BELMOND MAROMA RESORT & SPA 

PLAYA DEL CARMEN | MEXICO

NEIGHBORHOOD: RIVIERA MAYA

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LUXWT Prime Review

By Adam Goldberg

Once you arrive at the Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa you know that you are in for something special. It is no wonder this is one of the premier resorts on the famous stretch of Mexican coast between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Nestled on Maroma beach, the Belmond Maroma isn’t your typical mega-resort. This ultimate luxury resort has just over 60 rooms ensuring that your every need will be catered to during your stay.

With plenty of beachfront property, there is no shortage of beach space to spread out and enjoy the white sand and crystal clear blue water. If you want to get in the water, the Belmond Maroma can assist with everything from taking a ride on a jet ski, snorkeling, sailing, or scuba diving. After your activity, attentive staff are happy to bring you food or beverage throughout the day so the need to leave the beach is at a minimum. The food and drink are simply superbub whether enjoyed on the beach, at Freddy’s Tequila and Ceviche Bar, or at El Restaurante.

One of the few reasons to leave the beach during the day is to spend some time at the Kinan Spa. The Kinan Spa is truly an oasis where you can experience healing Mayan rituals. It is no wonder it was voted #1 Best Spa in Mexico and Latin America by Conde Nast Traveller.

What truly makes a stay special is not just the resort – and the Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa is fantastic – but the people. They are truly what makes the Belmond Maroma so special and have you planning your return stay the moment you leave.

About the Resort

The Mayan Riviera’s Most Authentic Hideaway On the edge of lapis-blue Caribbean waters, Maroma rises like a thatched roof oasis along a sugary white beach. The resort is a hushed secret among current and past guest. One where genuine Mexican hospitality reigns, an award-winning beach stretches on for days and romance is impulsive. It’s the true spirit of the mayan Riviera in every way. Only 30-minutes from Cancun International Airport (CUN) with direct connections to all major US cities and Europe, the estate’s 63-guest rooms, suites and 1 four bedroom villa offer an experience unlike any other. Spend lazy days in ocean side restaurants or stroll through dense gardens where parrots and butterflies play. Explore some of Mexico’s great heritage sites, dive in mysterious underwater caves or relax at the #1 spa in Mexico and Central America – Kinan Spa.

Located approximately 10 minutes by car from Playa del Carmen, Maroma Resort and Spa is a Yucatan oasis set on a quiet beachfront setting on the Riviera Maya. Beautiful uncrowded beaches, lush jungles, over 100 mystical Cenotes and Maya ruins and a variety of eco-adventure and sport activities are all located within the region. Stretching 81 miles, the Riviera Maya begins 11 miles south of the Cancun International Airport in Puerto Morelos, and extends to Felipe Carillo Puerto, a small town near the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Maroma offers 63 handcrafted rooms and a four-bedroom villa. Surrounded by lush jungle and towering coconut palms, light filters into airy rooms through swaying bamboo. Shadows dance across hand-painted tiles, soft wool rugs, original art and handmade furniture. Private terraces with colorful hammocks provide the perfect place for afternoon siestas. And only steps away, gentle waves against one of the world’s finest beaches.

Room amenities, Air conditioning, nightly Aromatherapy and turn-down service, ceilingfan, Cd player / ipod adapter, handmade kaftans and sandals, hair dryer, daily housekeeper service, exclusive bathroom amenities, umbrella, aromatherapy, morning coffee delivered to the room, mini bar, in room safe, hi-speed internet access, Ironing kit and telephone.

DINING

Authentic Mexican flavors and an award-winning Executive Chef combine to create a memorable dining experience for even the most sophisticated palate. Giving the cuisine a superb range that celebrates the traditions of the Yucatan, while complementing Maroma’s luxury and elegance. The resort has two restaurants and bars with unparalleled views and romantic beachfront dining. Perfect for private beach front dining along Maroma’s sugary stretch.

EL RESTAURANTE:
Hand built by Mayan masons,this casual dining restaurant lets guest get to know Mexico through its flavors, subtle aromas and traditional ingredients with exquisite dishes.

