About this hotel
General information
Rosewood Mayakoba occupies part of the gated Mayakoba enclave on the Riviera Maya, some 240 hectares of lagoons, mangroves, jungle and white Caribbean shoreline. The grounds are car-free: guests are brought to their suites by boat along winding canals, turtles drift past the terraces and herons stalk the banks, while the world’s second-largest barrier reef lies offshore.
Mexico shows itself in the details — indigenous art and local craftwork in the interiors, cacao ceremonies and temazcal rituals, and a weekly communal dinner of garden produce served beneath a sacred ceiba tree. The resort is made up entirely of suites and villas, most with a private pool, and every guest is looked after by a butler. There are eight restaurants and bars, a spa on its own jungle island and the El Camaleón championship golf course within the enclave.
Location
The resort lies on the federal highway between Cancún and Playa del Carmen in Quintana Roo, between the Yucatán jungle and the Caribbean Sea. Cancún International Airport is about 45 km away, a 30–40 minute drive; the resort arranges private SUV transfers with meet-and-greet outside the terminal.
Spa
Sense, A Rosewood Spa is hidden in the foliage of its own island, set apart from the rest of the resort. It has 12 treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy circuit with sauna, steam rooms and hot and cold plunge pools, relaxation lounges, a private yoga pavilion, the Kuxtal sensory garden and eight Wellness Suites for overnight programmes. Signature rituals include a shaman-led temazcal, a Kuxtal garden ritual drawing on Maya beliefs, a 90-minute massage with a custom-blended oil and HydraFacial treatments. The adults-only Spa Serenity Pool is dedicated to hydrotherapy.
Sports & leisure
- El Camaleón — an 18-hole PGA championship course threading through jungle, mangroves and freshwater canals to the ocean
- Mayakoba Dive & Water Sports Center — diving and non-motorised water sports, plus private yacht charters
- racket club with tennis and pickleball, and an archery range
- nature trails for cycling, a cenote and a butterfly pavilion
- fitness centre with Technogym equipment, TRX and Pilates reformers; floating yoga and HIIT on paddleboards
- cooking classes and guided excursions across the region
For children
The Rosewood Explorers programme covers children’s menus, childcare and a full kit for babies — cribs, monitors, baby baths, bottle warmers, child-size robes and slippers. Activities include eco-tours with a biologist, scavenger hunts, themed nights, Spanish lessons, Maya storytelling, pizza, cookie, pottery and mocktail workshops, DJ classes and open-air movie nights. Young explorers can join a guided tour of Mayakoba’s cenotes that ends with a Cenote Explorer badge, or cycle a 4 km trail through the mangrove forest. Children aged 11–16 can book short spa treatments with an adult present.
Restaurants & bars
Dining is built around Mexico’s regional cuisines, with round-the-clock in-room dining and private dinners on the beach.
- Punta Bonita — Mexican cooking with Caribbean views
- Agave Azul — northern Baja California seafood with Asian touches
- Aquí Me Quedo — adults-only beach spot for street food and dishes from Mexico’s Caribbean coast
- La Ceiba Garden & Kitchen — a communal table under a ceiba tree, Maya-inspired flavours
- Casa del Lago — tropical breakfasts in the Central Mexican style
- La Fondita — light meals in the manner of a Mexico City cantina, in El Pueblito
- Pan Dulce — traditional Mexican bakery on El Pueblito’s square
- Zapote Bar — cocktail bar built on local ingredients
Swimming
The resort opens onto a white-sand Caribbean beach. The beachfront pool at Aquí Me Quedo comes with the La Cantina food truck; the lagoon-side Casa del Lago and Punta Bonita pools welcome both adults and families; there is also a lap pool, the adults-only Spa Serenity Pool and a separate pool reserved for villa guests. Poolside service runs at all of them.
Pets
Cats and dogs are welcome, up to two per suite or villa, for an additional fee. On a lead they may join their owners in restaurants, bars, pool areas and around the grounds, but not on the beaches, and they may not be left alone in the accommodation.
