Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera MayavsViceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Viceroy Riviera Maya scores significantly better than Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa. Viceroy Riviera Maya has a TripExpert Score of 91 with approval from 7 publications like Oyster, Afar Magazine and Star Service.
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
Highway 307, Kilometer 51, Solidaridad, Playa Maroma, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $575/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Maroma is a delicious slice of Mexicana that flaunts the fast-disappearing art of vacationing in the Yucatan." Full review
Fodor's
"Connecting jungle and beach, a labyrinth of paths threads through the grounds at this elegant Mayan-themed hotel, where butterflies and parrots fly and the scent of flowers fills the air." Full review
Jetsetter
"Dreamy Riviera Maya escape with beach beds made for two, a spa, two restaurants and views across the bay." Full review
Oyster
4.0
"This upscale 65-room boutique between Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos has a beautiful setting on a white-sand beach, amid a jungle preserve." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Tucked into the scenic shores of the Riviera Maya, the boutique Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa beckons with 33 suites, 33 guestrooms and a Maya-style spa offering the unusual temazcál ceremony." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Our lobby welcomes guests with traditionally patterned Mayan pots...guests of Maroma can also enjoy panoramic Caribbean Sea views. The resort has added 10 one- and two-bedroom suites"
Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa Resort
Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo 77710
From $525/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"With just 41 private villas, the Viceroy Riviera Maya attracts couples looking for a quiet, romantic retreat." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Formerly the Tides Riviera Maya." Full review
Star Service
"Apt alternatives include Hotel Esencia, A Seaside Estate and Belmond Maroma, though the wow-factor here is tailored in private, freestanding huts that create unique worlds unto themselves." Full review
Fodor's
"Punta Bete's most luxurious jungle-beach resort is as romantic and exotic as ever." Full review
Gayot
"Viceroy's signature urban-chic style blends seamlessly into its beachfront setting."
Afar Magazine
"There is no better place to get away from it all than Viceroy Riviera Maya." Full review
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Make sure you pick up a kayak at the hotel and go kayaking in the jewelled waters of the Caribbean Sea.The spa boasts of a variety of treatments, including archetypal Mexican experiences such as Mayan massages and Sweat Lodges.
The Telegraph
9.0
"A rustic-glam hideaway, this pristine, upscale resort straddles the beach and lush jungle in its own self-contained oasis." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"taying at the Viceroy Riviera Maya is a vacation in the truest sense of the word...and it’s all fronted by seven miles of glorious, white sand beaches." Full review
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Just remember that you are in the jungle, so be sure to keep your eye out for the wily spider monkeys.