Viceroy Riviera Maya
Playa Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen / MexicoA small and intimate luxury resort that blends seamlessly into its stunning natural environment. Set amid lush primitive Maya tropical forest edged by white sand beaches of the Caribbean, the Viceroy Riviera Maya strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence to create a laid-back yet luxurious romantic hideaway.
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What to love
- Butlers stand ready poolside with iced face-towels to cool sun-warmed brows, or to change damp chaise-lounge covers post swim.
- If you forget your sunhat don’t fret, the resort has a selection of straw sombreros on loan by the pool to keep you cool!
- Take the opportunity to have your spa treatment performed above the lapping turquoise waters of the Caribbean at the end of the private pier.
- Rock away the hours as you relax in your own hammock on the private terrace of your villa.
- Arrange a romantic candlelit beach dinner at a table set with white tablecloths in a private palapa surrounded by glowing torches in the sand.
What to know
- Viceroy Riviera Maya is an adult-only retreat (14 years and above) with just 41 luxurious secluded villas set amid lush natural rainforest vegetation.
- Take a culinary journey from land and sea; taste aged-old tequilas paired with fresh ceviche and savour the authentic tastes of Mexico.
- Inspired by marine and herbal ingredients, guests will rejuvenate and refresh their mind and body amidst the lush tropical landscape of the Spa, offering holistic and Mayan inspired treatments.
- Just a short drive up the coast discover the ancient Mayan Ruins of Tulum. Quietly perched with an ocean view, these ruins offer give visitors an insight into the history of what was once a walled city in a quite village of Mexico.
Description
The Viceroy Riviera Maya is a rare gem in an area better known for large sprawling concrete resorts. Lying just north of Playa del Carmen, this secluded eco-friendly adults-only retreat invites guests to relax and unwind among the stunning natural surroundings whilst the staff provide unrivaled service and attention to detail. Guests are personally welcomed upon arrival and led through the tropical forest paths to the spacious villas which feature secluded terraces, private plunge pools and large indoor areas.
There is plenty of opportunity to simply relax and unwind at Viceroy Riviera Maya yet if you are seeking a more active holiday the options are endless. The seven miles of sandy beach that fringe the resort play host to a range of watersports and on land the jungle can be explored on foot, by all-terrain vehicle or even from the air! To rejuvenate mind body and soul, the Wayak Spa is not to be missed offering an array of treatments inspired by Mayan traditions using local plants and herbs and the resort also features a large lagoon pool fringed by shady palm trees. Furthermore there are also plenty of natural and cultural attractions to explore in the resort’s environs from caves to wildlife to ancient Mayan cities.
Guests have the choice of two restaurants on site; the Coral Grill for casual dining or La Marea for fine dining.
When to travel
With the sun shining on average between 240 and 253 days per year, Playa del Carmen is a year-round holiday destination, although certain times of year may be more favourable than others. High season for travel falls between December and April. During these months the weather tends to be sunny, with temperatures hovering around 30ºC during the day and rarely dipping far below 18ºC at night. While this time of year offers the most pleasant weather, it is also most popular with tourists. The summer months bring humid, hotter temperatures pushing the 35ºC mark. Low season falls between June and mid-October when it is more humid. The rainy season falls mostly between the end of August and the middle of November, bringing afternoon downpours and occasional floods. If you are planning to swim in the Caribbean sea, it is advisable to avoid the second and third weeks of April. For about 7 to 10 days, the thimble jelly-fish usually mate near the shore and whilst unsightly they can cause an allergic reaction if you come into contact with them which can result in a fever.
Location
Hidden in a small village of Playa Xcalacoco just outside Playa del Carmen, along the pearlescent sands of the Riviera Maya, Viceroy, formerly The Tides Riviera Maya, is a seaside refuge extending deep into the primitive Maya tropical forest. Perched on a seven-mile stretch of white sand beach the resort is seven miles north of Playa del Carmen and 40 miles south of Cancun. Cancun International Airport is approx. 45 minutes drive from the resort.
