venues, top restaurants, beach clubs, and an array of art, is Delek with echo-chic cabanas immersed in the magic of the Tulum jungle and the Caribbean Sea. Tulum is where the best musicians in the world go to play and give mind-blowing performances. However, if rejuvenation is what you are looking for, why not immerse yourself in the ancient healing traditions with a revitalising session at temazcal, a scared space designed to cleanse your mind, body and spirit.
3* Hotel Tiki Tiki
This small luxury 15-bedroom boutique hotel is in the middle of the jungle in Tulum Town. Designed in a Miami Beach mid-century modern style that will make you wish you were living back in the 50’s, it offers big comfortable rooms with great attention to detail – from a Superior King Suite where there’s an outside covered terrace with hammock and direct access to the garden and pool area, to the Hideaway Royal Suite which has its own private access and is ideal for honeymooners or those seeking privacy.
