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Etéreo
Playa del Carmen, Mexico · Auberge Resorts · Grand Luxury
Above a protected mangrove forest in Kanai, Etéreo places seventy-five suites on nine oceanfront acres near the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Itzam brings open-fire cooking and Yucatecan flavors to the table, while Two MICHELIN Keys in 2025 and AAA Five Diamond recognition in 2026 mark this Riviera Maya retreat.
- 75 rooms
- Opened 2022
- Neighborhood: Solidaridad
- Rooms from 875 sq ft (81 m²)
About Etéreo
- Entry-level rooms start at 875 sq ft (81 m²).
History
Opened 2022 on Mayakoba's pristine Caribbean beachfront in the Riviera Maya. 75 oceanfront suites informed by Mayan culture and Cancún-Tulum coastal ecology.
The setting
Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, floats above a protected mangrove forest on nine oceanfront acres within Kanai, a 680-acre nature reserve along Federal Highway 307, roughly 40 minutes south of Cancún International Airport and 15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen. Kanai preserves more than 90 percent of its land as undisturbed jungle and mangrove, stretches two miles of white-sand Caribbean beach, and lies less than half a mile from the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Etéreo opened in late 2021 as Kanai's first luxury property, setting the ecological tone—elevated walkways thread through the canopy to the beach—while the adjacent Sian Ka'an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve anchors the site's conservation credentials.
Restaurants and bars
- Itzam — Restaurant · Yucatecan, open-fire cooking
- Che Che — Restaurant · Nikkei
Experiences
- Spirits of Mexico — Explore the region's variety of libations and their distinct characteristics and history, with a pairing for each spirit.
- Cenote Explorations — Curated underwater ecotours and itineraries bringing the cultural and biological heritage of the Mayan Riviera alive.
- Culinary Workshops — Dynamic cooking classes exploring Mexican cuisine and signature local ingredients.
- Water Sports — Water sports offered at the property, including sailing and paddleboarding.
- Mexican Wine Club — Listed among the hotel's experiences.
- Chavitos Kids Club — Kids club listed among the hotel's experiences.
Amenities
- Spa
- Beach
- Pools
- Cenote access
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Water sports
- Pet-friendly
- Private beach
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
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