Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya
Located in Playa del Carmen, The Fairmont Mayakoba features all the fun in the sun and tropical pleasures of Cancun (located 42 miles further south), but in a much more secluded setting, and with an added layer of luxury. The Fairmont Mayakoba is ideally situated right at the heart of Mexico’s celebrated Maya Riviera region: lush jungles thrive, bountiful sunlight flickers and dances on emerald lagoon waters, the Caribbean waves crash against the pristine shoreline, and after the sun goes down, the vibrant nightlife of Playa del Carmen beckons.
The guestrooms here exude the ambiance of a gracious Mexican home, and feature large sliding doors which open to furnished balconies or terraces. Additionally, all rooms feature expansive bathrooms, each with a soaker tub and separate glass-walled shower stall, as well as air conditioning and ceiling fans. However, it’s the specialty suites that make the Fairmont Mayakoba stand out from other five star hotels in the area. They feature private stairways descending directly down to the sugary-white sand of the beaches below, every modern amenity, and even exclusive butler service. Best of all, some feature their own private infinity pool on the terrace, while the others feature a private infinity pool on the roof. These infinity pools overlook spectacular views of the surrounding beaches, Caribbean Sea, canals, and mangroves.
The beaches here feature powdery white sand and sapphire blue water. You can enjoy them by swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing, learning how to snorkel, or scuba diving at the nearby Great Mayan Reef. Divers from around the world come to explore this 600 mile reef as well as nearby Cozumel, making this area one of the planet’s premier diving and snorkeling destinations. First made famous by legendary marine explorer Jaques Costeau, the warm currents and expansive coral reefs support a teeming pantheon of marine life. As if this weren’t enough, the Fairmont Mayakoba also features a number of excellent pools, like the 10,000 square foot free-form Island Pool, which features a swim-up bar, or the Beach Front Pool, an infinity-edged pool that overlooks the ocean. You also won’t want to miss the Xcaret Eco Park, a sprawling eco park in the jungle where you can snorkel, scuba dive, swim with friendly dolphins, watch reenactments of ancient Mayan ballgames, and observe magnificent wildlife at the zoo, aquarium, or butterfly pavilion.
Golfers will enjoy the unique challenge presented by El Camaleon, the Fairmont Mayakoba’s golf course. While most golf courses feature obstacles like sand traps and water hazards, El Camaleon confronts golfers with cenotes, or subterranean caves, and crystal clear lagoons. This crystal clear water comes into play as a hazard on a daunting 15 of the 18 holes. This par-72 course winds under a forest canopy and through the tropical landscape of Playa del Carmen, and even contains two seaside holes. As a technologically advanced course, the golf carts here allow guests to keep score electronically, measure their yardage through GPS tracking, monitor scores in other groups, and even order food and beverages directly from the cart. There’s also a practice driving range and putting green so that you can warm up before your attempt to conquer the course.
The nearby city of Playa del Carmen trumps Cancun as the most fashionable town on the Yucatan Peninsula. This small city is a chic mix of Mexican and European influences, and its population has doubled in the last five years, with wanderlusts and party animals from all over the world flocking in. There are enough bars and nightclubs here to keep you busy for the duration of your stay.
Whether you’ve been adventuring on the golf course, in the eco park, through the coral reefs, or at the nearby bars, the Willow Stream Spa is a great place to go and unwind afterwards. This lavish spa overlooks the treetops of the mangrove forest, and features Mexican gardens with outdoor Swiss showers, whirlpools, a rooftop vitality pool, and a sea-mineral soaking pool. This incredible spa blends the luxury that Willow Stream is known for with the wisdom and customs of the ancient Mayans; local herbs, oils, and extracts that have been in use since ancient times are utilized here.
Enjoy this Mexican gem by booking your stay at the Fairmont Mayakoba today- this five star hotel is the best point from which to launch your exploration of the Yucatan Peninsula’s coral reefs, jungles, beaches, and golf courses.
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