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Alila Mayakoba
Playa del Carmen, Mexico · Alila · High Luxury
Alila Mayakoba reopened in 2026 as the first Alila in Latin America and the Caribbean, placing 182 rooms, suites and villas among mangrove and canal across 60 eco-preserve acres of the 595-acre Mayakoba estate. The wider resort's Greg Norman-designed El Camaleón course became Latin America's first PGA Tour venue, giving this Riviera Maya address a serious sporting counterpoint to its beach-and-cenote landscape.
- 182 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Solidaridad
- Rooms from 537 sq ft (50 m²)
- Architect: CSS Architecture
- Interiors: Huber Design
About Alila Mayakoba
- The resort opened in December 2016 as the first Andaz hotel in Mexico, alongside El Camaleon Golf Course designed by Greg Norman, Latin America's first PGA Tour venue.
- It reopened in February 2026 as Alila Mayakoba, marking the first Alila-branded property in Latin America.
History
Set within the Mayakoba development on Mexico's Riviera Maya, with rooms strung along canals and a stretch of beach.
Andaz, the brand's first Mexico property when it opened in 2016, brings an eclectic, design-forward sensibility to this landscape: 60 eco-preserve acres surround the resort, and the Greg Norman–designed El Camaleón Golf Course—Latin America's first PGA Tour venue—serves the wider community.
The setting
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya anchors the Mayakoba community at Federal Highway Kilometre 298, a 595-acre gated eco-resort on Mexico's Riviera Maya roughly 35 minutes south of Cancún International Airport. The estate weaves four luxury hotels through six miles of freshwater canals, ancient cenotes, mangrove forest, and a mile of Caribbean beach—one of Latin America's most acclaimed resort destinations. Andaz, the brand's first Mexico property when it opened in 2016, brings an eclectic, design-forward sensibility to this landscape: 60 eco-preserve acres surround the resort, and the Greg Norman–designed El Camaleón Golf Course—Latin America's first PGA Tour venue—serves the wider community. 10 km from Punta Esmeralda beach. 12 km from Fundadores Park.
Restaurants and bars
- Alisio Beach Club — Poolside · Live-fire seafood, coastal Mediterranean cuisine by day rela
- Casa Amate — Restaurant · Elevated interpretation of regional flavors
- Chef's Atelier, El Huerto — Restaurant · Head-to-tail, zero-waste philosophy · Chef Executive Chef Michael Grau
- Na Cocina Local — Restaurant · Modern interpretation of regional heritage
- Ninguno Taqueria — Restaurant · Street-side classics: tacos, tostadas, tortas, tamales
- Xiim Bar — Café · Pastries, pressed juices, coffee, tea, chocolate by day
Experiences
- Alila Moments: Earth and Clay — Purification and self-acceptance ritual with mineral-rich clay, honey, sound and natural heat, ending in an ocean immersion.
- Alila Moments: Winds of Renewal — Collective journey with mandala creation, a visit to a sacred private cenote, and a cleansing ritual honouring the four directions.
- Alila Moments: Ixchel Water Blessing — Ceremony in which a Mayan elder guides guests to purify intentions, renew the heart and strengthen bonds with self or loved ones.
- Essential Frequency — Minimalist 528Hz sound immersion at Spa Alila designed to calm the nervous system.
- Temazcal journeys — Traditional temazcal experiences offered at Spa Alila at Mayakoba.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Water sports
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2025)
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