Mexico: Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
Where the Jungle Meets the Caribbean Sea
Maroma has occupied the same stretch of white sand north of Playa del Carmen for decades, and its 2023 reimagining by designer Tara Bernerd only sharpened what made it a legend in the first place. The property sits where dense Yucatan jungle gives way to the turquoise shallows of the Mexican Caribbean, and that tension between wild and refined runs through every corner of the design. Rooms and suites are light-filled and art-forward, dressed in natural textiles and warm wood, with several opening onto private plunge pools and terraces framed by palms and open water.
Beyond the accommodations, Maroma unfolds like a small, self-contained world. Guests wander between four distinct dining concepts, work through healing rituals at a 30,000-square-foot spa, and spend afternoons on the reef just offshore, the second largest barrier reef system on earth. Between May and September, the same waters bring gentle giants close to shore for a rare chance to snorkel alongside whale sharks, while inland excursions reach cenotes, agave fields, and even Chichen Itza by helicopter for those who want to see the peninsula from above.
Life at Maroma
A design led 2023 renovation that respects the property's jungle setting rather than overwriting it
Direct access to reef diving, cenotes, and Mayan ruins without leaving the Riviera Maya
Four dining concepts strong enough to anchor a stay on their own
A four bedroom private villa for guests who want a group escape with resort service still on call
Forbes Travel Guide Five Star recognition backing up the experience
Why Maroma, Why Riviera Maya
An intimate, design forward alternative to Tulum's larger beach resorts
Genuine indoor outdoor living, down to the beds themselves
A dining program strong enough to draw guests who aren't even staying on property
Quiet, adults only pacing in a destination that can otherwise feel busy
Beach and jungle settings within one small property, without needing to choose
Ideal For: Couples and discerning travelers seeking a design forward beach retreat with serious dining and spa credentials, plus groups drawn to Villa Maroma for a private, resort backed getaway.
Gold Coast Travel Perks
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Complimentary daily breakfast
$100 resort credit
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