Banyan Tree MayakobavsLe Reve by MIJ Beachfront Hotel
Banyan Tree Mayakoba and Le Reve Hotel & Spa are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Banyan Tree Mayakoba is preferred by most writers compared to Le Reve Hotel & Spa. Banyan Tree Mayakoba comes in at #5 in Playa del Carmen with praise from 7 reviewers like Fodor's, Oyster and Star Service.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Gayot
Star Service
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Carretera Federal, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $559/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"As one might expect from the ultra-luxurious Banyan Tree brand, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is one of Playa del Carmen's most sought after resorts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler96.0
"This first foray into the Americas by the Asian hotel chain is set amid dunes, mangroves, and freshwater lagoons." Full review
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"The Banyan Tree, which opened in the lavish Mayakoba coastal development in March 2009, upped the opulence ante with 107 private stand-alone villas." Full review
Fodor's "In addition to vaulted ceilings, lounge areas, dining rooms, private gardens, and Talavera earthenware sinks, all rooms have outdoor bathtubs and private 376-foot swimming pools—a unique perk." Full review
Gayot "Mayan design enjoys sleek modern influences at this resort on the Yucatan Peninsula."
Star Service "Banyan Tree Mayakoba was this chain's first property in the Western Hemisphere, and it is the newest of the three properties in sprawling Mayakoba's 600 acres on the Riviera Maya." Full review
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The closets are walk-in models, the baths have big showers and guests can choose from the pillow menu.
The Telegraph8.0
"From the pagoda-style entrance and serene atmosphere through to the outstanding Thai restaurant, Bayan Tree Mayakoba brings distinctly Asian design, style and service." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This luxury resort is all about sustainable tourism in the majestic Riviera Maya region of Mexico"
Travel + Leisure ""The expansive property feels like a world of its own — a jungle-like lair with forest trails, a serpentine lagoon that's home to furrowed wood turtles, and my favorite, the dreamy villas, each with a private pool"
Travel + Leisure "Cancun and the Riviera Maya don't always invoke images of tranquility and privacy, but that's exactly what you'll find at the luxurious Banyan Tree Mayakoba resort"
Le Reve by MIJ Beachfront Hotel
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Star Service Oyster Fodor's
Playa Xcalacoco, Fraccion 2A, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $276/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Jetsetter "Beachfront resort 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen, with a seaside spa and dreamy Caribbean views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Few hotels along Mexico’s Mayan Riviera are as private and intimate as Le Reve Hotel and Spa." Full review
i
Book ahead—this is a destination beloved by honeymooners and wedding parties who can take over the spa, or the entire resort.
Star Service "This midrange vacation club (read: time share) sells off its excess inventory to couples and families in search of a small, seductive hideaway." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Has an instantly relaxing vibe well-suited to couples and honeymooners. The boutique hotel's interiors are upscale and stylish." Full review
Fodor's "At the end of a short, bumpy dirt road, this secluded little resort seems tailor-made for a romantic getaway." Full review
