Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya

Great hotel, fabulous location, amazing staff. Sea view is a MUST, and excursions highly recommended: Diving and Cenote swimming

This was our first time back since the renovation. We were beyond impressed. As this was our ninth time to visit, we were a bit concerned that the intimate feel wouldn’t be the same. We should not have been worried. The renovation has been outstanding. The specialness of Belmond Maroma has only been enhanced. As with our first visit in 2003 and each time since, Maroma is truly a slice of paradise.

I’ve had the pleasure to stay in many of the world’s most beautiful, luxurious hotels and Maroma is truly extraordinary. The traditional Mexican architecture is stunning, with impeccable detail. Everything, from the rooms to the Beach to the spa and restaurants, was exceptional. Best of all, the service was beyond fantastic. Thank you Stephan, Pablo and all the staff for an incredible 4 days after such a stressful time in Los Angeles!! You blew your competition away and I’ll be back and spread the word it’s a hotel experience not to be missed!!

My wife and I had a fantastic stay just after New Year, and one of the standout moments (which, honestly, I think the hotel doesn’t promote enough) was a Temazcal shaman ritual we did on the beach at sunset one evening. You crawl into what looks like a pizza oven (which, we’re told, represents your mother’s womb). It’s basically being locked in a pitch-black sauna/steam room for 60 minutes, with nothing but the shaman’s drum beat, chanting and your deepest thoughts to keep you company. At some point, you’ll question some life choices —like, “Did I really need that third taco and second bottle of wine at lunch?” The shaman was genuinely impressed that my wife and I made it through the whole session and “took all the hot stones.” I explained that surviving a New York City summer builds tolerance. By the end, you emerge feeling reborn, energized, and completely soaked in sweat, and realize you’ve never been so grateful for a cool sea breeze in your life. It’s was the perfect detox to sweat off 2024 and gear up for 2025! A huge thank you to Jorge and Giacomo for an unforgettable experience, and to the whole team at Belmond Maroma for giving us an incredible start to the year.

A personalized, 5+star experience, combined with Mayan hospitality, resulting in the perfect place to unwind. Maroma Belmond is truly an amazing experience: a stunning location, world class spa and restaurants and personal touches. Cant wait to go back.