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Banyan Tree MayakobavsLuna Blue Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Banyan Tree Mayakoba ranks significantly higher than Luna Blue Hotel. Banyan Tree Mayakoba comes in at 80 with accolades from 5 sources such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Gayot
Star Service
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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 Traveler96.0
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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"
Luna Blue Hotel
Rough Guide Oyster
Calle 26 Norte, between 5th & 10th Ave, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide "Relatively far from the noisy fray, yet still close to the beach, Luna Blue is built around a central garden with tall palms and other shady trees."
Oyster Budget
"An excellent, back-to-basics lodging option, this budget hotel is centered around lovely, lush jungle grounds... holds 18 simple, no-frills rooms." Full review
