Banyan Tree MayakobavsHotel Riviera del Sol
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Banyan Tree Mayakoba scores significantly better than Hotel Riviera del Sol. Banyan Tree Mayakoba comes in at 80 with recommendations from 5 reviews such as Gayot, Fodor's and oyster.com.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba Show All Reviews
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"
Hotel Riviera del Sol
1a. Av. Norte y Calle 30 Nte., Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $42/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Considering the central location and lovely setting, this may just be the one of the best values in town." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A stylish boutique with... freebies like hot and cold continental breakfast, weekly yoga class, drink coupon for the bar, and Wi-Fi." Full review