EL SOL TAPAS & RESTAURANT:
Presented in a rustic yet elegant setting. El Sol offers Mediterranean-style cuisine with a Mexican twist of local ingredients, herbs and spices.

FREDDY’S TEQUILA & CEVICHE BAR:
Freddy’s personal charm and beachfront location make this the perfect spot for afternoon drinks. Ceviches are prepared tableside, while a variety of sushi and sashimi is served with regional ingredients.

WINE CELLAR:
Acknowledge with the “Award of Excellence” form Wine Spectator 2008-2010, our cellar offers an impression wine collection for wine tastings and private dinners.

PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE:
Whether it’s a private dinner along a white sand beach, el Mirador or in lush gardens by the pool, Maroma has several breathtaking locations for a special evening you’ll never forget.

LA CANTINA:
Enjoy a tequila tasting or savor a homemade beer at La Catina. Learn about Mexican culture and its culinary diversity as you feast on botanas, home-style dishes typically enjoyed over drinks.

KINAN SPA

A true temple of purification and relaxation. Kinan spa offers 10 treatment rooms and an extensive range of treatments conceived under the influence of ancient Mayan medicine, creating authentic experiences in an holistic atmosphere. Recently named #1 Spa in Mexico and Central America by Conde Nast Traveller 2011. Signature Spa Treatments.Relax body and soul with rituals and treatments using organic plants and products. Body & Facial experiences.A variety of facial and body treatments, all infused and created using resources from around region. Rituals of Touch. Warm medicinal herbs and essential oils are massaged into the body opening pores and improving circulation. Beauty Salon. Traditional manicures, pedicures, reflexology, wedding day rituals and more await. Med Spa.Shape the body of your dreams with the most moderns medical equipment available. Treatments include anti cellulite, lipo dissolve, botox, fillers and facial inter-dermal multivitamins. Yoga and Wellness.Let us take your health and well-being to the next level with Yoga, Chi Kung, Tai chi and Meditation Temazcal. Similar to a North american Indian sweat lodge, heated volcanic rocks are doused with herb-infused water to create aromatic and healing steam.

LEISURE AND ACTIVITIES

Maroma offers a wide variety of leisure choices on – and off-site. Guest enjoy the use of three swimming pools, two clay tennis courts, fitness center and Cultural Palapa. For something a little more daring, our beachfront Marina maintains a wide variety of activities, including: scuba diving, snorkeling, kayak, kite surfing, sailing or riding wave runners. The world’s second largest barrier reef- just a few hundred yards off Maroma’s shoreline- created an ideal haven for a vaiety of corals, colorful fish and extraordinary creatures.Off property, yu can experience sport fishing, swimming with dolphins, golf, shopping in Playa del Carmen or guide excursions to ancient sites and archaeological zones. Tulum, Chichen Itza and Coba are well within day-trip range of Maroma.

EVENT AND MEETING SPACE

Theater Violoncello, a private meeting theatre that seats up to 70, is ideal for small group functions and meetings and provides high-speed internet access as well a projection screen capabilities. In addition, Maroma’s abundance of outdoor space provides numerous alfresco options for gatherings by pool, under palm tree or on the white sand beach.

AWARDS

“#2 Top Resort in Mexico” Conde Nast Traveller Reader’s choice awards
“#1 Spa in Mexico and Central America”Conde Nast traveller, 2011
“World’s best beaches and Most Romantic Beaches” Travel Channel
“One of the best places to stay in the world” Conde Nast Traveler
Gold List “Fifth Best Hotel Spa in the world” Travel + Leisure.

BEST OF THE BEST

Indulge in one of the 63 spacious guest rooms or suites at Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, just steps away from Riviera Maya’s awarded beach. You’ll find mesmerizing Caribbean views from private terraces. An award-winning executive chef celebrates the Yucatán’s flavors with two restaurants, tequila and ceviche bar, wine cellar and several themed dinners. Award-winning Kinan Spa’s sacred geometry reveals a sense of reverence for the Mayans; the structure rises like a temple, offering Mayan-infused treatments.

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