Banyan Tree MayakobavsBlue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel
Banyan Tree Mayakoba and Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Banyan Tree Mayakoba scores slightly higher than Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel. Banyan Tree Mayakoba ranks #5 in Playa del Carmen with endorsements from 7 sources like Star Service, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
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Carretera Federal, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $559/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"As one might expect from the ultra-luxurious Banyan Tree brand, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is one of Playa del Carmen's most sought after resorts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
96.0
"This first foray into the Americas by the Asian hotel chain is set amid dunes, mangroves, and freshwater lagoons." Full review
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"The Banyan Tree, which opened in the lavish Mayakoba coastal development in March 2009, upped the opulence ante with 107 private stand-alone villas." Full review
Fodor's
"In addition to vaulted ceilings, lounge areas, dining rooms, private gardens, and Talavera earthenware sinks, all rooms have outdoor bathtubs and private 376-foot swimming pools—a unique perk." Full review
Gayot
"Mayan design enjoys sleek modern influences at this resort on the Yucatan Peninsula."
Star Service
"Banyan Tree Mayakoba was this chain's first property in the Western Hemisphere, and it is the newest of the three properties in sprawling Mayakoba's 600 acres on the Riviera Maya." Full review
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The closets are walk-in models, the baths have big showers and guests can choose from the pillow menu.
The Telegraph
8.0
"From the pagoda-style entrance and serene atmosphere through to the outstanding Thai restaurant, Bayan Tree Mayakoba brings distinctly Asian design, style and service." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This luxury resort is all about sustainable tourism in the majestic Riviera Maya region of Mexico"
Travel + Leisure
""The expansive property feels like a world of its own — a jungle-like lair with forest trails, a serpentine lagoon that's home to furrowed wood turtles, and my favorite, the dreamy villas, each with a private pool"
Travel + Leisure
"Cancun and the Riviera Maya don't always invoke images of tranquility and privacy, but that's exactly what you'll find at the luxurious Banyan Tree Mayakoba resort"
Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel
Km. 298.8 Carretera #307, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $326/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"The winning Mandarin formula—exemplary service, forward-reaching design, a first-rate spa—has taken root in a pristine Mexican coastal environment." Full review
Star Service
"Located on 36 acres of lush beachfront adjacent to the master-planned Mayakoba luxury development, 10 minutes north of Playa del Carmen." Full review
Fodor's
"Midway between Punta Bete and Punta Maroma, this all-inclusive resort is on the south end of Maroma Beach." Full review
Gayot
"Classic attentive service is a highlight at this relaxing beach resort."
Jetsetter
"Sophisticated all-inclusive amid lagoons, mangroves and beachfront along Mexico's Riviera Maya." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The quality of service, food, drink. The rooms. The spa, the pool. I've stayed at a bunch of hotels, this is one of my favorites." Full review