Rooms
All 23 categories are suites and villas, from lagoon and beachfront studios to two- to six-bedroom villas and the beachfront estate known as The Founder’s Villa. Most have a private heated plunge pool and an outdoor shower.
Every suite and villa has butler service, 24-hour in-room dining, evening turndown, a Nespresso machine and tea, fresh fruit and water daily, Wi-Fi, a Dyson hairdryer and bath amenities.
Beachfront Studio Suite
A beachfront studio with Caribbean views and its own outdoor living space. King bed and sofa bed, up to three guests.
Lagoon Studio Suite
An airy lagoon-view studio with a pool terrace and a spa-style bathroom. King bed and sofa bed, three to four guests.
Deluxe Overwater Lagoon Suite
A suite set over the water with emerald lagoon views. King bed, for two.
Lagoon Loft Suite
A two-level suite behind floor-to-ceiling glass: living and dining room, pool terrace and extra bathroom below, a private terrace above, plus a lounge pavilion by a water feature close to the spa. King bed and sofa bed, up to three adults, no children.
Beachside Lagoon View Suite
A suite near the beach overlooking the lagoon, with a terrace and plunge pool. King bed and sofa bed, up to four guests.
Deluxe Lagoon Suite
A secluded suite framed by greenery and lagoon, with an outdoor rain shower. King bed and sofa bed, up to four guests.
Rooftop Ocean View Suite
An ocean-view suite with its own rooftop pool. King bed and sofa bed, up to four guests.
Mayakoba Two-Bedroom Suite
A townhouse-style two-bedroom suite with ocean views, a plunge pool and a rooftop terrace. One king, two queens and a sofa bed, up to five guests.
Manglar Two-Bedroom Villa
A two-bedroom villa with lagoon views, a private pool and a large terrace. Up to six guests.
Cenote Two-Bedroom Villa
A spacious two-bedroom villa looking over the lagoon and mangrove forest. Up to six guests.
Ensueño Two-Bedroom Villa
A two-bedroom villa with a rooftop dining area and a Jacuzzi. Up to six guests.
Lagoon Presidential Suite
A lagoon-side presidential suite with a pool, wide terraces and a separately placed master bedroom. Two kings and two queens, up to eight guests.
Manglar Three-Bedroom Villa
A three-bedroom villa with lagoon views and generous indoor and outdoor living space. Up to eight guests.
Cenote Three-Bedroom Villa
A three-bedroom villa facing the emerald lagoon. Up to eight guests.
Cenote Four-Bedroom Villa
A four-bedroom villa with four king beds, lagoon views and easy indoor-outdoor flow. Up to eight guests.
Coral Five-Bedroom Villa
Five bedrooms, one in a separate bungalow, with a full kitchen, media room, outdoor dining area and infinity pool. Up to 11 guests.
Coral Three-Bedroom Villa
A limestone villa with three bedrooms, lagoon views and garden showers. Up to eight guests.
Coral Four-Bedroom Villa
A four-bedroom villa made for gatherings, with living spaces opening onto the terraces. Up to ten guests.
Paraíso Four-Bedroom Villa
A sunlit four-bedroom villa with lagoon views and broad terraces. Up to ten guests.
Paraíso Five-Bedroom Villa
A five-bedroom villa with an infinity pool, a wraparound terrace and an outdoor dining area. Up to 12 guests.
Beachfront Presidential Suite
An oceanfront presidential suite with panoramic Caribbean views. Two kings and four queens, up to ten guests.
Beachfront Six-Bedroom Villa
A secluded estate among the mangroves with six oceanfront bedrooms, a 28-metre infinity pool and a dedicated butler. Up to 14 guests.
The Founder's Villa
A beachfront estate with a 28-metre infinity pool that meets the horizon and its own team of chef, waiters and butler. Up to 14 guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.