Viceroy Riviera Maya an oasis in Playa del Carmen
“A rustic-glam hideaway, this pristine, upscale resort straddles the beach and lush jungle in its own self-contained oasis. It’s intimate, very private and has tons of Mayan heart and soul, felt through the property’s design, spa, activities and service.”
Location
Along the Yucatan Peninsula, and a 40-minute drive from Cancun International Airport, Viceroy Riviera Maya is situated in the lush and verdant jungle (think guava trees, leafy palms and monkeys) lining a quiet, white-sand beach. It’s very secluded, yet only 20-minute drive to Fifth Avenue (the lifeline of Playa Del Carmen) and a 15-minute drive north to the mangroves of Mayakoba.
Style & character
While this all-villa, adults-only (age 14 and over) resort has all the wow factors you’d expect at a high-end property in the Yucatan (like a domed lobby, oceanfront bar and quiet, hidden nooks), it carefully pays tribute to local Mayan culture with thatch-roof villas, Mayan music piped throughout public areas, a native Cobal scent, an ancient Temazcal (Mayan sweat lodge) and traditional blessing by the in-resident shaman upon check-in. I could feel I was in a special place, and the resort design perfectly integrates with the setting for a truly exotic experience.
Service & facilities
Service is excellent. Guests are equipped with a 24-hour butler who can prepare fresh guacamole or margaritas in your villa, book reservations at top restaurants and arrange all excursions. The resort offers a nature-inspired Wayak Spa with steam room and hot tub, as well as alfresco treatment rooms. Expect the soundtrack of real nature.
There’s a small gym, room service, as well as a central area with infinity pool, two al fresco restaurants, cosy cabanas on the beach and an outdoor library. A traditional Temazcal is offered for those who want to experience the ancient, holistic ceremony. The majority of guests are honeymooners or couples, so you can expect a romantic vibe, as well as services like candle-lit dinners on the beach.
